How Can I Help My Husband with His E.D.?

Let’s get the facts straight –E.D. is extremely common.

In fact, it happens to most men at some point in their lives. 53% of men will experience symptoms of E.D. at one point or another.

As a partner, you must understand, it’s not you.

There are countless men living with E.D. who fiercely adore their partners. Many have successfully overcome their symptoms with a little bit of intervention.

If you noticed your partner is struggling with symptoms of E.D., there are ways you can support them.

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START THE CONVERSATION

Despite how common E.D. is, bringing up the topic of treatment can be touchy due to years of damaging stigmas. This can be why men find it difficult to bring up the topic on their own.

Still, it’s important to have that conversation, for your sake and your partner’s.

Since we don’t know everyone’s partner, we can’t tell you exactly what to say to make them jump on-board to get treatment. You know them best.

However, we can provide medical solutions and words of wisdom and from real women who had successful conversations with their partners about E.D.

“I think if you are sharing the act of having sex with some body, you're sharing the most intimate parts of you physically and emotionally, so you shouldn't ever hold back from talking to them,” says Tiffany Carr, whose partner is treating E.D. caused by a pelvic bone injury.

Tiffany explains, “if you have a situation where you are having sex with somebody who you're not comfortable talking to about it, that would give me red flags. I would rather have a partner who is willing to sit down and have the conversation and be honest, regardless of how uncomfortable it is, because you've already seen me naked and heard like weird sounds and smells and things that come out of my body. I should definitely be able to talk to you.”

“As a partner, it was awful to see him in so much pain almost constantly and there was a lingering feeling of guilt as his partner,”says Haley, whose husband has E.D. from a spine injury.

“All of it adds up to something that ultimately isn’t sexy, frankly, and we both knew it would take a lot of patience, compassion, and communication to work through this together. Ultimately, it felt like the right move for both of us to at least give Rugiet [Ready] a shot. It’s been a lot more fun!”

Arden Stone, whose partner, veteran, Eric Stone, started to notice symptoms of E.D. when he reached his late 40s. “Usually, the women I’m talking to are like close friends of mine or my sister, my brother in-law has had issues,” says Arden.

“I tell my friends that you get to an age where you just don’t care [about the stigma]. I don’t care what people think. I just don’t have time anymore. I mean, you know, we’ve got 5 kids. He’s been to war and back. You kind of have to think about all those things and what that takes on a body. And I think that’s opening up that conversation. I tell my friends; [Rugiet Ready] is what works for us.”

DISCUSS OPTIONS

There are several E.D. treatments available, but which ones should you bring up in your conversation?

You’ll have to take into consideration the severity of your partner’s symptoms.

Are they struggling occasionally? All the time?

Have they ever tried E.D. medications before? If so, which ones?

Don’t stress. Whether they’re new to E.D. treatment, or have experimented in the past, these solutions can guide a productive conversation that makes treatment seem less daunting or shameful.  

1.    Pills & Chewable Tablets

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Historically, the most popular treatments for E.D. are sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) in pill form. Both have been around for a couple decades but have some setbacks.    

Sildenafil is known for its fast onset to action, but it doesn’t last as long as its counterpart, tadalafil. Tadalafil stays in the system for up to 36 hours but doesn’t kick in right away.

The stigma of taking pills has, in large part, contributed to many people’s resistance to seek treatment for their E.D. Taking pills can feel demoralizing, even though E.D. is perfectly normal and there shouldn’t be any shame in getting treatment if needed.  

Another setback is the slow onset to action. Pills can take up to 60 minutes to kick in and food intake can heavily affect this time. This can add uncertainty to the mix.

Chewable tablets are a pill-free way to take these ingredients, but they also have the same setbacks as pills regarding timing and food. Plus, the taste is brutal, and they stain your mouth blue if they contain coloring.

With that said, if pills do not stress your partner out, or if they do everything they’re supposed to if they opt to try them, then we aren’t here to stop anyone from doing what works best for them. Just know, there are other options that can make it easier.

2.    Rugiet Ready

Your partner might be more inclined to try Rugiet Ready than pills or chewable tablets.

Here’s why: it’s a minty melt, not a pill. Rugiet Ready is a sublingual melt that kicks in 5X faster than pills and chewable tablets (that’s 15 minutes or less).

It’s a one-stop-shop for custom ratios of up to 3 trusted treatments: sildenafil + tadalafil + APO.

That third ingredient, APO, primes the brain for sexual arousal. The other two ingredients are PDE5 inhibitors, which help with the mechanics of blood flow to the right spot.

Rugiet Ready comes in a sleek package that actually looks good on the nightstand. Far from an orange pill bottle or a medical envelope. It makes treatment a dignified and enjoyable experience that your partner will feel like returning to.

3.    Injections & Surgical Implants

In cases of severe E.D., these methods are typically considered to be last resorts after trying Rugiet Ready. Injections and surgical implants are rather invasive procedures that may not be necessary if Rugiet Ready works when pills and chews do not.

Here are some of the testimonials from people who are enjoying better sex in their relationships with Rugiet Ready:

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At the end of the day, it’s ultimately your partner’s decision to make the move. It can be a challenge to take the first step, but it’s worth it. You both deserve the enjoyable possibilities of finding the right treatment.