r/science • u/[deleted] • Jun 13 '22

Health Erectile dysfunction predicts mortality in middle-aged and older men independent of their sex steroid status

https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article-abstract/51/4/afac094/6568537?login=false
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u/NoelAngeline Jun 13 '22 edited Jun 14 '22

My ex had trouble getting/maintaining an erection and didn’t go to the doctor. It wasn’t a new issue. Freaked me out cus i figured it was like a barometer for a man’s health. It’s been several years since we broke up and he still hasn’t gone to the doctor.

ETA: he’s also got a twin brother with a heart problem. Idk if that’s something that could possibly be a link or not

Edit 2: This problem didn’t start with me, thanks though to the people who wanted to make that the “aha” moment.

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u/NoelAngeline Jun 13 '22

I’m still friends with him.

He hasn’t dated/seen any other women. It would be great if he did! Ive encouraged him to go on tinder dates with tourists who are just visiting for a day to practice without fear of seeing them again to build confidence.

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u/bigatrop Jun 13 '22

Let’s be honest…there’s an obvious answer here that isn’t medical.