Every man will have problems getting or keeping an erection at some time in his life. However, most men keep this secret. This often leaves the man who has this problem believing that he is the only one who has ever had to deal with this. There are many causes of impotence. There are several physical causes.
Many medications can result in impotence.
Some of the most common ones are medicines for high blood pressure, depression, psychosis, anxiety, and epilepsy. Drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes increases your risk of impotence. Alcohol can be very frustrating for men because it often increases sexual desire while decreasing the ability to function. Street drugs like PCP, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana all have bad effects on male sexual function. Several physical illnesses can cause impotence.