Aging plays a role as well. Erectile dysfunction can damage relationships, making men feel embarrassed or depressed, while making a partner feel rejected or undesirable. That's why, for many people, Viagra has been a blessing. Yet only 1 in 10 American men with ED has tried Viagra, according to Pfizer. Men often think the condition is normal for their age, or they're too embarrassed or proud to see a doctor.
Some men just refuse to take it.
I see it a lot. Maybe he doesn't find her desirable. Maybe he's angry or resentful. His partner, in turn, may feel confused, guilty, unloved or offended. In one case, a wife threw a sample of Viagra at her husband, telling him he had a problem and ordering him to take it, Gambescia said.