Relationships today get strained pretty easily. Physical intimacy is big factor for all the couples. The level of compatibility and the mutual respect one has for their partner is important for the relationship to thrive. However in incidents the male partner might face some embarrassing incident. Incidents where the person might feel embarrassed and nervous to talk about to his near and dear ones. One such incident is not being able to have an erection. The inability to have an erection or maintain one firm enough for intercourse is called erectile dysfunction. In the United States, nearly 1 out of 4 men over the age of 40 has erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction occurs when there is insufficient blood in the blood vessels to make the penis erect. The condition can be an underlying symptom of many other ailments pertaining to that of the heart or lungs or nerves. As time goes on with the condition untreated, it can lead to depression and other such psychological issues.