When erectile dysfunction proves to be a pattern or a persistent problem, however, it can interfere with a man's self-image as well as his sexual life. It may also be a sign of a physical or emotional problem that requires treatment. Erectile dysfunction, formerly called impotence, was once a taboo subject. But attitudes are changing. More men are seeking help for the problem, and healthcare professionals are gaining a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction and are finding new and better ways to treat it such as acupuncture and herbal therapies.

Specific steps take place to produce and sustain an erection:
1) Arousal. The first step is sexual arousal, which men obtain from the senses of sight, touch, hearing and smell, and from thoughts.
2) Nervous system response. The brain communicates the sexual excitation to the body's nervous system, which activates increased blood flow to the penis.
3) Blood vessel response. A relaxing action occurs in the blood vessels that supply the penis, allowing more blood to flow into the shafts that produce the erection.

The art of acupuncture depends on selecting the correct sites and inserting the needle at the proper angle and to the right depth. This is usually a fraction of an inch. The acupuncturist gently twirls the needle until he elicits a sensation of numbness, warmth or tingling; in most cases, this takes 2-30 minutes. A simple problem may only need 1 treatment. A series of 10 or more sessions is usually recommended for chronic conditions.

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