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Changes in erections can sometimes reveal more than changes in sexual performance. They may offer important clues about cardiovascular health, metabolic health, hormones, sleep, stress, and overall well-being.
In this episode of the Sexology Podcast, Hermosa Beach sex therapist Dr. Nazanin Moali speaks with physician and longevity expert Dr. Jennifer Timmons about erectile dysfunction after 40. They explore when erection changes may require medical attention, why low testosterone is not always the explanation, and how men can protect their sexual health and longevity.
About Dr. Jennifer Timmons
Dr. Jennifer Timmons is a physician specializing in personalized wellness, disease prevention, and longevity medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed her Family Medicine residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles.
After more than a decade in primary care at UCLA Health in Manhattan Beach, Dr. Timmons founded Timmons Wellness to provide individualized, data-driven care. She also has advanced training in functional and integrative medicine, precision medicine, and longevity medicine.
Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Timmons:
https://timmonswellnessmd.com/
Looking for a Sex Therapist in Hermosa Beach?
If erection problems, low desire, performance anxiety, or changes in sexual function are affecting your confidence or relationship, you do not have to navigate them alone.
Dr. Nazanin Moali is an AASECT-certified sex therapist who works with men and couples experiencing erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, performance concerns, and intimacy difficulties. In-person sex therapy is available in Hermosa Beach for clients throughout Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and the South Bay. Secure online therapy is also available throughout California.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Moali:
https://oasis2care.clientsecure.me/request/service
Frequently Asked Questions
Can erectile dysfunction be a sign of heart problems?
Erectile dysfunction can sometimes be associated with cardiovascular problems because erections depend on healthy blood flow. Persistent or sudden changes in erectile function should be discussed with a qualified medical professional.
Is erectile dysfunction normal after 40?
Erectile function can change with age, but ongoing erection problems should not automatically be dismissed as normal aging. Cardiovascular health, metabolic health, medications, sleep, stress, alcohol, hormones, and relationship factors may all contribute.
Does low testosterone always cause erection problems?
No. Testosterone can affect libido, energy, mood, and sexual function, but it is only one part of erectile health. Blood flow, metabolic health, medications, stress, sleep, and psychological factors should also be considered.
When should a man seek help for erection changes?
Consider seeking medical evaluation when erection changes are sudden, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance, or significant changes in energy. A sex therapist can also help when anxiety, relationship concerns, or sexual patterns contribute to the problem.
Can sex therapy help with erectile dysfunction?
Sex therapy may help when erectile difficulties involve performance anxiety, sexual pressure, relationship conflict, avoidance, or loss of confidence. It can also complement medical evaluation and treatment.