Through the door at last.

You entered my consulting room, your head is full of questions about Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, whether you can get Viagra without a prescription, and so on.

A hand is gently raised. Yes, everything will be alright in the end. Yes, he will almost certainly be writing out a prescription for Viagra or Cialis. But first, there are one or two questions.

This is not the happiest moment in your life. One good thing is seems to happen. Your physician is obviously used to dealing with ED cases. If there was any lack of confidence, he would have referred you on to a specialist. He’s checking your medical records. His mouth is opening. You are determined not to be shocked. You stay calm. The first question comes:

  • How many times have you failed to get an erection?
  • Is this a complete failure? Not even the slightest swelling? Or do you get some erection for a short while that then goes away?
  • While you have an erection, is it hard enough for penetration?
  • If you can manage to get penetration, does it go away almost immediately?
  • Can you get it back?
  • Is there anything your partner can do or you can think about that will bring back the erection?
  • Are you bisexual? How many male partners do you have?
  • Does this problem with getting or keeping an erection only happen with one of them, or with some of them, or with all of them?
  • Can you get an erection to masturbate?
  • Do you drink a lot? If so what do you drink and how much?

Of course this is not the end. He will go on to ask many other questions about your general health and lifestyle. We’re just giving you a list of the highlights so you can ready yourself. Yes, this is going to be intrusive and highly personal. But there is a very good medical reason behind every one of these questions. You should answer truthfully. Do not be shy or embarrassed. This is a private and confidential service. This is not a time for half-truths and evasions. You must probably be more honest with your physician than you are with your current partner(s). And, no, we have not forgotten. We can safely leave your question about how to buy Viagra until our next session together.