Unpacking Infertility And Erectile Dysfunction

Seems like a weird thing to write about, but it might help some dudes.

I am pretty sure I may have semi-recently entered into ED-Land, or at least periodic ED-Land, which I would classify as resultant from these things:

1. I am not in the best shape.
2. I can drink too much.
3. I am over 40 (43).
4. I’ve been in this infertility spiral for about 3.5 years now, which I can’t seem to get out of — and I can tell you a few times I’ve “lost” a moment because some complete idiot dad-of-3 I know flashed across my brain for a second, with some goofy smile.
5. I think I might have some circulation issues, or a pinched nerve, because I periodically have some tingling/numbness in my upper right thigh and/or lower right back.

The whole thing kinda blows, to be perfectly honest. I never really envisioned myself here at 43, but here I am.

Here are my current steps:

1. Investigating various pills/meds. I tried this once but it didn’t seem to work. I think that might be tied to the circulation problem above.
2. Getting in with a new doctor on 2/1.
3. Drinking less, max once/week.