Erectile dysfunction in young men is much more common than has been previously thought. 26% of young men suffer from some form of E.D. That’s 1 in 4. So imagine yourself going out on the town with a handful of your buddies. Look around. There’s one of those guys who is suffering from erectile dysfunction. On this episode of Broken Boner Radio, Daniel chats with a young guy named Colin, who discovered that he has had E.D. since birth. He took steps to address the issue at 18 years of age. He’s one of the many young men who is taking steps to bring the condition into the open so that it can be talked about and dealt with. You’ll enjoy hearing Colin’s story and be inspired by his straightforward approach to a very difficult subject. Can you imagine being 18 years old and never having had an erection? That’s exactly where Colin was as he graduated high school. He’d been in one relationship during High School and knew something wasn’t right but he wasn’t exactly sure what it was. It makes sense, since your own private experience is all you have to go on - it’s hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. It was as he began heading toward his college years that Colin noticed the commercials for Cialis and Viagra and wondered, “Are those for guys like me?” That’s when he made his first appointment with a Eurologist and everything began to change. Listen to Colin tell his story on this episode of Broken Boner Radio. What do you do when you’re a young guy and Cialis doesn’t make a difference? The first thing Colin’s eurologist tried when Colin visited him for the first time was a trial package of Cialis. Colin knew right away that it didn’t do anything but give him a headache. The next test was to place an elastic band around his penis to see if he got any kind of erection during the night. If he did, the band would break and he would know. Next morning, the band was still in place, unbroken. Imagine yourself being 18 and realizing that something is seriously wrong. Erectile Dysfunction is a common experience for 1 out of 4 young men. Colin’s story, shared on this podcast episode, is one of the many - and it ends with a hopeful outcome for others who are struggling with the condition of E.D. If you’re looking for hope and help, this episode is for you. If you’ve been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction you’ve got to build a support team. One of the most powerful things Colin shares on this episode is that as he discovered his erectile dysfunction at age 18 he intuitively knew that he couldn’t walk the journey ahead alone. He pulled in his parents and his girlfriend at the time and together they worked alongside him to explore the treatment options available for his particular condition. If you are suffering from erectile dysfunction as a young man (or older man) the worst thing you can do is keep it to yourself. You need the help of others who care about you. The support you receive can make all the difference in whether or not your condition is dealt with effectively or not. Colin has strong opinions about the importance of a support team, so be sure you listen to his thoughts on this episode. Erectile dysfunction in young men is a very real issue. Don’t ignore it. Your erectile dysfunction doesn’t just affect you. There are many people, from your family and close friends to the women you meet who are impacted by the condition. Colin and Daniel both share personal stories of how their E.D. impacted the women in their lives at various points, causing those women to doubt themselves, wonder if they were pretty or attractive, and more. You don’t want to do that to the women in your life, do you? It’s time you did something about it. There are solutions for erectile dysfunction that fix the problem for good, but you’ve got to be bold enough to take the steps to seek help. On this episode, Colin and Daniel give great advice about what you can do to find the right specialist to help you. Be sure you make the time to listen. Outline of this great episode [0:35] Why Daniel is doing all the stuff he’s doing surrounding this topic. [2:01] Daniel’s introduction to his guest, Colin. [3:00] Colin’s history with Erectile Dysfunction. [8:50] How Colin began searching for solutions at age 18. [12:45] Trying Cialis for the first time - no change. [16:05] The need to build a support team. [20:14] The frustration of a misdiagnosis and the path forward. [24:45] The final solution: a penile implant. [26:22] The road to recovery and adapting to his new life. [36:00] Colin’s final words of wisdom for anyone listening. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode San Diego Sexual Medicine 405-592-6637 to ask your question or make a comment.