As men grow older, blood vessels may become less flexible, and conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol can interfere with circulation. These factors may make it more difficult to achieve or maintain an erection.
An erection that once developed quickly may take longer to appear. It may also require more direct physical stimulation, and the Pen*s may not become as firm as it did in earlier years.
However, erectile dysfunction is not an inevitable part of aging. Older men can continue to enjoy satisfying erections and sexual relationships.
If erection difficulties become frequent, a medical evaluation is worthwhile. Erectile dysfunction can sometimes be an early sign of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or another treatable health condition.
3. Sexual Sensitivity May Change
Another possible change involves sensitivity.
