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Erection problems are not condom related
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
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In the course of a long-term experiment, a team of scientists from the USA came to the conclusion that condoms do not lead to erectile dysfunction, even if they are used constantly.
According to experts, condoms are only a means of protection, and the myths that after their use problems with men's health begin (problems with arousal, impotence, etc.) can be considered an unsuccessful excuse for a man who does not want to use this type of contraception.
In modern medicine and among ordinary people there are both positive and negative aspects of using condoms, however, there are other arguments besides this.
First of all, a condom is considered a good protection against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
The main disadvantage of this contraception has always been considered to be problems with erection in the future, and for most men this argument was so weighty that they refused this means of protection, which increased the risk of sexually transmitted diseases or unplanned fatherhood.
In addition, scientists have established another interesting feature. As it turned out, a third of all study participants had no idea how exactly to use this means of protection. Some young people bought condoms that did not fit them in size. It was this fact that led to erectile problems in men in the future, and gave rise to rumors about the harm of condoms.
As scientists explained, smaller or incorrectly applied condoms disrupt blood circulation in the head of the penis, which causes problems later. Experts advise to always follow the instructions to avoid such troubles, which, by the way, the vast majority of people ignore.
Almost half a thousand young men aged 18 to 24 took part in the experiment.
The study found that all male health problems, which were observed in almost 33% of participants, were caused by erectile dysfunction, but not by contraception.
The experts also gave recommendations to parents of teenagers. According to experts, boys during puberty need to devote more time to sex education, since most of the young guys who took part in the experiment could not choose the right size of a condom and put it on.
According to researchers, men's sexual health is largely linked to psychological problems, so boys need to be more thoroughly prepared for puberty, have conversations, be told about the changes that occur in the body during this period, etc.
In another study by an American group of scientists, it was found that the cause of erectile dysfunction, in addition to stress, hard work, and bad habits, may also be the composition of the food a man eats.
As studies have shown, genetically modified additives in foods can lead to impotence, reduce the level of male hormones and negatively affect the process of arousal.
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