Erectile dysfunction is characterized by the regular, repeated inability to obtain or maintain an erection. There are many known issues that may cause erectile dysfunction including taking anti-depressant drugs, aging, diabetes, performance anxiety stress, and smoking, just to name a few.
Showing Support. 1  1. Ask the person what she wants to do. If the person feels that she needs more emotional support, itâs likely that something is imbalanced in her life. 2  2. Identify an action step. The person may not have all of the answers immediately, but itâs important to support her in taking small steps to resolve the problem.
support. 1  to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for. 2  to sustain or withstand (weight, pressure, strain, etc.) without giving way; serve as a prop for. 3  to undergo or endure, especially with patience or submission; tolerate.