Nearly half of males within the UK report having skilled erection difficulties - together with 4 in 10 of these underneath 35, in keeping with analysis.

The research of two,000 males discovered of the 45 p.c, who've skilled the problem, 30 p.c felt like ‘less of a man’ once they had issues.

While 59 p.c of all the lads polled went so far as to say failing to carry out sexually is without doubt one of the most embarrassing issues that may occur.

But one in six (16 p.c) admitted the taboo round speaking about males’s sexual well being means they'd preserve any issues they had been having within the bed room to themselves.

The research was commissioned by the makers of Cialis Together, which helps males get and preserve an erection when sexually aroused inside a 36-hour interval and doesn’t require a prescription.

Exploring the myths round intercourse, the analysis discovered 42 p.c really feel strain to carry out as a consequence of misconceptions round intercourse.

To assist sort out the taboo about erection difficulties (ED), the healthcare firm has created a ‘multi-sensory experience’ titled ‘peekataboo’ which opens in London King’s Cross from 4 to 7 September.

Kristie Sourial, swap science medical lead for Sanofi which makes Cialis Together, mentioned: “Many men who experience erection difficulties (ED) may delay seeking treatment due to embarrassment and fear of the impact on their sex lives or relationships.

“We’re committed to opening the conversation around ED and supporting men and their partners to feel more confident to talk about the condition.”

The research additionally discovered 61 p.c of males who’ve had erection difficulties felt upset, whereas 55 p.c had been embarrassed.

But 34 p.c had been merely frightened.

For practically six in 10 (57 p.c), stress was thought-about the principle reason for their problem to get or keep an erection.

While 56 p.c imagine it may very well be as a consequence of getting older and 54 p.c mentioned it may very well be a facet impact from alcohol.

More than a 3rd (36 p.c) mentioned their accomplice was supportive and 34 p.c had been sympathetic, in keeping with the OnePoll.com figures.

To assist enhance consciousness and understanding of males’s sexual well being, 39 p.c wish to see extra info and entry to assets - as one in 10 presently don’t know the place to show for steerage.

While 56 p.c eager to see extra platforms the place they will have a secure and supportive dialog on the subject.

Just over a 3rd (36 p.c) wish to destigmatise the conversations concerning the points.

And 35 p.c imagine there ought to be fewer unrealistic requirements round males’s sexual and bodily well being.

This contains web porn, which 28 p.c assume creates unrealistic expectations of males’s sexual efficiency.