Episode 2: 5 Surprising Ways to Fix Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is very common and it’s rarely only about erections. In this episode, Dr.Rebecca Howard Eudy (sex & couples therapist, Boston) and Dr. Alex DiGrado (pelvic floorphysical therapist, Melrose, MA) team up to unpack ED from both sides: the psychology andrelationship dynamics that drive performance anxiety, and the physical, pelvic-floor, and lifestylefactors that affect blood flow, coordination, and climax. From “spectatoring” to cycling, todiaphragmatic breathing and practical tools like pumps, rings, and meds, this is acompassionate, evidence-informed roadmap to getting sexual function back on track.What You’ll LearnWhy a “bad erection moment” can snowball into anxiety, and how to break the loopPhysical culprits behind ED: pelvic floor tension, breath-holding with heavy lifting, cyclingcompression, prostatectomy changes, meds, and moreCoordination: why lengthening/relaxing the pelvic floor is as vital as strengthening.Simple, at-home strategies: 360° breathing, posture/mobility tweaks, partner-focusedpleasure to exit “spectator mode”When tools help: pumps, rings, Viagra/Cialis (and why a safety-net pill can reduce pressure)How to broaden “what counts as sex” so intimacy thrives while you healTune in if you’ve ever thought:“I can get morning/masturbation erections, but lose it with a partner, what gives?”“Is cycling/weightlifting messing with my erections?”“How do we keep sex fun if penetration isn’t reliable right now?”ResourcesThe Postpartum Essentials Virtual courseSex After Baby Mini-CourseFind a pelvic floor PT: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryUnder the Hood Newsletter (Boston Pelvic PT)Parents in Love Newsletter by Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyConnect with Us:Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy → rebeccaeudy.com | Instagram @rebeccahowardeudyDr. Alex DiGrado → bostonpelvicpt.com | Instagram @bostonpelvicptJoin the ConversationIf this episode gave you a new way to think about erections, anxiety, or pleasure, share it with afriend or tag us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthehooddocs/Want more?Subscribe wherever you listen and visit http://www.underthehoodpod.com for show notes,transcripts, and resources.Mixed & Edited by Next Day [email protected]