Erectile dysfunction ... this is a term that has become "thrown about" more and more in recent years and it can have different meanings to different men. In other words, it's a term that covers a multiple of different specific problems.

There are a number of men who have a hard time obtaining and/or maintaining an erection. Their problem is different from that of a man with premature ejaculation or from that of a man who feels that his "size" is too small.

If you're a man who is suffering from a form of erectile dysfunction, it's important to be specific as to exactly what the problem is for you before you go and seek a remedy to your situation.

There are many remedies for all different types of erectile dysfunction on the market today, each one designed to cure a different type of ED.

The prescription drugs, Viagra, Cialis, etc are designed to help a man keep an erection longer so these might be your choice if you're suffering from that symptom or from premature ejaculation. It's important to note that these drugs, besides being prescription drugs, are not aphrodisiacs ... they will not help you achieve an erection. They just help you maintain one, once you have achieved an erection.

Other non-prescription drugs like Maxoderm are reputed to help a man achieve an erection due to the pleasing effect they have on a man's genital area.

Other drugs like Extenze and Enzyte are used to add a bit of size to a man's penis.

All-in-all, the use of these drugs for their specific problem areas is something you should discuss with your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough for sex.

Remember, each of these different drugs are designed to help cure different specific types of erectile dysfunction. Make sure you choose the one that's designed to target the specific ED problem you are experiencing.