EP 50 | November 19, 2025
How Erections Work and What Happens When You Have Erectile Dysfunction
This is Part 2 of a 6-part series on erectile dysfunction. This week, we’re exploring the mechanics of erection.
Many penis owners do not know how their body works below the belt. Not because they’re uninformed, but because nobody ever taught them. So when erection challenges arise with no obvious explanation, it’s easy to assume you’re just broken.
In this episode, Stacey breaks down how erections work and what interferes with the process—psychological, physical, and everything in between.
In this episode:
- The physiology of erections (and why it’s not as simple as it seems)
- The connection between psychological and physical ED
- What can interfere: cardiovascular issues, medications, nervous system, pelvic floor, and conditioning
Understanding the mechanics isn’t a fix, but it gives context. Because it’s easier to work with things you understand.
Next week: Part 3. How to talk about ED with your partner.
Resources + References:
https://youtu.be/52vH6gDUVI8?si=4sXtUCB5O9PrjC9R
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22000-pudendal-nerve
https://www.webmd.com/men/what-is-corpora-cavernosa
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/tunica-albuginea
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