How to Use erectile in a Sentence

erectile

adjective
  • Dear Amy: My husband of more than 30 years has erectile dysfunction.
    Amy Dickinson, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2017
  • Don’t freak out about erectile dysfunction, but don’t ignore it.
    George James, Philly.com, 16 June 2017
  • The dosage required to cure jet lag in people would likely be much lower than that required to treat erectile dysfunction.
    Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 27 Mar. 2017
  • The dolphin penis is fibro-elastic, meaning the erectile tissue is full of collagen and elastin and can emerge quickly.
    National Geographic, 27 May 2017
  • The dolphin penis is fibro-elastic, meaning the erectile tissue is full of collagen and elastin and can emerge quickly.
    Liz Langley, National Geographic, 27 May 2017
  • It is believed to work by increasing blood flow to the genitals, which can help to improve erectile function and increase libido.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Patients on statins and on placebo pills reported similar rates of muscle aches and erectile dysfunction, the study found.
    Fox News, 29 May 2017
  • If a man complains of erectile problems, doctors often offer drugs like Viagra and Cialis.
    New York Times, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Unlike erectile dysfunction pills that are over-the-counter, these gummies are an easier and more enjoyable way to take control of your erectile health.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Some men will continue to have improvements in their libido, and erectile function, even two years after treatment.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022
  • In November, news broke that Lee is going to direct a movie about the discovery and marketing of the erectile-dysfunction pill Viagra.
    oregonlive, 27 Dec. 2020
  • Red Boost claims to optimize smooth muscle, allowing blood to flow into erectile tissue and remain firmly trapped there.
    Jon Goodwin, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Panax ginseng Also known as Korean ginseng, this herb has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac and to improve erectile function.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Previous studies have suggested this groin pain could lead to erectile dysfunction in men and also take a toll on women's sexual health, the researchers said.
    Healthday, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
  • This supplement has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine to increase libido and improve erectile function.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
  • While those spots aren’t allowed, the league has no problems with commercials for performance enhancing erectile dysfunction drugs.
    Suzanne Vranica, WSJ, 2 June 2017
  • What was initially a loss of depth and diameter from their vaginoplasty was compounded with regrowth of erectile tissue that needed to be removed.
    Allure, 12 July 2021
  • After his 1996 campaign failed, Mr. Dole accepted a job as a television pitchman for Viagra, the blue erectile-dysfunction pill.
    Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2021
  • Sildenafil is the ingredient that makes erectile dysfunction drug Viagra work.
    David J. Neal, miamiherald, 18 July 2017
  • Scientists built a synthetic material that achieves tissue-like functions to restore erectile function in pigs.
    Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Instead, female dolphins appear to have a secondary type of erectile tissue, although this would require early development studies to confirm.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Yet studies so far have not linked the vaccines with problems related to pregnancy, menstrual cycles, erectile performance or sperm quality.
    Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2021
  • At its inception in 2017, under the name Roman, the company billed itself as a men's health care company providing discreet treatments for conditions including erectile disfunction and hair loss.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Some risks are common and ultimately manageable: dribbling while urinating, blockages or leaks in the new urethral plumbing, malposition or extrusion of the erectile device.
    New York Times, 10 May 2022
  • The component impactfully strengthens your erectile functions as its natural properties enhance blood flow through your blood vessels.
    Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
  • According to researchers, lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, are the most effective natural ways to improve erectile function.
    Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2023
  • From VitaLiving, this popular natural supplement enhances erectile health in men with a convenient pill form.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
  • But the relationship between testosterone and erectile function is complicated.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Also, the military spends about $84 million every year on erectile dysfunction medications.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 27 July 2017
  • This supplement is formulated to boost testosterone production, promote healthy erectile function, and support a healthy hormonal profile using vitamins and herbs.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022

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