Impotence Australia - Friends Of Impotence Australia

Recent Research on Men's Groups:

Over the past two-years Impotence Australia has researched in the area of men's health groups. One study called the Men's Doctors Project 2002 found that contrary to popular belief men are wanting to attend groups to discuss sexual functioning. A more recent study has shown that there are few outlets for men to access information about sexual health. Health professionals express that they perceive a need for men's groups, as well as staff training. If you have any comments on men's groups please email us: here

▪ A recent survey found that 39% of men have problems with erections.*

▪ Impotence affects one in 10 men over the age 21 and can lead to embarrassment and frustration for sufferers.

▪ Contributing factors to impotence may be; anxiety or depression, medications such as anti-depressants, diuretics, beta-blockers or other drugs.

▪ Some medical conditions that may be associated with impotence are; heart disease or circulatory problems, diabetes, prostate problems.

▪ The vast majority of impotence is treatable.

▪ 12% of men indicated that impotence had contributed or caused a marital break up, 17% considered ending a relationship because of impotence.

Assist the work of Impotence Australia by becoming a Friend. As a Friend of Impotence Australia, you will receive a welcoming letter from the Board of Directors, an information pack and three newsletters a year.

There are two categories of Friends - Individual/Couple and Health Professional. We also welcome Corporate Members from all over the world.

Impotence Australia will use Friends' subscriptions not only to help fund the Help-line but also to provide literature and information to sufferers, their partners and Heath Professionals.

Impotence Australia's objectives are:

▪ to provide phone counselling and support for impotence sufferers and their partners

▪ to educate impotence sufferers and their partners on the wide range of treatments available

▪ to raise awareness of the incidence of impotence and its causes

▪ to develop and distribute resources on impotence and other relevant sexual health information

▪ to facilitate access for sufferers to the private and public health system

▪ to fund research into the causes and treatment of impotence

▪ to provide regular Impotence Australia Newsletters for sufferers and their partners

▪ to provide up-to-date medical information on impotence

Impotence Australia runs a confidential, Help-line offering information, advice and counselling

Click here for membership and application form