Erection problems

How 3D printing can bring tired men back to life

Around a fifth of all men suffer from a form of erectile dysfunction.(Bild: Kaspars Grinvalds - stock.adobe.com)

Men still don't like to talk about it, but around one in five men are affected by erection problems as they get older. However, there could soon be a long-term solution to the "sagging" in bed - from the 3D printer.

There are many reasons why he "can't get it up" during sex. In addition to psychological causes such as pressure to perform, stress or even depression and anxiety, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hormone problems, obesity and lack of exercise or even alcohol and drug abuse can be responsible.