what does impotency actually mean?

Question

please can any one tell me more about it.

Answer 1

it means the guy can't get it up to have sex.

Answer 2

Impotency refers to erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to get or maintain an erection in men. Basically, it means that he can't have sex or at least not very often. ED can be treated with drugs, like Viagra, now, but many men are too embarrassed to see a doctor. The underlying cause can be physical (high-blood pressure, diabetes, obesity) or psychological (stress, fatigue, childhood sexual abuse).

Answer 3

Impotency is a lack of ability to generate and ejaculate sperm.

Men that are impotent can get an erection but either cannot ejaculate at all or have difficulty ejaculating.

Main Entry: im·po·tent
Function: adjective
1 a : not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : HELPLESS b : unable to have sexual intercourse because of erectile dysfunction; broadly : STERILE -- usually used of males

Answer 4

Basically being impotent means being unable to have sexual intercourse because of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects the lives of many middle-aged men and their partners to one degree or another. The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, but usually refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity.

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Answer 5

The popular meaning refers to the inability of an aroused male to get an erection.

I think the dictionary definition is more like "ineffective" - which is gives the word an even more inflamatory meaning.

Answer 6

It means you cant get IT up, its for men.

Answer 7

the name says it all....