 Intimacy. Those special moments when we're together and deeply connected to the one we love. Truly, there are few times in life that are as wonderful as these. This is Dale for Northeast Men's Health, and it is the restoration of intimacy that makes me most proud of the work we do in treating erectile dysfunction. ED is an intimacy destroyer. Research shows that men can draw apart from their partners when ED affects their sex life. The condition causes stress, anxiety, and depression. Even worse, a man's partner can blame themselves when ED becomes a problem.