This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
Published on October 5, 2019, by Joachim Osur, a sexologist, shares a case study of a 45-year-old pharmacist who suffered from erectile dysfunction.
A 39-year-old high school teacher, Jane, visited the sexology clinic with her husband, Richard, who was struggling with erectile dysfunction. Jane believed that Richard's condition was a result of a Nganga curse, a concept popularized by televangelist Pastor Nganga, who threatened men who misbehave with erectile dysfunction.
However, after conducting tests, the sexologist discovered that Richard's erectile dysfunction was caused by his medication, which he had been taking for hypertension. The medicine was not compatible with erections, and Richard's doctor had not alerted him to this possibility.
The couple underwent counselling and sex therapy to address their underlying issues, including an extramarital affair and conflicting religious values. After three weeks of therapy, Richard was fully back to function.
