Penis Problems: How Men Deal With Erectile Dysfunction in Their 30s. A lot is going on in a man's life once he hits his glorious thirties. His career is hitting its stride, he's likely made some big relationship decisions, he may have kids, and he may have travelled the world and done big things on a community level. However, one thing he may not have counted on encountering in his thirties is erectile dysfunction. This penis problem, thought to only happen to older men, is actually quite common in younger men as well. Let's talk about erectile dysfunction, why it happens, and how to treat it. What Is Erectile Dysfunction(ED)? Erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, is a condition in which a man either cannot get an erection or cannot maintain one long enough to sustain intercourse to completion. Men can experience mild, occasional, or complete ED at any age. According to a study published in a respected industry journal, about 1 in 4 men under 40 years ol...