Men who vape have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction compared to non-vapers, study finds

MEN who use e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to experience erectile dysfunction compared to those who don’t vape, according to a study published Wednesday in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 

In the first effort to study the relationship between vaping and sexual health, researchers analyzed self-reported data from more than 13,000 men aged 20 and older surveyed in the national Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study.

Those who reported daily e-cig use were 2.2 times more likely to report having erectile dysfunction compared to men who had never vaped, regardless of their other risk factors. 

In a smaller sample of men younger than 65 with normal BMIs and no history of cardiovascular disease, the trend persisted: vapers were 2.4 times more likely to experience ED compared to non-vapers.

While some may view vaping as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, consuming nicotine in excess will always come