National Impotence Day

Via Hilzoy at Obsidian Wings, I learn that in Britain, Valentine's Day is also National Impotence Day:

Valentine's Day is a day when there is a lot of talk about love and relationships so it's a good time to talk about sexual dysfunction - which could mean anything from an inability to maintain an erection, to lack of sexual desire. This failure to enjoy full intercourse is more common than most people think - affecting a significant number of men and women, at some time in their life. It can be very distressing and people are hesitant to get support because they feel embarrassed.

National Impotence Day aims to raise public and medical profession awareness of this stigmatised but common condition.

I thought they had changed the name of this disease to "Erectile Dysfunction (ED)." Somehow, "ED Day" has a better ring to it than "National Impotence Day." It sounds more like "VE Day" to me, and I can remember leaning out the window of our apartment in Larchmont, NY on VE Day, banging pans on the side of the building to celebrate.

Please pass the Viagra.