Men who deny their impotence and fail to seek treatment often set into motion a destructive cycle of emotional and sometimes physical effects that can devastate a marriage or relationship. "Impotence: The Dark Side" discusses the author's own experience with a man whose denial not only destroyed the marriage, but nearly destroyed her life. This firsthand account examines the phases of denial, common signs of physical and emotional abuse, and presents resources where readers can obtain help for themselves and their partners.