We're heading for an 'epidemic' of erectile dysfunction — the 'vicious cycle' that can leave men with no options

Young Americans are facing a stiff problem in the bedroom. 

Across the country, a growing number of men in their sexual prime are struggling with erectile dysfunction — and leaning on prescription drugs to perform.

But that quick fix may not last forever. In fact, experts warn it could be setting the stage for a much bigger issue down the line.

"I'm starting to see it now — young guys who don't respond to these medicines anymore," Dr. Joel Hillelsohn, a board certified urologist at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Chelsea, told The Post.