Taking valsartan does not usually affect sexual function, whereas hypertensive disorders themselves and certain medications used to treat hypertension may have an effect on sexual function. Hypertension affects the elasticity of arterial walls and may also have an effect on penile arteries. Among the antihypertensive drugs, beta-blockers (such as metoprolol) or thiazide diuretics may have an effect on sexual function, while sartans such as valsartan and coxsartan have less effect on sexual function. In case of hypertension, consultation and communication with a cardiologist is needed to select antihypertensive drugs according to the situation. Men with hypertension may also have other chronic diseases in combination, such as diabetes, which may also have an impact on sexual function. If sexual function problems occur, they can be further treated in a specialty such as urology.