Erectile dysfunction is a health condition experienced by ninety-eight(98) percent of all men. For most men, it’s very embarrassing and a source of anxiety for their partners so they hardly talk about it or seek medical help. Erectile dysfunction(impotence) becomes more common as men age but it is not necessarily a normal part of aging. It is a major challenge for many men today regardless of their age.
What causes erectile dysfunction?
The causes of erectile dysfunction are many including health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and even sleep disorders. Medications such as furosemide, methyldopa and spironolactone commonly cause erectile dysfunction as well as alcohol and smoking. Also, mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship problems result to erectile dysfunction.
Symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
Men with erectile dysfunction may experience some or all of these persistent symptoms;
⁃ reduced sexual desire
⁃ Trouble getting an erection
⁃ Trouble keeping an erection
Though erectile dysfunction treatment options may include medication and surgery, there are also noninvasive remedies that may help.
Below are some tips to overcome erectile dysfunction.
1. Nutrition
A diet that is bad for a man’s heart can also hinder him from getting erections. Research has shown that the same eating patterns that cause heart attacks due to restricted blood flow in the coronary arteries can also impede blood flow to and within the penis. The blood flow is needed for the penis to become erect. Diets that include very few fruits and vegetables along with lots of fatty, fried and processed foods can contribute to decreased blood circulation throughout the body.
2. Avoid or quit smoking
Erectile dysfunction is one of the many effects of smoking. Smoking is linked to heart and blood vessel diseases which can lead to erectile dysfunction. Smoking cigarettes harm blood vessels and curb blood flow to the penis. Nicotine has also been studied to contract blood vessels, which can limit blood flow in the penis.
3. Regular exercise
Running, swimming, jogging and other forms of aerobic exercise have shown to help in the prevention of erectile dysfunction. However, men should be careful about any form of exercise that may put pressure on the perineum (area between the scrotum and anus) . Excessive bicycle riding has been associated with erectile dysfunction.
4. Risky sex
There are some sexual acts which could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in men. This is due to the fact that these sex positions could cause fractures and injuries on the penis. Moreover, the way one may masturbate may also cause erectile dysfunction since rough masturbation may cause penile fractures.
5. Maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight leads to many health problems such as type 2 diabetes which causes nerve damage throughout the body. Erectile dysfunction can result in cases where the diabetes affects the nerve that supply blood to the penis.
Erectile dysfunction is a major dilemma faced by most men. Inasmuch as it maybe embarrassing to discuss, men should be bold enough to discuss it with doctors and look for solutions to the problem. Moreover, this condition should not cause alarm, as it can be dealt with.
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