What exactly is as Erectile Dysfunction - and what causes it?
What exactly is an Erectile Dysfunction? Some s*x therapists have claimed that if a man's erection is not firm enough to allow penetration, then a man has Erectile DysfunctionBut this definition doesn't take account of the fact that many men occasionally have erection problems - when they are tired, stressed, or not attracted to their partner, for example. Perhaps a better definition is that a man has erectile dysfunction when he cannot reliably get an erection firm enough for penetration more than 50% of the times he and his partner wish to make love.
The American Psychiatric Association's definition of s*xual disorders emphasizes the fact that erectile dysfunction is characterized by the regular or repeated inability to obtain or maintain an erection. So does the definition of erection problems depend on whether a man can get an erection all the time, half the time, or some other percentage? And what degree of stiffness is his penis required to display before he has a problem?
There's no clear answer to any of these questions, but they do serve to put into context the fact that a man might not think he has a problem if both he and his partner are happy with the way their s*x life works out, regardless of whether he has an erection or not. But suppose, in contrast, that a couple want penetrative s*x every time they make love, and a man has an erection than is 50% rigid on 50% of the occasions he and his partner want s*x. Does he have an erection problem? Maybe yes, maybe no. This emphasizes the element of subjectivity in the definition.
Obviously the prevalence of erection problems gets older as men age - with the exception of problems that are due to performance anxiety among younger men, whose erection difficulties tend to be more transient and short-lived, being caused by s*xual and personal circumstances (i.e. over-excitement, anxiety about the partner, fear of discovery, and so on) rather than health or medical issues such as age-related diabetes or circulation problems.
The irony here is that ANXIETY - FEAR, WORRY-call it what you will - about losing your erection actually stimulates a man's level of nervous system activity so that he is actually somewhat more likely to lose it! This means that relaxation, or at least a methodology that can help to reduce one's nervous and emotional arousal during s*x, may be part of the answer. Obviously relaxation and hypnosis may be of help here; so is the experience which comes with age and having had a number of lovers.
Young men of course tend to be very aroused, and may in addition both fear discovery (especially in societies where pre-marital s*x is frowned upon) and pregnancy. All of this can stimulate their nervous systems so that they are more likely to be sensitive to any suggestion by their lover that strikes at their s*xual confidence: and makes them lose their erection. Fear and s*x do not mix well!
A man who loses his erection may find that this happens instantly during s*x: he cannot reduce his anxiety enough to reduce the stimulation he's receiving to a point where he no longer feels so aroused that he loses control of his s*xual responses.
- Smoking
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Use of narcotic substances
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Smoking cigarettes contributes to several health related conditions, and one of them being ED. The tar, nicotine and other carcinogens in cigarette smoke that are inhaled build up in the lungs and contribute to arterial sclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. An erection requires a large amount of blood, and when tar builds up in the lungs and plaque build up in the arteries, the heart has to work harder to pump blood to the major organs of the body to function properly, which leaves less energy in the body to push blood to fill the three chambers of the penis. When blood is sent to the male s*x organ, many smokers state they are unable to maintain an erection. This is due to the weakened heart is unable to maintain blood pressure and blood flow to the male s*x organ.
Excessive Consumption of Alcohol and Erectile Dysfunction
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the human central nervous system. When the central nervous system is depressed by alcohol, people may feel more relaxed and even become exited s*xually more easily. A brain under the effects of alcohol can miss the male libido stimulation signals, and thus does not fire the neurons in the brain that tells the body to send blood to the penis to achieve an erection, and results in temporary erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction in men in their 30′s, may be temporary if alcohol is consumed occasionally. Men who drink heavily on a regular basis, on the other hand, will find they are unable to achieve an erection all the time, and may have little desire for s*x at all, due to a depressed libido.
How does use of narcotic drugs lead to ED?
Most narcotic drugs act as a depressant on the brain, central nervous system, hormones and other parts of the body, and thus result in erectile dysfunction. While alcohol leaves the system rather quickly, usually within 12 hours, narcotics can stay in the nervous system and blood stream for up to 48 hours, and their effects on the body, brain and central nervous system will last longer.
Heart Disease and Erection Problems
Heart disease is one of the leading medical conditions that lead to impotence in men in their 30’s. This condition is caused by genetics, such as hereditary high cholesterol or high blood pressure, or issues such as a poor diet high in fat, cholesterol and sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, lack of exercise, smoking, or obesity. These conditions can lead to plaque build up in the arteries, which restricts the flow of blood through the body. Coronary disease makes the heart work harder to pump blood through the body, which limits the efficient flow of blood to the organs, such as the penis, and this lack of blood flow prevents the penis from filling with blood to achieve or maintain an erection, thus resulting in impotence in young men.
Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
Diabetes is a medical condition that affects the human body’s ability to regulate sugar in the blood. If a person is born with diabetes, this is classified as Type-1, while diabetes developed after birth; usually due to a poor diet high in sugar and a sedentary lifestyle is classified as Type-2. Many men with Type-1 Diabetes can develop erectile dysfunction, due to hardening of the arteries, which is one of the degenerative effects of diabetes on the body. Hardening of the arteries prevents the easy and efficient flow of blood through the body.
Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction
When a person has a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30, they are overweight and considered to be pre-obese. A person with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. Erectile dysfunction is common among men of any age who are obese, due to the extra fat accumulated around the heart and other organs makes it hard for the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Also, men who are obese tend to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure and even diabetes, and any one of thee condition can lead to or contribute to erection problems.
Natural Cures for Erectile Dysfunction
Viagra, Cialis or cheap Viagra alternatives from Canada are not the only treatment options for erectile dysfunction. There are several natural remedies for impotence, including replacing unhealthy foods high in fat, sugar and cholesterol with healthy antioxidant foods high in lycopene, including strawberries, watermelon and tomatoes. Lycopene naturally relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. Also important are Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and complex protein, such as fish, nuts and complex proteins that reduces fat, cholesterol and triglycerides in the human body.
Exercises such as male pelvic muscle exercises helps strengthen muscles that allows men to keep blood in the penis to continue an erection by flexing the PC muscle during s*xual intercourse.
Another natural treatment for erectile dysfunction is to include a supplement that contains saw palmetto, which is a natural ingredient used in Asia for nearly 2,000 years to treat male reproductive issues.
Watermelon has been touted as a natural Viagra "because the popular summer fruit is richer than experts believed in an amino acid called citrulline, which relaxes and dilates blood vessels much like Viagra and other drugs meant to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
The amino acid citrulline is converted into the amino acid arginine. This is a precursor for nitric oxide, and the nitric oxide will help in blood vessel dilation."
If you are not Satisfied with all these, then you can have a Penile Implant(second picture above) .
Best of Luck!!!
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