As you may know, the primary physical cause of erectile dysfunction is compromised blood flow to the penis. That being the case, you can help prevent ED as well as cardiovascular disease by following these simple tips suggested by WebMD:
Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Don’t smoke.
Make lifestyle and dietary changes that reduce your chance of developing diabetes, which sharply increases your risk of ED.
Moderate your use of alcohol and avoid using recreational drugs, such as marijuana, that may make it more difficult to get an erection.
Talk to your family doctor to determine if any of the prescriptions you’re now taking may increase your risk of experiencing ED. If at all possible, switch to medications that don’t have this side effect.
While only 10 percent or so of all ED is psychological in origin, you can minimize such problems by establishing open communications with your sexual partner to ease any tensions that may be affecting your performance.