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You’ve heard the old song “Them Bones” before, educating children on which bones are connected to what. Much like our skeleton, our insides are all connected in one way or another. Aspects of your body that may seem totally unrelated, such as your gums and your heart, can play vital roles in the health of each other. But when someone told you that exercise is a good way to stave off erectile dysfunction, you weren’t entirely convinced. After all, how could a couple reps every day help your penis?

Believe it or not, regular exercise could make or break your erectile health in your later years. This is because exercise, in addition to toning you up and getting you healthy, encourages healthiness in your insides. Regular exercise can help improve heart strength, blood output, and can generally improve the intricacies of your body.

In fact, researchers have found that regular exercise can make all the difference when it comes to ED. During the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 692 men between the ages of 50 and 85 were enlisted to wear motion trackers. These motion trackers would take note of every movement the men made, and report the data back to the researchers. While outfitted with the trackers, the men were asked to report their erectile function.

The study found that for every 30 minutes a man exerts himself in a moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, their odds of developing erectile dysfunction that day dropped an astounding 43 percent. Just think; if exercising for a scant 30 minutes a day can help a man’s erectile health that much in just one day, exercising regularly will ensure that you never have to worry about losing your erection. So get up, get active, and save your erection.

Ask any man, and they’ll tell you that erectile dysfunction is just a fact of life as you grow older. The general consensus is that erectile woes come with aging, and that the loss of your erection is an inevitability. If pressed, these men would likely tell you that erectile dysfunction will strike when a man reaches his 70’s, or at least his 80’s. After all, a man’s body will begin to worsen as he ages, so it makes sense that the erection will be among the casualties.

But the truth is that erectile dysfunction is not set in stone. While its true that erection problems are more common amongst older men, that doesn’t mean that all older men will develop erectile dysfunction. In fact, with healthy living, positive choices, and work, a man will have no issues achieving an erection until the day he dies.

Erectile dysfunction tends to develop in older men because the heart struggles to provide blood to the extremities as you age. This can be because of heart issues or due to issues within the arteries, but it means that the penis cannot get enough blood to achieve an erection. These issues develop due to poor health choices, such as eating poorly, relying on tobacco, or not being active. By living poorly, the odds of ED developing as you age will only grow.

But it’s never too late to start fresh. Research has found that men as old as 40 have been able to make positive lifestyle changes and reverse years of living poorly. Cut out overly fast food, cut out cigarettes, don’t drink to excess, get a work out regimen; if you want to save your erection, start living well and your body will do the rest.

So, it’s happened; you went to get down to business with your partner between the sheets, but your little guy won’t stand at attention. It’s the first time you’ve had such an issue, so you’re left wondering if you’ve got a full-blown problem. Maybe you had too much to drink? Maybe it’s just not your night? Surely, there must be a way to determine if you’ve got erectile dysfunction?

Thankfully, erectile health experts have devised a relatively easy test that can be performed in the comfort of your own home that can determine if you’ve got erectile dysfunction. And for men worrying that the test will require expensive kits or pricey specialized items, worry not. It only requires a simple roll of stamps.

Pick up a standard issue roll of stamps from your local grocery store, and you’re ready to go. This test is performed while you are asleep, so set aside the stamps until bedtime. When it’s time to hit the hay, grab the stamps and use them to make an unbroken ring around the base of your penis. Sure, it sounds odd, but make sure the ring is well and truly unbroken, and it’s imperative that it is set up at the base of your penis, as setting it too high could lead to the ring breaking and ruining the test.

Once this ring has been set, go to sleep normally. The next morning, it’s time to check the ring. If the ring is broken, this indicates that your body subconsciously achieved an erection while you slept. A man’s body produces at least one erection while sleeping, so if your body can still achieve an erection, this indicates that your erectile woes could be due to a mental hang-up or could be a one-time thing.

But if the ring remains unbroken, that means your body cannot physically achieve an erection, even while unconscious, which is a solid indicator that you have developed erectile dysfunction.

After conducting this test, it would be wise to speak to a medical professional, so you determine the best way to move forward with your issue.

Men afflicted with diabetes already have a laundry list of things they need to watch to ensure their issue doesn’t get the better of them. These men have to watch sugar intake, fat intake, and carb intake, all while keeping a close eye on their blood sugar levels. Life with diabetes can be a handful, but it can be even worse if the diabetes is not handled properly. When a man consistently spikes his blood sugar levels, this can lead to other issues developing within the body, including erectile dysfunction.

While your blood sugar levels and the ability to achieve an erection don’t sound like they would have any relation, the truth is that blood sugar can make it impossible for your body to achieve an erection. When a diabetic man does not regulate his blood sugar levels, this can lead to blood sugar levels rising, which in turn can lead to the nerves and blood vessels that ferry this blood to becoming damaged. When these nerves and vessels are damaged, the body struggles to provide the body with blood. In the body, the smallest vessels and nerves are typically the first affected, and one of the smallest collections of vessels and nerves leads directly to the penis. With this cluster damaged, the penis is cut off from consistent blood flow, which translates into erectile dysfunction.

But that’s not to say that all men with diabetes should resign themselves to the inevitability of erectile dysfunction. By keeping tabs on your blood sugar levels and living a healthy, fulfilling life, you won’t have to worry about your blood sugar rising considerably and doing long term damage. It’s a chore to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels, but the occasional inconvenience of pricking yourself for a sample is much better than losing the ability to achieve an erection.

When a man suddenly finds himself unable to achieve an erection, panic sets in. After all, everything seemed a-okay downstairs yesterday, and yet, out of nowhere, your little guy won’t follow orders and stand at attention. Sure, this is the first time it’s happened, but one time is enough. You’re convinced you have erectile dysfunction, and you’re normally going to be able to achieve an erection normally again.

Okay, take a deep breath and take a step back. While erectile dysfunction can begin with an initial inability to achieve an erection, missing one erection should not be seen as the end of the world. If you’ve had an erectile incident and you’re worried that you may have ED, remember: Erectile dysfunction is defined as the reoccurring inability to achieve an erection.

Thus, one missed erection is not a sure sign that you’re dealing with erectile dysfunction. Though it’s not something you’ll hear your friends discussing in casual conversation, all men will experience an erectile issue at some point in their life. But it’s only when it becomes a repeated problem should there be cause for concern.

So, if you had an off night and found yourself struggling to achieve an erection, you can write it off as a bad night. But if it begins to happen consistently, speak to a doctor and together you can determine what is causing the issue.

Your partner may have noticed that your love making sessions have been ending abruptly as of late, and questions are beginning to develop. You’ve managed to avoid the conversation by saying that work has been stressful or that you’ve got a headache, but you’ll only be able to avoid the conversation for so long. It’s time to face facts: You’re dealing with erectile dysfunction, and your partner deserves to know.

While most men feel as though erectile dysfunction is an issue that really only affects the man afflicted with it, the truth is that ED can take its toll on both partners. When you remove sex from a relationship, feelings of resentment can develop, and if left unaddressed, this could potentially lead to cracks developing in your relationship.

When you finally broach the topic, make sure to reinforce that it is not your partner’s fault. Your partner may feel responsible for your ED, and it’s important to establish that no blame can be assigned for this issue. When dealing with ED, it’s important to have a support system to turn to, so if you play the blame game you could end up losing your biggest supporter.

Make sure to address that your ED is not indicative of your feelings for your partner. Oftentimes, ED can be seen as a sign of waning feelings in a relationship, but the truth is that ED is typically caused by physical issues, not mental ones. Stress that erectile dysfunction can be a scary for a man, and you’ll need your partner to remain strong while you deal with this issue.

While the ED conversation will be awkward, it’s a conversation you need to have. Your partner won’t leave you, your relationship won’t fall apart, and your partner won’t think less of you. Work towards the problem together and your erectile health should eventually return to normal.

You’ve always considered yourself sexually active. Knocking boots has never proven difficult, and you’d like to think that you’re pretty good at it, too. But as of late you’ve found that it’s become a little harder to get an erection. When it comes time to get down to business, your little guy won’t stand at attention, leaving you embarrassed and your partner disappointed. But you’re sure this isn’t a real issue. Maybe your body is just feeling a little off, and you chalk up the incident to a rare occurrence. But then you begin to worry. Could it truly be erectile dysfunction? Are their symptoms to determine if it’s erectile dysfunction?

Unlike other health issues, erectile dysfunction doesn’t herald its presence with a fever or aching joints. No, there’s really only one way to know if you have erectile dysfunction: If you can’t get an erection. As a general rule of thumb, “erectile dysfunction” is defined as the inability to achieve an erection more than 25% of the time. This doesn’t mean you need to keep a tally sheet to determine if you’ve got ED; if you find yourself consistently struggling to get an erection, odds are its due to ED.

Erectile dysfunction can also be tied to a low sex drive. If you’ve noticed that your desire to be sexually active has diminished and you can’t get your little guy to stand at attention, this could be due to low testosterone levels.

If you’re looking to little quirks and signs to predict ED, you’re out of luck. But if you suspect you may be dealing with erectile dysfunction, make an appointment with your doctor to figure out the cause and how you can overcome it.
You’ve always considered yourself sexually active. Knocking boots has never proven difficult, and you’d like to think that you’re pretty good at it, too. But as of late you’ve found that it’s become a little harder to get an erection. When it comes time to get down to business, your little guy won’t stand at attention, leaving you embarrassed and your partner disappointed. But you’re sure this isn’t a real issue. Maybe your body is just feeling a little off, and you chalk up the incident to a rare occurrence. But then you begin to worry. Could it truly be erectile dysfunction? Are their symptoms to determine if it’s erectile dysfunction?

Unlike other health issues, erectile dysfunction doesn’t herald its presence with a fever or aching joints. No, there’s really only one way to know if you have erectile dysfunction: If you can’t get an erection. As a general rule of thumb, “erectile dysfunction” is defined as the inability to achieve an erection more than 25% of the time. This doesn’t mean you need to keep a tally sheet to determine if you’ve got ED; if you find yourself consistently struggling to get an erection, odds are its due to ED.

Erectile dysfunction can also be tied to a low sex drive. If you’ve noticed that your desire to be sexually active has diminished and you can’t get your little guy to stand at attention, this could be due to low testosterone levels.

If you’re looking to little quirks and signs to predict ED, you’re out of luck. But if you suspect you may be dealing with erectile dysfunction, make an appointment with your doctor to figure out the cause and how you can overcome it.

If you’ve noticed that it’s become an uphill battle to achieve an erection, you may be wondering what could have lead to this predicament. You live an active lifestyle, you eat well, work hasn’t been particularly stressful, you don’t feel depressed; no matter how you look at it, there doesn’t appear to be anything that could cause erectile dysfunction. But your erectile woes may be coming from the last place you’d expect: your mouth.

Yes, though they may be on completely opposite sides of your body, it turns out that the state of your mouth can play a vital role in the health of your erection. More specifically, it’s your gums that can lead to ED.

But how could your gums be connected to the state of your erection? It all boils down to inflammation. When you don’t take care of your gums, they can become tender and irritable, which is caused by inflammation. This inflammation typically stays constrained to the gums and teeth, but the bacteria caused by inflammation can sometimes seep into the blood stream. When introduced into the bloodstream, these bacteria can lead to the blood vessels becoming damaged. When the blood vessels become damaged, blood flow is impeded, which can lead to functions that rely upon steady blood, such as the erection, to be affected. These bacteria tend to affect the smaller blood vessels first, which includes the group of blood vessels that lead to the penis. Once damaged, these blood vessels can’t properly supply the penis with blood, preventing erections from developing.

So there you have it. If you don’t look after your gums, your erection could end up paying the price. Look after your mouth, brush twice every day, floss, and practice good dental hygiene, and your blood vessels and erection will thank you.