Category: Erectile Dysfunction

When it comes time to hop between the sheets, its understandable that a man might be nervous about his ability to perform. After all, sex is meant to be an enjoyable experience for all parties, so leaving your partner unsatisfied can be downright embarrassing. This leads to many men keeping a close eye on their performance during intercourse. Is she enjoying this? Should I switch positions? I read about this crazy move online; should I try it? For these men, sex is an act to be monitored and rated. Ironically, men who try the hardest to do well in the bedroom might actually put themselves at a higher risk of developing issues in the bedroom.

The act of a man overthinking his sexual performance has been given a name: “Spectatoring.” For these men, every thrust, every shimmy is a motion to be looked over and dissected, all in the name of improving sexual performance. For these men, they are unable to just enjoy the activity; rather, they must make sure they are the very best. Thus, the term “spectatoring;” for these men, it’s almost like they are a fan at a sports game spectating the event rather than taking part in the act.

This excessive eye for detail can often lead to anxiety for the man, as the man will be so caught up in ensuring that he is doing a good job that the sex becomes almost secondary. This anxiety can actually impair sexual activity, which can, in turn, lead to erectile issues. As the man experiences what should be a temporary erectile problem, worries over the issue cause the erectile woes to snowball, turning what was a bump in the road into a full blown problem.

So, yes, monitoring one’s own sexual performance can lead to issues under the sheets. It is advised that men do not get so caught up in dissecting his every sexual maneuver; rather, take a mental step back, get out of your own head, and enjoy the activity. This way, sex will be more enjoyable all around, and you don’t run the risk of losing your erection. Really, it’s a win/win.

When it comes time to focus, it can often feel like the mind is racing a thousand miles a second. While you might want to focus, your mind would much rather recall an argument you had in 8th grade. But while some men have no problem shutting out these wandering thoughts and focusing, some men find they need some outside help to get to the task at hand. This has caused many men to invest in Adderall, either via prescription or more illicit means. Adderall has become to de facto focus drug for college students, meaning there are thousands of men worldwide popping Adderall regularly to make it through a test. But could all this Adderall consumption affect a man in other ways? Could popping this little wonder pill too often perhaps lead to erectile dysfunction?

Turns out, in some men, Adderall consumption actually can lead to the development of erectile dysfunction. But that’s not to say that Adderall is frying the sexual synapses in your brain; rather, Adderall-based ED stems from a more benign source: loss of libido.

In layman’s terms, Adderall is a nervous system stimulant. The pill is composed of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine, which come together to affect the neurotransmitters in your brain, thus allowing the brain to become laser focused. But because the drug pushes the brain to only focus on certain neurotransmitters, Adderall can lead to dips in other parts of the brain, namely, in general energy levels and libido.

When a man’s libido level drops, not only does sex become less desirable, it also makes it harder for the brain to translate sexual pleasure into an erection or orgasm. Thus, even if a man finds himself in a sexual situation, the brain may be unable to convert sexual feelings into an erection due to the loss of libido preventing the needed sexual signals from being sent.

That’s not to say that a man that utilizes Adderall occasionally will end up grappling with erectile dysfunction. Loss of libido related to Adderall typically develops when Adderall is taken regularly or more than prescribed. If you feel as though your Adderall is causing you to develop erectile dysfunction, speak with your doctor.

Relationships are a lot of work. For every moment of love and understanding, there’s two moments of bickering and compromising. While relationships require a lot of give and take, they end up being a rewarding, enriching experience that improves the lives of both partners immensely. But, for some, the strain of a relationship can just be too much to handle, leading to infidelity. When a man does not feel committed to a relationship, his thoughts and actions may begin to sway, leading to dishonesty and, eventually, broken hearts. But could there be a physical way to tell if a man is cheating? Could the body give off some kind of warning sign that a man’s commitment is beginning to waver?

To be clear, the body is not hardwired to experience issues should a man decide to have an affair. That simply isn’t how the body works. But the body requires the brain to function properly, and infidelity can lead to mental hang-ups which can, in turn, translate into physical issues, including erectile dysfunction.

For the penis to achieve an erection, it depends upon the brain signaling the body that it is time to pump blood to the penis. Sexual feelings are translated into signals within the brain, allowing the brain to put the requisite sections of the body to work. However, the brain can be clouded with emotion, which can lead to important signals getting lost in the ether.

For example, guilt can actually weight heavy on a man’s mind, causing him to constantly think and worry about whatever is causing this guilt, such as infidelity. This guilt can become so all consuming that it leads to the brain missing other signals, such as the signals necessary for an erection. This leads to missed erections, which can then snowball into full blown erectile dysfunction.

So, if a man is a guilty type, cheating can actually lead to erectile dysfunction. But that’s not to say that sudden ED is a sign of infidelity. ED can come from a number of sources, which includes guilt. The brain is a powerful thing, and if a man feels caught up in a bad feeling, it can lead to issues in the bedroom.

Ah, Spring. That wonderful time of the year when nature shakes off its moody coat and lets in the sunshine. The birds are singing, the trees are beginning to bloom, and you’re a big, sneezing mess. Yes, while springtime may be an indicator that the weather is getting better, it’s also a death knell for those that suffer from seasonal allergies. With all the pollen in the air, people are rushing to the pharmacy to stock up on anti-allergens and surgical masks in an attempt avoid the sniffling, sneezing mess that is Springtime allergies. But while the runny nose and itchy eyes are bad enough, can seasonal allergies affect other facets of your life? For men that have particularly bad seasonal allergies, can all this pollen potentially lead to troubles in the bedroom?

Well, yes and no. To be clear, extensive research has found no correlation between seasonal allergies and erectile dysfunction. While your erectile health can be affected by a variety of ailments, the sneezing and sniffling that comes with seasonal allergies poses no threat to your erection.

But, that’s not to say that severe seasonal allergies can’t cause erectile dysfunction, albeit in a way you wouldn’t have guessed. While the actual allergic reaction itself will not cause ED, dealing with those allergies can lead to erectile issues. When the mind is busy dealing with a pressing issue, such as anger, depression, or in this case, allergies, it can become distracting. A man may become so hung-up on how awful his allergies are that it can lead to the brain missing important sexual signals, leading to missed erections.

From there, the problem can spiral out of control. As the man grapples with his allergies, he’ll notice that he’s unable to achieve an erection, leading to him becoming self-conscious, in turn causing the erectile dysfunction to get worse.

So, in and of itself, seasonal allergies will not cause ED. But by focusing on seasonal allergies to the point where a man’s love life suffers, erectile issues can develop. Find a way to keep your seasonal allergies under control, and keep your mind off of the pollen in the air. If you can do that, your erection should be just fine.

While partners promise to stick together through rich or poor, through sickness or in health, it should be noted that wedding vows don’t contain any passages pertaining to knock down, drag out fights. It’s been said that no one can really push your buttons like the people you love, and this adage is definitely true. As you spend so much time with your partner, you begin to know each other through and through, for better or worse. This can lead to the butting of heads over trivial matters, which can translate into someone sleeping on the couch or sticking someone with cooking duties for the week. The occasional spat isn’t exactly a call for a divorce, but regular fighting can be toxic for a relationship. If it happens often enough, it can even begin to affect a man’s ability to perform in bed.

It’s been said that there’s no sex like make-up sex; that passionate, fiery “I’m sorry” intercourse that comes after a couple makes up over a big fight. But these big fights can actually make make-up sex downright impossible. You see, the erection is dependent upon signals from the brain to function properly. When these signals are activated, the brain alerts the penis that it is time to get to work, causing blood to surge to the penis, causing an erection.

But anger can actually cloud the mind, leading to these important signals getting lost in the shuffle. When a man’s mind if preoccupied with anger, whether he is aware of it or not, it can lead to erectile issues. Unaddressed anger can often snowball into angrier feelings, which in turn causes sexual signals to get missed. If anger-induced erectile issues continue to pop up, this can lead to a man becoming embarrassed or angry over his inability to achieve an erection, leading to the issue becoming worse, potentially setting a man up for full-blown erectile dysfunction.

Thankfully, the solution is simple: Talk about it. Stewing in your anger is a surefire way to lead to issues, both in the bedroom and in life, so its better to meet your anger head-on. Sit down with your partner, either together or with a mediator such as a counselor, and work through your issues until you both feel satisfied. By resolving anger and working to be more open with your partner, you should be able to avoid any anger-related ED, ensuring that your make-up sex remains great and erectile issue free.

There’s a saying about the internet: It’s 5% normal, and 95% porn. While it used to be that a man would need to physically drive to a store to acquire pornography, in this day in age, it’s readily available at your fingertips. And while viewing porn every once in a while isn’t a cause for concern, there are some men that find it difficult to stay away from these triple X websites. For these men, viewing porn can be a daily occurrence, and can sometimes even begin to affect their daily lives and relationships. But what exactly does regular porn viewing do to the body? Can it actually lead to the development of erectile dysfunction?

Well, yes and no. To clarify, the actual act of looking at pornography has not been found to cause erectile dysfunction in any way, shape, or form. A man can look at all the dirty pictures he wants, and his erection should be just fine. But the same cannot be said if a man opts to enjoy himself every time he views pornography. If a man views porn daily and masturbates every time, it could lead to erectile issues.

The erection is dependent upon brain signals to function properly. These signals cue the penis when it is time to get to work, and they also alert the body when it is time to reach orgasm. But too much masturbation can actually throw these signals into flux. By regularly exposing your body to pleasure tailored to be delivered quickly via masturbation, the brain interprets these new signals and changes accordingly, making sexual pleasure a race for orgasm, instead of the long-lasting, partner-friendly activity sex should be.

So, by masturbating too often, the brain can cause your erection to struggle to last longer in bed, the stress and anxiety of which can lead to full-blown erectile dysfunction developing.

Thus, viewing porn by itself does not cause ED, but masturbating to that porn regularly can lead to complications. Like all things in life, enjoy porn and masturbation in moderation, and your erection should be just fine.

It’s a fact: Erectile dysfunction is one of the most underreported health issues among men. This issue is attributed to the fact that men are often nervous about speaking with their doctor about erectile issues. A man can talk openly about cancer, but when it comes to issues downstairs, men tend to clam up. This means there are thousands of men looking for ways to overcome their erectile dysfunction without bringing a doctor into the equation. And, dependent upon what the root cause of the ED is, this can be entirely doable, or totally impossible.

Most ED cases are related to a physical issue, such as eating poorly or not exercising regularly. In instances such as these, the remedy is simple: Treat your body better. If the ED has a physical root cause, you’ll need to get physical to overcome it. This means cutting out fatty and sugary food, and opting for nutritious grains and vegetables. Instead of lounging around on the couch, get up and get active. As little as 30 minutes of walking a day has been found to cause a 41% drop in risk of developing ED.

So, whether you’re looking to overcome this issue or simply want to make sure you don’t ever have to worry about erectile issues, the prescription is the same: Eat well, get active, and make good life choices.

But ED caused mental issues may be a different game altogether. Mental hang-ups, such as depression and anxiety, can lead to complications in the bedroom, and overcoming this issue will take a bit more work than a daily walk. Speak to a mental health professional about your problem, and together you can work on a way to beat your ED.

So, to overcome ED, you’ll need to figure out what kind of ED you’re dealing with. Once you’ve got that established, it’s all about making the right choices and dealing with the issue properly.

Erectile dysfunction is a serious issue that effects millions of men worldwide, but its still seen as an issue for the old and sexually inexperienced in the court of public opinion. As a real health issue, there are plenty of drugs on the market that help men suffering from ED to overcome their health problems and engage in sexual intercourse. But these ED drugs are widely regarded as sexual enhancers, designed to turn the man that ingests them into an insatiable love machine that can last in the bedroom for hours and never has to worry about reaching orgasm. The general consensus is that ED is not a real issue, but ED drugs are miracle drugs for sex. So, is there any truth to this? Can erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra really boost your sexual performance?

This misconception concerning ED drugs and sexual performance is just that: a misconception. Despite long-standing rumors, ED drugs are not designed to improve your sexual performance, nor have they been found to assist a man in lasting longer in intercourse.

Rather, erectile dysfunction drugs are simply meant to be used for men that struggle to achieve an erection. When taken, these drugs help the body to bypass the issues causing erectile dysfunction, such as clogged arteries or slowed blood flow, and get the requisite blood to the penis necessary for an erection.

Even with an ED drug ingested, erections must be achieved the old fashioned way; i.e. through stimulation. Popping a Viagra will not cause an instantaneous erection to occur.

So if a man is looking for a drug to help improve his performance between the sheets, he’ll need to look elsewhere. Erectile dysfunction drugs are only intended to assist in achieving an erections, and that’s it.

Sometimes, after a long day of work, all a man wants to do is plop down on the couch, fire up the old video game system, and blow a couple hours mowing down virtual bad guys. Video games have become a pervasive part of our society, and most men tend to have at least one gaming system in their home. And while occasional gaming certainly isn’t anything to worry about, the same cannot be said for marathon gaming sessions.

For some men, gaming is an obsession, meant to be enjoyed solely in 8-10 blocks. These men sit unmoving for hours, tapping away at the buttons, hardly finding the will to focus on anything that isn’t completing another quest or going up another rank. For these men, gaming can lead to health complications, including erectile dysfunction.

The erection is dependent upon a number of factors to work properly, and be removing just one of these factors, the erection can struggle. One of the most important aspects of the erection is healthy blood flow, as the erection requires plenty of blood to function properly. By constantly remaining stationary, and compounding this sedentary lifestyle with poor dietary choices, the vessels that lead from the heart to other parts of the body can become clogged, leading to blood flow slowing to a crawl.

When vessels begin to clog as a result of not staying active and eating poorly, it is typically the smallest blood vessels in the body that are affected first, which includes the vital vessels tasked with supplying blood to the penis for erections. With blood flow slowed in these vessels, the penis cannot get the requisite blood for an erection, leading to missed erections, which snowballs into full-blown erectile dysfunction.

So yes, gaming can in fact lead to erectile dysfunction. But that’s not to say that you should cut video games out of your life entirely. Just make sure to mix gaming with exercise and outdoor time, and make sure to avoid fatty foods. If you make sure you’re making positive life choices while gaming, your erection will have nothing to fear.