Category: Erectile Dysfunction

There’s no two ways about it: Meat is delicious. Whether you’re noshing on a burger or tearing through a steak, men often find it difficult to say no to meat. But, like all things in life, meat should be enjoyed in moderation. A good, balanced diet consisting of greens and meat will keep a man’s waist slim and his health issues minimal. But since fruits and veggies are so efficient at keeping men healthy, could a man potentially avoid health hazards such as erectile dysfunction by switching to a vegan diet?

Well, switching to a healthy diet of all-natural fruits and veggies certainly isn’t a bad choice, but odds are that going meat-less won’t fix your erection single handedly. However, if you suffer from ED, going to vegan can actually give you a leg up in overcoming the sexual issue; it just won’t be able to mend the problem on its own.

While ED can rear its ugly head due to mental hang-ups (depression, anxiety, etc.), it can also develop from physical issues such as diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. When ED is physical in nature, making positive lifestyle choices can give your body a fighting chance against your erectile woes.

Switching to a diet rich in fruits and veggies is a good way to improve arterial flow within the body, which, in turn, is a good way to improve blood flow to the penis, thus improving the chances of achieving an erection.

Diets too high in rich meats, fatty foods, and sugars cause the body to develop plaque build-up on artery walls, which slows blood flow through the body and can lead to health issues, such as ED. When you eat healthy, plaque will begin to dissipate, leading to improved blood flow.

But eating healthy alone won’t save your sex life. Get up and get active, and cut out cigarettes and overdrinking. Make positive lifestyle choices, and your body will have a fighting chance against erectile dysfunction.

When it comes to erectile dysfunction, it may feel like you’re in a deep, dark hole with no way out. After all, even with a steady diet of ED drugs, it can feel like you’ll never be able to shake your erectile woes off. But when it comes to treating ED, it pays to look after your body. By exercising, getting active, and eating well, you’ll put your body back on track and save your sex life.

But while anyone can cut out fatty foods and sweets, what foods should a man incorporate into his diet to overcome erectile dysfunction? Unfortunately, there isn’t any one “miracle food” that will put pep in a man’s step and return his erection to its former glory. But there are plenty of foods that have been found to facilitate a healthy erection. By investing in these foods, and eating them regularly, you’ll be giving your body a fighting chance to overcome your erectile problems.

If you’re looking for foods to help you beat ED, keep your eyes peeled for these tasty treats the next time you’re at the grocery store:

Dark chocolate (Really! Dark chocolate has flavonoids that help to improve blood circulation. But enjoy it in moderation.)

Leafy greens and beats (These veggies are chock full of nitrates, which help the body to open up blood vessels and improve blood flow.)

Watermelon (Filled with phytonutrients, which relax the blood vessels.)

Tomatoes (This fruit is filled with lycopene, which is good for opening up the blood vessels and improving blood flow.)

You’ll notice all these foods focus on improving blood flow, which is a surefire way to get blood quicker to the penis, ensuring that the body has an easier time achieving an erection.

While these foods won’t beat ED on their own, they’ll definitely give you a helping hand. So if you’re looking to overcome erectile issues, consider mixing up your diet with these foods.

When it comes to a sexual issue like erectile dysfunction, the root cause isn’t always sexual in nature. ED may occur due to stress at work, or feelings of depression, or worries over financial stability. But because ED affects a sexual organ, the common thought is that the cause of the issue must also be sexual.

As such, when a man suddenly finds himself unable to achieve an erection, his partner may begin to wonder if it could be due to deep-seated issues concerning attraction. Does not being able to achieve an erection mean the man is no longer interested in his partner? Does it mean that the man no longer finds his partner attractive? The partner may begin to think that the ED has appeared because the man just doesn’t care for them anymore, which spirals into feelings of resentment, which in turn morphs into bigger problems.

But remember, erectile dysfunction is not caused solely be sexual issues. When a man suddenly struggles to achieve an erection, it is not because his partner does not make him sexually excited anymore. Odds are there is something mental, or perhaps even physical, going on that is causing the issue to happen. But in no way, shape, or form does erectile dysfunction indicate that a man is no longer attracted to his partner.

If you find yourself questioning if your man’s ED is due to attraction issues, sit him down and talk. Open discussion of erectile dysfunction is always awkward, but your man can assure you that the problem isn’t attraction based. With a little open discussion, and the help of a medical professional, together you can get to the root of the problem, find a way to overcome it, and reclaim your sex life.

It happens to the best of us: It’s way past your bed time, but you find yourself staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, hoping in vain that sleep will creep up on you any second now. Sleep may eventually come, but you’ll pay the price next morning: Bloodshot eyes, yawns a plenty, a constant yearning for a nap. Yep, you didn’t sleep well and now you’re feeling seriously fatigued. But to add insult to injury, consistently not sleeping well doesn’t just affect your ability to stay awake; it can also end up killing your sex life.

For men that struggle with sleeping, the body can often feel too tired to get down to business between the sheets. Even if you genuinely want sex, your body, deprived of sleep, can’t muster up the focus to help you perform. This leads to signals from your penis to the brain for an erection get lost in the jumble of fatigue, leading to you wondering why you can’t get it up.

Even if you manage to catch a couple Z’s every now and again, you may still struggle to achieve an erection. When sleep deprived ED becomes consistent, you may run into problems getting an erection due to nerves over the problem happening again, even if you’re fully rested. In essence, even if you sleep, you’ll become self-conscious over the problem happening again, leading to the problem happening again, essentially dooming yourself to a vicious circle.

Thankfully, the solution for sleep deprived ED is simple: Get more sleep. But for men that struggle to sleep, this is a solution that is a lot easier said than done. Speak to your doctor about potential ways to improve your sleep, or invest in some sleep aids. Once you’ve gotten your sleep schedule back on track, your brain should be able to focus once more, and your erection should return to normal.

You have a meeting you need to plan. You have a quote you need to hit by the end of next week, and your numbers aren’t even close. The boss is expecting big things out of you, and you don’t know if you can deliver on his expectations. When you’ve got a full plate like this, it can cause work to become stressful. And while you may try to leave your work problems at work, as this stress continues to grow, it can spill into your personal life and may ultimately affect you in the bedroom.

When you have a head full of stress, it can often feel downright impossible to focus your mind on anything that isn’t related to your stressors. Sure, you may engage in other activities and manage to focus on other things at times, but it always feels like this stress is lurking in the back of your mind. When you bring that stress between the sheets, your brain may struggle to deal with sexual factors, causing these feelings to get lost in the ether and ultimately go unprocessed.

Your erection depends upon signals from your brain for when its time to get to work. When your penis is sending sexual cues to your brain, but your brain is focused on stress instead of the situation at hand, these signals do not get properly sorted and your penis never gets the go ahead, leading to missed erections, which can eventually snowball into full blown erectile dysfunction.

So yes, if work has been particularly stressful, it is very possible that your brain can’t properly focus on sex, leading to erectile issues. Thankfully, getting over stress-induced ED is quite simple: Figure out ways to cope with the stress. Either come up with plans on your own, or work with a psychologist, and you should work out ways to cope with workplace stress. Once you’ve gotten your stress sorted, your brain can get back to focusing on the bedroom and your erection should be back to normal.

Historically, erectile dysfunction has been seen as a problem for men that are “over the hill.” The common conception is that the erection just drops dead after fifty, and there’s nothing you can do about it. But the truth is that hitting a certain age does not guarantee ED; in fact, if a man makes healthy choices and lives well, he might not ever develop erectile issues. But ED isn’t just a problem for men in their golden years, either; in fact, it’s becoming increasingly commonplace for men in there twenties to develop the issue.

At one time, ED among younger men was a criminally under reported issue, but in recent years men have begun to speak out about their erectile issues at a young age. While its true that ED is much more commonplace among older men (case in point, research by the National Institute of Health has found that 75 percent of men over 75 has ED), the amount of younger men afflicted with the problem has begun to climb (with a recent report citing that ED affects 5 percent of men between the ages of 20 and 39.)

So what has caused is causing erectile dysfunction in younger men? Experts attribute the rise to a variety of factors: More stress at work and at home, a rise in depression, drug and alcohol dependence, and rising obesity numbers have all been pinpointed as ED causes among the young.

So, yes, it is very possible to develop ED in your twenties. If you are a young man and you consistently struggle to achieve an erection, speak with your doctor. Work together to get to the root of the problem and, with hard work, you should be able to overcome this issue and get your sex life back on track.

For some men, working out is life. It’s not something you do after work, or something you do on the weekend after dropping off the kids; it is something to be done at all hours of the day, in pursuit of the perfect body. And that’s fine. Everyone approaches life differently, and there is nothing wrong with committing yourself to sculpting your body. Where such a lifestyle becomes problematic is when steroids enter the picture.

Anabolic steroids are utilized by bodybuilders to help build muscle in a way that normal bodybuilding just can’t. Injecting or ingesting steroids helps the body to boost the production of testosterone, which in turn facilitates muscle growth and being able to work out for longer.

But it can also lead to issues within the body, particularly where your erection is concerned. You see, anabolic steroids produce so much artificial testosterone, it causes the naturally produced testosterone in the body to shrink. This naturally occurring testosterone plays a vital role in assisting the body in achieving an erection. Less of this natural testosterone means erections become more difficult to achieve, and the problem will only get worse the longer steroids are used.

So while the journey for the perfect body might seem vital for some, odds are it isn’t worth sacrificing your sex life over. Wean yourself off of the steroids until you’ve managed to cut them out of your life entirely, and your natural testosterone levels should return to normal over time, and with them, your erection.

As a man enters his golden years, it is inevitable that the body will begin to change. Previously limber joints will begin to crick and crack, backs that used to be as strong as an ox’s will become brittle and sensitive, and the body will struggle to produce an erection. At least, that’s what the common consensus seems to be. It is an accepted fact of life that old age means the loss of the erection, and men seem to accept this simply as inevitability.

But the truth is that erectile dysfunction is not set in stone; true, it does become more prevalent as a man ages, but it is not guaranteed. ED, like all body ailments, is reliant upon how you live your life. In the same way that your heart will remain strong thanks to consistent exercise and healthy living, the same goes for your erection. By making positive life choices, avoiding vices (over drinking, smoking, etc.), and staying active, experts estimate that it is possible for a man to retain the ability to achieve an erection well into his late 80’s.

But not everyone strives to stay in peak physical condition. For men who live a normal life, the expectancy of ED development rises. Research has found that ED is most likely to develop in men over the age of 60. It can certainly develop before this magical number, but 60 is the most commonly reported age for ED development. From there on in, the chances of erectile dysfunction will only continue to rise.

So, if ED is accepted as inevitable, 60 seems to be the age at which men need to worry about the issue. But it’s never too late to change this; by making positive lifestyle choices, eating well, and getting active, it’s possible to maintain a healthy sex life well into your 80’s. But don’t put these changes off until it’s too late. Make the right choices now, and your erection will thank you.

Think of the body as one complex machine. Like any machine, it is the sum of its parts, and it lives and dies by these parts ability to perform. Should one of these parts begin to falter, we introduce medication into the body designed to help that part get back to normal. Medication is a vital part of the road to recovery, allowing the machine that is your body to overcome issues and run efficiently. But, sometimes, introducing medicine to help with one problem only leads to the development of problems elsewhere.

As the body is so complex, introducing foreign elements like medication can often lead to unforeseen complications within the body. A drug designed to clear up your sinuses might affect your sleep schedule, or a pill to improve heart health might cause your hair to fall out. And sometimes, a drug that can help other aspects of the body can lead to erectile issues.

Yes, there are plenty of drugs on the marketplace that have been found to cause erectile dysfunction in some men as a side effect. That’s not to say that any man that takes one of these drugs will experience ED; instead, these side effects only crop up in specific men. Thus, if you find you’ve been struggling with erectile problems since introducing one of the following drugs into your life, consult your doctor:

– Parkinson’s Disease medication (i.e. Akineton, Cogentin, Artane)
– Antihistamines (i.e. Benadryl, Dramamine, Vistaril)
– Antidepressants (i.e. Prozac, Zoloft, Norpramin)
– Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (i.e. Anaprox, Naprelan, Indocin)
– High blood pressure medication (i.e. HydroDIURIL, Maxide, Tenormin)