Erection Problems
The truth
of the matter is this… your penis isn’t going to work
perfectly EVERY single moment of your life. Almost every adult
male has had trouble achieving or maintaining an erection from
time to time. It’s completely normal. But it’s something that
most men don’t understand.Many times a man thinks he is
impotent, when in fact he is merely having occasional
difficulties “getting it up”. What would cause this? Well, it
might be any number of physiological reasons, like too much
alcohol or side effects from medication. Or it might be a
psychological factor, such as performance anxiety, anger or
exhaustion. But the actual term “Impotence” refers to a
condition whereby the man has an inability to get an erection
and keep it (long enough to have intercourse) ALL OR MOST OF
THE TIME. How common are male erectile problems? At least 50%
of men past the age of 40 have some form of erection
difficulties! These might be minimal, moderate or more
serious. So, fear not, you’re not alone.The primary factors
associated with erection problems are, not surprisingly, aging
and the illnesses that go along with it. These might be heart
disease, prostate cancer, or diabetes. However, while
impotence is strongly associated with age, it can often be
reversed by lifestyle and behavioral changes.
There
are reasonable steps you can take to prevent the onset of
impotence:
Eat Lean.
It is now widely believed that the
most common cause of impotence is atherosclerotic plaque
forming on the walls of the penile arteries - a consequence of
high cholesterol. Stick to a lean, low-fat high-fiber
diet. Highly Recommended!
Exercise. Working out and staying healthy, at
any age for that matter, can absolutely aid you in the sexual
department.
Don’t Smoke. Many studies have found conclusive
evidence that cigarette smoking adversely affects penis
performance.
Less Booze and Drugs. Chronic use of alcohol,
marijuana and other drugs can easily impair your ability to
produce an erection.
Watch Your Medications. Erection problems are
also highly associated with medications for high blood
pressure, heart problems, and low blood sugar.
How do you know if your erection problems are just
psychological? Here are some factors that might indicate this:
You can get an erection with one partner, but not
another.
You can get an erection while masturbating, but not
with your partner.
You achieve an erection, then immediately lose it upon
penetration.
You’re going through stressful situations, like divorce
or financial problems.
You’ve got a history of depression.
You have no physical ailments such as heart disease,
diabetes or advance age.
If it’s determined that your problems are indeed
psychological, your best bet is to seek professional help. Sex
therapists, counselors and psychiatrists are trained in this
matter, and more often than not, help their patients work
through whatever difficulties may be causing their erection
problems.
But what if your erection problems are physical, and
not psychological? You won’t really know for sure until you
see a specialist. Still, these days there are several
options available to you for treatment.
Viagra. So miraculous is this drug that we’ve
devoted an entire section to it. (See further down on this
page). This is your absolute best bet for restoring erections.
Other Pills and Medication. Start with
Yohimbine, a sort of “love potion” with a history of restoring
erections. It’s cheap and has few side effects. There’s also
Trazodone, an antidepressant (with a brand name of Desyrel)
that has been found to prolong erections.
Injection Therapy. With the advent of Viagra,
injection therapy is not as popular as it once was. The
procedure involves giving yourself an injection at the base of
your penis with a small needle, which produces an erection
lasting up to 2 hours.
Vacuum Devices. Pumps that draw blood into the
penis and create an erection. They may produce a sometimes
wobbly hard-on, but hard enough to get the job done.
Surgery. Not a prime consideration for treating
impotence, but a consideration
nonetheless.
Implants. Usually a last resort.
If you’re having any sort of erection difficulties,
first determine the cause. Treatment is much easier now than
it used to be, so don’t despair. Millions and millions of men
share your problem. But fortunately, they also share your
encouraging prospects for a solution.
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