Several things could make a man feel not so good about himself, and I think for most men a case of erectile dysfunction is one of them, so several theories and myths surround how to stay active in that regard, but before we go deep into what it entails in totality, let me quote quickly what, Irwin Goldstein who is the MD, director of sexual medicine at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego says.
Having sex is good, and masturbating is good, but the concept that men have to go out and have sex to preserve erectile function is bogus.
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Amongst the diverse sex problems reported by men to their doctors is erectile dysfunction, this problem is said to affect as many as 30 million men. Technically, erectile dysfunction is the trouble associated with men getting an erection that is firm enough for sex to happen.
Although, on rare occasions, a man may have some problems with erection, when it becomes progressive or it becomes a routine then it is no longer normal and needs to be treated urgently.
So, here is how an erection works...........
When a man is sexually aroused, nerves release chemicals that increase the flow of blood into the penis. Blood flows into two erection chambers in the penis, which are made of spongy muscle tissue.
When there is an erection, the said spongy tissue relaxes and then traps blood, the blood pressure in the chambers would make the penis firm creating an erection. When it gets to the point of orgasm experienced by the man, a second set of nerve signals gets to the penis and causes the muscular tissues in the penis to contract, therefore releasing blood back into the man's circulation, and making the erection come down.
If a man isn't sexually aroused, it is no news that the penis remains limp and soft. The ability of the penis to vary in case of being warm or cold is a normal routine reflecting the balance of blood coming in and going out of the penis.
So, we can say there is an experience of erectile dysfunction when there is a consistent or recurrent inability of a man to maintain an erection strong enough for sexual satisfaction.
What triggers this condition is one other thing we need to be worried about next, so let's check out the most common causes based on scientific research.
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The first is endocrine disease, the body's endocrine system produces the hormones that are responsible for the regulation of; sexual function, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and several others. Diabetes is one example of an endocrine disease that could make a man experience impotence, bear in mind that, diabetes affects the ability of the body to use the hormone insulin.
One of the complications associated with chronic diabetes is a damaged nerve, which could affect penis sensation, diabetes has other complications like impaired blood flow and hormone levels, and these two factors contribute significantly to impotence.
Some forms of medications can affect the flow of blood which could contribute significantly to erectile dysfunction.
Severe neurological conditions can also increase the chance of impotence occurrence, nerve conditions affect the ability of the brain to effectively communicate with the reproductive system, this could be a strong tool for the prevention of an erection.
Neurological disorders linked with impotence include; stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Temporal lobe epilepsy. Prostrate surgery could also cause nerve damage that leads to impotence.
Conditions that affect the heart and its ability to pump blood well can cause impotence, certainly when sufficient blood does not get to the penis, there would be no possibility for an erection to occur.
Some lifestyle factors can also cause the absence of an erection. To have an erection, there has to be a phase of excitement and it could be an emotional response, and with an emotional disorder, becoming sexually excited may be difficult.
Anxiety and depression are linked with an increased risk of impotence. Depression comes with a feeling of sadness, loss of hope, and helplessness.
There are available treatments for erectile dysfunction, the treatments include; medications, natural remedies, and some prescribed lifestyle changes too. Speaking of lifestyle changes, smokers are usually advised to quit, exercise is of considerable importance, making the choice to consume healthy meals, and seeking to see a specialist in this area would also do a lot of good.
Erectile dysfunction can happen to anyone, but understanding the need to see a specialist on time is important, this way you would be advised on what to do about it, remember there is no shame in speaking about these things, especially if you are doing it with the right person.
For Further Studies
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4854187/
https://www.healthline.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/common-causes-impotence#prevention
https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/impotence-erectile-dysfunction-a-to-z
https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/e/erectile-dysfunction-(ed)
https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/features/erections-use-it-or-lose-it
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/5702
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