Know the Important Things of Sexual Health of Men

In most societies, talking about sexual health is seen as disrespect and shame. But men have many sexual problems or conditions which cause much trouble for them. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is one of these problems. For various reasons such as: inferiority, shame etc. a large number of men live in desperation hiding the problems. These problems, caused by gender could be solved domestically. In most cases, the effects of physical and mental lifestyle are responsible for it.

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile Dysfunction or Sexual Impotence is also known as Male Erectile Disorder. If ED occurs irregularly, it is not a matter of tension. But, if it happens frequently, one must consider it as a symptom of serious disease. Men’s sexual health may face threat for this. Taking doctor’s advice is the must in this case.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

Men’s sexual arousal is a complex process. Brain, hormones, muscles, nerves, emotion, blood vessels, feelings etc. work together in this process. Any abnormality in this process causes serious problem in penis arousal and men’s sexual health. This problem may arise for physical and mental illness. Anxiety, depression and other mental illness can worsen the problem.

For the following physical causes, men’s sexual health faces threat:

• Heart Disease and Diabetes.
• Atherosclerosis or blood vessel closure.
• Increased cholesterol levels in blood and excess fat.
• Parkinson’s and peronei’s disease.
• Decreased testosterone hormone.
• Side effects of some medicines.
• Taking drugs (tobacco, alcohol etc.).

Our brain plays important role in creating sexual excitement. So, Men's sexual disorders may be caused by some mental problems too. For example:

• Anxiety, depression and mental pressure.
• Fragile or lack of relationship.
• If a man worry that he cannot satisfy his partner.
• Many people becomes indifferent to sex. For this reason, the problem arises.
• If ED is seen men becomes more anxious. In case of first times sex, many men face ED because of fear or anxiety.

The factors increase the risk of the disease:

Erectile power of penis decreases with age. Then it takes more time to be strong and it does not last long. However, age is not the only cause of ED. Other health problems and side effects of certain drugs are also responsible for this. Risk factors of the disease are as follows:

The risk of the disease increases if the nerves that control the erectile power of penis are damaged.

Using certain types of medicines such as: antidepressants, antihistamines, medicine for high blood pressure, pain and prostate cancer increase the risk of the disease.

Alcohol and drugs also increase the risk of ED.

Tips:

• Do exercise and control weight.
• Quit smoking and avoid drinking alcohol.
• Eat nutritious and healthy food.
• Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control.
• Reduce anxiety and sleep adequately.
• Take watermelon juice; pomegranate or pomegranate juice is also beneficial.
• Do not feel inferiority.

The impact of mental condition is significant to keep men’s sexual health stable. Erectile Dysfunction is a very common problem. More than 90% of men suffer from this problem. They hide it and do not discuss with their partners. As you go to doctor when you have fever or other health problem and you take service of your partner, you have to do the same if you suffer from ED. You should talk to your partner. By following the above stated rules and developing mental condition, you can easily solve Erectile Dysfunction problem.