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Everything You Need To Know About Erectile Dysfunction!

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Dr. Vinod RainaSexologist • 23 Years Exp.MD - General Medicine
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You are ready for action and suddenly you realise that something is not right... your manhood is not hard. You carry on still, but nothing changes, nothing in fact happens.

If this sounds familiar, you might be suffering from erectile dysfunction. This condition is also known as impotence or ED. Symptoms include erections that are too soft for sexual intercourse, reduced sexual desire or libido.

Erectile dysfunction may sound like a man's worst nightmare. It is quite a normal condition and thankfully easy to treat. If it becomes a persistent problem, lasting for more than a few weeks or months, an appointment from your doctor is advised.

Erection issues can also be a sign of a physical or psychological problem. You can only make things worse by ignoring things. Understanding the cause of the issue can help identify the underlying cause. The male erection is a quite complex and erectile dysfunction can have many causes. Your lifestyle habits may also add to your risk of getting ED.

Which Is The Best Treatment For ED?

Natural Supplements - stress, anxiety and depression are the leading psychological reasons for erectile dysfunction.

Solution: A relaxation exercise, such as yoga, meditation or massage, can help ease symptoms. Many men are now using older ED treatments which are actually been used more than ever. Acupuncture is used to treat erection issues and has shown some positive results. Nearly half of men that have tried this treatment found acupuncture improved the erection quality and overall health.

Some men use pills such as Viagra to help give men a much needed boost but this is only a short-term solution. They can give hard erections, but they can't give men that true desire and women want this too! Medication pills can rob men of their confidence because they ideally want to get hard without relying on pills.

These oral medications include: Tadalafil, Sildenafil and Vardenafil. Erection pills increase the effects of a natural substance called nitric oxide and this is something your body produces naturally. This chemical relaxes muscles in the manhood and enhances the blood flow. This allows a man to get an erection in response to sexual stimulation.

Solution: Other traditional erectile dysfunction treatments include vacuum pumps and surgery. Many men are switching from medications and opting for more natural options. Research has found that some natural remedies can improve ED symptoms.

In recent years, the use of herbs for ED treatment has increased dramatically. 
L-arginine is an amino acid naturally present in your body. It helps make nitric oxide. This relaxes blood vessels to facilitate a successful erection and is essential for healthy sexual functioning. Many researchers have studied the effects of L-arginine on erectile dysfunction. Again about half of men with ED using this supplement experienced improvements.

Diet 
The food you eat is crucial for better sexual health. Viagra may be a thing of the past, as berries, cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants are rich in flavonoids and these foods can help to boost blood flow.

Solution: Make sure to include these foods in your diet for maximum performance. This will also help improve the quality of a man's sperm, enhance libido and sexual desire.

Exercise 
Men with issues down there can reverse their problem without medication.General exercise is necessary for your heart and your erections. Exercise can help men overcome ED and can even prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Solution: Try to allow 20 minutes a day to take a walk or carry out some general exercise. This maybe all you will need to rev up your sex life and make you feel fitter too.


 

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