Sexual Dysfunction - How Ayurveda Can Help You Overcome This Problem?

Sexual dysfunction is a disorder that is characterized by problems in your sexual life. It can cause you to lose interest and hence, not engage in any sexual activity. This disorder can affect people of all ages, however, the risk of sexual dysfunction increases with age. The usual symptoms of sexual dysfunction are low libido levels and erectile dysfunction.

Sexual Dysfunction in Men :

• Low Libido- In men, a dip in the levels of testosterone in the body can lead to a dip in libido levels. If you are suffering from higher stress levels, it can lead to lack of sexual desire.

• Erectile Dysfunction- This is characterized by an inability to get or maintain an erection long enough for unhindered sexual intercourse. This disorder is most likely caused by medical disorders such as diabetes and hypertension. It can also be caused by stress and depression.

• Ejaculation Problems- Ejaculation problems include both inability to ejaculate and premature ejaculation. Sexual trauma, certain medications, and sexual anxiety contribute to this disorder.

Ayurvedic Remedies for ED :

ED is treatable at any age. The total treatment in for impotence is called as “ Vajikarana therapy” in Ayurveda. As this natural herbal erectile dysfunction remedy, increases the strength of a man to perform a sexual act, like a horse, it is called 'Vaajikarana'. ( ' Vaaji'=Horse.)

Vaajikarana therapy or Ayurvedic / Herbal treatment for erectile dysfunction leads to -

• Happiness.

• Good strength.

• Potency to produce healthy offspring.

• Increased span of erection.

Eligibility for Vajikarana Therapy

• The vajikarana therapy should be administered to persons who are between 18 to 70 years of age.

• These therapies should be administered only to a self-controlled person. If this therapy is administered to a person who does not have self-control, he becomes a nuisance to society through his illegitimate sex acts.

Drug Therapy

Numerous herbal preparations are mentioned in Ayurveda to treat ED or impotence. It has been said that people who have strong sexual urge, who want to enjoy sex regularly have to consume these preparations regularly to replenish the energy, vigor, stamina, and strength. These preparations also supply the nutrients which are necessary for the production of semen.

Ayurveda Tips to Overcome ED

• Consuming herbal preparations to rejuvenate the reproductive organs.

• Massaging the body with herbal oil which gives a relief from physical exertion and also acts as an aphrodisiac.

• Practicing Yoga and Meditation to overcome mental exertion and to cope up with stress.

• Sleep at least for 8 hours a day.

• Avoiding the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, heroin etc.

• Exercise regularly.

• Avoid hot, spicy and bitter foods.

• Favor sweets, milk products, nuts, and urad dal.

• Add little ghee in your diet.

• Give a gap of four days between two consecutive intercourses