Erectile dysfunction has many causes and can be related to age, health, or psychological issues such as stress, anxiety and fatigue.
The process of getting an erection is complex and there are many steps involved. If any of the following three steps are disturbed or there is some type of imbalance occurring among them, then erectile dysfunction is likely to come about because of it.
Arousal. This is the first step, that of sexual arousal. It can come from the senses such as sight, sound, touch, and scent, as well as from thoughts.
Nervous system response. This is when the brain causes the body to get excited and produce a reaction to arousal. This results in an increased blood flow to the penis.
Blood vessel response. Blood vessels around the penis relax and allow more blood to flow in to the shafts, which hold a large portion of the blood inside to produce an erection.
Psychological problems that can inhibit an erection can later cause impotence if left untreated. They may include:
Signs of stress, anciety and fatigue. Impotence is often associated with one of these side effects from a busy or hectic schedule and often results in depression.
Negative feelings that you express to your sexual partner or that are expressed by your partner such as resentment hostility or a lack of sexual desire can all become a factor in erectile dysfunction.
Physical causes are a major factor in erectile dysfunction cases and can include:
Damage to the nerves from diabetes
Problems with the cardiovascular system and blood circulation
Side effects from certain prescription medications
Surgeries for prostate cancer
Spinal cord injuries
Multiple sclerosis
Hormonal imbalance
Alcoholism, long history of tobacco use or other forms of drug use.
In fact, erectile dysfunction is often one the first signs of an underlying health problem.
Both the physical and non physical causes of erectile dysfunction often overlap. This is why is is very difficult to pinpoint the exact underlying problem causing it.
Of course we all want straight and final answers to our problems and we want them as soon as possible. But what can you do besides going to to your doctor and getting tested for different things until he or she is satisfied that you are in good health?
What can you do for a better sex life, a bigger penis size, harder erections and for becoming an overall better lover?
Well there are a few cures for erectile dysfunction and solutions for natural male enhancement.
1. Surgery.
You can try surgery, but you may find it little more than an expensive health risk. No sane person would want to spend roughly five thousand dollars on an operation, only to be left with a scarred and weak penis and a lifetime of regrets.
2. Male enhancement pills, patches, creams and lotions.
Some of these can improve blood circulation and give you more control over your erections. They wont however enlarge your penis permanently.
Many scams exist claiming that their supplements will enlarge your penis but this is a false claim. You may notice an increased size due to the added blood flow but this is normal and is only temporary. Dont spend hundreds of dollars on pills thinking they will permanently make your penis longer and bigger.
3. Erectile dysfunction penis pump.
These used to be popular but now are seen as quite dangerous. Yet they are still considered safer than surgery. Penis enlargement pumps are dangerous even if you just want a harder erection, let alone trying to enlarge your penis permanently with one.
An erectile dysfunction vacuum pump will help you attain a harder erection, but you need to pay close attention to whats happening, or you can easily rupture a blood vessel and become impotent for life from a single use.
4. Jelqing and penis stretchers
Penis stretchers and jelqing exercises are doctor recommended solutions for safe and natural male enhancement. Penis stretchers work by forcing the inner tissues of the penis to produce more cells, helping men achieve a permanently bigger and longer penis when both flaccid and erect.
Jelqing exercises improve blood blow to the smaller often blood deprived regions of the penis, which contributes toward a fuller and firmer erection.
Penis exercises counteract the physical causes of erectile dysfunction outlined above, to tone the penis and make it healthier and more fit for sex.
Natural cures for erectile dysfunction are often desired over a thorough examination by your doctor. Today, the herbal supplements available such as pills, patches, creams and lotions are designed to produce fast results and are based on herbs that have long been used for erection enhancement.
However, as none of these products are FDA approved, you many want to discuss the ingredients of any product you find on the Internet with your doctor or research them yourself to find the best solution for you.
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