Erectile Dysfunction: 8 ways to manage your erection problems

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Erectile dysfunction (ED)

is the inability to have or sustain an erection strong enough to have sexual intercourse. It is a major challenge for many young men and, worse still, among married couples. It is so bad that it is a major cause of infidelity in homes and can cause depression, low sexual libido, loss of confidence, and low self-esteem for the man.

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Today, I would like to share a few ways you can use to manage your Erectile Dysfunction problems. They include;

Medication

There are several available medicines (drugs) that you can take to help you manage your erectile dysfunction and boost your erection. These drugs are safe in the right doses. Hence, you must see your doctor if you need a prescription and get one. An example of a drug for this purpose is sildenafil.

Lifestyle Modifications

This involves changing harmful habits and practices that might contribute to the problem. Persons with erectile dysfunction must try to live a healthy life, eat right (especially fruits & vegetables), exercise daily & rest when needed.
These modifications can help improve your erection problems.

Foreplay

The role of foreplay in our sexual life is largely overlooked. In people with this condition, it is advised to practice foreplay before the actual sexual activity. It helps prepare the mind & gets you psychologically ready for sex and hence, can improve your erection.

Communication

Communication between partners is a vital part of every affair. You might like your partner, but your sex life may be dying because he/she does not do the things you like. You might have different fantasies and cravings (maybe you enjoy role play, and your partner isn’t doing that). It is a good idea to talk to them about these cravings & fantasies. Communication helps spice up your sexual life and can help your erection.

Smoking

it is very important to stop smoking if you’ve discovered you are having problems with erections. The substance found in cigarettes (nicotine) can cause problems to your blood vessels, affecting your erection.
Also, the human sperm is a very fragile cell, and smoking can cause damage to the cell and possibly lead to infertility.

Alcohol Consumption

Similar to smoking, Alcohol has also been known to be responsible for a number of our health challenges, especially in the areas of fertility. Alcohol might cause erection problems and lead to other challenges like; low sperm count and premature ejaculation.
If you have problems with maintaining & sustaining an erection, it is advisable to quit your alcohol consumption altogether while you try to find a solution. If quitting is not possible, you should reduce your consumption to near-minimal levels.

Treat other Medical Conditions

Suppose you have any underlying medical conditions like Diabetes, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) & other medical conditions. In that case, it is important that you also seek solutions to them alongside your erection problems. These conditions could be why you are having a problem with your erection. Please consult your doctor and seek treatment for them.

Penile Implants (Advanced)

the use of a penile implant is an advanced therapy for erection difficulties. In this case, a device is placed inside the penis of the man to help his erection.
How it works:
It is fixed only once; it can be used at any time. Implants are the last therapy line for men with erectile dysfunction without any effective solution. See Coloplast for more about penile implants.

Other methods, like injecting certain drugs into the penis & vascular reconstructive surgeries, may be beneficial in some cases, too. Still, the important thing is that treatment usually depends on the cause of the problem. You solve the cause; you solve the problem.

What is a Normal Erection?

Before saying your erection is abnormal, you should at least know what a normal detection is: A normal erection happens when needed, is strong, and lasts from a few minutes to 30 minutes. An erection that doesn’t satisfy this criterion is classified as erectile dysfunction and should be investigated.

Sex is, without a doubt, a very important aspect of relationships, especially in marriages, but erectile dysfunction continues to pose a problem to couples.

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Erectile Dysfunction: 8 ways to manage your erection problems