Erectile dysfunction refers to a problem that
affects men who are sexually mature. It makes it impossible for such men to
engage in satisfactory performance when it comes to sex. Although the problem manifests
itself in form of lack of penile erection or weak penile erection, majority of
those affected experience premature ejaculation, which is a condition
associated with release of sperm soon after penetration. According to available
statistics, cases of erectile dysfunction are on the rise worldwide, which can
be attributed to several factors including poor lifestyle habits, long-term use
of certain medications/surgery and increased occurrence of specific
diseases/health conditions among many other causes.
Although ED as is it often referred to is largely
associated with men above 65 years, it now affects men in their 20s. Even
though the condition can successfully be treated by use of oral medications and
surgery in extreme cases, men seriously need to prevent the occurrence of the
condition. It must however be appreciated that premature ejaculation can be
caused by other factors beyond one’s control including genetics. Men can
prevent the occurrence of erectile dysfunction and the associated premature
ejaculation in different ways.
Healthy
Balanced Diet
A regular healthy and balanced diet plays a major
role in developing and maintaining a healthy body by preventing specific risky
diseases or health conditions. In particular, a healthy diet is very effective
in preventing heart attack that is associated with restricted arteries. In the
same way, consumption of healthy balanced diet is very important in maintaining
healthy arteries that supply blood to the penis, allowing for hard erection
that a man can sustain for a reasonable time. Indeed certain healthy diets such
as Mediterranean diet have been linked by scientists to improved sexual performance.
Weight
Watch
Obesity or excess body weight has scientifically
been linked to occurrence of many health problems including heart attack due to
high blood cholesterol that clog arteries, type-2 diabetes that cause nerve
damage in the whole body and high blood pressure. All these health conditions
have also been linked to occurrence of erectile dysfunction. Men therefore
seriously need to watch their weight on a regular basis.
Healthy
Lifestyle Habits
Such poor lifestyle habits as chronic heavy drinking
and cigarette smoking among others have a negative impact on the body including
on the nerves and arteries that serve the penis. Men who engage in these habits
stand a high risk of suffering erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
Exercise
Men who fail to exercise stand the risk of suffering
from many health problems including ED. Performance of exercises relieves the
body of toxic waste through sweat, builds and tones body muscles. However, not
all exercises are good at preventing erectile dysfunction and associated premature ejaculation.
Some exercises can actually cause the problem. While such exercises as
swimming, running and aerobic exercise are very effective in preventing the
problem, such other exercises as riding “nosed” bikes and kegel exercises exert
a lot of pressure between the scrotum and anus, which encourages occurrence of
ED.
Even though erectile dysfunction is caused by many
factors, majority of cases are largely caused by factors that can easily be
prevented.
