The
erectile dysfunction is a condition that affects a good percentage of men over
40 years, disabling them to achieve and get the best out of their sexual life.
However, more and due to the impact of demanding work schedule and quality of
life, and in particular stress and anxiety, many young men
suffer from erectile dysfunction, which at an early age can have negative
consequences, especially psychologically. Understanding the causes of this
condition is important to treat erectile dysfunction in young men.
How the process of erection works?
When
a man is sexually aroused in response to visual stimuli or touch, it triggers a
response from the brain that transmits a message to the pelvic nerves and the
penis, allowing their arteries fill with blood. The penis muscles relax and
pressure of blood allows one to achieve an erection of penis. After orgasm, the
blood pressure in the penis decreases drastically, allowing it to return to its
normal relaxed position.
Causes of erectile dysfunction in
young men
Unlike
older men whose erectile problems relate to other underlying health problems
such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, etc., erectile dysfunction in
young men is often caused by psychological factors; prevent men to have normal
sex during intercourse.
Anxiety,
depression and other psychological factors interfere with the process of
erection, preventing nerve transmission to be done naturally when a man is
sexually stimulated.
On
the other hand, sexual inexperience or the relationship with a young partner
can interfere with sexual performance of men, preventing normal sex.
Another
factor that may affect the erection capacity of the younger men is the
consumption of alcohol or drugs, more common in this age group. Smoking is
another of those responsible for erectile dysfunction by its effects on blood
level, preventing enough blood reaching the penis in order to achieve hard erection.
Prevention
Adopting
a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent the problem of erectile dysfunction and other conditions in young men. A balanced diet and exercise
routine will reduce the risk of developing other conditions that can contribute
to the worsening of erectile dysfunction. Reduce the consumption of alcohol and
tobacco; it can also have very positive effects, allowing to get firm erections
more easily. Where the psychological causes are mainly responsible factor, try
talking to your partner about it or seek a therapist who can help you to
overcome professional or personal problems which could be the real culprit.
