Of all the indicators of sexual arousal, probably none of
them is as obvious as male erection of the sexual organ. When it comes to
science, there is probably no other physiological process in the human body
that has stayed unexplored for such a long time because of the taboos in our
societies. Of course, this is one of the most important processes in the body
and a process that allows us to preserve mankind.
After a certain number of years, men often have problems with
erection. They usually have troubles to achieve or maintain a hard erection, stay harder and lasting longer in bed. There
are many reasons for this including excessive alcohol consumption, smoking,
stress and obesity. These are problems that people don’t solve over the years
and eventually when they reach the old age they face the consequences.
In addition, diseases and health problems like high blood
pressure and diabetes can also cause problems with potency. Since there are
many factors that contribute to this unpleasant situation and men that face
this problem only want to get rid of it, we will present a few tips from
medical professionals.
Medications
When you notice this problem for the first time, you should
visit the doctor. The doctors usually prescribe certain medications. In the
late 1990s, the first drug used for erectile dysfunction was Viagra. After its
initial success, few other similar drugs like Cialis and Levitra were
introduced in the public. They were considered to be revolutionary drugs. They
work by pumping blood to the penis.
Making changes in your lifestyle
It doesn’t take much more than becoming physically active
and lose extra weight in order to notice the difference. Stay away from
unhealthy foods and try to limit the consumption of alcohol. In case you are a
passionate smoker, quit smoking as soon as possible because this is the only
way to solve this unpleasant problem.
Vacuum devices
These specially designed devices consist of a plastic tube
which is connected to a pump. The pump can be controlled manually or via battery.
The way they work is actually quite simple. Air is pumped into the vacuum. In
this way we add pressure and blood is redirected to the penis which results in
strong erections. In these cases, the erection can last for up to half an hour.
It takes time to master the technique, but according to some stats 90% of men
are able to have sex with the help of these devices.
Psychotherapy
Many doctors advise some patients to visit a psychologist
and practice behavioral therapies in order to reduce stress caused by
retirement and depression related to the aging process. In many cases, it is
enough to take this therapy and all the problems related to erection will be
gone.
Surgery
If these things won’t help you, it is worth considering a
surgery. The surgery usually involves penile implants which can provide a
natural feeling of harder erection. Unfortunately, just like in the case of other
surgeries, it is possible to experience some of the side effects too.