There are times when men do experience some differences that both themselves and their partners can experience as far as erections are concerned. So, how serious are these changes and is it necessarily impotence? It’s not always clear, and it’s not always easy to find a reliable answer.
Michael Castleman, a sex scientist, will tell you that erectile dysfunction (ED, erectiledysfunction) is a far cry from what scares you in small ads.
The visuals in the mini-movie.
You can’t make a blind reference
According to the American Urological Association (AmericanUrologicalAssociation), erectile dysfunction is defined as “the inability to achieve or maintain a level of erection that allows for satisfactory sexual performance.
But that’s too vague. If “erection” and “satisfactory sexual performance” are defined as what is shown in pornography – rapid erection, rock-solid, durable, orgasmic – then almost all men have ED. –That’s pretty much all men with ED.
So, what exactly is ED? To put it in practical terms, it is the inability of a man to achieve a semi-hard penis after prolonged masturbation while sober (without the intake of alcohol or other drugs that may weaken erectile function).
It’s just not what you think it is.
It’s not really a disorder
From about age 50 (or earlier for men who smoke or have diabetes or both), changes in erections begin to occur.
How quickly or slowly this process occurs varies from person to person. However, older men are no longer able to get an erection based on sexual fantasies alone, and direct caresses therefore become indispensable.
The erection process also becomes slower and less hard than in the 30s and 40s. Small interruptions can also cause a “crash” – the doorbell, or a whistling ambulance, etc.
These changes make many men wary, and they will simply conclude that they have ED. However, remember that if you can still get an erection during masturbation, there is no ED. the problem is just that the level of erection is not as good as it should be.
The problem is that the level of erection is not as good as it should be.
After the age of 50, changes in erections are normal physiology and are bound to occur. But according to a landmark study completed by researchers at the University of Chicago, about 1 in 3 men aged 50-64 had erectile dysfunction; about 44% of men aged 65-85 had erectile dysfunction.
This shows that although the risk of ED does increase with age, more than half of men are still “unattached” to it.
In addition to age, there are a number of factors that can make the situation worse, such as anxiety, alcohol, drugs, relationship problems, and fatigue is not a good time, for example, late at night after a hard day’s work, or after a good meal.
The negative effects of anxiety are particularly severe because it triggers a stress response (also known as the “fight or flight response”), which causes blood to flow from the torso (including the penis) to the extremities in preparation for fight or flight.
Less blood in the middle of the body means less blood is available for erections. It’s true that it’s frustrating to have a less-than-perfect erection, but try to accept that because it’s normal. If you feel anxious about it, it can lead to a more difficult erection.
There are some good ways to reduce anxiety: take a hot shower before sex, take deep meditative breaths during the process, slow down the pace, and caress your whole body – most women report preferring this form.
Not hard = each other unhappy?
The “no hard-on, no fun” view of lovemaking in the movies doesn’t apply in real life.
Even if erectile function is declining, there is always a light in the darkness. Younger partners often have problems because of the “time lag” between men and women – he can end it before she can even feel it.
The changes that occur after the age of 50 slow down the process of male arousal so that they are more in tune with the rhythm of the woman.
It is not a bad solution to understand each other, to change the way and find the pleasure in it
And by slowing down the rhythm, there is enough time for kissing, hugging and caressing of the whole body, which are all quite important for the pleasure of women. From this perspective, for many middle-aged partners, the change in erection is actually a gift of the years.
Miracle with drugs?
Then you really need to wake up.
We all know about “aphrodisiac” drugs such as Viagra. However, these drugs work for about 2/3 of men to improve their erections, but for the remaining 1/3, they have little effect.
It is important to note that even these drugs will not make you as fierce as those porn stars, and that the dose required by many men may gradually become larger – and side effects are certainly more likely to occur, especially headaches and nasal congestion. And since these drugs have no effect on arousal, Viagra is not the legendary “aphrodisiac”.
Healthy lifestyle
Reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction
However, some lifestyles can delay or even temporarily reverse this condition. Erections depend on blood in the penis, and things that reduce blood flow are at risk for ED: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, being overweight, being sedentary, and alcohol abuse.
Choosing to quit smoking, being more careful with your diet, avoiding sedentary behavior, and having a physical activity routine can all allow you to try to avoid risk factors.
While avoiding these risk factors won’t make men look like young men after 50, it will still protect your erectile function.