Impotence is the most common male sexual dysfunctional disease, or ED for short, which refers to a man’s inability to achieve or maintain a sufficient erection during sexual intercourse to complete a satisfactory sexual life, and the duration of the disease lasts for more than three months. The main manifestation is slow or difficult erection at the beginning of sexual intercourse; sometimes, although erection is achieved, the erection is not hard enough to cause difficulty in penetration or cannot be inserted into the vagina at all. Impotence is usually associated with cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, androgen deficiency, hyperprolactinemia, hyperestrogenemia, obesity, long-term heavy smoking, alcohol abuse, and lack of exercise. The incidence of impotence gradually increases with age, with the incidence of impotence exceeding 50% in adult men over the age of 40. At present, it is initially divided into three major categories: psychological, organic and mixed.
1.Drinking alcohol
Many people feel that alcohol can help, but in fact, drinking too much alcohol is very difficult to get what you want. After drinking a lot of alcohol, men’s erectile capacity will be significantly reduced. Moreover, the diuretic effect caused by alcohol will also interfere with sexual function.
2, stress
Under the burden of life and work, both men and women, it is difficult to have “sex” interest. Stress can affect many functions of the body, including the male penis.
Want to relieve stress? Try to change your lifestyle and relaxation, regular exercise and enough sleep will help, if necessary, you can also seek professional help.
3, anger
The blood rushes to the face when you are angry, not the part of the body that men need to show their virility during sex.
Whether it’s anger at your partner or at someone else, it’s hard to create romance when you’re angry. Sulking or rage will make the performance in bed will be greatly reduced.
4. Anxiety
Worrying about your performance in bed or anxiety in other areas of your life can affect performance during sex.
These concerns may make men shy away and resist intimate contact. This is a constant vicious circle, “sexual” happiness and intimacy are heavy burdens.
5.Fattening
Obesity can affect sexual function, and it is not just because of lack of self-confidence.
Obese men’s body male sex hormone – testosterone content is low, and testosterone will affect libido and erection. Overweight is also related to high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, these factors will reduce the blood flow to the penis.
6, self-image
Certain men may perceive themselves as being out of shape and undersized.
Negative self-image perceptions not only make men less confident about their appearance, but may also lead to less-than-perfect performance in bed. Poor performance makes people anxious and even afraid to try to have sex.
7, certain drugs
Certain drugs may affect the performance of men in bed.
There is a long list of common drugs that can cause erectile dysfunction, including certain antihypertensive drugs, painkillers and antidepressants. But don’t let this stop you, consult your doctor if you need to.
In addition, some drugs, such as cocaine and marijuana, can also lead to male sexual dysfunction.
8, depression
The brain is an often neglected sexy belt. Sexual excitement first starts in the brain, and then spreads throughout the body.
Depression can reduce sexual desire and lead to erectile dysfunction. Worse, antidepressants can also inhibit sexual impulses, leading to erectile difficulties and delayed orgasm.
9.Low libido
Low libido and erectile dysfunction are two different things, but many factors that affect erections can also reduce “sex”.
Stress, anxiety, lack of self-confidence, and certain drugs can inhibit the sexual urge. When these negative emotions are associated with sex, “sexual” interest can take a sharp turn for the worse.
10, health
Many health conditions can affect erection. For example, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis are all related to erectile dysfunction.
In addition, certain surgical procedures, such as those for the prostate or bladder, can affect the nerves and blood vessels that control erections.
It’s true that talking to your doctor about your sex life is awkward, but it’s the best way to recover. If you have erectile dysfunction, don’t be shy about expressing it. You should have routine tests at a regular hospital to rule out some risk factors. The doctor will be able to find the problem and suggest some interventions accordingly, such as quitting smoking or losing weight.
Besides, medication, hormone therapy or psychological counseling can also be used for male erectile dysfunction treatment.