Men with diabetes may experience low libido and difficulty getting an erection, and the following methods may help.
Good blood sugar control is fundamental
Getting your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control is the best way to prevent and reduce sexual dysfunction.
Loss of weight
Those who are overweight or obese should be motivated to lose weight. Studies have shown that obese men with type 2 diabetes who lost 5% or more of their body weight had improved erectile status and libido after a few weeks.
Get moving
Erectile dysfunction is more likely to occur when you spend all day on the couch watching TV, and regular exercise can help improve blood flow and prevent erectile dysfunction.
Consult your doctor and get aggressive treatment
Don’t be shy about talking to your doctor about your sexual problems; he or she will be able to point out what’s wrong and direct the right treatment. Know what medications you are using, and if sexual function is affected by the use of certain medications, reduce the dosage or switch to another medication. If you are already experiencing erectile dysfunction, treat it aggressively, such as taking oral sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil.
Tips to improve your sex life
- Check your blood sugar before sex: If your blood sugar is low, eat some snacks. For more fun, add snacks to foreplay, try strawberries, a little ice cream or chocolate
- Prepare a sex kit: Keep all the gear you need to improve sexual sensations by your bedside, and add massage oils or other supplies to enhance the mood as you like