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How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:18pm On Jun 26, 2016
Erectile dysfunction (ED) becomes more common as men age. But it is not necessarily a normal part of aging. How can you avoid ED? Here's are some of the tips to prevent the erectile health issues from ruining your love life with your spouse.

1. Watch what you eat.
A diet that's bad for a man's heart is also not good for his ability to have erections.
Research has shown that the same eating patterns that can cause heart attacks due to restricted blood flow in the coronary arteries can also impede blood flow to and within the penis. The blood flow is needed for the penis to become erect. Diets that include lots of fat, fried, and processed foods can contribute to decreased blood circulation throughout the body.

Anything that is bad for a man's heart is also bad for his penis, says Andrew McCullough, MD, associate professor of clinical urology and director of the male sexual health program at New York University Langone Medical Center.
Recent studies show that ED is relatively uncommon among men who eat good diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, heart-healthy fats including nuts and olive oil, fish, and wine, particularly red. Click here:www.nairaland.com/2884787/herbal-tea-cures-erectile-dysfunctions to see the list of natural intakes that improves sexual performance in men. You are what you eat.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:19pm On Jun 26, 2016
2. Maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight can bring many health problems, including type 2 diabetes, which can cause nerve damage throughout the body. If the diabetes affects the nerves that supply the penis, ED can result.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:32pm On Jun 26, 2016
3. Avoid high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
High cholesterol or high blood pressure can damage blood vessels, including those that bring blood to the penis. Eventually, this may lead to ED.
Make sure you check and maintain normal cholesterol levels and blood pressure, avoiding intakes with too much cholesterol. Having a Blood pressure monitors for home use is also a good idea.
If your cholesterol or blood pressure is out of whack, get it treated.
Blood pressure drugs can make it hard to get an erection. But many cases of ED that get blamed on these drugs are actually caused by arterial damage resulting from high blood pressure (also called hypertension).
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:35pm On Jun 26, 2016
4. Drink alcohol in moderation or not at all
There is no evidence that mild or even moderate alcohol consumption is bad for erectile function, says Ira Sharlip, MD, a urology professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. But chronic heavy drinking can cause liver damage, nerve damage, and other conditions -- such as interfering with the normal balance of male sex hormone levels -- that can lead to ED.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:38pm On Jun 26, 2016
5. Exercise regularly
Strong evidence links a sedentary lifestyle to erectile dysfunction. Running, swimming, and other forms of aerobic exercise have been shown to help prevent ED.

Watch out for any form of exercise that puts excessive pressure on the perineum, which is the area between the scrotum and anus. Both the blood vessels and the nerves that supply the penis can be adversely affected from excessive pressure in this area. Goldstein says bicycle riding, in particular, can cause ED.

An occasional short ride is unlikely to cause trouble. But men who spend a lot of time biking should make sure their bike fits them properly, wear padded cycling pants, and stand up frequently while pedaling.
"No-nose" bike seats protect against genital numbness and sexual dysfunction, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:41pm On Jun 26, 2016
6. Curb stress
Psychological stress boosts levels of the hormone adrenaline, which makes blood vessels contract. That can be bad news for an erection. Anything a man can do to ease tension and feel better emotionally is likely to give his sex life a big boost.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:44pm On Jun 26, 2016
7. Avoid anabolic steroids

These drugs, which are often abused by athletes and bodybuilders, can shrink the testicles and sap their ability to make testosterone.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:46pm On Jun 26, 2016
8 Smoke

Smoking cigarettes can harm blood vessels and curb blood flow to the penis. And nicotine makes blood vessels contract, which can hamper blood flow to the penis.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:47pm On Jun 26, 2016
9. Keep tabs on testosterone

Even in healthy men, testosterone levels often begin falling sharply around age 50. Every year after age 40, a man's testosterone level typically falls about 1.3%.

Symptoms like a low sex drive, moodiness, lack of stamina, or trouble making decisions suggest a testosterone deficiency, as do lackluster erections. Your doctor can check on that.
Re: How To Avoid Erectile Dysfunction And Protect Your Potency by IMASTEX: 11:50pm On Jun 26, 2016
10. Steer clear of risky sex

Believe it or not, some cases of erectile dysfunction stem from penile injuries that occur during sex. Taking your time and avoiding certain positions can help. It may be uncomfortable, but consider talking to an expert on the best position. Click here:https://www.nairaland.com/3190283/sex-positions-everyone-should-try to see some best sex positions

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