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Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man cannot get or maintain an erection. It is common in men of all ages. Muscles, especially those important in maintaining an erection, sometimes lose tone and strength. As a result, exercises can help to reverse Causes and risk factors for ED include: • • cardiovascular disease • metabolic syndrome • • • low levels of physical activity • smoking • alcohol use Doctors may prescribe phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, such as Treating the cause of ED will have long-lasting results, while medication only provides temporary relief. Also, some people find medication to be ineffective. Sometimes, psychological factors are responsible for ED. In these cases, a person can benefit from forms of talking therapy. What types of exercise can help? Exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor The pelvic floor muscles are key in sustaining blood flow to the penis and maintaining erections. The muscles do this by Share on Pinterest Exercise may treat the some of the causes of ED. Pelvic floor exercises, or Kegels, are the most beneficial for ED. These exercises target the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis, and particularly one called the pubococcygeus. This loops from the pubic bone to the tailbone and supports the pelvic organs. When this muscle weakens, it is unable to prevent blood from flowing out of the erect penis. Performing pelvic floor exercises will strengthen and improve tone in the pubococcygeus. It can take 4–6 weeks before...

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the most common sex problem that men report to their doctor. It affects as many as 30 million men. ED is defined as trouble getting or keeping an erection that's firm enough for sex. Though it's not rare for a man to have some problems with erections from time to time, ED that is progressive or happens routinely with sex is not normal, and it should be treated. ED can happen: • Most often when blood flow in the penis is limited or nerves are harmed • With stress or emotional reasons • As an early warning of a more serious illness, like: atherosclerosis (hardening or blocked arteries), heart disease, high blood pressure or high blood sugar from Diabetes Finding the cause(s) of your ED will help treat the problem and help with your overall well-being. As a rule, what's good for your heart health is good for your sex health. How Erections Work Diagram of How Erections Work Enlarge During erection, the spongy tissues relax and trap blood. The blood pressure in the chambers makes the penis firm, causing an erection. When a man has an orgasm, a second set of nerve signals reach the penis and cause the muscular tissues in the penis to contract and blood is released back into a man's circulation and the erection comes down. When you are not sexually aroused, the penis is soft and limp. Men may notice that the size of the penis varies with warmth, cold or worry; this is normal and reflects the balance of blood coming into and leaving the penis. Updat...

Marco Verch / Flickr Creative Commons license 2.0 generic What Is an Erectile Dysfunction Ring? An erectile dysfunction ring is an elastic or solid band that fits around the base of the penis to help maintain an erection. Also known as a penile ring, tension ring, or "cock ring," it helps treat ED by preventing the backflow of blood from the penis when it is erect. By doing so, both the quality and duration of an erection can be improved. What It Treats Erectile dysfunction, formerly known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. It is a condition that commonly affects people over the age of 40. The risk increases with age, with around 40 percent affected by age 40 and nearly 70 percent affected by age 70. ED rings can help treat certain aspects of erectile dysfunction, namely those affecting blood flow to the penis (such as high blood pressure or vascular disease) or the entrapment of blood once the penis is engorged (such as penile trauma and Peyronie's disease). They may not be as useful if ED is due to a neurological, hormonal, or psychological cause. In people with ED, the flow of blood into the corpora cavernosa may be impaired and/or the tunica albuginea may become less efficient. An ED ring can help overcome both of these issues. Even if the blood flow is reduced, any blood that enters the penis will become trapped as the base of the penis begins to swell and becomes compressed by the ring. Types There are b...

A The concentration of flavones in specific foods, includes: • • bergamot juice • artichoke heads • kumquat • However, a food’s number of flavones displays in ranges. For example, bell peppers can have 0.1–12.9 milligrams of flavones per 100 grams of fresh weight. This may indicate that the source quality of fruits and vegetables has an effect on the number of flavones in the final product. According to research, the following foods may have properties that help to prevent or treat ED: Berries A The authors observed that the chance of ED reduced by up to 19% in those who ate the following five flavonoid-rich berries and other fruits: • • • • • citrus fruits Salmon For higher intakes of natural omega-3, individuals should consume more wild salmon from cold waters. Olive oil A However, the study only examines virgin and extra virgin olive oil. This could be because any oil that goes through a refinement process changes its molecular structure. The study looks at what refining does to food oils, including olive oil. It shows that it can destroy antioxidants and omega-3 anti-inflammatory properties. This also removes the properties that could benefit ED. Individuals who want to incorporate oils in their diets for ED and other health benefits should consider unrefined and extra virgin olive oil. Whole grains A The results conclude that a Mediterranean diet, which includes whole grains, is more beneficial to treating ED than a low fat diet. This could mean that a healthy balance...

Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man cannot get or maintain an erection. It is common in men of all ages. Muscles, especially those important in maintaining an erection, sometimes lose tone and strength. As a result, exercises can help to reverse Causes and risk factors for ED include: • • cardiovascular disease • metabolic syndrome • • • low levels of physical activity • smoking • alcohol use Doctors may prescribe phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, such as Treating the cause of ED will have long-lasting results, while medication only provides temporary relief. Also, some people find medication to be ineffective. Sometimes, psychological factors are responsible for ED. In these cases, a person can benefit from forms of talking therapy. What types of exercise can help? Exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor The pelvic floor muscles are key in sustaining blood flow to the penis and maintaining erections. The muscles do this by Share on Pinterest Exercise may treat the some of the causes of ED. Pelvic floor exercises, or Kegels, are the most beneficial for ED. These exercises target the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis, and particularly one called the pubococcygeus. This loops from the pubic bone to the tailbone and supports the pelvic organs. When this muscle weakens, it is unable to prevent blood from flowing out of the erect penis. Performing pelvic floor exercises will strengthen and improve tone in the pubococcygeus. It can take 4–6 weeks before...

Marco Verch / Flickr Creative Commons license 2.0 generic What Is an Erectile Dysfunction Ring? An erectile dysfunction ring is an elastic or solid band that fits around the base of the penis to help maintain an erection. Also known as a penile ring, tension ring, or "cock ring," it helps treat ED by preventing the backflow of blood from the penis when it is erect. By doing so, both the quality and duration of an erection can be improved. What It Treats Erectile dysfunction, formerly known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. It is a condition that commonly affects people over the age of 40. The risk increases with age, with around 40 percent affected by age 40 and nearly 70 percent affected by age 70. ED rings can help treat certain aspects of erectile dysfunction, namely those affecting blood flow to the penis (such as high blood pressure or vascular disease) or the entrapment of blood once the penis is engorged (such as penile trauma and Peyronie's disease). They may not be as useful if ED is due to a neurological, hormonal, or psychological cause. In people with ED, the flow of blood into the corpora cavernosa may be impaired and/or the tunica albuginea may become less efficient. An ED ring can help overcome both of these issues. Even if the blood flow is reduced, any blood that enters the penis will become trapped as the base of the penis begins to swell and becomes compressed by the ring. Types There are b...

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the most common sex problem that men report to their doctor. It affects as many as 30 million men. ED is defined as trouble getting or keeping an erection that's firm enough for sex. Though it's not rare for a man to have some problems with erections from time to time, ED that is progressive or happens routinely with sex is not normal, and it should be treated. ED can happen: • Most often when blood flow in the penis is limited or nerves are harmed • With stress or emotional reasons • As an early warning of a more serious illness, like: atherosclerosis (hardening or blocked arteries), heart disease, high blood pressure or high blood sugar from Diabetes Finding the cause(s) of your ED will help treat the problem and help with your overall well-being. As a rule, what's good for your heart health is good for your sex health. How Erections Work Diagram of How Erections Work Enlarge During erection, the spongy tissues relax and trap blood. The blood pressure in the chambers makes the penis firm, causing an erection. When a man has an orgasm, a second set of nerve signals reach the penis and cause the muscular tissues in the penis to contract and blood is released back into a man's circulation and the erection comes down. When you are not sexually aroused, the penis is soft and limp. Men may notice that the size of the penis varies with warmth, cold or worry; this is normal and reflects the balance of blood coming into and leaving the penis. Updat...

A The concentration of flavones in specific foods, includes: • • bergamot juice • artichoke heads • kumquat • However, a food’s number of flavones displays in ranges. For example, bell peppers can have 0.1–12.9 milligrams of flavones per 100 grams of fresh weight. This may indicate that the source quality of fruits and vegetables has an effect on the number of flavones in the final product. According to research, the following foods may have properties that help to prevent or treat ED: Berries A The authors observed that the chance of ED reduced by up to 19% in those who ate the following five flavonoid-rich berries and other fruits: • • • • • citrus fruits Salmon For higher intakes of natural omega-3, individuals should consume more wild salmon from cold waters. Olive oil A However, the study only examines virgin and extra virgin olive oil. This could be because any oil that goes through a refinement process changes its molecular structure. The study looks at what refining does to food oils, including olive oil. It shows that it can destroy antioxidants and omega-3 anti-inflammatory properties. This also removes the properties that could benefit ED. Individuals who want to incorporate oils in their diets for ED and other health benefits should consider unrefined and extra virgin olive oil. Whole grains A The results conclude that a Mediterranean diet, which includes whole grains, is more beneficial to treating ED than a low fat diet. This could mean that a healthy balance...