Perhaps it is difficult to even think of, but a lot of men suffer from erectile or sexual dysfunction. One has to take into account the many men who did not respond to the study, which confirms the figure to be around 40% and thus the final figure would be higher. Several factors contribute to this state which could be a man’s age and decline in his testosterone or it could be some emotional stress or even depression. This could also be due to adopting a lifestyle which includes smoking, drinking and use of recreational drugs.
Anything that obstructs normal blood flow to the penis is likely to play havoc with your erections. To get a rock hard erection, it is imperative that there is normal flow of blood to the penile area.
Smoking is known to cause a phenomenal drop in the number of erections while asleep. This decrement of nighttime erections gives us a clear indication that not all is well and that the penile region is not getting the amount of blood it needs for an erection. Wanton smoking is the cause for this, so says the Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts. Even when you stop smoking for a day, it can restore normal nighttime erections.
Plus, the semen quality of teenagers who smoke heavily would get adversely affected. Moreover, the concentration of sperm is also affected negatively. This could seriously jeopardize their chances of fatherhood and may even increase the risk of having children with genetic disorders due to damaged DNA received from either parent.
Studies conducted have revealed that chances of men being affected erectile dysfunction increases manifold when he is a heavy drinker and not to that extent when the man drinks in moderation. This is because alcohol is a suppressant and it affects male libido negatively which makes it harder for you to achieve and maintain an erection.
As such a healthy lifestyle could be highly rewarding when it comes to your sexual life. Following a healthy and nutritious diet plan along with regular physical exercise can give an added boost to your sexual energy and make you healthy and strong. The good news for sufferers of erectile dysfunction is that there are several herbal remedies available which act as aphrodisiacs and increase blood flow to the penis.