Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
The word "impotence" may also be used to describe other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse and reproduction, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation or orgasm.
Using the term erectile dysfunction makes it clear that those other problems are not involved.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner.
Most men experience this at some point in their lives, usually by age 40, and are not psychologically affected by it.
Some men, however, experience chronic, complete erectile dysfunction (impotence), and others, partial or brief erections.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
1. • Heart disease
2. • Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
3. • High blood pressure
4. • Diabetes
5. • Obesity
6. • Parkinson’s disease
7. • Multiple sclerosis
8. • Low testosterone
9. • Peyronie’s disease, development of scar tissue inside the penis
10. • Certain prescription medications
11. • Tobacco use
12. • Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection firm enough for sex, on an ongoing basis.
Symptoms related to erectile dysfunction may include:
1. Trouble getting an erection
2. Trouble keeping an erection
3. Reduced sexual desire
4. Inability to get an erection, even when there is sexual desire.
5. Inability to get an orgasm and ejaculate even after proper and long-enough sexual intercourse.
During the time I had erectile dysfunction, my girlfriend and I decided we could get round the problem by spending a lot of time giving her oral sex so that she had plenty of orgasms.
In return she was happy to stimulate my penis with her mouth, which is very pleasurable even though I wasn't erect - though it's not the same as fellatio on an erect penis to orgasm, obviously.
It is actually possible to reach orgasm with enough stimulation to the flaccid penis - and the sensations are pretty good! But....and it's a big but....this is nothing like intercourse.
And after a while it became all too clear that what she really wanted was intercourse with me inside her.
When the night is young and the lady is ready, but the penis refuses to work as it should, what do you do?
If you’re trying to come up with a solution on your own, then you are most likely thinking of self-medication.
The market is full of all sorts of artificial and natural pills that claim to make erectile dysfunction history.
However, if you are really interested in making erectile dysfunction go away, then you would be better served by taking a second look at your dietary habits and lifestyle choices instead of reaching out for a bottle of pills.
Long-term alcohol and smoking, frequent use of recreational drugs, obesity and lack of regular physical activity are the most likely culprits and it’s here that you should start making some changes.
The best way to judge whether erectile dysfunction natural solutions are the best for you is to take a look at what’s involved.
Natural solutions and home remedies focus on discarding the things in your life that aren’t helping you, while learning to live in a healthier manner.
Erectile dysfunction medication, on the other hand, means adding yet another pill to the list. It’s not healthy.
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