Ways to prevent erectile dysfunction

.    Maintain a healthy weight

It is extremely important to maintain a healthy weight for a number of reasons, and avoiding erectile dysfunction is one of them. Losing weight or maintaining a healthy body weight is also important for your cardiovascular health. The two are actually connected. Because the penis is a vascular organ, it requires adequate blood flow in order to function properly. If there is a lack of blood flow, this can eventually cause damage and result in erectile dysfunction. Preventing or controlling diabetes is also important to prevent erectile dysfunction because diabetes is related to being overweight or obese, which can cause nerve damage in the penis.

2.    Exercise

Even for people who are already fit, exercise can help improve your erections and sexual performance. There have been a number of studies that have shown that those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing erectile dysfunction compared to those who do not exercise. Exercise also improves libido and your overall mood.

3.    Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet

Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet is important to maintain a healthy weight. Therefore, by eating a healthy diet that is heart-healthy can help prevent erectile dysfunction because as we already mentioned, erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular health are connected. A healthy diet includes eating more fruits and vegetables, and avoiding a too much fat, red meat, salt, and sugar.

4.    Get an adequate amount of sleep

Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on erections and sexual performance in general. It is important to get an adequate amount of sleep, such as at least seven to eight hours of sleep, in order for your erections to be at the optimal performance level.

5.    Reduce stress levels

Too much stress can negatively impact a man’s erectile function, and anyone’s sex life in general. If you feeling too stressed out, make sure to tackle the problem early before it begins to affect your erectile function. Try yoga, meditation, talking to a therapist, or simply make more time for leisure activities to balance out your life.

6.    Don’t drink too much alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol can hamper your erectile function and sexual performance. Make sure to drink alcohol only in moderation, and especially not to drink too much before planning to be intimate with your partner.  Long-term alcohol abuse can lead to erectile dysfunction.

7.    Avoid smoking

Smoking does no good for erectile function. It can damage the smallest blood vessels in the body which are necessary for getting and maintaining an erection. Research shows that men who quit smoking have improved erectile function.