So what does that mean for men who are suffering from Erectile Dysfunction, or age related ED?
After all, with each decade of life, another ten percent of men experience this problem. So, for example, when you and your peers hit your fifties, fifty percent of you are probably struggling with age related ED. Yikes!
That sounds like a really big drag, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on your sex life.
Luckily, just for you, I have five scientifically proven methods to protect your boner into the nursing home—and beyond! (Hm…)
But seriously: first, let’s understand what causes erections to wilt like last summer’s flowers.
Scientists attribute this problem to three things:
Narrowing of arteries and decreased circulation
Decreased sensation
Lower testosterone levels
Okay, now that we know what causes erectile problems, what are the five things you can start doing right now to prevent these issues?
1) Healthy eating
This sounds obvious, gents, but we all need a reminder sometimes!
Plus, there are specific reasons why eating a healthy diet helps your sexual health—so you can keep rocking in the bedroom long after your buddies have switched to playing chess on date night. (Boo.)
So what foods are especially good for sexual health?
Foods containing antioxidants and nitrates are proven to slow down the aging process. You can find antioxidants in fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as raw nuts and whole grains.
So, dudes, if your testosterone is low, think about shedding some extra pounds—or, better yet, converting excess fat to muscle.
After all, your body is not trying to prepare for a baby. (I hope.) So you can ditch the extra fat!
Cut down on your fat = cut down on your estrogen = improve your hormone balance in favor of testosterone.
Now your T can do its job and keep things pumping in the bedroom.
Exercise also improves your circulation, keeping your arteries supple, so you can keep blood flowing where you need it. Boom!
3) Kegel exercises
Kegels—they aren’t just for ladies.
Maybe you associate kegels with your, um, leaky great aunt Bertha.
But kegels are really helpful for men’s sexual health.
Now, while exercise in general is a great way to keep your sex life in tip top shape, here’s a specific exercise you can start doing right away to prevent erection problems from creeping in as you age.
Believe it or not, there are special muscles around the base of the penis that help keep blood in an erection.
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