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One of the signature symptoms of Andropause is erectile dysfunction
(ED). An embarrassing, nerve-wrecking experience, ED is when a male
cannot perform for his female partner. In layman’s terms, it is the
inability to have an erect penis during sexual activity.
It is the primary issue amongst men in regards to their sex lives.
Let’s become acquainted with how a full erection works and why this
condition exists. Men under the influence of Andropause have
erectile dysfunction no matter what’s on their mind. Thinking of a
nude Playboy centerfold model would likely induce pleasant and
sexual thoughts into a man.
Sexual thoughts, however detailed or brief they may be, are produced
in the brain. After all, the brain is responsible for thinking.
These sexual thoughts directly spark nerve signals down through the
spinal cord and into the muscles of the penis. These nerves send a
flow of blood running through the arteries in the penis while it is
in a relaxed state, building pressure.
A man without Andropause can have a constant, steady flow of blood
flowing to his penis arteries in a good amount. The more blood that
flows down there, the harder and longer your erection will be! When
sexual thoughts creep out of your mind and you’re focused on another
activity, your penis returns to its relaxed state. We can guess
Andropause sufferers are going to have to do something else rather
than think about that nude Playboy model to obtain an erection!
Erectile dysfunction can attribute to psychological causes.
Psychological causes can include having fear of our female partners
(especially when it is a specific person with whom we feel shy
with), depression, lack of self esteem, and cluelessness as to what
to do with certain parts of the female anatomy. Our bodies are
exposed ¨to the air¨ and we often times feel ashamed of what we look
like to our partners. Mind thoughts and emotions that are
pessimistic in nature not only affect your mental state, but the
performance of your penis as well.
As with other medical conditions, the effects of impotence can be
magnified if we do not follow a proper health regimen. The top dog
in promoting erectile dysfunction is the use of drugs, particularly
the cancer sticks you find over the counter – we all know which one
that is. Cigarettes reduce the amount of blood flow to the penis.
Undergoing surgery and prescription drugs also contribute to the
problem, like tranquilizers, medications for seizures, beta
blockers, and diuretics. Even a simple over the counter drug like
NyQuil Cold & Sinus (a decongestant) can reduce blood flow to the
penis, at least temporarily.
We’ve probably all seen those commercials before. You know, the one
with Rafael Palmeiro (major league baseball player in his late 30´s)
promoting the use of a special pill known throughout the globe as
Viagra. Viagra is a staple of American culture – the subject of
endless tonight show monologue jokes and a popular conversation
topic anywhere. At a cursory glance, Viagra may seem like a sideshow
attraction, but its been proven to be one of the most effective
drugs you can take for erectile dysfunction.
Using Viagra requires a doctors prescription, but it is so readily
available you can get away without one. Before considering going on
this pill, maintain a healthy lifestyle and build up those
testosterone levels naturally. Make a visit to your doctor to
discuss a proper dosage and see if Viagra is right for you.
Remember, there are many erectile dysfunction pills out there – the
goal is to see which best suits your condition. Don’t fret over this
condition – with the plethora of solutions and medications combating
this problem, you’ll be sure to be fine in no time.
Information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is
not intended as medical advice.

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