Help in your intimate problems

By Quester Peechand Aderline Jane

Erectile dysfunction is a common sexual problem that affects a large number of men. Men suffering from erectile dysfunction face consistent problem in achieving and maintaining an erection. Discussed below are some of the popular and effective methods of treating erectile dysfunction. Talk to your doctor to find out which of these treatment methods will work best for you.

Lifestyle changes as a solution for erectile dysfunction

Simple lifestyle changes are often advised to improve erectile dysfunction. In several instances, lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation and exercise alone has helped to treat the condition. If lifestyle changes alone do not prove to be effective, you may use medications in addition to leading a healthy life. Suggested below are some changes that you should incorporate in your life to get over erection problems.

· Quit smoking - Smoking is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction. Smoking blocks the arteries and therefore the blood flow through vessels is obstructed. This leads to various types of circulatory problems including erectile dysfunction. You can reverse erection problems caused due to smoking by quitting as early as possible.

· Exercise regularly - Regular exercise for at least 20-30 minutes a day, improves your health along with erectile function. This is because regular exercise helps to strengthen the heart, improve the flow of oxygen in the blood, build energy levels, lower blood pressure, improve muscle tone and strength and make bones stronger. Furthermore, exercise is known to help reduce stress, tension, anxiety, depression, boost self-image and self-esteem, improve sleep and makes you feel more relaxed, fit and healthy.

· Reduce stress - Excessive stress can aggravate your erectile dysfunction. Make efforts to reduce the level of stress in your life. This will help you to improve relationship with your partner and enjoy your sex-life in a better way. Eat a balanced diet, maintain a regular sleeping pattern and exercise regularly to keep a positive attitude towards life. You can also practice yoga or meditation and listen to music to reduce stress.

Sex therapy as a solution for erectile dysfunction

Sex therapy is considered to be the best treatment option when erectile dysfunction is known to be caused because of psychological factors such as stress, lack of proper communication between partners and performance anxiety. Sex therapy shows much better results when the partner is also involved.

Your sex therapist may take several sessions with you during which you may given some 'assignments' to do at home, such as reading books about sexuality, practise touching exercises that aim at reducing pressure to perform during sex and to practice better sexual communication skills.

Penile injection as a solution for erectile dysfunction

Penile injections are proven to be a safe and effective solution for erectile dysfunction. In fact, before the advent of oral medications namely Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, penile injections were the most preferred method of treating erection problems. In this method, medication is injected directly into the base of the penis when erection is desired. This method works promptly and a man achieves erection within minutes. With practise, you may learn to use injection without causing any pain.

The 3 most common medications used in injections are papaverine, phentolamine and prostaglandin E1. These medications are designed to relax the smooth muscles and causing the arteries to dilate. This causes the blood flow to increase in the penis, helping a man to achieve firm erection. Prostaglandin E1 received FDA approval in 1996 as an impotence treatment.

Natural remedies for erectile dysfunction

A host of alternative methods are used to treat this dysfunction. Use of nutritional supplements is most popular amongst the natural remedies for its treatment. Supplements that include amino acid arginine, bioflavonoids, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E and flaxseed meal are found to be effective treatment for erection problems. Besides, use of Asian ginseng and Ginkgo biloba are believed to improve erectile function in some men. These days, many men are also taking help of acupuncture, which is the ancient Chinese method of healing and involves sticking fine needles into specific points on the body to cure imbalances in the body.

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