Three Ways to Get and Maintain a Stronger Erection Without Drugs

As living beings on this planet, our main directive in life is to reproduce and to continue expanding our species, as with nearly every other animal in existence. Sexual intercourse is the method we use to do this, and as such, it plays a pivotal role in our lives, as we may not be animals anymore, but we have maintained our base instincts.

Some people don’t like talking about sex and would prefer to keep their lives between the sheets private, but a discourse about it can help you improve your sex life. Today, we’re going to be discussing a topic that many don’t like to talk about because it is perceived as embarrassing: erectile dysfunction.

We’re going to take a look at three methods that you can use to improve the quality of your erections with one crucial exception: we won’t mention drugs.

While Viagra and Cialis may be some of the most popular methods to prevent erectile dysfunction, there are those who have misgivings about their effects on cardiac health.

There are three things you need to consider if you want to keep your erection healthy, and they are as follows: having the right mindset, your lifestyle choices, and what you eat and drink.

Over the course of this guide, we’ll cover all three of these aspects, but first, let’s get the basics out of the way.

 

Possible Erectile Issues

Improving your erection’s health is about more than just following instructions, you need to comprehend why these things will make a difference when it comes to your sexuality.

Of course, to understand ED, you’re going to have to know what causes an erection. When aroused, the body will send blood to fill up the tissue in the penis, making it harder.

Erectile dysfunction is when your body can’t supply adequate blood flow to the penis to achieve an erection, or it can’t continue to do it so that it can be maintained. There are many reasons why this may be occurring, and they can be both physical and mental.

If you’re going to improve your erections, you’ll want to know where the issue lies before you take action, so that you can focus on the area that needs improvement. For example, if you aren’t eating healthy, then you’ll know to focus your efforts on improving what you consume.

On the other hand, if you’re nervous and you have misgivings about sex, then you’ll know to focus on the mental aspect of improving your erections. Introspection goes a long way when it comes to helping yourself deal with whatever problem it is that you and your erection are facing.

Now that we’ve laid out the foundation of why ED occurs and what you should know before using these tips let’s move on to the advice you came here for.

 

The Three Crucial Areas to Focus On

Physical

You’ll find that your physical shape has a lot to do with your sexual performance, and in this section, we’re going to focus on what you need to do to improve that relationship. In addition to improving the quality of your erection, you’ll find that being in better physical shape will make you feel better overall.

There are a few different reasons why being in better shape will make your erections more powerful. First of all, your body will function more smoothly when it’s healthy, and an erection is a function that will require you to be in shape. The degradation of your body over time is often what leads to it in the first place.

Get The Right Amount of Exercise

First off, you’ll want to be sure that you get enough exercise to keep your body in top shape, as that will be one of the most critical aspects related to your erections. As you would expect, your heart is mainly responsible for ensuring that your erections can form and last longer in the first place.

As your body will need to redirect blood to your genitals, your heart will determine how fast that can occur and whether or not it can get the blood down there in the first place. A weaker heart will tend to result in more difficulties when forming an erection, and they will tend to be far shorter in duration.

Of course, you won’t want to do just any kind of exercise to improve your erections, as cardio is the most critical one. Since cardio exercise is focused on improving the health of your heart and your blood flow, then it will ensure that you won’t run into any problems with your erections in the first place.

Some of the best ways to improve your cardio health include running on the treadmill and going on daily jogs, as that will get your blood pumping and fresh air into your lungs. Keep in mind that you’ll probably get some form of cardio exercise from a wide range of workouts, so stick to what you’re good at.

 

What Physical Conditions to Avoid

So what exactly is bad for your erection when you’re unhealthy? One of the first things you should do if you’re having trouble maintaining erections is to ensure that you’re not overweight. For those who are obese or otherwise overweight, it takes a lot more for the heart to get the blood all the way down to the penis.

If the heart is struggling to deliver the blood to your genitals, then the quality of your erection will end up compromised, and being overweight also means that your blood vessels may be obstructed. This brings us to the next issue, which is high cholesterol and blood pressure, both of which have a high chance of causing ED.

More cholesterol means that your blood veins will be more obstructed, making it harder for your blood to travel all the way down to your penis in the first place. The same is the case for those with high blood pressure, as more pressure means that your heart has to work harder to pump your blood around.

Hypertension is the condition that is caused by high blood pressure, and it consists of damage done to your blood vessels over time.

This condition is often the cause of many erectile problems that otherwise get blamed on drugs which are meant to treat high blood pressure.

As you can see, maintaining your physical health will help ensure that you don’t run into many conditions which can diminish the quality of your erections.

 

Mental

Of course, you’ll have to keep in mind that all ED issues aren’t caused by your body, as your mind is incredibly powerful, and there are a lot of psychological matters which can hold you back in bed. In this part of our guide, we’re going to examine some of the mental troubles you can face that are related to your erection.

You’ll want to keep in mind that everyone has different matters that bother them, and we won’t be able to analyze your psyche through a screen, so this part will take a bit more introspection. From events that have taken place in your past to how you feel about a certain issue you face, many things can trouble you.

Traumatic Experiences

You’ll find that one of the more common sources of mental distress when it comes to getting an erection involves traumatic experiences in your past. Keep in mind that these events don’t necessarily have to be sexual to result in you having problems maintaining an erection.

For example, if you’ve recently had something bad happen in your life, you may have trouble getting an erection because of your preoccupation with what happened. There are so many different things that can result from being troubled like this, and erectile dysfunction is just one of them.

When it comes to treatment, you’ll want to seek out the help of a psychiatric professional, as that will help you come face to face with your issues and exorcise them from your life. Keep in mind that this is a process which will take time, so you can’t expect it to improve overnight.

Feelings of Inadequacy

Another common mental problem that is related to ED is the feeling of impotence that you get when you can’t get it up. If you’re having issues maintaining your erection, that can leave you afraid of embarrassing yourself on future occasions, which will just end up making things worse.

As you would expect, this results in a vicious cycle where you can’t deal with your ED because it keeps causing itself. One of the best ways to deal with this issue is through realizing why it’s happening and understanding that ED is nothing to be embarrassed about, but this will require the support of your partner.

Whenever you run into problems with your erection, having someone with you who is supportive and comforting will help you immensely, so you shouldn’t try to hide your problems. If you have a partner that you can trust, then open up to them about how your ED makes you feel and what you would like from them.

Keeping your issue hidden in the shadows will only ensure that you feel worse about it and the person that you’re with will not react in a way that is supportive.

Stress

When it comes to things that weigh down on your mind, stress is one of the most harmful things that we can be exposed to, as it quite literally shortens your life expectancy.

Stress will also negatively affect your erection because of the problems it can cause with your heart.

As with hypertension, the long-term effects of stress on your arteries will make them less ideal for the delivery of blood to your penis. If you work in a stressful environment, you’ll want to do things to relax outside of work, including meditation, reading, and other activities that will allow you to calm down.

 

Diet

What You Introduce to Your Body

Finally, one of the most essential things you can do to improve your erections is to watch what you put in your body. While this aspect may be connected to your physical health, we put it in its own section since there are so many different foods, drinks, and substances that can affect your erections.

We’ll take a look at things that are good for your erection, some that are bad for it, and everything in between. Substances which reduce your ability to have an erection or otherwise damage to tissue in your genitals are known as penis shrinkers, and they are to be avoided whenever possible.

What to Eat

You’ll typically want to eat healthy if you plan on improving the quality of your erections, and food that’s good for your heart will also be good for your sexual health. Some of the best things that you can eat for your erection include leafy greens as well as fruits.

You’ll also want to eat more grain or other foods that are high in fiber. As a general guideline, following a healthy diet that works for you is better than focusing on the specifics of what you eat. Just make sure that the diet you’re using is focused on improving or maintaining cardiac health.

What not to Eat

Now that we’ve covered what you should consume to improve your erection, we’re also going to go over what you’ll want to avoid. You may be surprised to hear that red meat isn’t good for your erection because it contains carnitine, which is known to improve male sexual health, but the downside is that it’s bad for your heart.

Since the benefits of red meat are canceled out by the disadvantages, it’s not ideal for those who want to stay sexually active for some time to come. You should also stay away from food and drink that is high in sugar, especially soft drinks and candy.

Alcohol

You may have personally experienced this issue, as alcohol can have negative short-term and long-term effects when it comes to getting and maintaining an erection. It’s generally accepted that being drunk will make it much harder for your body to get an erection going, though this typically varies from person to person.

Keep in mind that you can stick to a couple of drinks without having to worry about your Johnson giving in on you, but you’ll typically want to avoid getting too drunk. As you age, the depressant effect of alcohol on your erections will grow more noticeable, so tone it down over time.

Smoking

If you’re a smoker, you’ll probably want to put the cigarettes away if you’re suffering from ED. As you would expect, the overall decrease in health quality plays a role in causing ED in smokers, but the link is more solid than that.

Smoking is known to cause damage to veins and other blood vessels, which are necessary to ensure that your erection remains strong.

Other substances besides tobacco can also adversely affect that quality of your erections, including marijuana, so you may wish to stop smoking altogether to improve your erection quality. Keep in mind that most of the damage caused by smoking these substances will take place in the long-term.

 

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As you can see, taking a three-pronged approach to improving your erection’s health is one of the best options, as your diet, physical shape, and mental state will all come into play. We hope that this guide has provided you with all of the info that you were searching for.

 

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