It is important for every person to have good sexual health. Men attach great importance to this factor, because the body's ability to perform sexual intercourse greatly affects their self-esteem and self-esteem. When men have problems in their sex lives, they become insecure and irritable.
What is potency?
Male potency is the ability of the male body to perform sexual intercourse that gives pleasure to both sexual partners. A fulfilling sex life is essential for a man's development. Many people equate the word "potency" with the term "erection". However, potency is not only affected by erection. Attraction to the opposite sex, the quality and duration of intercourse are important for a good sex life.
The symptoms of low potency in the stronger sex are expressed:
- weak erection or its complete absence;
- premature ejaculation;
- lack of sexual desire;
- masculine frigidity.
Factors affecting male potency
Potency problems can indicate stress, a man's psychological problems or health problems.
In addition, the following factors negatively affect male strength:
- smoking and alcohol;
- age;
- prostatitis and diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- Overweight;
- certain medications;
- too much physical activity or lack thereof;
- relationship with a partner.
With age, a man's sexual power changes. Potency in men over the age of 60 often deteriorates, this is due to a decrease in testosterone production, atherosclerotic vascular changes and diseases of the endocrine system.
Many men of this age suffer from prostatitis due to a sedentary lifestyle. Decreased potency in prostatitis occurs quite often.
Some men show low potency even at a young age. A young man has problems with potency due to an unhealthy lifestyle, inflammation of the pelvic organs and excessive alcohol consumption. Various hormonal disturbances can slow blood flow to the penis.
Chronic diseases as a cause
The reasons for a decrease in potency are often chronic diseases. Prostatitis and the lack of its treatment sooner or later can lead to impotence. Varicocele does not directly affect potency. However, the complications associated with this disease, pain, stress and anxiety due to the course of the disease can reduce a man's sexual power.
With hypertension, the elasticity of the blood vessels decreases and blood flow to the penis decreases. Half of men with hypertension experience penile flaccidity during intercourse.
In the process of treating hypertension, drugs are prescribed that also reduce potency. Chronic thyroid disease and diabetes also reduce libido.
How can impotence be prevented?
In order for a man to prevent impotence, it is important for him to monitor his health and nutrition:
- Give up bad habits.
- Review your diet. Include healthy foods that contain vitamins and minerals in your diet. The testosterone-boosting micronutrient zinc is found in oysters, pumpkin seeds, lean meats and fish, nuts and grains.
- Exercise more.
- Have a regular sex life.
- Free yourself from constant stress and worries.
Check and adjust potency
The doctor conducts a potency test in several ways:
- Biothesiometry. Determines the sensitivity of the glans penis using a device that produces vibrations.
- Pharmacodopplerography of penile vessels. It consists in measuring the blood flow in the vessels of the penis with the help of certain medicinal substances.
- Blood tests. They help determine the level of the hormone testosterone, determine cholesterol and check for diabetes.
- Blood test for PSA level. A high level of prostate-specific antigen can indicate the presence of prostatitis and prostate adenoma.
How to maintain potency?
For long-term preservation of potency, it is important to take care of your health from an early age. Healthy sleep, proper nutrition and sports at any age will have a beneficial effect not only on the sexual, but also on the other systems of the man's body. Seek medical attention immediately if you have any illness.
Ways to return potency
What is needed for good potency? Medicines and folk remedies are used to increase potency in men. The psychological factor and the situation in the family are also of great importance for good potency. During treatment, it is important to support the man morally and relieve him of unnecessary stress.
Medicines
Medicines are prescribed by a doctor and must be taken strictly in accordance with his recommendations. Such means normalize the work of blood vessels, restore male strength and stimulate erection.
In addition to medicines, the doctor can prescribe gels, ointments or injections.
Folk remedies: how to increase potency at home?
In the initial stages of problems with male potency, traditional medicine is used in combination with preventive measures.
The most effective folk methods for treating impotence are:
- St. John's wort decoction.
- Decoction of hop cones.
- Grated walnuts with honey.
- Decoction of hawthorn and sage.
A set of physical exercises
Physical exercises that improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs will help increase a man's potency naturally. There will definitely not be a qualitative effect from several sessions per month, systematicity is important in exercises. Yoga classes increase potency, as they affect not only the organs and muscles of a man, but also relieve stress and irritability.
The most effective exercises:
- "Butterfly". Lie on your back, bend your knees and pull your feet toward your buttocks. On exhalation, the bent legs open to the sides and return back.
- "Birch". This exercise improves blood circulation, is an excellent prevention of varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
- Squats. It reduces blood stagnation and has a positive effect on the prostate gland.
Conclusion
Good potency depends on many physical and psychological factors. Lack of stress, proper nutrition, exercise, regular sex life - all this has a beneficial effect on a man's strength in bed. If the problem still occurs, do not delay the visit to the doctor. Comprehensive treatment will effectively restore potency and restore self-confidence.