Nobody comes into my office and says, “Hey Doc, I just lost my life savings and my erection is better than ever.” The truth is that stress can negatively impact erections but so can a lot of other things. More than one-third of American men between 40 to 70 experience erectile difficulties (ED). That’s 20 million men! The great thing is that there is a lot you can do to improve the situation. If you are on medication, talk to your doc and see if your meds could be the culprit. If so, there are generally alternatives that are more penis-friendly. Exercise more. It’s all about your cardiovascular system and blood flow. If you smoke, stop yesterday. Not only do cigarettes make your mouth taste like an ashtray but they will soften your erection as well and ultimately make your penis shrink down to the size of a baby carrot. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra may be options for you as well. Many GP’s are not aware of the 2.5 MG dose of everyday Cialis so you might want to talk to your MD about that as an option (less side affects and you are always ready). Your diet and vitamins can also have an impact. There is a really good book called “The Hardness Factor” that has lots of details about how diet and vitamins can make for a harder and happier penis. The bottom line is that most couples don’t have to settle for softness.
Remember the old war movies when the captain of the submarine would command “Up scope?” What if your periscope was permanently stuck in the down position with no little blue pill to save the day? What would you do? The simple answer is do what lesbians do. Lesbians seem to manage quite nicely with no men required. The truth is that erectile difficulties affect men of all ages. After sex addiction, ED is the number one sexual health concern that men come to see me for. There is a lot that can be done to help with ED. For starters, try not to worry about performance and start focusing on pleasure instead. Remember, not everyone needs an erect penis to enjoy great sex!
