Controllable Causes of ED

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Some physical causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) are controllable while others call for medical intervention. The inability to achieve and maintain erections ranks right up there in the humiliation department of every guy. Imagine: the mood is set and both partners are eager for sex, and then, the clunker: the man fails to get it up.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) And Why Some Men Have It

Don’t head off into a highly depressed state just yet. It’s possible that certain lifestyle factors are the culprits behind the temporary problems in the bedroom. Take a look at the ones listed below and see if one of them is causing the short-term sex issues.

·Substances – These include recreational drugs, nicotine and alcohol.

Recreational drugs inhibit a person’s ability to engage in sex while the drug stays active in his or her system. Examples are barbiturates, ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana (cannabis), methadone and amphetamines.

Blood supply to the penis is affected by nicotine from cigarette smoking. A smoker is looking at problems in his ability to attain as well as sustain erections are the ones.

Alcohol poses a serious impediment to sexual performance. Excessive consumption means drinking in excess of 30 units weekly. This affects how someone does in bed. Long-term alcohol abuse even prevents erections.

• Stress - Worrying too much coupled with anxiety and stress can keep erections a distant dream. If the failure to have an erection occurs once, a person could agonize about it happening again that he winds up experiencing performance anxiety. The sex drive can be overshadowed at times by such things as relationship woes, a loved one’s death, illness or financial problems.

Although stressors might interfere with someone’s sex life for just a short timeframe, It wouldn’t hurt to talk to a psychologist or counselor to learn more effective ways to cope with stress.

If the disappointment of not being able to perform sexually worsens stress levels and adversely affects an individual’s health, consider trying available ED medications like Levitra, Cialis and Viagra. These are effective and safe even when other medical conditions are present.

• Medication- Certain drugs can cause ED like Beta blockers; anti-anxiety, antiepileptic and antidepressant drugs; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; anti-arrythmics; anti-hypertensives and diuretics; tri-cyclic antidepressants; antihistamines; Histamine H2-receptor antagonists; muscle relaxants; and Parkinson’s disease medicines.

Several over-the-counter cold medication, painkillers and sleeping tablets have diphenhydramine that causes ED in most men. People suffering from ED and taking any of the medications mentioned earlier need to consult their doctor to review medication choices.

Changing certain aspects of a person’s lifestyle can lead to more pleasure and more satisfying sexual relations. If the needed adjustments are made to the current way a guy lives his life, he could be in for a much-improved sex life.

Additional information:

Robert Neiman is a urologist specializing in erectile dysfunction and men's health issues.

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