A diet high in animal fat will put pressure on your cardiovascular system, potentially damaging your blood flow. Try to limit the amount of meat and cheese you eat. [1] X Research source Include more sources of potassium, such as bananas, garlic, onions, and almonds. [2] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Professional Expert Interview. 25 July 2019. Mix 1 teaspoon (3 g) of Indian ginseng powder into a glass of milk and drink it before bed to help increase your endurance. [3] X Expert Source Ritu Thakur, MANatural Health Care Professional Expert Interview. 25 July 2019.
Be wary of exercise that puts particular pressure on your perineum (the area between your scrotum and penis). If you like going for long bike rides, be sure you have a bike that fits. Opt for a padded seat, wear some padded shorts, and be sure to stand up on the pedals regularly. [4] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School’s Educational Site for the Public Go to source
If you are overweight you may have a heightened risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, both of which can damage blood vessels. Having good blood flow is important for maintaining an erection. If you’re overweight, losing weight can help you to tackle erectile dysfunction. [6] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
Studies have shown that smokers are much more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than non-smokers. [7] X Research source
It is not uncommon for a man to be unable to maintain an erection if he has been drinking heavily immediately beforehand. [9] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
Practice deep breathing and yoga, listen to music, or set aside more time in which to enjoy your favourite activities.
In some cases, your partner may have ideas or suggestions about how he or she can help you maintain your erection in the bedroom. Getting to really know your partner will help you become more intimate and feel more comfortable.
You can also try practicing different sexual positions to enhance blood flow. Being on top or standing up while engaging in sexual activity can increase your blood flow and help you maintain an erection. [12] X Research source
Problems with maintaining erections are not normally psychological. Emotional causes are more common in younger men and physical causes in older men. If you have erections in the morning or at night, it is likely that your difficulties maintaining an erection for intercourse are not physical.
Your doctor will check your blood flow circulation, examine your penis and rectum, examine your nervous system, and ask you questions about your medical history, such as how long you have had trouble maintaining an erection. Your doctor will rate your cardiovascular risk factors as mild, moderate, severe, and make sure that your heart is healthy enough for sex. Your doctor can help recommend the proper course of treatment to resolve ED based on your personal health history. For example, if you have low levels of testosterone, your doctor may recommend a testosterone patch. [13] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source If you are relatively healthy, then your ED may be classified as psychogenic, which means that there is a mental or emotional barrier preventing you from getting and/or maintaining an erection.
If you’re experiencing low testosterone levels as a result of aging, remember that this is completely normal. It’s not currently advised to take testosterone as a way of addressing this.
If your doctor prescribes Cialis, your doctor will likely recommend that you take 10 to 20 mg at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. You should not take the medication if you experience severe hyperactivity to the medication or if you are using nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, for chest pain. If your doctor prescribes Levitra, then you will need to take it with or without food 60 minutes before sex. This medication should not be taken with nitrates either.
This is maintained by placing a band or ring at the base of the penis, that keep it erect for up to thirty minutes. This can, however, be a uncomfortable and awkward way to treat ED. [16] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
Potential side effects include scarring, and the risk of sustained and painful erections if improperly dosed. You may experience high blood pressure and dizziness as a result of injection therapy. [17] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
The prosthesis does not change the sensation on the skin, or effect the man’s ability to orgasm and ejaculate. The surgery involves two small incisions and is not noticeable after healing. [19] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
