fact, there are several modifiable factors—like weight, alcohol
intake, and physical activity—that can help improve erectile
function, too, according to a new study in the Journal of S*xual medicine.
In this longitudinal study, researchers analyzed 765 men
between the ages of 35 and 80 in Australia, with the majority of
the men on the older end of the spectrum. The researchers used
a questionnaire to collect data on their sx*ual desire, s*xual
activity, and s*xual preferences. Then they assessed the men’s
£rectile function using another questionnaire. The participants
were also asked about their overall health—things like weight,
alcohol intake, physical activity, depression, and sleep. When
they followed up with these men after five years, they found that
the guys whose habits and health improved over time tended to
see an improvement in s*xual function.
And although this study mostly looked at older men, £rectile
issues commonly occur in younger men, too, says Darius
Paduch, M.D., urologist and male s**xual medicine specialist at
New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He has
plenty of patients in their thirties and forties, “and with them, I
suggest they make changes in their lifestyles,” says Paduch. He
warns that s*xual dysfunction in men is often caused by
something that is also life threatening—namely, cardiovascular
problems. “I’ve seen patient’s s*xual function improve with
healthy lifestyle changes and consistent healthy habits,” says
Paduch. “These men are often able to go off of medication
without seeing a decrease in their sexual function.”
Here, five modifiable factors that can improve a guy’s er*ctions
without a prescription:
Weight
Maintaining a healthy BMI may help your guy get his mojo
back. Men who are obese have much lower testosterone levels,
“which obviously plays a major part in sexual function,” says
Paduch. For that reason, he first suggests men change their
diets and lose weight when they are having £rectile issues.
Sleep
If you notice your man’s morning wood has gone MIA, it might
be because of his sleep patterns. “When I see a patient with ED,
I ask his partner if he snores. If they say yes, I have him
evaluated for sleeping apnea,” says Paduch. This is because sleep
apnea will interrupt your sleep cycle, affecting the normal cycles
of £r*ctions that happen during the night. Of course, sleep
deprivation affects s*x drive as well so Paduch urges his
patients to get enough shuteye each night.
Exercise
You know that fit women have much better sex, but the same is
true for guys. “A few weeks ago a patient told me that when he
goes to the gym regularly, his sex drive is much better and if he
stops, it goes down,” recalls Paduch. Of course, physical
activity is a great way to lose weight and decrease obesity, but
it also helps a guy feel better about himself, making him feel
even more confident with his clothes off. Plus, a great sweat
session will boost his testosterone, which can help rev up his desire.
Diet
You might want to skip the latest comfort food joint on date
night in favor of these better-s*x foods. Lowering cholesterol
can help increase a man’s testosterone levels, so diet is crucial
when it comes to s*xual function. Plus, high sugar levels in men
with diabetes can affection the function of the nerves in his
p*nis, says Paduch. In these cases, simply losing weight can
help with sugar control and get the signals to these nerves going again.
Alcohol Intake
Surprisingly, a little alcohol can actually help men with ED. One
to two drinks a day decreases the risk of cardiovascular
problems—a major cause of ED. However, don’t let him go
overboard. Animal studies have shown that high volumes of
alcohol caused the P*nis to contract, says Paduch, which is the
opposite of what should be going on during S*xual arousal (but,
you knew that already). “Alcohol is a suppressant, and the
suppression of the central nervous system will cause a decrease in sensitivity to S*xual cues,” Paduch adds.
Article by Maggie Parker
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