Understanding Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms
The ability to become aroused should be simple right? No, it is a complicated process. Many factors contribute to the process; emotions, brain, hormones, nerves blood vessels and muscles are all a part of the process. And let’s not forget physical and mental health. If one of these factors are imbalanced, you may experience some dysfunction.
Signs of Erectile Dysfunction
Symptoms may vary from person to person. Some men may be able to sustain an erection for short periods others may have the inability to achieve an erection or a reduced desire for sex. There are frequent and rare symptoms.
Frequent Symptoms
Rare Symptoms
Erectile Dysfunction is more than the inability to achieve an erection, it may be an indicator of other health issues such as:
Regardless of how you suffer from erectile dysfunction symptoms there’s help.
Discuss your symptoms and concerns with a doctor who specializes in men’s health to help figure out the cause of your erectile dysfunction and provide the best optimal treatment plan.
Alternative Treatments
Yoga – Practicing yoga help facilitate breathe, relaxation and fitness
Meditation – Meditation has many benefits including decreasing stress. Meditation helps in decreasing stress which is the seed of illness. Managing stress reduces blood pressure, anxiety, heart rate, inflammation and improves sleep.
Guided imagery – is a technique in which you listen to instructions and imagine a successful and positive scenario – in this case sex. The mind treats these imagined practice sessions as real, which makes you feel more confident the next time you try to have real sex.
Sensate Focus – Sensate focus is all about using the senses namely, touch to enjoy and rediscover the power of physical intimacy. It involves using touch to reduce stress and gradually increase the level of sexual intimacy experienced between you and your couple over time.
While you can perform techniques such as guided imagery and sensate focus on your own, these often form a part of sex therapy.
Herbs and Supplements for Stress, Anxiety and ED
There are natural aphrodisiacs and have long been used to increase libido, potency, or sexual pleasure. These natural remedies are also popular because they’re said to have fewer side effects than prescribed medications.
That said it is important you talk to your doctor to ensure there are no side effects with current medication you may be taking. These supplements include:
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