First off, what is erectile dysfunction (‘ED’)?
Erectile dysfunction is: The persistent inability to get and maintain erections sufficiently hard for successful penetrative sex.
This definition means that ED is: 1) difficulties getting an erection to start with, and (or) 2) difficulties maintaining an erection for long enough to finish intercourse, and 3) that this complication is of a long-term nature.
ED also often comes gradually. Meaning that when a man starts to struggle with ED, he will often initially start to lose his erections during intercourse. And then as the ED progresses, it will often become increasingly more difficult to get an erection to start with.
Erectile dysfunction is a problem that affects millions of men worldwide. It may, according to research studies, affect as many as 20% of men worldwide.
This post will explain how you can, through making healthy lifestyle changes, cure erectile dysfunction naturally.
But let’s first understand why erectile dysfunction happens in the first place.
The Reasons Why Erectile Dysfunction Happens
A healthy body will normally function well sexually. Hence, when you start to struggle with erectile dysfunction, this is normally because there is some kind of imbalance in the body and (or) the mind.
Meaning that the body and (or) the mind are not operating optimally anymore.
But what causes these imbalances?
They can in some cases be caused by genetic factors. But very often, they are caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.
Examples are a poor diet, lack of exercise, too much stress, etc. All of these factors are likely to cause imbalances in your body and mind, and can therefore cause erectile dysfunction.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common factors that can cause erectile dysfunction, and let’s also understand what you can do to improve these.
Pornography And Masturbation Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
When a man watches porn and masturbates frequently, his brain and body can become de-sensitized to sex. So much dopamine is produced in the brain that the dopamine receptors become worn out and can no longer process dopamine normally.
The medical term for this is porn-induced-erectile-dysfunction.
In fact, a large body of scientific research has demonstrated that excess porn use can cause erectile dysfunction.
One problem with porn, is that it is super accessible. All you need is a computer of mobile phone + internet, and hence anyone can ‘have sex’ anytime and anywhere.
Not only that, but porn provides the user with any sexual fantasy he may desire. A threesome, an old woman, a young woman, black, asian, white, any position, any situation – there are no limits.
As a result, porn can deliver such extreme experiences that it can numb the brain to ordinary sex. Which means that after extensive porn use, it will often become difficult for a man to ‘get it up’ when in bed with a real partner.
Therefore, if you want to perform sexually at your peak, you might want to stay away from porn and masturbation.
A Poor Diet Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
What you eat and drink is the fuel you use to move, think, feel and see. And to have sex.
If you provide your body with top notch fuel, you are likely to move, think, feel, and see better. And have sex better.
And the flipside:
If you give yourself poor fuel, you are likely to function suboptimally.
In addition, the foods and drinks you consume are the building materials you use to build and maintain your body.
So what diet is the correct one?
This research report followed 21,469 men over 16 years, and found that the vegan diet was correlated with better sexual performance.
Therefore, if you want to function optimally in the bedroom, you may want to consider eating more plant based whole foods.
Lack Of Exercise Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise and movement serve to maintain your body. It keeps your body in shape and slows down the decay that we experience as we age.
It maintains muscles, the skeleton, organs and the cardiovascular system. It prevents plaque buildup in your veins and it rebalances the composition of your blood.
It even helps you maintain the right hormonal balance and normalizes your testosterone production.
All this improves your bloodflow and therefore also helps you function better sexually.
Several research studies have reported that lack of exercise is a key reason for erectile dysfunction in many men.
So if you do not exercise adequately, you are more likely to start struggling with erectile dysfunction and experience more rapid bodily decay than otherwise.
Therefore, if you are keen to function well sexually, you may want to consider daily (or at least very frequent) exercise.
Stress Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Stress can be enemy number 1 to ‘getting it up’. This is supported by a large body of scientific research.
When you stress, you produce a large number of stress hormones such as adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol.
These give your body extra energy so that you can escape danger quickly.
But these hormones also shut down other parts of your body. Such as the reproductive system and the immune system.
Have you noticed that when you stress a lot, you struggle sexually? And you get sick more easily?
So if you stress every day, these hormones also basically shut off your reproductive system every day.
Therefore, if you want to be in peak bedroom shape, you would be smart to avoid stress as much as possible.
Lack Of Sleep Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Sleep is essential in order to restore, repair, and refill systems in your body after a day of intense use.
And sleep is also essential for your sexual functions. Above all, because it is when you sleep that you produce testosterone.
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone that governs and supports anything sexual going on in your body.
And research has shown that with little sleep and hence little testosterone, you are significantly more likely to struggle with erectile dysfunction.
So if you don’t get your 7 or 8 hours of sleep, your sexual abilities may suffer.
Therefore, if you want to get back in peak sexual shape, you need adequate sleep.
Inadequate Sun Exposure Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Every tree, plant, and organism on planet earth need sunshine, either directly or indirectly, to live.
This also applies to you and me. We need sunshine to thrive and live well.
But not only that:
Scientific studies have shown that you need sunshine to function optimally sexually.
There are several reasons for this, but perhaps the most important is vitamin D.
The sun enables your skin to produce vitamin D from cholesterol.
And this vitamin D is super important for your testosterone production. This is so because vitamin D is one of the building blocks of testosterone.
So with little vitamin D, you will only be able to produce a little testosterone.
Therefore, if you want to function well sexually you may want to seek about 20 minutes of sun exposure daily, on average.
Psychological Problems Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
If you struggle with psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, etc., you are also more likely to deal with erectile dysfunction.
This has been confirmed in research studies.
Why is this?
Psychological problems tend to fill your mind with negative thoughts and preoccupations, instead of healthier thoughts.
And this can crowd out healthy and normal thought processes. Which in turn will often leave little or no mental space for healthy sexual thoughts and interests.
This can make you lose interest in sex. And it may cause an inability to function well sexually.
Psychological problems can also cause hormonal or chemical imbalances, which can directly cause erectile dysfunction and libido issues.
Therefore, if you want to function optimally sexually, you might be smart to try to keep a happy and sound mind.
An Un-trained Pelvic Floor Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
What is the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor is the set of muscles that sit between your anus and your penis.
Not only is it important to exercise your overall body to remain in sexual shape, but it is also important to exercise the pelvic floor muscles.
In fact, this research report has gone as far as to recommend pelvic floor exercises as the first-line treatment for erectile dysfunction. Meaning, it recommended to do these exercises before resorting to any other treatment.
One reason these muscles are so important for your sexual health is that they surround and support your penis, and hence your erections.
With a strong pelvic floor, you will normally find it easier to get and maintain erections. And with a weak pelvic floor, you will normally be more likely to struggle with erectile dysfunction.
Therefore, in addition to your regular exercises, you may also consider adding pelvic floor exercises to your exercise routine if you want to perform super well sexually.
The above are some of the most common factors that cause men to struggle with erectile dysfunction.
Let’s quickly summarize these factors, so you understand what you can do to overcome erectile dysfunction naturally and get back to peak sexual performance.
How To Cure Erectile Dysfunction Naturally And Permanently
Above, we just explored 8 of the most common reasons why erectile dysfunction happens.
And if you currently struggle with ED, you may have already spotted areas that you can improve.
For instance, if you only sleep 5 hours a night, and if you stress every day, you now know two areas that you can work on to improve your sexual performance.
To summarize:
Here are 8 actions you can take today to improve your sexual performance and your overall health:
- Stop masturbating and watching pornography
- Eat healthy (plant based whole foods)
- Exercise regularly and walk more
- Stop stressing
- Sleep 7+ hours a night
- Get 1.5+ hours of sun a week
- Get in mental balance
- Do Kegel exercises daily
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