Erectile dysfunction, which affects many men, has very varied causes: age, certain pathologies, alcohol, and tobacco consumption, stress, taking medication, or even the consequences of surgery. This problem must be taken seriously because it can compromise the harmony of the couple and degrade self-confidence. Fortunately, there are many natural solutions to remedy it.

1. Change your lifestyle habits

To avoid erectile dysfunction, you should first improve your lifestyle :

  • By limiting your consumption of alcohol, which alters the flow of information between the brain and the penis, and tobacco, which limits the blood flow to the male member.
  • By adopting a balanced diet. Indeed, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, avocado and beetroot, oily fish, and nuts, which contain Omega-3, are likely to improve the quality of erection.
  • Exercising regularly helps to activate blood circulation and reduce stress. Combined with a balanced diet, physical exercise, if regular, also limits weight gain which, by accumulating fat in the arteries, hinders the flow of blood to the penis, at the time of erection.

Limiting stress damage

Whether it is related to personal life or professional worries, stress can compromise the quality of erection. This is even more the case for psychological disorders such as anxiety, panic attacks , or depression.

IStressand anxiety disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the penis, altering or even interrupting messages going from one to the other.

It is therefore appropriate to limit these manifestations by various means, among which we can note:

  • The practice of deep breathing.
  • The practice of meditation.
  • Relaxation methods, such as yoga, or other techniques, bare ased in particular on the elimination of negative thoughts and psychological blockages.

The use of specific devices

To improve a failing erectile function, there are also devices designed for this purpose. In principle, these products, available without a prescription, can be found online or in some pharmacies. The main devices are as follows:

  • Penis pumps. These devices, to be discovered on Bivéa a reference in health, come in the form of vacuum pumps. They allow, by a suction phenomenon, to attract blood into the penis, and thus promote an erection.
  • Constriction rings. Placed on the penis, then tightened, they help maintain an erection.

Natural recipes

Plants can be of great help in stimulating weakened erectile function. Herbal teas or potions can be prepared, including:

  • Ginseng, which promotes and improves erection. This invigorating plant also helps to relieve stress which, as we have seen, can cause erectile dysfunction.
  • Guarana. This plant, native to Brazil, is also known for its anti-stress properties. Its stimulating action, linked to the presence of caffeine, can also be noted.
  • Kola. Native to Africa, the kola nut, also known for its energizing properties, is said to stimulate sexual appetite.
  • Mac, is a plant that gives energy and is reputed to improve sex life.
  • Almonds, to which you can add pistachios, walnuts, or even flax seeds.

Think about food supplements

Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction will also find dietary supplements in pharmacies that can help promote erections and improve libido.

These products, which, as their name suggests, can supplement the diet, must be used with caution, preferably on medical advice. They contain in particular:

  • Blends based on ginger, maca, and ginseng, are indicated to improve sexual performance.
  • A cocktail based on kola, Japanese plum extract, but also zinc. An essential mineral, which contributes to maintaining a sufficient level of testosterone in the blood.
  • Tribulus, a tropical plant, is known to play a notable role in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Using therapy

Since stress and anxiety often play a significant role in the onset of erectile dysfunction, it may be relevant to treat the causes of this anxiety to alleviate them.

One of the possible remedies is to undergo therapy. The person concerned can choose, in particular:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), essentially involves bringing awareness to the patient. He must thus realize that his anxiety comes partly from an erroneous apprehension of reality. He must therefore learn, through various exercises, to modify his anxiety-provoking perceptions.
  • Therapies that lead the person to confront, in a very progressive manner, the situations that provoke anxiety in them. This gradual exposure can allow the patient to tame, in the long run, situations which, from then on, gradually lose their frightening character.

Pelvic floor rehabilitation

In men, the perineum is located between the anus and the genitals. It is composed of a set of muscles, tendons, and ligaments which, when contracted, ensure urinary continence.

However the perineum also plays a significant role in maintaining an erection. However, certain exercises are likely to increase the muscle tone of the perineum, and thereby improve the quality of erections.

These exercises, which must be regular, consist of contracting the muscles of the perineum several times a day. To be effective, each contraction must last between 2 and 5 seconds. Some exercises also help to increase the flow of blood to the penis.

Finally, this perineal rehabilitation can help men suffering from premature ejaculation to better control this function.