Erectile dysfunction is a common problem that most men face as they age. According to Yale University’s co-founder of the Cardiovascular and Sexual Health to Charles Walker, M.D., erectile dysfunction is a result of poor cardiovascular health. Men commonly choose bad lifestyles that harm their health. This affects their sex life as they grow older leading to disappointments in bed. Here are some ways men can protect their erection
Embracing a healthy diet: According to New York University’s associate professor Andrew McCullough, the food a man takes affects his erection. Food that is bad for a man’s heart affect his ability to have erections. Limit alcohol consumption: Internal medicine specialist Roy Buchinsky notes that alcohol causes impotency. It enhances the sexual desire of a man but reduces his performance. Men should avoid taking alcohol to avoid erectile dysfunction.Avoid smoking: Cigarette smoking is bad for a man’s erection. Nicotine found in cigarettes destroys the blood vessels supplying blood to the penis. It also makes arteries contract causing erection problems. Men who smoke cigarettes are more than 50% prone to erection problem compared to those who don’t.Quality sleep: Sleep is important for a good health. Deprivation of sleep has a negative impact on man’s ability to erect. Men who sleep for less than five hours have low testosterone levels and this reduces their ability to have sex.Avoid stress: Psychological stress boosts adrenaline levels that make blood vessels contract. This is bad for an erection. Men should check their stress levels for a better sex life.Regular excises: Regular excises enhance men's sexual performance. Exercises also help to reduce stress, boosts the libido of a man and his overall mood. Men who exercise often are less to suffer from erectile dysfunction compared to those who don’t.