09/12/2022
How Can I Prevent Erectile Dysfunction?
If you’re having a hard time getting and staying hard during s*x, you’re not alone. Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is one of the most common health problems in men.
In the United States alone, it affects about 30 million adult men.
Many people believe that erectile dysfunction occurs when one gets older, but your s*xual health actually relies on several factors.
These include your weight, what you eat, your blood pressure, the health of your heart and blood vessels, how well your nerves work, and the medications you take.
Even things like how stressed you are at work or in your personal life can affect your ability to get and keep an er****on.
The good news is that you can control many of these factors.
[Related: Can A Vasectomy Cause Erectile Dysfunction?]
In the article below, we will go over several steps you can take to prevent erectile dysfunction.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Studies have shown that the risk of ED decreases and s*xual function improves if you eat a diet rich in natural foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish and less red and processed meats and refined grains.
A study of more than 21,000 men found that those who followed the Mediterranean diet or the Alternative Healthy Eating Index 2010 diet were the least likely to deal with erectile dysfunction.
These diets focus on consuming lots of vegetables, fruit, nuts, legumes (beans), fish, or other sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids and avoiding foods high in saturated fat.
And if you enjoy a heart-healthy diet, your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels will all decrease.
