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All health issues have effects on your penis, says Steven Lamm, M.D.,
an assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and
the author of The Hardness Factor: How to Achieve Your Best Health
and Sexual Fitness at Any Age.
A 50-year-old man who is healthy is probably performing as well sexually
as an out-of-shape 30-year-old who smokes and drinks, Dr. Lamm says.
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5. Go to Bed Earlier
Testosterone levels peak in the morning for men. So irregular sleep
patterns, or getting fewer than 7 hours of sleep, can affect the quality of
your sleep and your sexual health.
Poor sleep is also associated with many health issues that contribute
to sexual problems including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and
diabetes.
Sleepiness is a national problem. A study of 8,000 adults by researchers
from Stanford University found that 1 in 5 Americans suffers from chronic
excessive sleepiness.
(Score more shuteye with these 5 Ways to Sleep Better Every Night [8].)
6. Eat More Fish
The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are good for heart and penis
health. But toxins like PCBs and dioxins in some fish can hit you below
the belt by reducing your sperm count and lowering testosterone.
Try to avoid large bluefish, striped bass, and farmed salmon. PCBs and
dioxins accumulate in the fatty tissues of those fish more so than in
younger, smaller fish or species such as wild salmon, skipjack tuna, or
sea bass.
7. Pop Supplemental Insurance
If you arent eating two to three servings of fatty fish per week, take
two omega-3 fatty-acid supplements daily, totaling at least 300 milligrams
(mg) of DHA and 400 mg of EPA as a kind of insurance policy.
And consider taking the antioxidants pycnogenol (80 mg) and Larginine (3 grams) daily. Theyll shield your endothelium from harm and
facilitate the use of nitric oxide.
(And for more smart manhood-saving strategies, follow these 8 Ways to
Protect Your Erection [9].)
8. Drink Moderately
A glass of red wine may fuel the libido, but a full bottle may screw with
your penis-brain circuitry and eliminate any chance of getting an erection.
Clinical studies have shown that alcohol acts as a depressant in the brain,
dulling anxiety and inhibitions about sex, but larger amounts can have the
opposite effect.
In one study, men with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.06 and
0.09 had trouble ejaculating while masturbating. Another study measured
penile swelling in response to erotic stimulation. Those men who had
three or more mixed drinks within 2 hours couldnt get it up.
Over time, chronic use of alcohol can cause hormonal and brain chemical
changes that stifle sexual functioning. Alcoholism has also been linked to
gyneocomastia and shrinkage of the penis and testicles.
9. Relax and Unwind
In men especially, stress can trigger the fight-or-flight response.
When that happens, your nervous system floods your body with stress
hormones like adrenaline. Adrenaline spurs the heart to beat faster and
your blood vessels to constrict so that blood is directed to where its
needed most to deal with the crisisyour muscles, not your penis.
It doesnt have to be an urgent stress to cause problems. Chronic lowlevel stress, like a difficult boss, looming deadlines, and fear of financial
ruin can interfere with erections and sex drive. Fortunately, exercise,
sleep, and a healthy diet can help to ease the stress response.
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