Erectile Dysfunction - It Can Happen to You Too!

The great psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud once said that sex is all in the head. Medical practitioners are not the only ones that agree with him, so do millions of other men in the world. For many, the penis is not only a body part. Sometimes, it seems to have a personality of its own, and when it doesn’t go up when you want it to, then Willy must be going through erectile dysfunction (ED). How did this happen?

Oftentimes, and surely many will agree, our daily activities take a toll on our health. When we are stressed, it shows on our face, and the rest of our body. When a man is overly depressed, surely his Willy feels the same. Some people would say that these factors are all in the mind, but altogether they become the psychological causes of ED. A more appropriate term would be psychological impotence.

As said, one of the big problems that decrease a man’s libido is exhaustion, most especially when it is work-related. As energy is focused on the daily duties, less energy is allotted for recreation. When he comes home from a tiring day at work, the first thing on his mind will be bedtime, not fun time. The same thing goes with Willy, if he is overworked, he will get exhausted. Some medical resources attribute impotence to excessive masturbation and overindulgence. Give him a break!

Occupational hazards also contribute to ED. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men with jobs involving loud noises, such as in construction, heavy machinery, or exposure to loud music, can be candidates for impotence. Chemicals in the workplace, like solvents containing carbon disulfide and glycol ether, can cause low sperm count, hormonal imbalance, and even ED.

The way we play sports also affects the normal functioning of the male reproductive system. Cycling and horseback riding, for example, involve sitting for long periods of time. The seats can exert pressure on the crotch, and when the activity is prolonged, nerves may be affected. Some studies have shown that men who cycle for more than three hours a week may begin to feel some numbness in the area. Sports injuries to the crotch or a fracture to the pelvis, such as those obtained from martial arts, affects blood flow to the lower parts of the body. These conditions eventually lead to impotence.

It is true that lifestyle choices have an impact on our health. Furthermore, the mind is a very powerful thing, powerful enough to prevent you from having great sex. As more and more people begin to understand ED and its causes, more cures and treatments are being tried. If a man does not want to explore his options for treatment, he will surely end up lonely, and so does Willy.