Viagra increases the blood flow and relaxes the muscles in certain areas of the body, according to Drugs.com. A doctor prescribes this medication for a man who has erectile dysfunction, a condition resulting in his inability to get or keep an erection long enough for sexual intercourse. Various treatments exist for him to use in conjunction with Viagra, which may enable him to improve his condition further.
Psychotherapy
Both MayoClinic.com and the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse recommend psychotherapy as a method of treating erectile dysfunction. This may help when stress, anxiety or depression is the cause of erectile dysfunction. In some cases, counseling can be helpful for both the man and his partner, as this condition places a relationship under extreme stress and tension.
Penis Pump
Penis pumps, known also as a vacuum constriction device, is either hand or battery powered. The pump has a hollow tube that the man places over his penis, and the pump sucks the air from the tube. The vacuum then pulls blood into the penis, creating an erection. To prevent the blood from leaving the penis, the man places a tension ring around the base of his penis, removes the penis pump and participates in sexual intercourse. He removes the tension ring once he is finished.
Exercise Regularly
Exercising on a regular basis helps a man reduce his stress, lose weight and increase blood flow, all of which are underlying causes of erectile dysfunction.
Seek Professional Help
A man who has personal addictions to alcohol or illicit drugs such as cocaine should seek professional treatment for his addictions, according to MayoClinic.com. The site explains that excessive drinking or drug use can make erectile dysfunction worse.
Quit Smoking
Smoking can decrease blood flow to the penis as it clogs and hardens arteries in the body. The more clogged these arteries become, the greater the reduction in blood flow. MayoClinic.com recommends a man speak to his doctor about prescription medications to help him quit if he finds himself having a difficult time doing so.
