Hormones, nerves, blood vessels and muscles work together to create penile erections. These occur throughout a male's life, even during childhood and adolescence. Nocturnal penile tumescence is the medical name for night-time erections among men....
A normal penile erection is the result of complex interactions between the psyche, the central and peripheral nervous systems, hormones, blood vessels and smooth muscles of the penis. A disruption at one or more of these levels may lead to...
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, erectile dysfunction affects 18 million men 20 years of age and over, or approximately 18 percent of men in this age group. It can be a source of stress and anxiety in...
Talking to a child about erections can be an awkward aspect of explaining puberty to a child, and not all parents seek out opportunities to start this conversation. Although Kids Health reports that boys typically begin puberty later than girls,...
An erection occurs when an excitatory signal from the brain goes to the arteries near your penis, which stimulates the release of a gas molecule called nitric oxide. Nitric oxide dilates or widens arteries, thereby increasing blood flow to your...
At some point in a man's life, he will almost certainly be concerned with his ability to achieve and maintain an erection. For some, this is part of the aging process but for others it can happen earlier in life and can be cause for concern. While...
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a medical condition in which men cannot maintain an erection. MedlinePlus says that erectile dysfunction becomes more prevalent with increasing age. Sometimes, erectile dysfunction may be a side effect of...
There are hundreds of herbal male enhancement products promising instant erections. However, there's been insufficient research documenting the claims. A 2004 review published in Nutrition Action Healthletter, by David Schardt, examined the most...
While there are plenty of prescription medications to help improve male erections, some research suggests that certain vitamins and supplements can also help. Because erections are the result of increased blood flow to the penis, vitamins that...
Erection difficulties occur when a man is unable to obtain or keep an erection. Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, may have a variety of causes. High blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes are some of the health problems that can affect...
Many men will experience an inability to obtain or keep an erection at some point in their lives. But it is generally considered a problem only if it occurs more than 25 percent of the time, according to the National Institutes of Health. Men with...
Erection problems are common in adult men, says MedlinePlus. In fact, these erection difficulties are typically temporary and may be due to alcohol, nicotine, stress, anger, fear, or medications such as digoxin or sleeping pills. Typically, men...
According to Barbara M. Dossey and Lynn Keegan, authors of "Holistic Nursing," a link exists between erectile dysfunction and nicotine -- in fact, nicotine is considered the foremost cause of impotence in the United States as of 2009. Nicotine's...
According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, the first three drugs generally prescribed for erectile dysfunction (ED) are Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. All three of these drugs belong to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, a type of...
The male reproductive organ is an often confusing and complex part of the body. When it doesn't work correctly, it can be difficult to find a good reason. An erection is partly a result of mental and psychological stimulation. While physical...
The causes of erection problems vary. Difficulty getting and keeping an erection isn't reserved for middle-aged men. Even younger men can experience occasional libido malfunctions. If erection problems are ongoing and endangering your...
Erectile dysfunction can be a relatively harmless problem caused by stress or a sign of a more serious problem, such as diabetes, atherosclerosis or hypertension. Consult your physician to determine the root cause of your erectile dysfunction and...
Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, affects millions of men. With the advent of huge advertising campaigns and mass media attention, more men are coming forward to talk about their symptoms. Diabetes and poor blood circulation are two notable...
According to the Erectile Dysfunction Information Center, 10 to 15 million men suffer from erectile problems, also known as impotence. It is a condition that renders you unable of getting or maintaining an erection before or during intercourse....
Whether you like it or not, your posture communicates a great deal about you. A tall, erect posture projects confidence, while a slouch can make you look weak or uncertain. Good posture often takes time and effort to develop and requires regular...
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that every man tends to go through from time to time. But when it gets to the point where you consistently are not able to maintain an erection long enough to have sex, it can cause problems with relationships...
Men are said to reach their sexual peak sometime in their early twenties. After they have reached this point, they can have various problems with their sexual performance. The penis, like any organ, is prone to having some difficulty as men age....
Erectile dysfunction is also known as "impotence." This is characterized by consistently not being able to maintain an erection long enough to complete a sexual experience. Erectile dysfunction can cause a man to lose his self-confidence, and it...
For those who don't want to take a chemical based pill for erection difficulties, several herbal and common sense remedies exist that may be of help. Whether the cause of erectile dysfunction is physical or psychological or both, natural and home...
While erectile difficulty and dysfunction can strike any man from time to time regardless of age or health, it's most common in older men and can be extremely troubling. There are many possible causes for erectile dysfunction, and these can range...
Erectile dysfunction is an all-too-common problem in today's stressful world. It can be caused by physiological factors like weak pelvic floor muscles or psychological factors like stress. Strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor with Kegel...
If you suffer from erection problems, you probably feel the emotional strain of the situation. Your partner may not understand the impotence problem and feel a sense of rejection. Even if you're getting medical help for your erectile dysfunction,...
While erectile dysfunction (ED) medications are rampant today, many men do not want to risk the side effects of drugs like Viagra and Cialis. In addition, most insurance companies won't pay for ED medications and they can get pretty expensive,...
Testosterone is a sex hormone that helps maintain bone density, muscle mass, fat distribution and sex drive. In men, testosterone is produced in the testes and controls sperm production. Low levels of testosterone may lead to a lack of sexual...
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