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Losing My Erection – Help!

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Erectile dysfunction affects a lot of men, all over the world. But that doesn’t mean that these men and their partners have to suffer with unsatisfying sex lives. There are ways to get around erectile dysfunction, depending on what the cause is. Here’s how to find out what is causing your problems with getting and keeping erections – and how to get rid of them so you and your partner can have better sex!

Hey Dan and Jenn – I have a problem! Whenever I attempt to have sex with my girlfriend, I always lose my erection. It’s very embarrassing for me and her because she thinks its because im not attracted to her. What is the reason for this?!!!

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Physical Causes For Erectile Dysfunction

First, it’s important to consider and rule out physical things that may be responsible for or are contributing to your inability to get an erection. There are many physical causes for ED, including but not limited to:

  • Overweight
  • Inactive
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease

Generally speaking, the healthier and more active you are, the less likely you are to have erection problems. If you aren’t in good health or live a sedentary lifestyle, there is more of a chance that you will experience the inability to get or maintain an erection at some point. The same applies if you use recreational drugs or abuse alcohol. If the latter applies to you, start eliminating things in your life that might be contributing to your ED, one at a time.

If you drink excessively or smoke, quit. If you’re not active, start taking short walks around your home or office and make a commitment to eating more nutritionally rich foods. If your body is healthy and has what it needs, it is more likely that it will perform well in all areas of your life, including sex.

When To See The Doctor

If you live an active lifestyle, are healthy and don’t use any recreational drugs or overdo it on the alcohol and are still experiencing erectile dysfunction, it’s time to make an appointment with your doctor. Your doctor can help rule out more serious problems that could be responsible.

Emotional Causes For Erectile Dysfunction

There are just as many, if not more, emotional reasons for erectile dysfunction as there are physical. Stress from work or your family is a huge reason you may be experiencing ED, and other factors such as depression and anxiety can contribute as well. Stress, depression and anxiety can cause all kinds of problems in your life, including ED or even trouble reaching orgasm.

Even if anxiety or depression isn’t the cause of your erection problems, the medications for these issues (and other medications as well) can also contribute to impotency and orgasm problems.

How To Trace It Back To The Root

Although there are dozens of different things that can cause or contribute to ED, you can most likely find your answer by thinking about what you started doing differently when you started experiencing erection problems. Did you just start a new medication? Did you lose your job or did a close friend or family member pass away? Thinking back to what was going on in your life at the time is probably the biggest indicator of the true cause of your impotency.

Is It Her?

If you’ve exhausted all of your other options and you’re still having problems with impotency, consider the possibility that your partner may actually be the cause of your issues. For example, if you’re currently having relationship problems or if you caught her cheating on you in the past, your subconscious may be recoiling from her during sex and this may be causing you to have problems getting or keeping an erection during sex with her.

Basically, any unresolved issue you have with your partner may manifest itself as stress and carry over to the bedroom. You may also be suffering from performance anxiety – if you’re trying desperately to please her and are worried that your performance isn’t going to measure up, you’re not going to be able to maintain a rock hard erection.

Relax And Have Fun

If you’re healthy, active and aren’t having any relationship problems with your partner, just relax a little and remember that sex is all about having fun and having a great time with someone you care about and who cares about you. If you stress out too much about it, you’re going to make your issue worse instead of better! Relax and have fun!

Fixing Erectile Dysfunction: What Works And What Doesn’t

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Are you tired of dealing with erectile dysfunction? Here are some simple steps for fixing ED and the common mistakes you should avoid when trying to fix it.

And let’s be honest, erectile dysfunction is something that’s worth fixing. If you don’t it can have a devastating effect on your love life. Nothing is worse than being with a woman you’re incredibly attracted to and would love to have sex with, but then not being able to get an erection. Not only can it be demoralizing for you, but for her as well.

First, what not to do….

Don’t Get Frustrated

Erectile dysfunction is as much a psychological condition as it is a physical condition. If you find yourself getting frustrated with it then it will only make things worse.

Putting a lot of pressure on yourself to perform places a lot of stress on the body and with high stress levels will only make it harder to get and maintain an erection.

Don’t Rely On Medication

I definitely agree that medication such as Viagra can be a solution, but I consider it a last resort. Using medication to solve erectile dysfunction can make you dependent on that medication and restrict the freedom of your sex life.

If you’ve tried everything else then by all means consider medication with a doctor’s supervision, but try and find a natural solution first.

Now with the common mistakes out way, let’s switch to the positive things you should try to end erectile dysfunction….

Focus On What Turns You On

Like I said earlier, your psychology plays a huge role in erectile dysfunction and what you focus on and think about before and during sex is part of that.

If you want to get hard then make sure the only thoughts running through your mind are those that make you the most horny and aroused. If you get turned on by thinking about getting a blowjob, that’s what you should think about during sex. Forget worrying about work or focusing on what isn’t working for you. Let that all go and focus on the pleasure of sex and being with the beautiful woman that you’re with.

Work Out Your PC Muscle

The PC muscle plays a huge role in controlling the blood flow to your penis. If you’re not taking 5 minutes a day 6 times a week to exercise your PC muscle (also called kegel exercises), then your erections are going to suffer.

Exercising your PC muscle doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated and you can do it while doing other things like driving or at your desk working. There’s really no excuse not to do it.

Control Your Blood Sugar

Numerous sources have suggested the link between out of control blood sugar levels and impotence, so if erectile dysfunction is a problem for you, you need to take control of your blood sugar. And for many people, this is just a case of making a few dietary changes.

Cut out as many sugars and white carbohydrates as you can (things like white bread, white rice, etc.) and replace them with as many greens as you can. Vegetables are proven to lead to much more stable and healthier blood sugar levels so take the leap and make the switch.

In many cases, fixing erectile dysfunction doesn’t have to mean medical intervention, it just takes implementing a few small changes to your lifestyle and approach to sex.

Erectile Dysfunction – Viagra, Cialis, And Herbal Remedies

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There are dozens of television commercials, radio ads and Internet ads that talk about erectile dysfunction and the best way to cure it. There are so many options available to men that suffer from this debilitating problem that it can be hard to sort through them all. The first step to dealing with ED is to understand what exactly it is – and that other men suffer from the same thing. Here are some ways you can beat erectile dysfunction and start leading a happy and healthy sex life right now!

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What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is a sexual problem that is characterized by a man not being able to achieve an erection of the penis. In the United States alone, approximately18 million men are affected by erectile dysfunction. There are many causes of erectile dysfunction, ranging from physical problems to emotional issues and lifestyle choices. Common diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure – and the associated medications used for treatment – can contribute to erectile dysfunction. The most likely culprit of ED is actually a combination of many different factors. Erectile dysfunction can wreak havoc on a man’s sex life, making him both unable to achieve orgasm through masturbation or sex with a partner due to the penis either not becoming erect at all or losing its erection before climax.

Treating Erectile Dysfunction

Many men who experience ED will seek treatment for this condition through their medical doctor. While visiting your medical doctor is the first thing you should do when you begin having erection issues, it should not necessarily be to obtain a prescription for the latest and greatest pharmaceutical medicine that promises to deliver a “cure.” Go to your doctor with the attitude of working with them to not only find out the true cause of losing your erection (as well as a correct medical diagnosis) but also to determine what the best course of treatment is for you. How you and your doctor choose to treat your ED depends greatly on what both of you believe to be the key issue in causing it.

Other Lifestyle Options

Contrary to popular belief, many lifestyle choices will contribute – and even cause – problems getting and keeping an erection. Stress is a huge factor when considering the cause or causes of ED and it can come from a variety of sources including work and relationships. If you feel that stress is taking over your life, it most likely is playing a role in your inability to have an erection. Talk to a counselor or make some changes in your life that will help relieve your stress, whether it is looking for a new job or ending a bad relationship. Consider getting regular massages or even seeking holistic treatments such as acupuncture to eliminate or reduce the stress that you’ve been carrying around. Exercise and eating healthy is also an important part of keeping your body in peak form, and if your diet consists of mostly processed foods that aren’t rich in vitamins and nutrients, it too may have a hand in causing ED. Commit to enriching your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as trying to get at least a little exercise each day. Alcohol, smoking and using illegal drugs can also contribute to erectile dysfunction, so it’s important to reduce or eliminate putting toxins in your body.

Traditional Medications For ED 

Sometimes, changing your lifestyle isn’t enough to treat erectile dysfunction. While being hung up on getting instant relief through pharmaceutical medications for our physical and emotional problems isn’t always the best route to solve an ongoing issue, sometimes traditional medications can help, especially when they’re part of a comprehensive plan to get rid of erectile dysfunction by looking at all the different areas of your life that could be contributing to the problem. Traditional medications for ED include the ever popular Viagra and Cialis. While these medications can definitely improve your ability to get and maintain an erection for a period of time, some insurance plans do not cover these name brand medications and the copays can be very expensive. Talk to your doctor about the potential side effects of these types of medications, including upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, headaches, sudden loss of vision and in rare cases, prolonged erections. Consider all the potential drawbacks of taking a traditonal ED medication in addition to the potential benefits before you and your doctor make the choice to use them. Make sure that both you and your doctor agree that the benefits of these types of medications outweight the potential risks.

Herbal ED Remedies

There are lots of herbal ED remedies that are available to men today, and are often less expensive and less risky than traditional pharmaceutical treatment for erectile dysfunction. These erection pills can actually be cheaper and less harmful to the body than other courses of treatment for the condition. Herbal supplements for ED work to bring the body’s hormones to a more balanced, natural state, which can help men achieve erections more frequently. Herbal supplements can work differently for each person, so don’t be discouraged if the first herbal treatment you try doesn’t work for you. Your body’s chemistry and the quality of the product have a lot to do with whether an herbal supplement will work for you or not. When selecting an herbal supplement for ED, pay attention to where the ingredients come from, to the concentration of herbs in each pill and whether they contain a lot of filler herbs as opposed to the herbs that will actually work to treat ED. Herbal ED remedies are an excellent choice when combined with a committment to reduce stress in your life and make better lifestyle choices.

An Effective, Natural Alternative To Viagra And Cialis

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Impotency and erectile dysfunction affect many more men than you would think, and it can be extremely debilitating for a couple’s sex life. There are lots of medications available to help with erectile dysfunction, but are medications and drugs really the way to go to cure your erection problems? There are natural and effective ways to help you get and maintain an erection before and during sex, without resorting to expensive medications with questionable side effects. Instead of heading to the doctor for a prescription of Viagra or Cialis, try these all natural methods instead.

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The Downside Of Sex Medications

All medications have side effects, no matter what type of medication you’re using or how few side effects the pharmaceutical companies claim that a particular medication has. Side effects can range from very mild, such as dry mouth or light insomnia, to more severe side effects such as internal bleeding or death. Before starting any medication – even herbal or all natural ones – make sure you’re very aware of the possible side effects associated with the medication and you and your doctor have outweighed the benefits over the risks. Other downsides of medications are cost and possible addiction to the medication. Many pharmaceutical products are costly, especially if your insurance or prescription drug plan doesn’t cover them or you have a high co-pay. Such is the case with many name brand medications, including Viagra, Cialis and other medicines that treat erectile dysfunction. Physical addiction is uncommon with medications such as these, however, psychological addiction is not. Once experiencing the relief that impotency medications can bring, you may feel that you need the medications all the time if you ever want to have an erection. Rather than attempt to achieve an erection on your own, you may feel that you require the medication to have an erection at all. If at all possible, it is important to try effective yet all natural alternatives to medications for erectile problems and reduce your dependency on prescription medications when you can.

Relaxation Techniques May Help You Get An Erection

Think about it – many men start to stress immediately when they have trouble getting an erection. They frantically try to “get it up,” often to no avail. Even when great sexual stimulants are involved, such as a blowjob, they still have trouble getting an erection and keeping it up. Instead of allowing yourself to become agitated when you have trouble getting and maintaining an erection, take a break and focus on relaxing. Breathe deeply and allow your muscles to relax. This may take some conscious effort, however, the results are often very worthwhile. Have your partner give you a short massage to help you relax, or play some soft, relaxing music. When your mind and body are no longer actively stressed about being unable to get an erection, start thinking about sexual ideas that turn you on. Watch a porn movie that you and your partner really enjoy, read an erotic novel, or do something fun and sexy with your partner. Whatever used to turn you on before you started experiencing erectile dysfunction will still turn you on now, once you’re relaxed and aren’t trying to force yourself to get an erection.

Eating Healthy To Improve Overall Sexual Function

Many people experience sex problems and erectile dysfunction when they are loading toxins in their body that shouldn’t be there. For overall great sexual function (and a healthier you overall), practice eating healthy, avoiding toxins and getting some exercise. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to just one or two a day and if you smoke or use illegal drugs and substances, try to quit. If you are on a number of medications – some of which may be causing your impotency – talk to your doctor about reducing your dosage or finding a natural alternative to the medication if at all possible. Of course, there are many medical conditions that absolutely require medication therapy, so never discontinue a medication prescribed by your doctor unless you have talked to him or her first. Eating healthy is also a big part of being sexually healthy, so stock your fridge and cabinets with lots of fresh, whole foods such as fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed foods, empty calories and foods with lots of preservatives in them. Canned foods, chips and sodas (as well as a whole host of other foods) are full of preservatives, dyes and toxins that your body would feel a whole lot better without. Changing your diet will have a profound effect on enhancing your sex life and you’ll notice sex become hotter as you become healthier.

Herbal Viagra – Can These Cheaper Erection Pills Actually Be Better?

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Viagra – you’ve probably heard the term before and if you’re a smart enough cookie, you probably know what that little blue pill is for. Lots of men have trouble with erectile dysfunction and impotency, and Viagra can help them get their sexual desires and performance back for a better and more satisfying sex life.

However, Viagra has some side effects that are safe for most people and other side effects that might be unpleasant for others, or make traditional Viagra impossible for them to use. Do these men have an alternative, or do they have to say goodbye to their sex lives forever?

All-Natural, All You

Sure, there are a multitude of different erection pills on the market, but none are as well known as Viagra. Pharmaceutical Viagra isn’t for everyone though – so if you’ve talked to your doctor about Viagra and it’s not for you, herbal Viagra can be a great alternative. What exactly is herbal Viagra and what does it do?

Herbal Viagra is often considered cheap Viagra and is basically any herbal pill that suggests its ingredients aid erectile dysfunction and impotency. Herbal Viagra can contain anything considered “all natural,” even including extracts from the larvae of silkworms. Often, herbal Viagra contains a variety of naturally extracted substances to give the user more energy and stamina, in addition to an erection.

Herbal remedies have worked for centuries for a variety of ailments, including high blood pressure, obesity, cardiac problems, insomnia and more. It’s only natural that an herbal Viagra supplement could aid erectile dysfunction and impotency issues with the natural extracts from plants and herbs – and well, maybe insects.

All-Natural, But Is It All-Safe?

Any supplement or medication should be discussed with your doctor before you take it. Even though cheap Viagra is available without a prescription online doesn’t mean it’s totally safe for anyone who wants to take it. There are side effects from even herbal supplements, and herbal Viagra can sometimes cause low blood pressure or seriously prevent blood flow to vital organs such as your heart, liver, lungs and digestive system. While natural Viagra in some cases can be safer than the little blue pill, it’s still important to discuss with your doctor the potential benefits and risks from taking this type of supplement. One of the more serious side effects from any type of erection pill is a prolonged erection lasting more than four hours. If this happens to you, seek medical attention immediately.

The Bottom Line on Herbal Viagra

If you or your partner are suffering from erectile dysfunction or impotency problems, you’re most likely desperate for some kind of relief. It’s time to reclaim your sexuality and erection pills are certainly one great option to do that.

With your doctor’s okay, either pharmaceutical Viagra or herbal Viagra can help you to once again gain an erection and have a fantastic, fulfilling and satisfying sex life. Depending on you and your healthy / medical condition, herbal Viagra, however, might pose less risk to you than traditional Viagra and may make you feel better and have more energy and sexual confidence in yourself – so it’s time to get your life back!