Everyone aspires to a fulfilling sex life, but certain dysfunctions can sometimes ruin it and lead to depressing frustration. 5 habits in particular would be very bad for our sexuality, and in particular for that of men. We explain why!
If from time to time it’s not nirvana with your partner, there’s no need to be alarmed. No one is 100% efficient and your man may “not deliver” from time to time. A breakdown can occur, in the event of extreme fatigue, for example. However, if erectile problems recur, be careful because they will not stop overnight and you should act without too much delay. But you still need to know what to do… However, many couples are far from suspecting that these problems come from bad habits that seem harmless.
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According to the statements of Professor Geoff Hackett, specialist in male sexual health, in an article in the Huffington Post, 5 common habits are believed to be the cause of erection problems encountered by men.
The 5 bad habits you need to get rid of
According to Professor Geoff Hackett, eat too much fat would decrease the sexual vigor of men due to the narrowing of the arteries caused by the accumulation of fat. Blood flow to the penis would then be reduced, making it more difficult to obtain and maintain an erection. Excess sugar would produce the same adverse effect, according to Geoff Hackett. Indeed, the repeated production of insulin by the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels would ultimately affect virility. He also specifies that erectile dysfunction is often an early sign of diabetes.
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“Drinking too much alcohol is also a bad habit. It can increase your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and lower your testosterone levels which leads to erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire and makes it more difficult to orgasm.” adds Geoff Hackett. Smoking is just as bad according to him… “The main culprit is nicotine. It is a known vasoconstrictor. The small blood vessels of the penis are particularly vulnerable and smokers have a 1.5 to two times higher risk of erectile dysfunction” he specifies. Finally, stressing doesn’t help anything, quite the contrary.…”Stress is associated with increased adrenaline levels, leading to difficulty maintaining an erection and also affects the production of sex hormones, including testosterone, which can reduce libido” concludes Geoff Hackett.
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4 tips to improve libido
While it’s not always easy to avoid stress, Geoff Hackett recommends breathing exercises, meditation to increase libido. In terms of foods, there are many that can boost sex lifeeven if they have nothing to do with the aphrodisiacs that we imagine like chocolate-covered strawberries for example. Dr. Michael Mosley recommends thus, in an article in the Sun US, consume chickpeas, fatty fish, pistachios, and beetroot to improve sex life.
Experts from Harvard University suggest do Kegel exercises. They consist of tightening the pelvic floor muscles. They would improve sexual fitness in men and women. “To do these exercises, contract the muscle you would use if you were trying to stop urine mid-stream. Hold the contraction for two or three seconds, then release. Repeat 10 times. Try to do five sets a day” recommend these specialists. Finally, Most doctors agree on one point: regular exercise would be beneficial for your sex lifeespecially in cases of erection problems.
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