Is it possible to maintain a full sex life until old age? What affects the potency? How to eat, what sport to do to remain a full man? In what situations do you need the help of a doctor? In this article, the doctor will answer questions that affect all men and give specific advice from a urologist for maintaining men's health.
Myths and truths about male potency
The subject of power has acquired so many myths that it would not take an article, but a whole book to dispel them. But I will mention a few more to put an end to them once and for all.
Stormy youth - old age without sex
If in his youth he was actively engaged in sex, for example, daily and even several times, then at the age of 40-50 the limit of sexual possibilities will run out - is this true?
Physiologically, this claim is absolutely unfounded. Nature made a man's reproductive function work until his death. Unlike women, where the number of eggs is limited (conditionally), semen production continues as long as the man is alive.
The number and frequency of sexual intercourse in youth does not affect male solvency in old age. Another problem is unprotected casual contacts and their consequences. The complications of venereal diseases, especially poorly treated or generally left to chance, will certainly backfire, and it's only a matter of time.
prostatitis = impotence
This myth was invented by marketers to increase drug sales. Physiologically, there is no direct connection between inflammation of the prostate gland and the ability to have sexual intercourse. Other systems are responsible for the erection. I will say more, the lack of sexual contact exacerbates the condition. This leads to stagnant processes in the pelvis and the development of concomitant diseases. Stones can form in the prostate gland, bacterial prostatitis develops in parallel with abacterial prostatitis, etc.
But prostatitis really worsens the quality of sex life. The reason is that an inflamed and enlarged prostate can reduce the intensity of orgasmic sensations and affect the duration of contact. With reduced prostatitis, ejaculation can occur faster. Consequently, the man:
- I can't control ejaculation like I used to
- He does not experience vivid sensations, orgasm is canceled
And here the psyche is already connected: "I can't satisfy my partner, I don't get pleasure from sex. I'm inferior. "With such an attitude "going to battle" and, moreover, winning, of course, is difficult.
Interrupted sexual intercourse: you will be impotent
This also includes sexual arousal without subsequent discharge. Some men use this myth to manipulate their partner into having sex whenever they get aroused.
Arousal without continuation (ejaculation) isn't really good for men's health, but it's not as critical as many people think. Stopping sexual intercourse, when a man is excited to the max and ready to ejaculate, can lead to prostatitis due to congestive processes. And then if you stop them regularly. Two or three episodes a month are unlikely to affect his health in any way.
Men's Health - Urology
Among the large number of factors affecting potency, urological diseases are among the "leaders". Especially in men older than middle age. The main enemies of potency in this regard are prostate adenoma and prostatitis.
Urological problems in men associated with prostate adenoma usually appear after 40-45 years. Patients are referred to the man's doctor when the bladder is weakened or when the man is unable to urinate.
An enlarged prostate presses on the urethral canal and interferes with the complete outflow of urine. Frequent bumps, discomfort from the feeling that the bladder has not completely emptied - all this is neither emotionally nor physically conducive to an active sex life. Also - worse. Problems with urination are reflected in the work of the kidneys, and in this state there is no time for carnal pleasures.
Unlike prostate adenoma, prostatitis is a disease not only of the age category. They can also affect young people. Prostatitis is usually the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and promiscuity. in particular, sexually transmitted infections. The situation is particularly difficult for them.
Most infections leading to prostatitis are chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis, etc. - do not give acute symptoms for a long time. The disease almost immediately passes to the chronic stage. But there comes a time when the disease makes itself felt with pain, atypical discharge, urination problems due to an inflamed prostate. A man simply cannot think about sex in this state.
There is no direct physiological connection between prostate disease and erectile dysfunction, as you already know. But this does not mean that the problem should not be solved, as a result they prevent a man from having a normal sex life. Neither prostate adenoma nor prostatitis go away on their own, like a runny nose. It is impossible to restore male sexual health without the help of a doctor, if available.
Since symptoms in urology often appear when the disease has already become chronic. Detecting it at an early stage, when you can get by with simple conservative treatment, is possible only with regular preventive consultations with a urologist and passing urological tests.
Problems with erectile function: who to contact
Now let's talk about what impairs potency in addition to urological diseases and which doctor to contact to restore men's health.
Although there are many causes of sexual impotence, they are all divided into three types:
- Biological. These include physiological factors such as disease and injury.
- Psychogenic. In this case, the physiology is in order and impotence is caused by psychological problems: stress, depression, a situation that traumatizes the psyche.
- Mixed. When both physiology and psyche are responsible for potency problems.
Among the organic causes of potency problems, the main one is cardiovascular disease. Affected by cholesterol plaques or other pathological changes, the vessels prevent the corpora cavernosa of the penis from rapidly filling with blood. As a result, the erection comes slowly. If the corpora cavernosa are not filled with a sufficient volume of blood, the erection is too slow for full-fledged sexual intercourse. In extreme cases, it is completely absent.
Another common cause is hormonal imbalances. Hormones regulate most processes in the body, including sexual arousal and erection. First of all, testosterone deficiency is reflected in potency. This hormone is in principle responsible for the reproductive function of men. But other endocrine disorders, such as diabetes, can also affect male sexual power.
Psychogenic erectile dysfunction in its pure form is less common than organic. Sexual impotence is often observed with prolonged depression, neurosis, psychological trauma. Much more often, a combination of psychogenic and physiological problems leads to impotence.
Again, I'll take a man with prostatitis and accelerated ejaculation as an example. Let's imagine that he couldn't control his ejaculation and the partner was left unsatisfied, for which he scolded the partner. After some time, the situation repeated itself. In addition, the man did not get much pleasure from sex, which is often the case with prostatitis. What thought comes to your mind? "Something is wrong with me, I can't have normal sex! ". Psychological problem on the face. We add progressive prostatitis to it and we get impotence.
Which doctor should I contact for problems with potency?
Many people think that the leading men's health doctor is a urologist. This is not entirely true. A urologist is a specialist who treats the organs of the genitourinary system. What diseases does a urologist treat? These are diseases:
- prostate (adenoma, prostatitis, etc. );
- bladder (neoplasms, inflammations);
- kidneys (pyelonephritis, urolithiasis);
- urethra.
With what symptoms and when to go to the urologist?
- discharge from the urethra;
- difficulty urinating;
- pain in the perineum, scrotum, around the anus, lower back;
- impurities in the urine or seminal fluid.
You need to see a doctor at the first symptoms. Self-medication is the worst thing that can happen in this situation.
Matters relating to men's sexual health are dealt with by another specialist. The chief physician for male potency is an andrologist. It is he who has the necessary knowledge to determine the exact cause of male impotence, prescribe adequate treatment and, if necessary, involve other specialists in the treatment: a urologist, a psychotherapist, an endocrinologist.
Since fertility and urology are closely related, andrologists are generally competent in the treatment of urological diseases and combine work in both specialties.
Useful tips for men's health
I stress once again: age is not the cause of impotence. Physiological and psychological disorders lead to sexual impotence, which accumulates more and more every year. This means that you can enjoy a full sex life even in old age.
How to maintain intimate health, I'm sure every man knows.
- Healthy and balanced diet;
- Regular physical activity;
- moderate alcohol consumption;
- Absence of bad habits;
- Attentive attitude to your health.
The ability to have sex and procreate directly depends on these simple natural things. But most men consider it trivial, ignore it and get the consequences.
However, I recommend that you reconsider your attitude towards lifestyle and build it with the following tips in mind:
- Stop smoking. The toxic substances you inhale from cigarette smoke are lead, formaldehyde, arsenic, etc. - destroy blood vessels. That is to say, they, filled with blood, make the penis hard.
- Limit alcohol. It also affects ships. It also disrupts the functioning of the liver, which "in retaliation" transforms the male sex hormone into a female one. You've probably seen what men with low testosterone and high estrogen look like: breasts that women can envy, fat deposits at the waist, hips, hair loss in areas atypical for the female body. With libido and erection, there are huge difficulties.
- Go sports. Moderate physical activity does not allow liquids to stagnate in the vessels, "train" the vessels and maintain their elasticity.
- Carry out examinations and undergo preventive examinations by a urologist-andrologist at least once a year.
Urologist advice for every day
Take care of your health before it fails. This also applies to the prevention of impotence. Here are the basic things you can do every day to remain a full-fledged man until old age:
- Don't cross your legs, especially when sitting. In this position, the veins in the groin are pinched, blood circulation in the reproductive organs is disturbed. This habit can lead to inflammation of the blood vessels and the formation of blood clots.
- To eat meat. Without animal protein, the body cannot fully synthesize testosterone.
- Limit sweets and starchy foods. They increase the volume of fat in the tissues, from which the female sex hormone estrogen is synthesized.
- Love cycling: use only a wide saddle. Narrow saddles when sitting for a long time are not safe for men's health. Squeeze the vessels in the groin area and the nerve endings responsible for the sensitivity of the genital organs.
- Have sex regularly. This is pleasant and extremely important for potency.
At the end of the argument I add: impotence is not a sentence, even in old age. In most cases, a man can return to a full sex life even after injuries, complex diseases. Don't live alone with the problem - see a doctor.
The main reasons for the decrease in potency in men
As the years go by, most men feel less and less attracted to women. This is usually attributed to age-related changes. But actually there are specific reasons, by eliminating them you can increase potency and bring sexual pleasure back to life even at the age of 60.
Power is reduced due to:
- psychological problems (depression, stress, neurosis, psychotrauma);
- hard work and effort from it;
- unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, eating in fast food restaurants, etc. );
- disorders of the endocrine system;
- diabetes;
- vascular and heart diseases;
- excess weight;
- improperly selected drugs with a pronounced side effect;
- testosterone deficiency;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- a combination of many of the above problems.
There is also a reason that it is caused by internal problems: the syndrome of expecting failure in bed. If a man has at least once faced a weak erection during sexual intimacy, he begins to be afraid of a new contact with a woman, he is afraid of "losing face". We, as andrologists, also effectively solve this problem, although a wise and beautiful woman nearby will certainly solve it no worse.
How many years can a man be sexually active?
Young people often think about it too. How long can they, as men, be active and successful with women? When should they retire sexually?
Scientists have calculated that the male testosterone level begins to slowly decline after 25 years. Before the age of 45, an early andropause occurs. At this age, men most often turn to a urologist with complaints of weak potency. Before the age of 60, menopause begins, and after the age of 60 - late andropause.
That is, according to the physiological nature, it is normal for a man to stop experiencing violent bursts of hormones at the sight of a woman after the age of 45, and even more so after the age of 60. But even age cannot become an obstacle if a person leads an active lifestyle, plays sports, does not use intoxications and eats healthy food.
If you feel a decrease in sexual desire and think it's too early to give up positions at your age, see your doctor. Based on the blood tests, the urologist will understand what the problem is and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
What can and what can not be eaten to increase potency in men?
A man's reproductive system is very sensitive to diet and its diversity. A stable erection provides a smooth flow of blood to the genitals. And for this it is necessary to monitor the state of the cardiovascular system. The synthesis of sex hormones occurs with a sufficient supply of vitamins A, B, C, E, as well as zinc, selenium and potassium. It is they who mainly contribute to the proper functioning of the heart.
Useful for increasing male potency:
- Various spices and condiments: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, chilli, fenugreek. They increase blood circulation, increase immunity, give liveliness, increase sensuality.
- Seeds, nuts: pistachios, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds. They are rich in proteins, vitamins and fats.
- All seafood: red fish, oysters. They contain easily digestible proteins and other useful substances.
- Dairy products, especially homemade cheeses (paneer, ricotta, but in moderation). Rich in protein.
- Fruits: currants, strawberries, avocados, bananas, watermelon, grapes, figs, raisins. This is the prevention of chronic fatigue, which is one of the most common causes of libido loss. But don't overdo it so the sugar level doesn't go off the scale. Many sweets are also bad for potency.
- Greens: - celery, coriander, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil. It improves the quality of sperm and the quantity of sex hormones.
TOP-7 products that improve male sexual function
- Raw oysters. Rich in selenium and zinc.
- Bitter chocolate. It improves mood and increases testosterone levels.
- fenugreek. Lowers blood sugar levels, reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
- Ginger root. It causes blood flow to the penis.
- Pumpkin seeds. Containing a large amount of zinc, they are considered the most useful product for the male reproductive system.
- Nuts. Source of vegetable protein, increases testosterone.
- Red wine in small doses. Strengthens blood vessels.
Useful vitamins for male potency
In addition to vitamins that improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, it is important to know other supplements that will be useful for reducing potency.
- vitamins A, C, E, D, B3, B6;
- folic acid;
- omega fatty acids;
- selenium;
- zinc;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- magnesium;
- potassium.
The sources of these nutrients are a balanced and healthy diet and complex vitamin preparations. Synthetic vitamins will help relieve inflammation of the prostate gland and balance hormonal balance.
What foods should a man exclude from the diet, as they reduce sexual potency?
There is a list of products that are best avoided by those who care about their intimate health. This:
- White bread and white flour products. Increase estrogen levels, gain weight and automatically lower testosterone levels.
- Alcohol. It reduces the sensitivity of the genital organs and the level of testosterone in the blood.
- Canned food, semi-finished shop products, frozen pasta products. They contain preservatives that worsen the functioning of the cardiovascular system and saturated fats.
- Processed meats (sausages, sausages, ham). High levels of cholesterol and saturated fat worsen the condition of the blood vessels.
- Sweet carbonated drinks. They can cause erectile dysfunction by raising blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels.
- High dose caffeine.
A healthy lifestyle wins, whatever one may say.
If a man has balanced his life, has set a healthy diet, saturates the body with vitamins, has active physical activity, rarely has problems with potency.