Is it possible to maintain a full sexual life until old age? What affects potency? How to eat, what sports to do in order to remain a man in the full sense? In what situations do you need a doctor's help? In this article, the doctor will answer the questions that concern all men and give specific advice from a urologist to preserve men's health.
Myths and truth about male potency
The topic of potency has acquired so many myths that it would take not an article, but a whole book to dispel them. But I will still mention some in order 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 by the age of 40-50 the limit of sexual possibilities will be exhausted - is this true?
Physiologically, this statement is absolutely groundless. Nature made sure that the reproductive function of a man worked until his death. Unlike women, in whom the number of eggs is limited (conditionally), the production of seminal fluid 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 issue is random unprotected contacts and their consequences. Complications of venereal diseases, especially undertreated 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 sex. Other systems are responsible for erection. I will say more, the lack of sexual contacts 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 sexual life. The reason is that an inflamed, enlarged prostate can reduce the intensity of orgasmic sensations and affect the duration of contact. With reduced prostatitis, ejaculation may occur faster. As a result, the man:
- Cannot control ejaculation as before
- Does not experience vivid sensations, orgasm is erased
And here the psyche is already connected: "I can’t satisfy my partner, I don’t feel pleasure from sex. I am inferior. "With such an attitude to "go into battle" and, moreover, to win, of course, it 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 every time they get aroused.
Excitation without continuation (ejaculation) is really not very good for men's health, but not as critical as many people think. Interruption of sexual intercourse, when a man is maximally aroused and ready to ejaculate, can lead to prostatitis due to congestive processes. And then if you interrupt them regularly. Two or three episodes a month are unlikely to affect his health in any way.
Men's Health - Urology
Of the large number of factors that affect 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 men'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 full outflow of urine. Frequent urges, discomfort from the feeling that the bladder has not completely emptied - all this is neither emotionally nor physically conducive to an active sex life. Further - 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 men. Usually prostatitis is the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and promiscuity. specifically, sexually transmitted infections. The situation is especially 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 into the chronic stage. But there comes a time when the disease makes itself felt with pain, atypical discharge, problems with urination due to an inflamed prostate. A man simply cannot think about sex in this state.
There is no direct physiological connection between prostate diseases and erectile dysfunction, as you already know. But this does not mean that the problem does not need to 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 they are 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
Let's talk now about what impairs potency in addition to urological diseases, and which doctor to contact to restore men's health.
Although there are a lot of causes of sexual impotence, they all fall into three types:
- Organic. 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 to blame for problems with potency.
Among the organic causes of problems with potency, the main one is cardiovascular diseases. Affected by cholesterol plaques or other pathological changes, the vessels prevent the cavernous bodies of the penis from quickly filling with blood. As a result, erection comes slowly. If the cavernous bodies are not filled with a sufficient volume of blood, the erection turns out to be too sluggish for a 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 will take for example a man with prostatitis and accelerated ejaculation. Let's imagine that he could not control ejaculation and the partner remained unsatisfied, for which she reproached the partner. After some time, the situation repeated itself. In addition, the man did not get much pleasure from sex, which often happens with prostatitis. What thought comes to mind? "Something is wrong with me, I can’t have normal sex! ". Psychological problem on the face. We add progressive prostatitis to it and get impotence.
Which doctor should I contact for potency issues?
Many people think that the main doctor of men's health 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, inflammation);
- 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, in the 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.
Issues related to men's sexual health are dealt with by another specialist. The chief doctor 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, psychotherapist, endocrinologist.
Since fertility and urology are closely related, andrologists are usually competent in the treatment of urological diseases and combine work in both specialties.
Helpful Tips for Men's Health
I emphasize once again - age is not the cause of impotence. Physiological and psychological disorders lead to sexual impotence, which accumulate more and more every year. This means that you can enjoy a full sexual life even in old age.
How to maintain intimate health, I'm sure every man knows.
- Healthy 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 banal, ignore it and get the consequences.
I still recommend that you reconsider your attitude to the lifestyle and build it with the following tips in mind:
- Quit smoking. The toxic substances you breathe in with cigarette smoke are lead, formaldehyde, arsenic, etc. - destroy blood vessels. Namely, they, filled with blood, make the penis hard.
- Limit alcohol. He also hits the vessels. Plus, it disrupts the functioning of the liver, which "in retaliation" turns the male sex hormone into a female one. You have probably seen what men with low testosterone and high estrogen look like: breasts that women can envy, fat deposits on the waist, hips, hair loss in areas atypical for the female body. With libido and erection, there are huge difficulties.
- Go in for sports. Moderate physical activity does not allow fluids to stagnate in the vessels, "train" the vessels, and maintain their elasticity.
- Take tests and undergo preventive examinations by a urologist-andrologist at least once a year.
Urologist tips for every day
Take care of your health before it fails. This also applies to the prevention of impotence. Here are the elementary things that you can do every day to remain a full-fledged man until old age:
- Do not 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 blood vessels and the formation of blood clots.
- 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. They 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 topic I will add: impotence is not a sentence, even in old age. In most cases, a man can return to a full sexual life even after injuries, complex diseases. Do not 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 in reality, there are specific reasons, by eliminating which, you can increase potency and bring sexual pleasure back to life even at 60 years old.
Potency is reduced due to:
- psychological problems (depression, stress, neurosis, psychotrauma);
- hard work and fatigue from it;
- unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, eating in fast foods, etc. );
- endocrine system disorders;
- diabetes;
- vascular and heart diseases;
- excess weight;
- improperly selected drugs with a pronounced side effect;
- testosterone deficiency;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- a combination of several of the above problems.
There is also a reason that is caused by internal problems - the syndrome of expecting failure in bed. If a man at least once faced with a weak erection during sexual intimacy, he begins to be afraid of new contact with a woman, afraid to "lose his face". We, as andrologists, also effectively solve this problem, although a wise and beautiful woman nearby will surely solve it no worse.
How many years can a man be sexually active?
Even young guys often think about it. How long can they, as men, be active and successful with women? When should they retire sexually?
Scientists have calculated that the level of male testosterone begins to slowly decline after 25 years. Before the age of 45, an early andropause occurs. At this age, most often men turn to a urologist with complaints of weak potency. Before the age of 60 menopause begins, and after 60 - late andropause.
That is, according to the physiological nature, it is normal for any man to stop experiencing violent bursts of hormones at the sight of a woman after 45, and even more so after 60 years. But even age can not become a hindrance if a person leads an active lifestyle, goes in for sports, does not use intoxications, and eats healthy food.
If you feel a decrease in sexual desire and think that it is too early to give up positions at your age, consult 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?
The reproductive system of a man is very sensitive to the diet and its diversity. A stable erection provides a regular flow of blood to the genitals. And for this you need to monitor the state of the cardiovascular system. The synthesis of sex hormones occurs with sufficient intake of vitamins A, B, C, E, as well as zinc, selenium and potassium. It is they who primarily contribute to the smooth functioning of the heart.
Useful for enhancing male potency:
- Various spices and seasonings: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, hot peppers, fenugreek. They increase blood circulation, increase immunity, give vivacity, 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 protein and other useful substances.
- Dairy products, especially homemade cheeses (paneer, cottage cheese, but in moderation). Rich in proteins.
- Fruits: currants, strawberries, avocados, bananas, watermelon, grapes, figs, raisins. This is the prevention of chronic fatigue, which is one of the common causes of loss of libido. But do not overdo it so that the sugar level does not go off scale. A lot of sweets are also harmful to potency.
- Greens: - celery, cilantro, parsley, dill, tarragon, basil. Improves sperm quality and the amount of sex hormones.
TOP-7 products that improve male sexual function
- Raw oysters. Rich in selenium and zinc.
- Bitter chocolate. Improves mood and increases testosterone levels.
- Fenugreek. Lowers blood sugar levels, reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
- Ginger root. Causes blood flow to the penis.
- Pumpkin seeds. Contain a large amount of zinc, are considered the most useful product for the male reproductive system.
- Walnuts. Source of vegetable protein, increase 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 about other supplements that will be useful in 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, healthy diet and complex vitamin preparations. Synthetic vitamins will help relieve inflammation of the prostate gland and even out 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. Increases estrogen levels, increases weight and automatically reduces testosterone levels.
- Alcohol. Reduces the sensitivity of the genital organs and the level of testosterone in the blood.
- Canned food, semi-finished products from stores, frozen dough products. They contain preservatives that worsen the functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as saturated fats.
- Processed meat (sausages, sausages, ham). High levels of cholesterol and saturated fats worsen the condition of blood vessels.
- Sweet carbonated drinks. They can cause erectile dysfunction by raising blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels.
- Caffeine in high doses.
A healthy lifestyle wins, whatever one may say.
If a man has balanced his life, set up a healthy diet, saturates the body with vitamins, has active physical activity, he rarely has problems with potency.