Problems with erection at a young age – what to do?

Very often, problems with erection at a young age have a psychological background. The troubles occur when a man is exposed to chronic stress, has low self-esteem, has complexes, and lacks sexual experience. It is extremely important to see a doctor as early as the first problems with potency occur because a proper therapy will help you to avoid more serious, permanent erectile dysfunction in the future.

Erection relies on the cooperation of the brain, nerves, muscles, and the circulatory system. All the systems need to work together to fill the penis with blood.  The cavernous bodies, which are a part of the penis, are filled with blood and enlarge the penis as a result of a signal from the nervous system that is induced by an appropriate sensory stimulus in the imagination. Sometimes, the process becomes disturbed and the blood is not properly supplied to the vessel network of the cavernous bodies. In such a case, there is a problem with an erection, there is no erection at all, or there are difficulties maintaining the erection. Despite what is commonly believed, erectile dysfunction (ED) does not only happen to older men, as young men are increasingly more often struggling with potency problems.  

Early diagnosis of erectile dysfunction at a young age is, however, extremely important because such disorders may, in the long run, lead to the total lack of erection in young males. Treating the causes of bedroom troubles usually brings satisfactory effects. In some cases, it is enough to change one’s lifestyle or consult a therapist because, in young males, problems with erection often does not stem from reduced testosterone level, but from the improper function of the nervous system.

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Erectile dysfunction at a young age – causes

There numerous potential sources of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction in young males may be caused by both mental – crucial at a young age – and physical factors. It happens that the disorder is a symptom of a serious disease.

Psychogenic sources of erectile dysfunction at a young age may appear as a result of a sexual initiation or be acquired. Most frequently, they stem from a young man’s fear of contracting STDs or HIV, or from his fear of not satisfying his partner sexually. Erectile dysfunction in young males may also be caused by:

• complexes or the lack of experience,
• low self-esteem,
• low self-confidence,
• the fear of being laughed at,
• neuroses, neurotic personality,
• chronic stress,
• exhaustion,
• sleep deprivation,
• sexual identity disorders.

ED at a young age may also stem from a traumatic experience (rape, sexual harassment, physical abuse of a child by their parents, previous failures in a sexual life).

Apart from psychogenic sources, erectile dysfunction in young males may also be caused by:

• the circulatory system disorders, e.g. hypertension or atherosclerosis,
• diabetes (high blood sugar has a negative effect on the condition of blood vessels, also those responsible for supplying blood to the penis during erection),
• obesity (overweight increases the risk of both diabetes and hypertension),
• alcohol abuse and drug use,
• hormonal disorders (including low testosterone or high production of prolactin),
• use of steroids to build the muscle mass.

Remember that problems with erection at a young age may be associated with any diseases that temporarily make you feel exhausted and weaker, which may be even common cold.

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Impotence at a young age – prophylaxis

In order to make things in the bedroom go as you have imagined in your deepest fantasies, you – just as every man – should lead a healthy and hygienic lifestyle. Sexologists argue that sexual performance largely depends on environmental factors we can control ourselves. Therefore, in order to avoid erectile dysfunction at a young age, you need to:

• have an active lifestyle (30 minutes of intensive exercise per day is a minimum),
• avoid sitting for a long time (especially with a laptop on your lap),
• take a cool shower instead of a long and hot bath,
• give up smoking,
• replace strong alcohol with a glass of wine drank from time to time,
• give up diet full of empty calories and eat vegetables, fruit, fish, and wholegrain cereal products as frequently as possible.

Remember that your job is not the most important thing in the world, while sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure tests are necessary.

Cyclists need to be aware that they are at a higher risk of erectile dysfunction than people doing other sports. That is why, they should buy a specially profiled saddle and appropriate clothing.

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Erectile dysfunction at a young age – treatment

When you see the first symptoms of potency problems, you can reach for natural methods of strengthening your erection at a young age. It is good to enrich your diet with products considered aphrodisiacs, such as:

• avocado,
• strawberries,
• asparagus,
• chocolate,
• oysters and other seafoods,
• spices: cinnamon, ginger, cardamom,
• herbs: ginseng, lovage, ginkgo biloba.

If those products do not boost the endorphin level in your body properly, you can try ready-to-use dietary supplements containing zinc, selenium, and arginine. In more serious situations, orally administered prescription drugs for erection may prove helpful.

Another method for dealing with erectile dysfunction are vacuum devices, which force the blood supply to the cavernous bodies of the penis using negative pressure. The device is easy to operate and is useful for both incidental problems and chronic erectile dysfunction. In extreme cases, where blood vessels are seriously damaged, a surgery may be the only remedy (e.g. bypasses).

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