5 Common Erection Killers That Many Men Ignore
Are these everyday items harming your sex life?
Men are so darn lucky. Not only do you get to pee standing up, go shirtless whenever the mood hits, and only have to shave your face, but you also have a secret power below your belt. Or at least your penis has a secret power.
Your penis can predict a future heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, or blood clot.
The reason is simple. A healthy erection correlates with a healthy heart and vascular system. Conversely, erectile dysfunction can often be the first sign of heart problems. (Yes, I am attempting to put a silver lining on erectile dysfunction, but everyone learns better in their happy place…)
Let’s start with the mechanics. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to attain or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity. One of every ten men will experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their life. But since many cases go unreported, that number is probably higher. Only 58% of ED sufferers consult their doctor about sexual problems.
Erectile dysfunction can sometimes be hard to treat because it has multiple causes. Those causes can range from psychological — stress, depression, and anxiety — to physiological — hormones, side effects from medicine, heart disease…
