Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation

A man's inability to achieve or maintain an erection is known as erectile dysfunction (ED). On the other hand, ejaculation during intercourse earlier than desired is known as premature ejaculation. Both are common sexual problems that can impair male self-perception considerably. Fortunately, both are solvable, and you can treat them from home.

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection enough to have sexual intercourse.

If you have had trouble getting an erection from time to time, this does not mean that you suffer from ED, so you do not have to worry. Occasionally, all men have trouble getting one, and it is considered normal.

However, a man is supposed to have erectile dysfunction when:

- He is never able to achieve an erection.

- Achieves a brief erection, but not long enough to have sexual intercourse.

- Achieves an efficient erection just from time to time.

In the United States, about 50% of men between 40 and 70 are affected; this proportion increases with age. But, erectile dysfunction is not considered a typical symptom of aging and can be treated perfectly at any age.

Causes

The penis needs enough blood to achieve an erection. A decrease in blood flow, abnormal nerve functioning, inadequate levels of the male sex hormone (testosterone), and too little sexual stimulation can result in erectile dysfunction.

Most cases are due to problems with blood vessels or nerves in the penis. Other possible causes include:

• Hormonal disorders.
• Structural penis problems.
• The use of certain drugs.
• Psychological problems, such as depression or anxiety.

What Is Premature Ejaculation?

Many people do not separate between premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, so we want to clarify both terms. Premature ejaculation is a sexual problem where ejaculation occurs too soon, earlier than desired. It can be at the moment of penetration or a few minutes later.

Unlike erectile dysfunction, there is a successful erection, but ejaculation occurs earlier than normal. No need to worry as long as it happens once in a while. Still, you could be diagnosed with premature ejaculation if you:

- Always, or almost always, ejaculate in less than a minute after penetration.

- Are never, or rarely, able to delay ejaculation when having sex.

- Feel distressed and frustrated, and tend to avoid sexual intimacy to fear ejaculating before intercourse begins.

Causes

The causes are usually psychological due to fear, nervousness, or anxiety. It can also be due to hypersensitivity of the skin covering the penis.

Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation

Although erectile dysfunction can occur in anyone, it is more common in the elderly, usually due to vascular changes related to aging. Premature ejaculation, on the other hand, can occur especially in young people. But what can we do at home to improve or prevent both?

Diet

It is no secret that the key to a healthy life is a good diet. Eating well in the right proportions slows down aging changes. It significantly reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, a vascular disease in which fatty plaques form in the walls of blood vessels.

Among the dietary recommendations provided by The JAMA Network in its latest 2020 study for sexual problems are:

• Limited consumption of red meat or processed meats.
• Eat more fish.
• Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts.
• Moderate portions of dairy products.

These dietary parameters belong to the Mediterranean diet, which according to researchers, is the healthiest diet not only to reduce erectile dysfunction but also to prevent many diseases.

Exercise

Even though pharmacological therapy (Sildenafil Viagra® and Tadalafil) is a first-line treatment, the role of lifestyle interventions in reducing the burden of erectile dysfunction is increasingly recognized. Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus and high blood pressure and improves erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.

Erectile dysfunction is often related to vascular diseases that physical activity can reduce. According to a 2018 study by Sexual Medicine, physical activity for at least 40 minutes of moderate to intense four times a week reduces the symptoms of erectile dysfunction.

In premature ejaculation, vigorous exercise acts in another way by decreasing anxiety and releasing stress.

You can be more active, choosing to walk instead of drive, jog instead of walk, or climb stairs instead of taking the elevator.

Take a break

Many people underestimate the power and benefit of good sleep. Today, they suffer from several diseases because they prioritized their hectic life leaving rest aside. Fortunately, sleep health is increasingly taken into account nowadays. Its benefits for both mental and general health are expanding day by day.

Recent research shows that insufficient sleep, interrupted sleep, and sleep disorders affect health in many ways, including sexual function. Those who have erectile dysfunction may have an underlying sleep disorder that contributes to that condition.

A recent study of Sexual Medicine followed nearly 4,000 men between their early 60s and 65s for a year found that poor sleep was associated with erectile dysfunction. Lack of sleep leads to both organic and mental problems such as high blood pressure, anxiety, increased stress, and depression, contributing to ED and premature ejaculation.

The world will not end if you stop for a while to rest.

Psychological help from home

In certain cases, both premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction may result from a combination of organic and psychological factors.

When obsessive thoughts of fear of failure, sexual trauma, or nervousness before intercourse get in the way, psychological help is needed. Thanks to the latest technological advances and the era of remote medical care, you can get psychological help from the comfort of your home while keeping your privacy.

Through psychotherapy, you and the specialist will discover the source of the anxiety or emotional problem in your sexual relations to modify behaviors or wrong perceptions and reach pleasure during sexual intercourse.

Do not hesitate to talk to a specialist if you think you have either of these two conditions. Don't feel sorry or discouraged; there are effective solutions if you take the initiative.

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