In order to have a great erection you need to have a good blood circulation on your penis. If your body is not able to let enough blood into your penis then you will not be able to have a good erection. If you suffer from this, you may have ED…and a curious fact about it is that you could predict a heart attack if you have it.
This is simply because not having strong erections could signify you may be suffering from cardiovascular disease or have some damage in your arteries; the small arteries in your penis are the first ones to be affected if there is a more serious underlying condition.
But, what can you do in the meantime to improve the quality of your erections without having to take pills or medication?
Well the first thing you could do is adding fruits like blackberries to your diet. These fruits are loaded with antioxidants that could do wonders for your erections. Like I said earlier your erections depend on blood flow and in order for that to happen you need to have blood-dilating chemicals in your blood. And those antioxidants will help you increase that blood flow.
The other thing that majorly affects your erections is stress. By this time you probably know how bad stress is for the rest of your overall health, but it is also horrible for your erections because it slowly blocks your arteries and as we have learned, that is no bueno for the downstairs department. So next time you are feeling tensed or stressed out, take a breath and try to do something to relax or let go of that tension.
Just as well, smoking is also bad for your overall health…including your penis and erections. Smoking also blocks your arteries but the good news is, if you quit before you are 50 you can actually reverse the damage; studies have found ED improves even the day after stopping smoking. So if you need another reason to quit that awful habit, think about your family jewels.
On the other hand, something else that may surprise you affects your erections is snoring...yes, snoring. As you may be aware, the tissues on your body need oxygen to survive…all of your body. And snoring simply means your body is not getting enough oxygen, so there you have the connection. That is why you need to sleep with your torso somewhat elevated, without bending your neck. This will solve the problem of the oxygen passing through the tissues of your throat.
Since we are on the topic of health, if your BMI is more than 25 you may be a part of the group of men that produce too much estrogen; that is not good for your penis and your erections. The good news is this could be easily solved by shedding a few pounds-more specifically, about 10 percent of your weight.
If you may have heard about the benefits of dark chocolate, your erections will certainly thank you. You’ll be pleased to hear it is scientifically proven dark chocolate actually increases blood circulation. Just make sure the chocolate you are eating has flavonoids in it.
And lastly, you can always strengthen that pelvic floor to have better erections. You can easily do this by implementing Kegel exercises into your routine because yes, Kegel’s are not just for women. Studies have found that men who practiced those exercises daily for 6 months managed to overcome their erectile dysfunction and you know science (just as Shakira’s hips wink*), doesn’t lie.
You can begin your routine right away: you just need to contract those muscles for a few seconds to then release them again for a few moments. The idea is to do at least 18 contractions that last about 10 seconds each, every day.
