What Am I Going To Do About My Erection
Normal male sexual function requires something more than just a healthy psyche. Emotional problems can prevent normal sexual function; however, today physical conditions dominate as the most common impediments to male sexual satisfaction. Sure it is important to have the proper mindset, but the ability to translate that attitude into effective sexual behavior requires some quite specific alternations in a man’s anatomy - like the transformation of his penis from limp to an erect state.
The erection a man needs to be sexually successful seems to occur spontaneously but involves a coordinated effort starting with impulses originating in the brain, moving through other nerve tracts, and eventually the flow of blood into the penis to create an erection. This flurry of activity that is required for a man to have an erection is ultimately dependent on his unique male sexual chemistry, which links his hormones and his vital body chemicals. Assuming all systems are go - that he has no medical problems that affect his ability to get or maintain an erection, isn’t too tired, depressed or distracted and is sufficiently aroused then the man will probably find himself with an erection. But because an erection is such a complex, delicate process, there are many things that can prevent it from happening.
The development of a potency pill that is a medication that could actually make it easier for men to have sex was a sheer fantasy until scientists stumbled on Sildenafil (Viagra). This new medication was widely heralded as the pill that could cure impotence. Sildenafil (Viagra) was originally developed as a blood-pressure lowering medication. Early studies designed to evaluate exactly how effectively Sildenafil lowered blood pressure revealed remarkable and unexpected side effects. Hypertension men taking Sildenafil started to experience a surprising number of frequent firm erections.
Yohimbe is a tree that grows throughout the African nations of Cameroon, Gabon and Zaire, is the only herb listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference as supporting sexual function. The tree grows as high as 85 feet, and its bark is the medicinal used by the indigenous people to enhance their sexual experience. Yohimbe's energizing effects stem from its ability to increase blood flow to the genitals, both male and female. It is thought to stimulate the pelvic nerve ganglia and thus is helpful for men with erection problems. Since research on yohimbe was aimed at getting FDA approved for treatment of impotence, most studies were conducted on men who were totally unable to achieve an erection. Traditional and clinical use, however, confirm yohimbe’s action in healthy people to increase libido and performance. In fact a prescription drug, yohimbine hydrochloride, is the only FDA approved herb for impotence. Effects can include increased libido, increased sensation and increased stamina.
Whatever course of erection treatment you choose, get started as soon as you can. Even in the best of situations, the void left of by not knowing what is causing an erection problem is often filled with anxiety, depression and self doubt. Discuss your options in detail with your physician, and remember that other treatments are available.
