What is male potency: its disorders and their symptoms. How to support it?

Male potency in a broader sense means the ability to produce offspring.

Potency includes erection, fertility, libido, ejaculation and the proper, healthy functioning of the reproductive system.

Potency is influenced by a number of factors and a man's overall health.

Sex is part of human life.

A satisfying sex life has health benefits. It improves quality of life, maintains youth, promotes vitality and activity.

The male reproductive system

The male reproductive system consists of internal and external organs.

• Testicles
• The epididymis and fallopian tubes
• Seminal vesicles and prostate
• Penis

It is responsible for sexual and reproductive functions.

It has an important role in the formation, storage of sperm and their ejaculation, production of hormones important for male development and urination.

The penis allows for sexual intercourse and urination. When aroused, the penis fills with blood, which is called an erection. A firm erection allows for intercourse and ejaculation after stimulation. After ejaculation and loss of arousal, the penis returns to a flaccid state.

The erectile tissues are located in the penis. During arousal, they fill with blood, allowing the man to achieve an erection. Each erectile tissue has strips of connective tissue around it. This tissue maintains the erection by preventing the blood from flowing back out of the erectile tissue.

The penile suspensory ligaments support the penis during erection.

The testicles, located behind the penis in the scrotum, are responsible for producing the hormone testosterone and other androgen hormones.

Testosterone increases libido and is responsible for testicular descent, spermatogenesis, and enlargement of both the penis and testicles during development.

It is also involved in sexual markers such as beard growth, voice change, pubertal growth and skeletal muscle growth.

Tip: What is the hormone testosterone and how does it affect the male body?

Potency

Potency includes a healthy libido, onset of erection and maintaining it for a longer period of time, erection without flaccidity during intercourse, ejaculation with sufficient number of healthy and quality sperms.

If any of these disorders occur, a problem with potency is said to be present.

Potency disorder is related to:

• Low libido
• Problem with erection
• Poor erection quality
• Premature ejaculation
• Fertility problems

Impotence is the inability to achieve a proper healthy erection and the inability to conceive an offspring.

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A problem with potency can be both short-term and long-term in nature.

Potency is affected by many factors, ranging from health, exhaustion, level of sexual factors, age, lifestyle, poor lifestyle, cardiovascular diseases and other ailments. From a psychological point of view, it is affected by, for example, nervousness, feeling of anxiety, restlessness.

Most often men are troubled by insufficient libido, problems with the onset of erection, inability to maintain an erection, premature ejaculation, poor quality semen.

The state of potency is a reflection of the state of health.

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How to improve potency?

Lifestyle change - focus on healthy lifestyle, try to reduce cholesterol, high blood pressure. If you are overweight, lose weight.

Add to your diet foods to promote potency, which blood the genitals, promote the production of hormones and maintain their level.

The following table lists foods to increase male potency

Avoid these foods when potency is impaired:

• Semis
• High sugar content in foods and drinks
• Alcohol
• Fatty foods

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Erections and erectile dysfunction

An erection is a symbol of health, vitality, self-confidence and dominance.

A healthy vascular and nervous system and a good mental condition are necessary for an erection.

Rare erectile failure is common.

Otherwise, a vicious circle can occur where the man's thinking about an erection causes tension and a feeling of anxiety about failure, which can trigger erectile failure.

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection and maintain it long enough for satisfaction during intercourse.

Erectile dysfunction sometimes appears as a symptom of a serious illness. If a man suffers from erectile dysfunction, it is imperative that he see a doctor and get examined.

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Causes of erectile dysfunction

Many times the cause of erectile dysfunction is vascular problems.

It often occurs in men with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and coronary artery disease.

Other causes can be neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, but also prostate cancer, rectal cancer, spinal cord injuries, pelvic injuries, nerve injuries after trauma or surgery.

A man suffering from erectile dysfunction often suffers from frustration, relationship insecurity, loss of self-esteem, even depression.

Communication between partners to talk about the problem together is very important.

In some cases, a man has erectile dysfunction, keeps quiet about it and refuses to have sexual intercourse with his partner. The partner does not know the reason for his refusal and there is misunderstanding between them. She may think that the man is not interested in her or that he is unfaithful. This can cause the relationship to break down.

Treatment of erectile dysfunction

Treatment for erectile dysfunction is divided into 3 lines

• In the 1st line, drugs that inhibit phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) are given. This group includes drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, Olvion.
• The 2nd line of treatment is the administration of intracavernous injections directly into the penile tissue. Initially, the injections are administered exclusively by a physician. After sufficient familiarization with the correct technique of injection, a man can inject it at home. The doctor will determine the dosage so that the erection does not last more than one hour. Such a means is the Karon injection.
• The last 3rd line is penile endoprosthesis implantation, which is used in the last line where no treatment for severe erectile dysfunction has worked. It is also referred to as penile prosthesis. There are various implants to choose from, but this procedure is quite expensive.

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Problem with ejaculation

Ejaculation problems include premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and retrograde ejaculation.

Premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is one of the most common problems.

The average time it takes men to ejaculate during intercourse is 5 and a half minutes.

However, there is no limit to the length of intercourse. It is up to the couple to decide what length suits them.

The occasional occurrence of premature ejaculation is normal and not to be feared. If premature ejaculation occurs in more than half of the attempts at sex, treatment may help.

Causes of premature ejaculation

Physical causes:

• Prostate problems
• Thyroid problem
• Drug use

Psychological causes:

• Depression
• Stress
• Relationship problems
• Anxiety in sexual performance

Premature ejaculation is commonly experienced by men at the beginning of sexual activities.

Particularly in young boys when masturbating, they concentrate more on premature ejaculation so as not to be caught. However, sometimes over time it is a problem to break this habit for future sexual behaviour.

Another cause may be, for example:

• A traumatic childhood experience, for example, when a boy was caught masturbating or was sexually abused.
• Strict upbringing and beliefs about sex
• Biological reasons - too high penile sensitivity

Treatment for premature ejaculation

You can try measures that should help.

Try:

• Masturbate an hour or two before sex
• Use a strong condom during sex
• Try limiting the ejaculatory reflex by deep breathing
• Take breaks during sex and try to think of something uninteresting to help delay ejaculation

If techniques for delaying ejaculation don't help, your doctor may prescribe medication.

In some cases, antidepressants or dapoxetine aimed specifically at treating premature ejaculation are prescribed.

Viagra may help with premature ejaculation in some cases.

Local anaesthetics and condoms. Anaesthetics reduce penile sensitivity.

Delayed ejaculation

With delayed ejaculation, there is a failure to orgasm that manifests itself:

• significant delay in ejaculation
• inability to ejaculate even though the erection is normal and the man wants to ejaculate

The causes can be psychological, but also physical.

The psychological causes are often

• sexual trauma
• strict parental upbringing
• relationship problems
• stress, depression

Physical causes where health has been compromised

• diabetes
• spinal cord injury
• multiple sclerosis
• after bladder and prostate surgeries
• increasing age of men

Delayed ejaculation is also caused by medications such as: antidepressants, drugs to treat high blood pressure, antipsychotics, muscle relaxants, painkillers.

Delayed ejaculation does not have to occur with every sexual intercourse.

Sometimes a man does not have a problem ejaculating after masturbation, but the problem occurs during sex. If the delay occurs in certain situations, it is usually a psychological cause.

Treatment of delayed ejaculation

Sex therapy, which uses a combination of counselling and psychotherapy, helps in the treatment.

It is recommended:

• Watching erotic magazines or videos before sex
• Engaging in sexual games
• Use lubricating gels during sex for better relaxation
• Incorporate sexual aids to increase pleasure

Retrograde ejaculation

One of the rarer problems is called dry or retrograde ejaculation.

In this type of ejaculation, sex does not end with the ejaculation of semen and the semen travels back up the urethra into the bladder.

Symptoms

• During ejaculation, there is no or only a small amount of semen production.
• After sex, the urine is visibly cloudy at the first urination.

Men experience orgasm normally, the problem is only in the procreation of offspring.

The cause is usually damage to the nerves or muscles surrounding the bladder neck, especially after prostate or bladder surgery.

Other causes can be diabetes, multiple sclerosis, blood pressure lowering drugs from the alpha-blocker group.

Treatment

Treatment is not necessary because it does not threaten the man's life or limit his sex life.

Treatment is initiated only if the man desires to procreate. At that time, the exact cause of what triggered the retrograde ejaculation is determined. If it is due to the use of medication, the medication should be changed or discontinued.

In the case of a cause after surgery or in diabetes, medications such as pseudoephedrine are given.

If the cause is after severe muscle or nerve damage, treatment may not be successful.

How to improve sexual stamina?

Regular exercise such as swimming, running, during which your heart rate increases, keeps you fit. During sex, your heart rate also increases, which also helps your sexual performance.

Exercise that will increase your stamina and fitness:

• Activities such as swimming, cycling, brisk walking
• weight training

Consuming foods that help increase blood flow and improve performance:

• carbohydrates
• fruits and vegetables
• omega-3 fatty acids
• vitamin D

Natural remedies that act as aphrodisiacs and enhance performance:

• Yohimbine improves erections
• Caffeine increases stamina
• Ginseng enhances sexual performance

Reduce stress levels.

Forget unhealthy habits - give up cigarettes and avoid alcohol consumption.

Masturbate for as long as you would like sex with your partner to last.

When masturbating, practice the start-stop technique for premature ejaculation. Just before orgasm, stop penile stimulation, which will reduce the sensation of ejaculation. This way, you will learn to control your orgasms and increase your stamina.

Blood in semen

If you notice blood in your semen, it is an unpleasant sensation with subsequent thinking and worry. In some cases, it will pass within a few days, but it can also indicate a serious problem.

Blood in semen also occurs with a urethral infection or inflammation of the prostate.

Fertility problem

Fertility problems in men can cause:

• A problem in the part of the brain - the hypothalamus or pituitary gland - that gives the testicles the signal to produce the hormone testosterone and make sperm
• Diseases of the testicles
• A disorder of sperm transport
• In men after the age of 50, sperm count and motility decrease

Healthy sperm and childbearing

The occurrence of healthy sperm is not always a given.

What do healthy sperm depend on?

Their health depends on their quantity, mobility and structure.

What helps to produce healthy sperm?

Chances of increasing the production of healthy sperm include:

• Maintaining a healthy weight. With increased weight, there is often a decrease in sperm count and a slowing of their movement.
• A healthy diet, fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet improve sperm health.
• Watch out for sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia which can cause male infertility.
• Manage stress. Stress disturbs hormonal balance and reduces sexual function.
• Get plenty of exercise.

What will protect your fertility?

• Don't smoke
• Limit alcohol use
• Avoid lubricants during sex
• Avoid toxins and chemicals
• Try to keep a cool head and relax

Medications for male potency

It is best to add natural substances that are beneficial to the body.

There are a large number of over-the-counter plant-based medicines on the market to increase potency.