From ancient times the search for means that could help a person. I drank a love potion and, please, came out in front of the woman in full strength and readiness. Such agents are called "aphrodisiacs". Despite centuries of research, the vast majority of these drugs were tonic, like ginseng and vitamins, or energizing, like coffee and chocolate, or simply talismans, acting solely psychologically. The only effective remedy was the bark of the African yohimbe tree.
No wonder they say that the largest sexual organ is in our head. It is the brain that is in charge of all manifestations of the human sexual sphere: it creates an emotional mood, the need for sexual intercourse, attraction to the opposite sex, and gives reactions that achieve that attraction.
In the language of science, attraction to the opposite sex is called libido. Against the background of libido, erotic images combined with irritation of the corresponding zones cause arousal of the genital center in the brain. As a result, nerve impulses rush from this center to various organs and make the heart flutter and breathing speed up. Blood pressure rises. Under the guidance of the centers of the spinal cord, the penis fills with blood, enlarges and strains many times (4-10 times). This is how an erection occurs. Emotional arousal and activation of the glans penis lead to contraction of the seminal vesicles and release of sperm - ejaculation and orgasm. Disorder of coordinated work of any of these links can cause sexual dysfunction, primarily loss of erectile ability.
Why is it so difficult to influence the behavior of the penis? After all, a person usually controls his body well: even with his eyes closed and in a zero state of gravity, his hands and feet are completely subject to the will. But the point is that we can only control those muscles that attach to the bones. But there are other muscles that are beyond our control. They are located in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels. The penis is under the control of such muscles and therefore almost does not depend on the will of the owner.
However, his behavior is determined by nerve impulses. The nervous regulation system resembles telegraphic communication. At the command post, a "command" appears in the form of electrical signals that pass along the wires - nerves. At the end of the wire sits a "telegraph operator", who converts the current impulses into commands, which are transmitted to the organs. These orders are substances that cause contraction and relaxation of muscles.
Inside the penis are two so-called cavernous bodies. Muscles run along the walls of "caves", thanks to which they can change their volume. In the normal, "flabby" state, the muscles of the cavernous bodies and the muscles of the small arteries of the penis are in a state of weak contraction - tone. A small amount of blood is constantly circulating in them, but that is not enough for the penis to gain elasticity.
The situation changes completely with sexual arousal. The genitals receive strong impulses that cause the relaxation of muscle fibers in the walls of the arteries and cavernous bodies of the penis. As a result, the penis and cavernous body are filled with arterial blood, increasing in size - an erection occurs.
When sexual arousal falls, the muscles in the corpora cavernosa contract and squeeze blood out of them, like water from a sponge - the end of an erection.
A substance that tells muscles to relax is called acetylcholine. It is quickly destroyed by a special enzyme. When the rats were injected with substances that suspend the action of this enzyme, they mated for hours. However, these substances do not act selectively.
U. S. scientists have proposed another solution to this problem. In 1998, they received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering a special chemical connection between acetylcholine and muscle. It is nitric oxide that ensures the formation of substances that lead to relaxation of the muscles of the corpora cavernosa and erection. Now pharmacologists are able to control this process.
At what age does an erection occur and when does it disappear normally?
The first physiological erections occur in boys as early as the age of 5-6 years and are not associated with erotic experiences. Then erections become more frequent, and already at puberty they appear as a manifestation of attraction towards the opposite sex. The maximum ability of an erection in a man is around 20 years, then it gradually decreases, but in all of them it completely disappears over time - some remain until the age of 90, some lose it after 40 years.
What diseases lead to loss of erection ability?
First of all, alcoholism, because in large doses alcohol has a detrimental effect on the ability to get an erection. The same goes for drugs, especially cocaine, ecstasy, phenamine: they briefly increase potency, but literally "switch off" after a few tricks. It reduces the potency of prostatitis, diabetes mellitus, and some hormonal diseases, as well as vascular sclerosis, especially the veins of the lower extremities. The same thing happens if they start taking male sex hormones without a doctor's advice - their excess has the exact opposite effect. Depression, anxiety and the expectation of some trouble also have a bad effect.
When does an erectile dysfunction occur?
In young men, the erection during the first intercourse often breaks down due to excessive arousal. The more a young man wants intimacy, the harder it is to get an erection. And here the tactical behavior of a woman is very important - after all, sometimes the reason is in herself, in the fact that she said or did something wrong. If something fails with repeated contacts, pathology may be suspected. In general, a certain woman doesn’t mean that much to a man in his 20s, but the older he gets, the more important his individuality becomes to him.
How does the intensity of sexual activity affect an erection?
Any deviation from the norm, both excess and deficiency, has a bad effect. Long breaks - a few months - are known to reduce erections. There is even a "sailor's helplessness. "On the other hand, 7-8 intercourses per week can also reduce potency.
What can be considered the norm of sexual life?
Each, of course, has its own. But on average, for a married man, this is 2-3 intercourses a week. The minimum, normal frequency is once every two weeks.
Is the possibility of conception related to an erection?
Not directly. In men, the peak of sex hormone production reaches the age of 30, and the potency is already declining at this time, although very gradually. The ability to conceive lasts much longer. Although, if infertility is associated with a lack of sex hormones, an erection can also be reduced.
How does physical activity affect?
Moderate physical activity increases potency, excessive exercise reduces it. And it's not just fatigue that's to blame. Building strong muscles "takes" a lot of sex hormones, as a result, potency is reduced. This should be remembered for those who love bodybuilding.
How to increase potency: folk recipes for increasing potency
Statistics show that almost every third man faces a sexual problem from time to time. In this article, we will touch on just a few interesting recipes of traditional medicine to increase potency. Let's first understand why there is a decrease in libido, which factors, according to doctors, affect potency. Of course, this is a temporary phenomenon, not a serious illness in which it is necessary to consult a doctor and first of all discover the cause.
Different circumstances affect the temporary and relative reduction of potency. It is chronic stress, physical and mental stress, strong psychological turmoil. . .
Alcohol and tobacco also have a negative effect on potency. Smoking leads to vasoconstriction, which is accompanied by a decrease in blood flow to the genitals.
If a stressful situation has affected the reduction of potency, then there is only one recipe - to give the body a chance to rest (even from sex), to relax:
- light massage;
- yoga classes - special exercises activate blood circulation in the pelvic and genital area;
- fragrant baths.
Folk recipe: relaxing bay leaf baths. Boil the leaves and pour the infusion into the bath, add the infusion of chamomile flowers, take 15-30 minutes before bedtime. Or leave the bay leaf in cold water for 12 hours and then take a bath.
Doctors say that if the cause of sexual impotence is various diseases (diabetes, obesity, exhaustion, cardiovascular diseases), then it is necessary to treat the underlying disease and then the problem with potency will disappear, and in other cases - calm down and strengthen the body. And you have to start with a normal diet. So, for men, first of all, protein food is very important. These are meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, soybeans.
An old and well-known recipe is scrambled eggs. The easiest option is eggs fried in oil. For greater effect, you can fry eggs with onions. Onions also help increase sexual activity, give energy to the body. In addition, meat increases the sexual power of men, but you should not overeat.
If you are bored with meat, eat fish. Fresh, well-cooked mackerel, crab soup - all this helps to increase sexual potency. For decoration - vegetables, which contain many different vitamins: beets in any form, radishes, beets, olives, carrots.
Seafood increases sexual activity. Oysters, rapana, mussels in a spicy sauce will come in handy. For the sauce, fry the onion, add a few drops of lemon juice, celery, primrose (this herb has a stimulating effect) and tomato, boil everything. Pour this sauce over the oysters baked in the oven.
By the way, about the tomato. Tomato enhances the activity of the gonads. True, the greatest benefit for men of them is if the tomatoes are baked in the oven or turned off, or subjected to heat treatment. It is not in vain that temperamental Italians consider such a mixture to be the basis of many dishes: tomato, garlic, olive oil.
Always have nuts and seeds on hand. They contain vitamin E, which also keeps you in shape. Walnuts, almonds, sesame. Sesame seeds in India are advised to be consumed with honey. Fry the sesame seeds and mix with the honey. In India, for example, coriander is used to increase libido. It is added to various bakery products.
The most delicious recipe offered in many folk remedies is a mixture of honey with walnuts. Prepare a mixture of equal parts of honey and crushed walnuts, take 30 minutes after meals 2-3 times a day for 2 teaspoons for 3-4 weeks.
Figs are also used by southern peoples to increase potency. It acts as a means of strengthening strength, stimulating the work of the heart (which is very important), liver and kidneys.
Another recipe from folk medicine. Pine nuts are ground by adding water, and half a glass of this white liquid is taken daily.
Among the peoples of the Caucasus to increase sexual desire are also used fermented dairy products: gatyg, yogurt. Tea and coffee are also stimulating drinks. And in the Caucasus they are also cooked with the addition of various spices: cloves (by the way, in China it is used for the same purposes), ginger powder, saffron.
In Central Asia, pistachios are considered a means to increase male strength and strengthen the heart.
In Greece, olive oil is considered an indispensable remedy for impotence. Olive oil is rich in fatty acids and provides food and energy to the genitals.