1. Mind Your Diet.
A diet detrimental to heart health is equally detrimental to sexual performance. Studies reveal that eating habits leading to heart issues, such as restricted blood flow, can also impede penile blood circulation necessary for erections. Diets lacking fruits, vegetables, and heavy on fatty, fried, and processed foods can hinder overall blood flow, affecting penile erection.
According to Andrew McCullough, MD, an associate professor of clinical urology, diets impacting heart health negatively affect penile health as well. Recent research suggests that erectile dysfunction (ED) is less prevalent among adherents of the Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats, fish, and red wine, notes Irwin Goldstein, MD, director of sexual medicine at Alvarado Hospital.
2. Maintain a Balanced Weight.
Obesity brings forth various health issues, including type 2 diabetes, which can damage nerves, leading to ED if it affects those supplying the penis.
3. Keep Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in Check.
Elevated cholesterol or blood pressure can damage blood vessels, including those crucial for penile blood supply, potentially causing ED. Regular monitoring and appropriate treatment are necessary.
