Since ancient times, people have been looking for means that could help a man. I drank the love potion and please appeared before the woman in full strength and readiness. Such remedies were called "aphrodisiacs". Despite centuries of research, the vast majority of these remedies were either toning like ginseng and vitamins, or energizing like coffee and chocolate, or just talismans that worked purely psychologically. The only effective remedy was the bark of the African yohimbe tree.
No wonder it is said that the largest sexual organ is in our head. It is the brain that is responsible for all manifestations of the human sexual sphere: it creates an emotional mood, the need for sexual intercourse, the attraction to the opposite sex and provides reactions that realize this attraction.
In the language of science, attraction to the opposite sex is called libido. Against the background of the libido, erotic images in combination with irritation of the corresponding zones cause arousal of the genital center in the brain. As a result, nerve impulses from this center rush to various organs, causing the heart to flutter and breathing to accelerate. The 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 excitement and activation of the glans lead to the contraction of the seminal vesicles and the release of sperm - ejaculation and orgasm. Disruption of the coordinated work of any of these compounds can lead to sexual dysfunction, primarily a loss of erectile function.
Why is it so difficult to influence penile behavior? After all, a person is generally in good control of their body: even with their eyes closed and in weightlessness, their hands and feet are completely subject to their will. But the point is, we can only command the muscles that are attached 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.
Nevertheless, its behavior is determined by nerve impulses. The system of nerve regulation is like telegraphic communication. At the command post, an "order" appears in the form of electrical signals that run along wires - nerves. At the end of the line sits a "telegraph" that converts electrical impulses into commands that are passed on to the organs. These commands are the substances that cause the muscles to contract and relax.
Inside the penis there are two so-called cavernous bodies. Muscles run along the walls of the "cavities", which allows them to change their volume. In the normal, "flaccid" state, the muscles of the erectile tissue 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 it is not enough to give the penis elasticity.
The situation changes completely with sexual arousal. The genitals receive strong impulses that cause the muscle fibers in the walls of the arteries and erectile tissue of the penis to relax. This causes the penis and erectile tissue to fill with arterial blood, which increases in size - an erection occurs.
When sexual arousal subsides, the muscles in the erectile tissue contract and force blood out of them like water from a sponge - the end of an erection.
The 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 copulated for hours. However, these substances do not act selectively.
American 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, which ensures the formation of substances that relax the erectile tissue and lead to an erection. Now pharmacologists are able to control this process.
At what age does an erection appear and when does it usually go away?
The first physiological erections in boys appear at the age of 5-6 years and are not associated with erotic experiences. Then erections become more frequent and appear as a manifestation of attraction to the opposite sex as early as puberty. The maximum erectile ability in a man is about 20 years, then it gradually decreases, but in due course it disappears completely for everyone - for someone it remains up to 90 years old, for someone it goes away even after 40 years.
Which diseases lead to the loss of erectile function?
First and foremost, alcoholism, as alcohol in large doses affects erectile function. The same applies to drugs, especially cocaine, ecstasy and phenamine: They increase potency for a short time, but literally "turn it off" after a few tricks. Reduces potency and prostatitis as well as diabetes mellitus and some hormonal diseases and vascular sclerosis, especially of the vessels of the lower extremities. The same thing happens if you start taking male sex hormones without medical advice - their excess works in exactly the opposite way. Depression, anxiety, and the expectation of some problems also have a negative impact.
When does erectile dysfunction occur?
In young people, an erection often collapses during the first sexual intercourse due to excessive arousal. The more a young man desires intimacy, the harder it is to get an erection. And here the tactful behavior of a woman is very important - after all, sometimes the reason lies in herself, in the fact that she said or did something wrong. If something goes wrong with repeated contacts, a pathology can be suspected. In general, a certain woman doesn't mean that much to a man at 20, but the older he gets, the more important her individuality becomes to him.
How does the intensity of sexual activity affect erection?
Any deviation from the norm, both too much and too little, has a bad effect. It is known that long breaks - several months - reduce the erection. There is even such a thing as "the helplessness of the sailors". On the other hand, 7-8 intercourse per week can also reduce potency.
What can be considered the norm of sex life?
Everyone has their own, of course. On average, however, this is 2-3 sexual intercourse per week for a married man. The minimum, normal frequency is once every two weeks.
Is the ability to get pregnant linked to an erection?
Directly no. In a man, sex hormone production peaks at the age of 30, and at this point potency is already decreasing, albeit very gradually. The ability to get pregnant lasts much longer. However, when infertility is linked to a lack of sex hormones, the erection can also decrease.
What are the effects of physical activity?
Moderate physical activity increases potency, excessive exercise reduces it. And it's not just fatigue to blame. Building strong muscles "needs" a lot of sex hormones, which decreases potency. This should be remembered for those who enjoy bodybuilding.
How to increase potency: folk recipes to increase potency
Statistics show that almost every third man experiences a sexual problem from time to time. In this article we will only address some interesting traditional medicine recipes to increase potency. First of all, let's find out why there is a drop in libido, which factors, according to doctors, affect potency. Of course, we are talking about a temporary phenomenon, and not a serious illness, in which it is necessary to consult a doctor and first of all find out the cause.
Different circumstances affect the temporary and relative decrease in potency. That is chronic stress, physical and psychological stress, strong psychological turbulence. . .
Alcohol and tobacco also have a negative effect on potency. Smoking causes vasoconstriction, which is associated with a decrease in the blood supply to the genitals.
If a stressful situation has affected the decrease in potency, there is only one recipe - to give the body the opportunity to rest (even from sex), to relax:
- light massage;
- Yoga courses - special exercises activate blood circulation in the pelvic and genital areas;
- fragrant baths.
Folk recipe: relaxing bay leaf baths. Brew the leaves and pour the infusion into the bath, add the infusion of chamomile flowers, take 15-30 minutes before bedtime. Or let the bay leaves stand 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 imperative to treat the underlying disease, and then the problem of potency will go away, and in other cases - forCalm down and strengthen the body. And you need to start with a normal diet. So protein food is very important for men to begin with. These are meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, soybeans.
An old and well-known recipe is scrambled eggs. The simplest option is eggs fried in oil. For greater effect, you can fry the eggs with onions. Onions also help increase sexual activity and provide energy to the body. Meat also increases the sexual power of men, but one should never overeat.
If the meat is bland, eat fish. Fresh, well-cooked mackerel, crab broth - all of these will help increase sexual potency. For garnish - vegetables, which contain a lot of different vitamins: beets in any shape, radishes, beets, olives, carrots.
Sexual activity is increased with seafood. Oysters, rapana, mussels in a spicy sauce are just the thing. For the sauce, fry the onions, add a few drops of lemon juice, celery, parsley (these herbs have a stimulating effect) and tomatoes, cook everything. Pour this sauce over the oven-baked oysters.
By the way, about tomatoes. Tomatoes increase the activity of the sex glands. True, the biggest advantage for men is that the tomatoes are baked in the oven or extinguished, that is, subjected to a heat treatment. Not for nothing spirited Italians consider such a mixture as the basis of many dishes: tomatoes, garlic, olive oil.
Always have nuts and seeds close at hand. They contain vitamin E, which also keeps you in shape. Walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds. In India, it is recommended to consume sesame seeds with honey. Roast sesame seeds and mix with honey. In India, for example, coriander is used to increase libido. It is added to various baked goods.
The most delicious recipe that is offered in many folk remedies is a mixture of honey with walnuts. Prepare a mixture of equal parts of honey and crushed walnut kernels, take 2 teaspoons 2-3 times a day for 3-4 weeks, 30 minutes after meals.
Figs are also used by southern peoples to increase potency. It acts as a strength tonic and stimulates 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.
Fermented milk products are also used among the peoples of Transcaucasia to increase sexual desire: gatyg, yogurt. Tea and coffee are also stimulating drinks. And in Transcaucasia they are also brewed with 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 of increasing male strength and strengthening the heart.
In Greece, olive oil is considered an indispensable remedy for impotence. Olive oil is rich in fatty acids and provides the genitals with nutrients and energy.