Men's Sexual Health

In ancient times, paintings and sculptures proudly displayed the disproportionately-sized genitals of men. It may appear that people at that time revered such penis size. In ancient Rome, people even commissioned artists to paint such a scene inside one's home. Today, men seem to have concerns, although they may be silent, about male genitals and sexual performance. In fact, one of the issues that reproductive health targets is erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to have an erection as well as maintaining the erection long enough to have sex. Both physical and psychological factors can cause erectile dysfunction. Physical causes may rise because of problems in blood circulation to the genital area; whereas psychological causes are associated with stress and anxiety. There are still ways to treat this inability. Erectile dysfunction can be tackled by addressing its cause. There are hormone boosting drugs, vacuum pumps and counselling services developed to solve this problem.

Men can also use health supplements, healthy foods, complementary therapies and physical exercise to improve sexual health. Exercising regularly is a good way to increase blood circulation to the reproductive organs. Erectile dysfunction is not only a physical problem; it has also been linked to emotional distress. While men with erectile dysfunction can still father a child, they may encounter challenges in sustaining their relationships and self-esteem. Maintaining sexual health is not about proudly displaying genital size in paintings and sculptures. It should be about maintaining health and safety in intimacy while keeping a good relationship with the people we love.

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