Did you know that exercise is one of the best ways to cure erectile dysfunction? Many men turn directly to medications to help with erection problems, but these medications do not offer a cure, only a temporary solution. And why risk all the side effects? Most of the time, the cause of erectile dysfunction is poor circulation (ie poor blood flow to the penis), high cholesterol levels, and possibly low testosterone levels. Exercising regularly will increase circulation, help lower cholesterol levels, and can help increase testosterone levels. In other words, it will give you stronger erections. This article gives 5 great reasons why exercise is essential for sexual health.
1) Exercise improves your mood
Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s feel-good chemicals. It will also extend your life expectancy, promote better weight control, build stronger bones, control high blood pressure, reduce the risk of cancer and depression, and improve your mood. Numerous studies (from the American Heart Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US Surgeon General) indicate that 30 minutes of moderate-to-low intensity exercise most of the days of the week will reduce chronic diseases, lose weight and promote a healthy heart. Regular exercise also improves libido, sexual confidence and the ability to reach orgasm, as well as promoting psychological well-being and general health.
2) Exercise increases sexual potency
There is a direct correlation between a lack of physical inactivity and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, increasing the amount of exercise you do will have an amazing effect on the strength of your erections. The New England Research Institutes studied 600 men over an eight-year period and reported on the influence of exercise on erectile dysfunction. This study concluded that there is a direct correlation between erectile dysfunction and physical activity. Men with sedentary lifestyles had a higher risk of sexual dysfunction than those who exercised regularly. Going for a brisk two-mile walk or burning 200 calories a day through exercise was more effective in reversing erectile dysfunction in some men.
3) Exercise increases the health of the cardiovascular system
Exercise lowers blood cholesterol and therefore helps unclog arteries. This is essential for circulation and for blood to flow to the penis. Specifically, exercise increases the amount of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers the amount of LDL (bad cholesterol) in your body. It also makes the heart stronger and more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. In 1999, the American Medical Association reported that exercise increases the health of the cardiovascular system and will therefore increase sexual potency. It also found that good circulation is necessary for sexual function and that unhealthy lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and obesity will have a negative effect on both cardiovascular health and sexual potency.
4) Exercise Increases Testosterone Production
Strength training, as well as cardiovascular exercise, will raise your testosterone levels, and this is beneficial for increasing libido and achieving stronger erections. A 1996 Italian study reported that intense physical training can increase testosterone production. The duration, intensity and frequency of exercise will determine the circulating levels of testosterone. Testosterone levels will increase more with short, intense bursts of exercise. The best exercises to increase testosterone are compound movements that use multiple muscle groups. Examples of these would be squats, deadlifts, bench presses, pull-ups, etc. Studies show that testosterone levels rise with exercise for about 45 to 60 minutes.
5) Exercise improves sexual stamina and the ability to reach orgasm
Exercise that builds muscle strength will have a positive effect on sexual performance. Exercises such as squats, lunges, sit-ups, and leg raises are necessary to strengthen the muscle groups in the pelvis, thighs, legs, and abdomen. These muscle groups are important for improving sexual stamina and, in particular, exercising the pelvic muscles improves the ability to achieve orgasm.