Have you been experiencing a weak erection?

Do you always depend on aphrodisiacs to achieve good sex?

Dear men, this is for you to have great sex without the need for aphrodisiacs:

Having a weak erection is normal but when it becomes frequent, that is where the problem lies. 

These days on social media, different concoctions and products are being advertised which are not scientifically endorsed to cure weak erection and most times these products...

do not work and result in other health implications like liver failure and kidney diseases.

Here are some simple steps to war off weak erection:

1. The Kegel Exercises:

Kegel Exercises or Pelvic Exercises have proven to be effective in addressing weak erection or erectile dysfunction and they should be used as the first line of treatment.

The ischiocavernosus and bulbocavernosus muscles in the pelvic area surround the penis and are active during an erection. 

These exercises are done to strengthen these pelvic muscles for a stronger erection.

• Start by lying on your back, hands on the floor and knees comfortably bent and pointing upwards.

•Try to draw the penis with just its muscles towards the body like you are trying to hold urine for 5 seconds, then release.

• Squeeze your anal muscles as if you are trying to stop a bowel movement and hold for 5 seconds, then release.

Repeat these steps 8-10 times and do 3-5 sets regularly.

2. Stay Hydrated:

Weak erection can be caused by many factors including lower hydration levels. 

Dehydration can reduce blood volume and affect mood. 

One may find that drinking water can help maintain an erection.

When a man is dehydrated, he does not have as much blood volume in his body as when he is properly hydrated. 

Being properly hydrated increases blood flow into the chamber of the penis called the corpus carvernosum which leads to the penis swelling and erect.Always be hydrated.

3. Consume Lots of Fruits and Vegetables:

Fruits and vegetables like carrots, watermelons, avocados and bananas have minerals and vitamins that purify and enrich the body.

Some of these minerals like Zinc from avocado increase testosterone production...

in the body for a healthy and stronger erection.

 Bananas and Onions are found to be rich in Potassium and contain lots of Flavonoids. 

Researchers found that men who eat at least three flavonoid-rich foods per week on average were 10% less likely to experience weak erections.

Dark Chocolates are another great source of flavonoids. 

Eat foods made from these fruits and vegetables to war off and prevent weak erection.

4. Reduce Stress and Control Your Emotional State:

Although most causes of weak erection are physical, other causes like emotional or psychological issues may result in erectile dysfunction.The erection would likely occur most time when you are sleeping. 

If a man easily gets an erection regularly during sleep but not in other situations, the cause is likely to be psychological.

One could overcome stress and mental instability by.

maintaining emotional composure, distancing yourself from the source of stress if possible, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, maintaining emotionally supportive relations and lowering your expectations; 

accept that there are events you can not control.

5. Encourage Good Foreplay:

Engaging in good foreplay with a partner is a great way to get your arousal levels up and get a firm erection.

Many men begin to rush to the process of sex once they experience a weak erections because they are worried that they will lose their erection.

Sexual foreplay builds up to intercourse and men’s sex lives can benefit from putting some extra effort before intercourse.Building up to intercourse with good foreplay leads to a stronger and firm erection and longer sex.

6. Maintain a healthy body weight:

Being overweight or obese can negatively affect your ability to develop and maintain a healthy erection during sex.

Research has found that obese men are three times more likely to deal with sexual dysfunction than men with a healthy weight.If you’re overweight (a BMI in the 25 to 30 range), your risk of developing erectile dysfunction is approximately 1.5 times higher than the risk for a person with a healthy weight.

7. Have good sleep:

The quality of your sleep has a huge impact on every aspect of your health, including your erections and general sexual performance.It’s been found that just one week of low quality sleep can result in a significant drop in your body’s production of testosterone, a vital hormone for maintaining a strong and healthy sex drive.

Follow a regular bedtime and have atleast 7-8 hours of sleep.

8. Reduce your alcohol intake:

The risk for long-term erectile dysfunction has been linked to chronic heavy use of alcohol.

Reducing the amount of alcohol you drink is a straightforward way to improve your erections and your general health and wellbeing.