Finally, a reason to justify that third or fourth cup of coffee in the morning. According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, drinking caffeinated beverages can lower the likelihood of erectile problems.
For the study, which was recently presented at the American Urological Association 2014 annual meeting, the researchers analyzed data from 3,724 men aged 20 years and older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001-2004). Specifically, the researchers examined the 24-hour dietary recall of the men to estimate the intake of caffeine.
Researchers found that men who consumed about 85-303 mg of caffeine a day (about 2-3 cups of coffee) were less likely to report erectile health problems compared to men who drank very little caffeine.
The researchers hypothesized that the correlation between caffeine intake and improved erectile health could possibly be due to caffeine speeding up the movement of blood in the money, which could make it easier for blood to reach the penis and achieve an erection.
So next time someone tries to dissuade you from another cup of joe or a soda with lunch, let them know you’re only doing it for your penis.
Evan Hopkins is a 24 year old writer operating out of Atlanta, GA. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys reading books, drinking coffee, and folk music.