Erection problems can be caused by just about everything. Mental hangups, underlying health issues, riding the wrong type of bicycle; chances are, if it’s something that affects your body, it will eventually affect your penis. But one of the most common causes of erection problems is putting on weight. While this doesn’t mean you should have to worry about losing your erection after putting on 5-10 pounds over the holidays, a ballooning waistline can eventually lead to problems in the sheets.
While it’s not a commonly discussed side effect, most men that suffer from obesity also grapple with erection problems. The reason for this is simple: Shoveling unhealthy food into your body can lead to heart problems and shrinking arteries. When combined, this causes blood to struggle to flow freely through the body. If blood can’t move throughout the body impeded, it will have to work extra hard to keep the body running. This means it will be extremely difficult for blood to get to your lower extremities, such as your penis. With blood struggling to reach your penis, it will become difficult to achieve an erection.
But this doesn’t mean your erection problems are permanent. To tackle your erection problems, you first need to overcome your weight issues. Experts report that weight loss, however minimal it may be, can do wonders for your erection when you’re struggling with obesity related erection problems. As your waistline shrinks, you’ll begin to see your penis spring back to life.
So, to ensure the safety of your penis and to live a better, fuller life, it’s time to start shedding the pounds.
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.