{"id":14537,"date":"2016-04-20T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=14537"},"modified":"2021-05-12T18:57:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T18:57:48","slug":"5-exercises-that-can-help-with-erectile-dysfunction-m0325","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/5-exercises-that-can-help-with-erectile-dysfunction-m0325\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Exercises That Can Help with Erectile Dysfunction"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s no time like the present to try pelvic floor exercises, basic cardio, beginning weight training, yoga, or salsa dancing to improve both overall health and erection health!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Having a satisfying sex life generally goes along with having a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Controlling stress, having a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep to create a good foundation for sexual satisfaction. But sometimes the basics aren\u2019t quite enough. Millions of men experience erectile dysfunction (ED), but ED can usually be successfully treated with prescription medications like Viagra, Levitra, Staxyn, and Cialis. These drugs have helped men understand that ED isn\u2019t all in their mind, have opened up the topic to a more honest discussion, and have transformed many men\u2019s sex lives.<\/p>\n

However, for most men who experience erectile dysfunction, their overall experience can be improved even further through regular exercise. There are many reasons why exercise improves sexual satisfaction. For one thing, regular, sustained exercise can lead to the release of chemicals called endorphins<\/a> that are responsible for the so-called runner\u2019s high, and which stimulate the release of sex hormones. Exercise also generally improves mood and imparts a sense of calm afterward, with lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, better digestion, and lower levels of stress hormones.<\/p>\n

Exercise and Erectile Dysfunction<\/h3>\n

One Harvard study<\/a> linked 30 minutes of walking per day with a 41% reduction in risk for erectile dysfunction, while a 2004 randomized clinical study reported that moderate exercise helped restore sexual function in middle-aged, overweight men with ED.<\/p>\n

A study from 1990 (eight years before Viagra was introduced) found that sedentary but otherwise healthy middle-aged men who started an intense aerobic exercise program reported higher levels of sexual intimacy, and more reliable sexual function<\/a>. Men in the study who started a walking program also experienced improvements, though not as dramatic. But the bottom line is, improved physical fitness often improves sexual functioning and satisfaction. Here are 5 exercises that can help with erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n

1. Pelvic Floor Exercises<\/h3>\n

Long prescribed for women who want to restore muscle tone after childbirth, pelvic floor exercises<\/a>, also known as Kegel exercises, can benefit men significantly too. A study by researchers at the University of West of England in Bristol showed that pelvic floor exercises can help men with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Furthermore, experts think these exercises can make orgasms stronger. Once learned, pelvic floor exercises can be done any time, even while doing other things.<\/p>\n

To locate the muscles these exercises engage, try to stop and restart the flow of urine mid-stream. Just do this once, because if you do it too much it can affect the passage of urine. Once you\u2019ve located these muscles, you can tighten and draw the muscles in, feeling them lift upward. Hold for a count of five, then release. It\u2019s recommended that men do 8 to 10 repetitions, resting in between. Ideally, each series of 8 to 10 should be followed by 5 to 10 quick squeezes and releases, and men should work up to doing the whole process four or five times per day for best results.<\/p>\n