{"id":4871,"date":"2016-11-23T19:41:07","date_gmt":"2013-11-23T19:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edrugstore.md\/blog\/?p=4871"},"modified":"2013-11-26T19:49:08","modified_gmt":"2013-11-26T19:49:08","slug":"at-what-age-do-erections-begin-to-fizzle-m1123","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/at-what-age-do-erections-begin-to-fizzle-m1123\/","title":{"rendered":"At What Age Do Erections Begin to Fizzle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Never
Never has the saying \u201cAge is just a number\u201d been more applicable than today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Data collected from the Society of Actuaries shows that the typical male baby boomer had an average life expectancy of 75.7 years<\/a> in 2010, and many baby boomers expect to thrive well into their 80s and even 90s.<\/p>\n

While this is great news, most men experience a decline in the quality of their erections sometime between age 40 and 50. Symptoms of aging affect every part of the body, including the sex organs. Knowledge is power, however, and if you understand the normal changes related to aging, you can avoid being surprised by bodily changes, and can often do quite a bit on your own to minimize the effects of those changes.<\/p>\n

Aging, of course, is a very individual process, and when signs of aging become apparent depends on your genetic makeup, your lifestyle choices, and your mental health. Knowing what normally happens to the body with age lets you prepare for and deal with age related changes to erections more successfully. Remember that not all age-related changes are physical. The longer a person lives, the more likely he is to experience serious trials in life, including grief, death of loved ones, and lost opportunities. Factors that affect men\u2019s erections as they get older may by physical or non-physical.<\/p>\n

Physical Factors That Affect Erections<\/strong><\/p>\n

Psychology Today<\/a> reported results of a survey concerning sexual desire, and the numbers were very positive. While sexual desire decreases with age, it doesn\u2019t decrease as significantly as many people believe. In fact, it\u2019s not until age 75 that most men report low sexual desire. Another study reported in the same article found that in men aged 80 to 102, 63% of men were sexually active. The three main physical factors that affect erections (and desire) are testosterone, decreased blood flow to the sexual organs, and decrease in penile sensitivity.<\/p>\n

Low testosterone levels are often blamed for erection problems, and there is some truth to this, but testosterone replacement is really only necessary for men who are tested and found to have abnormally low levels of this hormone. By approximately age 40, testosterone production starts falling<\/a>. Men who experience significantly lower sex drive, along with feelings of depression and difficulty concentrating may want to consider consulting a physician about having testosterone levels checked.<\/p>\n

As men get older, less blood flows to the sexual organs. The result is less tension in the scrotum and erections that take longer to achieve<\/a>. If you were able to get an erection in a matter of seconds when you were 20, you may need several minutes to get an erection by age 50. This is not unusual, and you shouldn\u2019t be alarmed if erections gradually take longer as you get older. Furthermore, direct stimulation may be necessary. Key factors in satisfying sex during midlife include good communication with your partner, and avoiding self-criticism for not \u201cperforming\u201d like you did at a younger age.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s nothing wrong with experimenting to find techniques and positions that work best for you and your partner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Because penile sensitivity decreases with age<\/a>, you may need to allow more time and a more relaxed environment in order to achieve erections. Direct stimulation before, or intermittently throughout sexual activity may be necessary to sustain an erection. Furthermore, the level of rigidity you\u2019re able to have declines in most men around age 60, but many couples are able to successfully adapt and compensate with different types of foreplay and different positions.<\/p>\n

Non-Physical Factors That Affect Erections<\/strong><\/p>\n

By age 40, most men have experienced some of the major trials of life. Work stress, the death of a loved one, divorce, and perhaps loss of a job are more likely to have affected the 40-year-old than the 20-year-old. Even religious beliefs can affect a man\u2019s attitude toward sexuality, and his enjoyment of it. While these non-physical stresses don\u2019t directly act on the sex organs like, say, deficient testosterone does, they can definitely make erections more elusive and more difficult to maintain.<\/p>\n

Many lifestyle choices catch up to people once they hit midlife. The late nights or hangovers you shrugged off in your 20s can knock you flat after 40. Cumulative effects of alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, and an unhealthy diet often come home to roost in midlife too. The great news is, when you change your habits for healthier ones, erections can improve even if you don\u2019t take medication for them.<\/p>\n

Whenever you go through one of the major events in life, such as the death of a spouse, parent, or friend, the loss of a long-time job, or divorce, don\u2019t be surprised if erections are affected. It doesn\u2019t mean your sex life is over, it just means you\u2019re human. Widowed men in particular<\/a> are prone to erection problems when they try to form new relationships. If this is you, you\u2019re experiencing something countless men have been through, and it doesn\u2019t have to be permanent. You have many options for treatment.<\/p>\n

No Two 40-Year-Olds Are Alike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone has seen the occasional 40-year-old who could pass for 30, as well as the 40-year-old who seems old before his time. Aging is a very individual process, depending on genetics, life circumstances, environment, and lifestyle choices. If you\u2019re cursing poor lifestyle choices you established early in adulthood, you should know that it\u2019s not too late to benefit from changing them. In fact, giving up smoking, adopting a new physical activity plan, and learning to eat healthy can be amazingly transformative. While there may be the occasional freak of nature whose genes seem to shield him from the effects of smoking, drinking, and poor diet, most people can look and feel significantly younger by making a commitment to healthier lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n

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Never underestimate your ability to transform your body, whatever your age.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Your Options When Erections Become Unreliable<\/strong><\/p>\n

First of all, don\u2019t be afraid to bring up the topic with your healthcare provider. Erection problems are much less of a taboo subject today. Chances are, your physician has had \u201cthat conversation\u201d with countless other patients of all ages. Sometimes lifestyle changes can bring about significant improvement<\/a> in erection quality. Diabetes, heart disease, and obesity all make a man more prone to difficulty with erections, and addressing these problems through exercise, better diet, and certain drugs when appropriate can improve erections.<\/p>\n

Millions of men throughout the world have successfully improved the quality of their erections and their sexual satisfaction by taking PDE-5 inhibitors like Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis. If your doctor concludes that you are a good candidate for these drugs, they may be well worth trying. Keep in mind, however, that each of these drugs is formulated slightly differently, and if one doesn\u2019t quite work for you, another one might work just fine.<\/p>\n

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