Guys aren’t known to talk about their vulnerabilities openly, much less any thoughts of vulnerability in the bedroom. Millions of men across the US struggle with the same problem of staying hard during sex. As a doctor, we are entrusted with patient’s deepest health secrets and hold the responsibility to protect and solve for our brethren. Here, we will discuss the root causes and solutions that restore not just sexual performance but overall well-being.
I still find my wife attractive, but why can’t I stay hard during sex?
There is a near epidemic of flaccidity across the US due to various reasons, which can be bucketed into three categories ranging from physical to psychological factors. Let’s break it down:
1. Physical anatomical & biological
Poor Blood Flow: Erections are made of healthy blood engorging and circulating in the compartments of the penis with force. The most common reason for lack of staying hard is due to physical restrictions in that flow of blood (think water not coming out the faucet or going down the pipes smoothly – water being blood, and the faucet or pipes being your penile blood vasculature. Conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol can restrict blood flow to the penis, causing a lack of ability to maintain an erection. The two most common etiologies of a restriction are:
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- Vascular: Cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome, radiotherapy (think not enough trains at the train station)
- Neurologic: spinal cord and brain injuries, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis (think the traffic signal for the train to move is not working to signal at the train station)
- Tissue: Peyronie’s disease, penile fracture, cavernous fibrosis (think the train tracks at the train station have gotten contorted)
Low Testosterone Levels: The male hormone testosterone (T) plays a vital role in libido and erectile function. Produced in the testes, one of the functions of T in men is sexual desire management. This is by converting to dihydrotestosterone and directly enabling the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which is found in the reproductive tract and responsible for vasodilation of blood vessels. Low levels can impact your ability to get or stay hard.
Medications or Substances: Certain medications, alcohol, or recreational drugs can interfere with your body’s ability to maintain an erection through interference with normal physiological and metabolic functions in the body.
2. Psychological causes
Performance Anxiety: Worrying about your sexual performance, especially from a previous traumatic experience, can create a vicious cycle of stress and difficulty staying hard.
Stress or Fatigue: Emotional or physical exhaustion can take a toll on your sexual performance.
Relationship Issues: Emotional disconnect or unresolved conflicts can affect intimacy and erections.
3. Lifestyle factors
Poor Diet and Exercise: A sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits can affect overall health and blood flow, leading to ED. This can also cause downstream physical and psychological detriments. Poor diets that consist of heavily processed foods have a higher likelihood of ingestion of known endocrine-disrupting chemicals that interfere with physiologic hormone regulation.
Smoking: Smoking damages blood vessels globally, which can lead to difficulties in maintaining an erection, and the smaller arteries in the penis, including the pudendal artery, are more susceptible to the damaging factors.
Solutions that work: How Forty Health can get you dynamite in the sack
The good news is that ED, in most cases, is highly treatable, and various treatments exist that address different root causes. At Forty Health, we are here to help. Many other online programs tout benefits when, in fact, they do not have evidence-based results that ultimately can potentially be damaging physically, financially, and mentally to members who are being experimented on. Our personalized approach combines cutting-edge science with proven treatments to deliver results that work.
Why choose Forty Health?
When it comes to men’s health, not all telehealth clinics are created equally. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Proven Results: #1 Premium American Telehealth clinic Men’s health is all we do. 100% online, we provide discreet, high-quality care tailored to your needs.
- Top Physicians: Our physician-led team includes highly published and world-renowned clinicians.
- Custom Protocols: From starter pill packs to advanced combination treatment protocols, we drive real results for a lasting difference.
Take control of the bedroom and your marriage
Struggling to stay hard during sex does not have to be routine because modern medicine has already found a cure and solution. Make your reality the best of your desires in the bedroom. With the right guidance and treatment, you can regain control of your erections and enjoy a fulfilling sex life.
At Forty Health, we make it simple to get started. Fill out a clinical intake form today to learn about your proven solutions and get the results you deserve. Eligible persons can start treatment on the same day.
Conclusion: Staying hard for sexual activity is possible starting today.
If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why can’t I stay hard during sex?” it’s time to find the answers—and the solutions. Solve for the physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors that are contributing and invest in yourself and your relationship. Forty Health’s personalized, science-backed treatments are designed to restore and excel just that.
