The little choices you make in a day are slowly building an erectile house of cards that’s just waiting to come crashing down. I reveal the kind of day (day after day) that can set you up for a boner disaster.
017:00A.M. WAKE UP EXHAUSTED
If you’re too busy to snooze, it’s your erection you’ll lose. It’s a terrible rhyme, but the science is airtight. Even in younger men, less than five hours of shut-eye per night could slash daytime testosterone levels by up to 15 percent.
029:00A.M. RIDE YOUR BIKE TO THE OFFICE
Bicycle seats can kill boners, especially narrow saddles. The pressure on the perineum—the real estate between the anus and genitals—can damage erectile tissue.
0310:00A.M. POP PILLS FOR A NAGGING KNEE
Multiple studies have found that the consistent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like Advil and Motrin) is related to decreased testosterone levels, ED, and loss of desire. See a doc or physical therapist, already.
043:00P.M. SKIP THE GYM
Activity is an erection preserver. It’s also a reviver: 40 minutes of at least moderate exercise four times a week for six months may improve erectile problems.
0510:00P.M. “FORGET” TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH
If you don’t brush and floss for your smile, do it for your penis. Periodontal disease can make you more likely to suffer from ED.
0610:15P.M. WATCH TV IN BED
“Use it or lose it” is true, but it doesn’t take much to see improvement. A 2007 Finnish study found that men who had sex just once a week—compared with, well, men with any amount less than that—were 50 percent less likely to have ED. Three-times a-week guys were 80 percent less likely to have it. The blood flow that a boner brings prevents scar tissue that can cause ED.
07The penis diet
Nutritionists recommend eating these eight foods to boost your testosterone levels, ward off erectile dysfunction, and get your sperm swimming faster!
GETTING OLDER is brutal on your penis. Testosterone levels plummet about 1 to 2 percent a year after you hit 30, which can impact your erection. ED affects around 40 percent of men at age 40 and 70 percent of men at age 70, according to studies. Fortunately, there are simple diet fixes that help you stay hard. And because your brain, heart, and penis are intimately connected, these foods are good for your overall health, too.
08SARDINES
One 3oz serving contains 28 percent of your daily intake of vitamin D. The D, the vitamin, is a critical nutrient for healthy T levels, which is important for the D, the organ.
09BEANS
One of the best ways to boost testosterone and reproductive health is to be lean. Beans, a high-fiber carb, help control blood-sugar levels and keep you fuller longer.
10AVOCADOS
High in fiber and heart-healthy fats, avocados lower your LDL cholesterol and promote blood-vessel function, including the plumbing for your erection.
11OYSTERS
Just two of these shellfish satisfy your daily intake of zinc, a mineral that’s vital for maintaining healthy testosterone levels, as well as sperm numbers and motility.
12SPINACH
This leafy green houses a range of vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, a key nutrient for sustaining healthy testosterone levels as you age. Eat it daily.
13SPROUTED- GRAIN BREAD
Men who eat a diet rich in inflammation fighting whole grains are less likely to suffer from ED.
14SALMON
Salmon contains vitamin D, selenium, and magnesium— all of which are necessary to support testosterone levels and healthy sperm.
15BOK CHOY
Cruciferous veggies like bok choy (and cabbage and broccoli) contain glucobrassicin, a compound that helps your body clear excess estrogen. That can help boost your sex drive.
Hot kisses,Gabrielle MooreThe voice of Naked U · Who we are
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