Penile erection: what does the duration and hardness of the erection depend on? And what are the foods and substances that improve the erection of the male sexual organ?
In this article we try to clarify what are the aspects related to male arousal and penile erection . Before seeing what are the foods and substances that facilitate and improve erection, it is necessary to know more about the male sexual organ and investigate the possible causes of its lack of functionality.
Anatomy of the penis
The penis is an organ composed of two parallel cavernous bodies inside which arterial tissue called corpus spongiosum passes . The corpora cavernosa inside the penis is wrapped in a thick fibrous-elastic band called the albuginea . This muscle band is what allows the penis to increase its length and volume up to about 2 times the size of the organ at rest . The average length of the penis is 12-16 centimeters in erection , but the length of the penis varies a lot from individual to individual and also according to the race they belong to.
Penile erection
By erection of the penis we mean the maximum filling of the cavernous bodies with arterial blood and at the same time the closure of the outflow of venous blood from the bodies and the spongy tissue of which the glans is made. The glans is the cap-like terminal of the penis, has its own erection and is rich in sexual receptors.
From a physiological point of view, the erective mechanism is perfect except in cases of:
- arterial supply deficiency (post-traumatic or non-post-traumatic thromboembolism of the hypogastric or penile arteries bilaterally)
- alteration of the “escape-venous” venous outflow (rupture of the corpora cavernosa or fibrosis of the albuginea called induratio-penis-Plastica or La Peronje’s disease).
- The erection phase ends with orgasmic climax and ejaculation . The erective duration is a Gaussian curve that on average ranges from 2 to 7 minutes with subjective variables, but also of race.
Erection, ejaculation and orgasm
Erection and ejaculation are the result of a complex integration between the central and peripheral nervous systems that occurs according to a “cascade” mechanism that involves the following areas:
- Cerebral cortex
- Sistema limbico
- Hypothalamus
- Axis hypothalamus-pituitary-gonads
- Spinal cord
- Peripheral endocrine activity
- Vascular, hemodynamic and muscular responses
All these structures, neurological and physiological, are all crucial to that creative, recreational and procreative sexuality typical of mankind. This integrated dialogue can also be activated in both sexes not only by the stimulations of the sensory but also by tactile, visual and olfactory endings, as well as by the memory and the imaginary (subjective erotic fantasy). Any transient or definitive damage in each phase of this complex circuit can lead to a deficit in sexual and consequently procreative function, including:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Impotence with lack of libido
- Ejaculatory disorders
- Infertility
- Nocturnal erections
Nocturnal erections are a normal occurrence , and can occur multiple times throughout the night (on average 3 times per night). Nocturnal erections are involuntary and occur in the phases of deep sleep and are usually not perceived by the subject. Nocturnal erections are a good indicator of correct erectile function . The Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT Test) is a test that is performed in a hospital setting in subjects who complain of complete erectile dysfunction (usually candidates for surgery for the implantation of latest generation endo-cavernous prostheses), precisely to evaluate erectile function .
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction can be defined as an erection that is insufficient to allow satisfactory vaginal penetration and such as to complete a complete sexual act ( orgasm and ejaculation). The causes of erectile dysfunction can be both physiological and psychological, in fact erectile dysfunction is a disorder that can also occur in the presence of a normal hormonal structure. In this case we speak of:
Psychogenic erectile dysfunction
- Erectile dysfunction due to performance anxiety
- Erectile dysfunction due to neuro-vegetative dysregulation of the involuntary nervous systems Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
- Impotence
The definition of Impotence is much more complex, since the absence of libido (sexual desire) is added to any problems of erectile dysfunction, which may or may not be present . To make a diagnosis of impotence, the intracavernosal test with Prostaglandin E1 is used on an outpatient basis, which induces an involuntary erection in the patient. After a few minutes the erection is recorded with a specific device (Dynamic Echocolordoppler) which, based on the duration of the arterial flow and the appearance of the venous outflow, can address the more or less serious extent of the erectile dysfunction.There is talk of impotence in those complex cases where severe erectile dysfunction is associated with hormonal dysfunctions . Hormonal dysfunctions that cause impotence are:
- Total and free testosterone with values below the normal range;
- Primitive-congenital and Secondary-acquired hypogonadism;
- Functional or neoplastic hyperprolactinemia, including malignant ones, i.e. an excess of pituitary production of prolactin (Pituitary-anterior or adenohypophysis);
- Congenital hyperestrogenisms. Feminizing testicle syndrome, i.e. an excess of estrogen produced by the testicle by enzymatic error;
- Excess of exogenous food-related estrogens;
- Andropause, that is a progressive and physiological reduction of testosterone over the years up to values sometimes below the minimum threshold, with the appearance of the so-called “Metabolic Syndrome” a real threat to normal survival;
In such cases, valid and constant therapeutic results over time can be obtained only by treating the hormonal defect through targeted hormonal therapies.
Causes of erectile dysfunction
The main causes of erectile dysfunction and impotence are various and numerous with significant variability from subject to subject and according to age in different ages: adolescence-adult-seniority-old age.
- Psychogenic causes . Absence of organic alterations, but strong psychic presence that inhibits the activation of the neuronal circulation of erection in a more or less severe way. In these cases the therapy is difficult and long in time, often the problem must be treated with a multidisciplinary approach (psychologist, andrologist, etc.).
- Organic causes. Among these are distinguished:
- Circulatory Defects. Obliterative arteriopathies-vascular anomalies of the pelvis;
- Hormonal and endocrine;
- Neurological and / or spinal cord injuries;
- Traumatic. From accidental or iatrogenic-surgical trauma of the spine, pelvis;
- Rupture of the penis. Trauma of the penis involving the entire organ, or of the individual corpora cavernosa. The penis can go against rupture in erection or fibrosis of the corpora cavernosa (IPP) with deformities and anomalous angulations of the penis considered rare but often very hidden and little reported by the patient.
- Mixed Causes. Finally, there are several pathologies and infections that can result in erectile dysfunction, including diabetes and sexually transmitted bacterial and fungal infections ( Candida , Tricomonas bacteria, Chlamydia, Gardnerella ). These pathologies are accompanied in 30% of cases by erectile dysfunction , with very frequent secondary premature ejaculation even if inconstant, and moreover it determines especially in couples cohabiting for several years (5 or more) couple infertility (reduction of spasperms and their motility).
Erection and psychological aspects
Pathologies aside, even if numerous and often not detectable despite a careful examination of the patient (anamnestic-inspection-objective), the psychological aspects have a fundamental positive or negative role in all phases (also on every single phase) of the sexual cycle Desire-Excitation-Orgasm-Ejaculation with resolution. All our five senses with the memory of a negative experience in the life of each patient can lead to an immediate loss of even an erection that has already started or not to start it at all, despite a normality of the subject’s hormonal structure. You may have premature ejaculations (before entering the vagina or after a few seconds), delayed or even absent ejaculation, ejaculation without erection (with a flaccid penis), poor maintenance of an erection over time. All examples quite frequent in subjects considered healthy from a physiological point of view. Often the collaboration of the psychologist is needed and in any case,
Erection: aphrodisiac foods
Each subject has particular smells (pheromones-sweating … etc.) that can excite the partner and consequently there will be physical characteristics that ignite sexual arousal more. From this point of view it is possible to identify the perceptual and psychological factors of sexual arousal (sight, odors, color and heat of the skin, etc.) to which the peripheral sexual receptors (glans-penis-groin) are differently sensitive from subject to subject. in men and women clitoris-vagina). The variability of female orgasm (which can occur at the clitoral or vaginal level, at the infamous G-spot) is an example of this complex relationship between sexual receptors and arousal.
In all these diversity of psychological-hormonal-receptor and in any case non-pathological conditions are inserted those substances called natural and aphrodisiacs that help to have an erection, to maintain it and to improve it without damaging the body (as instead happens with the use of substances such as heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cannabis).
Aphrodisiac foods are those foods that facilitate sexual arousal and penile erection . We can certainly include among these:
- Blue fish , especially cod and stockfish, crustaceans and in particular oysters and caviar . These foods, in fact, are all rich in omega3, iodine, phosphorus , zinc , vitamins C and E and above all arginine, a powerful vasodilator.
- Chocolate , the dark one rich in theobromine, a vasodilator (whose action is lost in association with milk)
- Curry
- Licorice
- Hazelnuts , rich in polyphenols (with the active ingredient phenyletamine, a vasodilator);
- Extra virgin olive oil and olives , because they are rich in vitamins E and C
- Maca from Peru . A natural, vasodilator supplement rich in essential amino acids, EC vitamins, zinc, copper, calcium
- Spices : saffron, ginseng , yoimbine, cloves, damiana, vanilla, chilli. But also, albeit with a less intense effect: ginger , anise, nutmeg, coriander, musk, mira puana, virilplant. These spices act as anti-asthenic-euphoric-exciting-stimulants due to the effect of pheromones, powerful vasodilators
- Watermelon , rich in citrus and arginine (a powerful vasodilator)
- Red wine , rich in tannins that nourishes pleasure
- Truffle , rich in adrostenediol-androgens
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Coffee, Tea and Matè: energizing-exciting drinks.
Finally, the following foods promote erection because they act as antiasthenics, adaptogens, stimulants, soothing and antioxidants :
- tomatoes
- cucumbers
- tip of wild asparagus
- strawberries
- lemons
- garlic and onions
- algae-fucus lam.
- geranio
- cinnamon
- rose-candied petals
- mirto
- guaranà
- hawthorn and valerian -passiflora
- catauba of the Amazon
- rhodiola rosea from Siberia.
Finally, a mention of the vasodilators very popular these days: sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil. These release nitric oxide into the blood which in turn acts as an arterial coronary vasodilator in our body, an action similar to Arginine in high quantities. It is very important to point out that all the named vasodilators do not work at all or much less if the Testosterone is below 2,5-3 micrograms in the subject for which without libido an erection does not start.
Are Viagra generics really helpful in treating ED?
Yes they are really helpful, infact taking viagra generics even improves your sex life. The viagra generics like kamagra or kamagra jelly dilate the blood vessels in the body and that too specificaly around the genital area. This process leads to more and more blood to flow in that area, and the end result is you get a good and healthy erection. The ingrdient that does this is sildenafil citrate which belongs to the PDE-5 family of vasodilators and known and effective treatment for erectile difuction. So the answer is yes, the viagra generics really work well for people suffering from erectile disfuction.
Conclusion:
Erectile dysfunction or ED can be really a very stressful, depressing problem for any male. If not treated or taken seriously it can dampen or even break your relationships or marriage. So it is very important to understand what is causing the ED and then cure it
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