Erectile dysfunction is one of the most encountered conditions in the world. There are many reasons for that starting with the way we eat and our sedentary lifestyles. The definition of erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain erection for a sufficient time for a good sexual performance. A lot of men suffer from this condition as there are more than 40 million Americans suffering from erectile dysfunction.

There are many stages that this condition may have. Some men experience partial dysfunction while others suffer from the more advanced stage of the condition. Usually, men with the ages from 40 to 80 suffer from this disease. There are a lot of conditions that can affect the appearance of erectile dysfunction at these ages.

High cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, alcoholism, injuries, side effects induced by several drugs, venous leaks or smoking are among the factors that can trigger the appearance of erectile dysfunction.

If you do not know if you suffer from this condition, you should definitely consult your doctor at the first symptoms. You should not feel embarrassed at all as many men suffer from this condition. The doctor can use both psychological and physical examination in order to determine the causative factors of the condition and prescribe the proper treatment.

There are a few treatments for erectile dysfunction and if you suffer from this condition you should be aware of them. There are all kinds of devices, products, and surgeries you can use for regaining a healthy sexual life.

All of these ways of regaining a normal sexual life have a general method: they try to increase the blood flow in the penile area. This way the penis will be able to retain more blood and thus you will have harder and longer lasting erections.

Herbal pills and drugs can be used for this purpose too. While Viagra or Cialis are known to have side effects, there are herbal pills that do not and you can use them for treating erectile dysfunction. However, you should research online a little bit because not all the pills can help at regaining your sexual power. There are a lot of placebos and scams you should be aware of and try to avoid.

Also, if the causes for erectile dysfunction are psychological, you should take therapy into consideration because it can help you increase your self confidence and thus your results in bed in a short amount of time.