How Can I Prevent Erectile Dysfunction?

Do you visit your doctor for regular check-ups and medical screening tests?

Do you work with your doctor to treat diabetes, heart disease or other chronic health conditions, if you have any?

If you are a smoker, have you stopped smoking?

Do you avoid or limit alcohol use?

Do you avoid the use of illegal drugs?

Do you exercise regularly?

Do you follow a healthy eating plan (whole-grain foods, low-fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables, and lean meats)?

Are you trying to achieve and maintain a healthy weight?

Are you taking steps to reduce stress?

Do you try to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships?

If you have anxiety, depression or any other mental health problems, have you sought medical help?

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to prevent erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is often associated with some underlying health problems, so it is very important to have regular medical checkups and keep an eye on your health. However, in many cases, the cause ED is psychological in nature. Common psychological triggers of ED are stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. Try to relieve stress with meditation, yoga or breathing exercises. If you have any mental health problems, do not be ashamed, but seek professional help. Also, work on solving the problems in your relationship because they can certainly spoil your sex life.