Added on 27/01/10
To follow up our article from last week, discussing whether 40% of the population causes their own impotence, we ran a poll to find out exactly how many sufferers of ED, felt that their own lifestyles were the primary cause of their condition.
Out of 100 people, 55 said that a lack of sleep, a poor diet and excess alcohol could have been to blame. In addition to this, 70 claimed that stress was definitely a major contributor.
Erectile dysfunction or impotence affects around 40% of the male population at one stage in their lives. Although experts have their theories, the real question is, are we causing our own impotence?
The brain plays a crucial part in the erection process. Equally, it is often responsible for preventing an erection from occurring all together. If the segment of the brain responsible for sending impulses to the penis, receive negative messages, its automatic response would be to release chemicals that serve to restrict the blood vessels.
As a result, it becomes difficult to attain or sustain an erection long enough to suffice for satisfying sex.
What can cause negative impulses?
Stress and anxiety are powerful things. When we put ourselves under pressure to perform in the bedroom, this can often have a detrimental effect on our ability to do so. Heavy workloads, work related stress and other anxieties can lead to impotence.
When we work long hours, or neglect our own health with unbalanced diets, or a lack of sleep, we run the risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction of one form or another.
Anybody suffering with depression can be affected. Relationship strains are also a common factor.
Clinical studies
In actual fact, in addition to official research conducted in the US, which found that lifestyle factors were responsible for a large proportion of cases, from excess alcohol consumption to considerable stress levels, our own studies appear to indicate that stress is a major factor, as is sleep deprivation.
This is further supported by claims from the researchers based at New England Research Institute who argue that: the “contribution of modifiable lifestyle factors” increased the likelihood of erectile dysfunction.
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