When men become sexually aroused, hormones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels all work with one another to create an erection. Nerve signals, sent from the brain to the penis, stimulate muscles to relax. This, in turn, allows blood to flow…
Some men with an enlarged prostate develop erectile dysfunction (ED) or problems with ejaculation. BPH and ED are separate conditions that are connected. ED usually means that a man is not able to achieve or maintain an erection. Although ED…
After orgasm, both men and women experience a resolution stage called the refractory period. At this time, their bodies “recover” from sexual excitement and return to their normal states. For men, the penis becomes flaccid again as he goes through…
Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) may each cause erectile dysfunction because they cause symptoms including fatigue, low mood, and low sex drive. These symptoms of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism may make it difficult to feel aroused…
Painful orgasm (painful ejaculation) is commonly described as a pain or burning sensation that happens when a man ejaculates. He may feel pain between his anus and genitals or in his testes. He may also feel it in the urethra,…
You may be surprised to know that there are certain foods that help you in getting a longer and stronger erection. We have mentioned a list of certain foods that help in maintaining erection for a longer duration!