As the rise of temperature becomes particularly noticeable and causing discomfort, men have an additional reason not to suffer it – they find it difficult to achieve or maintain erection their. Although There is no direct relationshipsurveys show that the summer Some underlying factors that contribute to erectile dysfunction are aggravated.
“Dehydration and increased blood pressure due to heat can make it difficult for summer erections,” says surgeon Andrologist Urologist Dr. Anastasios Lebanese and explains: “Beyond the known reasons for the appearance erectile dysfunctionwhich is psychological and physical, environmental factors, weather conditions and some of our habits, such as alcohol consumption, play a role. “
The most common reason why men try to get erection in the summer is non -intake of sufficient amounts of water. At high temperatures the body needs more water for its homeostatic processes, such as sweating. If the intake is short of needs, then the body is dehydrated, resulting in the onset of angiotensin II production, which causes, inter alia, vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure, factors that burden erectile function.
OR increased blood pressure It can also affect sexual desire and over time to cause damage to blood vessels and arteries.
A second factor that can lead to erectile dysfunction in summer is Increased Alcohol Consumptionespecially on weekends and on vacation. Many men start drinking cool beers from noon and continue in the evening with high alcohol drinks.
Greater risk at those who are between 55 and 65 years oldas according to data, the generation that drank a lot in the 1990s and 2000s continues to do so to date, increasing their chances of harming their health over time.
Researchers from the University of Washington conducted a study in which they found that sober men were able to erection significantly faster than those who were drunk, and some men could have no erection after drinking alcohol. The reason is that the harmful habit reduces blood flow to the penis, nerve sensitivity and sexual desire.
Important factor in loose erections in summer is also the fatigue. It may be “sweet”, as good weather predisposes to walks, beach games, or sports activities in the countryside, but it can cause a decrease in testosterone and dopamine production, which are involved in sexual desire, and increasing cortisol production, which can also lead to cortisol production.
During the summer months, however, nature gives us natural Viagra, which can enhance the body to continue to enjoy sex even with heat.
Consuming certain foods and maintaining a healthy diet help to avoid symptoms and taking drugs to treat erectile dysfunction.
Research published in the journal of the American Medical Union, Jama Network Open, reveals that regular consumption fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and other sources of long chain fat may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.
One of the top fruits that help avoid erectile dysfunction is the favorite fruit of summer, the watermelon. It is a l-citrulline-rich food that stimulates blood flow, and lycopene, which improves heart health and blood circulation.
According to research, extremely fruits to prevent or treat erectile dysfunction is the strawberries, Bilberries, citrus fruits, pears and apples, which are rich in flavonoids.
Foods containing nitrates can also help as they reduce blood pressure and inflammation. Spinach, lettuce, rocket and radish They are used in the summer salads, they are rich in them. Coffee is also beneficial as it contains antioxidants.
In the reduction of erectile dysfunction is the role of the fatty acid. Virgo and extra virgin olive oil, fatty fish such as sardines and avocados help prevent and improve erectile function.
Allies are also poultry, fish, meat, nuts and dairy, as they contain L-arginine, an amino acid can help treat mild to moderate erectile dysfunction, according to a 2019 study and one of 2022.
OR chocolate It no longer needs to be a guilty enjoyment because they are rich in flavonoids, which improve blood flow, and phenylethylamine, which improves mood. Therefore, it should be included in the summer diet.
But it is the only sweet pleasure permitted, as sugar kills sex…. This is because it increases body weight, which is an important risk factor for erectile dysfunction.
Alcohol should be avoided both because it causes dehydration and because it reduces blood flow to the penis, and high fat meals, because they cause atherosclerosis, that is, plaque accumulation on the inner wall of the arteries and inability to supply blood.
“90% of men who often experience episodes of erectile dysfunction have at least one underlying physical cause responsible for it. In order, they are more often suffering from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hormonal disorders, neurological disorders, have suffered injury and have anatomical abnormalities.
Healthy eating, smoking cessation, exercise help prevent the disease and affect its course. But in some cases it is not enough to improve the quality of erections.
Those who are unable or difficult to have strong erections must undergo examinations in order to find and tackle the condition that creates erectile dysfunction rather than enough to cover the problem with a drug enhancement drug.
Men with vascular problems can at the same time increase blood flow to the penis with permanent effects. Impact waves achieve neo -angiogenesis, that is, the creation of new vessels, which give a definitive solution to men with erectile dysfunction of vascular origin.
There are other “weapons” in the “battle” for the treatment of the disease. Medicines are the first choice and when it does not work, then more interventional solutions are selected, such as intracellular injections and the placement of penalties, ”concludes Dr. Lebanese.