There are few things more frustrating for a man than a weak erection. When the wind is out of his sail, a man can feel very angry, confused, and bad about himself. However, over 50 percent of men have issues with erectile function at some point in their lives, so don’t get down – get solutions instead. Here are seven ways a man can raise his erection from the dead.

#1: Lose the Spare Tire

Dunlap syndrome can rob men of boners – it’s true. Obesity is quickly becoming the top killer in...

One of the more positive developments of the last few decades has been the increased focus on staying healthy. People may not take advantage of all the advice and information available, but there is a lot out there for those who care to investigate health options - and that includes penis health options, too. Many articles emphasize the role that diet can play in health, and often caffeine is mentioned in this context. So that poses the question, does caffeine have a role to play in erectile...

Not surprisingly, one of the main issues when it comes to penis health is erectile function (or dysfunction, as the case may be). This is an area in which there is a great degree of interest, and many researchers are looking at various possible factors which might contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction in men. One factor which is being investigated is the level of DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, in a man.

What is DHEA?

According to the Mayo Clinic, "your body naturally pr...

Ah, coffee! More than half of American adults drink coffee every day, consuming an average of 3.1 cups daily. Many people claim they can’t really get started every morning without a cup of joe. With coffee being such a big part of American life, there have been many questions about whether drinking coffee is a good or bad thing, health-wise. For men, there also have been specific questions about how coffee consumption might affect penis health, especially in terms of erectile function. Sev...

Penis health maintenance is multi-faceted, meaning that there are many areas a man wants to pay attention to. For example, there’s the state of the penis skin, blood circulation within the penis and surrounding areas, semen production, erectile function, urinary tract conditions, penis odor, and much more. And sometimes one penis health issue can have an effect on another. For example, some studies suggest that a common skin condition, namely psoriasis, could potentially have an effect on ...

The human body is a wonder, a complicated organism that is a beautiful machine. Individual body parts are also wonders, including the penis - and not just because of the sheer pleasure the penis provides to its owner (and to partners of the owner). Of course, like all parts of the body, it requires proper care and attention, which is why penis health is so important. And part of understanding penis health lies in knowing the various components of the penis and how they are affected by other ...

Having difficulty maintaining an erection while putting on and wearing a condom is a fairly common complaint among men. Since safe sex is a crucial component of penis health, and erectile function is imperative for sexual health, it’s important for men to find ways to manage the situation. One of the first steps to doing so is to identify reasons why men have difficulty remaining erect when condoms enter the equation. Then, a man can work toward addressing the issue.

The Stats

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"Use it or lose it" is a phrase used in many situations, and it's true with sex as well: an active penis tends to be stronger and healthier than an inactive one. A new study gives further proof that practicing proper penis health as a young man can pay off in one's senior years - as well as in one's prime, of course.

Testosterone

For years, doctors and researchers have reported a general decline in both sexual activity and sex drive in senior men. This has coincided with a measured and n...

When something goes wrong in the body, one of the first places a person should look for the source is the content of his plate. Proper nutrition is the foundation of health from the cells up, and the penis is affected by what one eats as much as any other body part. The foods a man eats can either help or hinder bedroom activities. Men can boost their penis care regimens by making alterations to their diet that promote erectile function, healthy testosterone levels and nicely flavored semen....

The term amino acid is one that most men are familiar with - or at least those who are familiar with the nutritional supplements often used by body builders. However, if asked to define what an amino acid is -- or what its role in the body is -- most people would likely come up blank. However, amino acids have numerous important functions that involve many of the body’s metabolic processes, not to mention energy levels, resistance to disease, and even erectile function. L-Arginine is one s...

The physiology of an erection is highly complex and involves almost all of the systems of the body. Fortunately, most aspects of the process happen without much in the way of conscious control, meaning that a man doesn’t need to know exactly how it works in order to get it up. On the flip side, this also means that any number of things can affect the ability to achieve and sustain an erection, and when something does go wrong, it can be difficult to understand why. Anything from a tough da...

While guys tend to pride themselves on their ability to get an erection on call, this same issue can become problematic when a woody shows up uninvited at the wrong time. Many a man has been surprised by a spontaneous arousal at an inconvenient moment that has left him twisting, turning, and contorting himself to avoid detection of the unwanted erection.

On the bright side, an eager penis is generally a healthy penis, and with a little forethought and a few strategies (literally) at hand, ...

What is Peyronie’s disease?

Peyronie’s disease refers to the occurrence of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis. This inflexible tissue can often be felt underneath the penile skin, on the shaft, and it can cause unnatural bending or curving during erections. Men with this inflammatory condition may also experience painful erections or problems with erectile function; patients with Peyronie’s often develop symptoms of stress and anxiety related to the physiological problems related t...

The foods that we eat are made up of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; the body needs all of these nutrients, as well as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, in order to stay healthy and carry out all of its essential functions. Proteins, in particular, play an important role in regulating the metabolism and creating energy, as well as carrying messages from the brain to the organ systems and extremities. Proteins are complex molecules formed from smaller molecular chains of amino acids; ge...

The heart-erection link explained

All aspects of a man’s health can ultimately affect his erectile function and ability to keep things going in the bedroom. Cardiovascular health, in particular, plays a tremendous role in this respect. Men who have reduced blood flow - whether due to decreased heart function itself or due to hardened or clogged arteries (a condition known as atherosclerosis) are highly likely to develop erectile issues as a result. In addition, poor heart health and diab...

According to popular belief, the average man is ready at a moment’s notice to spring into action - even the slightest of breezes may be enough to set off a sensual response. However, while few men will openly admit it, guys are almost as likely as women to experience periods of low sex drive, where they just can’t seem to muster enough interest to get things started - never mind take them to a glorious finish.

Although men tend to judge themselves by their sex drive and ability to be r...

A diagnosis of prostate cancer is frightening, and hundreds of thousands of men each year are forced to face the difficult decision about what to do next. In many cases, men are advised by their doctors to "wait and see" how the disease progresses, and some research indicates that, especially in older men, surgery is not always necessary. Other men choose to be proactive, choosing radiation therapy to attack the cancerous cells. Younger men who still have years of reproductive activity ahead...

In today’s world, there seems to be an ongoing conflict between the need to convince people of the dangers of obesity and the need to let everyone know that they are worthwhile and attractive no matter what. While it is true that a person’s worth is not based on their physical appearance, and body type is not an indicator of humanity, the hard truth is that being overweight is simply not healthy.

Among the negative effects of obesity, one of the most distressing for men is the issue of...

A piece of fried chicken served with a glass of milk can supply men with L-arginine, an enzyme that's considered vital for penis health. However, that chicken dinner must take a long and tortured course through the body before it reaches the organ in question, and sometimes, the body spends its L-arginine quota before it ever reaches the penis, leaving the penile tissues starving for the nutrition they need. As a result, supplementation can be considered an important part of a man's penis p...

While issues with erectile function are generally associated with aging, men at every stage of life may experience the occasional flop in the bedroom. Erectile dysfunction is a complex problem with a multitude of underlying causes, but the bottom line is that penis performance is an indicator of what is going on with the body in general, and especially with the heart.

Because erectile function is so closely related to cardiovascular health, it stands to reason that a healthy heart will mor...

An erect penis is a force to be reckoned with, and it's reasonable for men to compare notes and wonder if the tool they've been given measures up to the equipment of other guys. But if an erection is the yardstick by which men are measured, the judging can get tricky, as erections can look vastly different, depending on a man's anatomical gifts, hereditary tendencies and penis care techniques.

Using Measuring Tape

Over the years, multiple studies have been conducted all around the world,...

At one time or another, most men are likely to run into problems with impotence - even younger men may have erectile issues once in a while. For men who are otherwise healthy, an unresponsive penis can be an embarrassment and an inconvenience; but for men who are affected by diabetes, loss of erectile function can be a chronic problem. Ongoing impotence can have a negative effect on a man’s emotional well-being, in addition to putting the brakes on a satisfying sex life.

Diabetes affects...