Masturbation, Porn and ED: What You Need to Know?
Despite what your grandparents may have told you when you were younger, masturbating will not give you hairy palms or make you go blind. It won’t cause erectile dysfunction (ED) either, so if you are suffering from ED, masturbation and watching porn are unlikely to be the reasons why.
Studies have found no direct link between porn, masturbating, and ED. It may be possible that excessively watching porn and masturbating can cause sexual desensitization but these activities cause no physical effects preventing erections.
Instead, most men who think their ED is caused by masturbation are found to have other underlying causes like depression or medical conditions. Better communication with their partners has also been shown to be one of the most effective ways to treat ED.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Even though it is a physical reaction, erections start off in the brain. Once you have been sexually stimulated by something, whether it be something you saw or felt, your brain sends signals to the blood vessels in your penis. This causes the arteries in your penis to relax, allowing more blood to flow in, creating an erection. If the blood flow stops or is hampered, it is much more difficult to maintain an erection.
ED can be a problem for men of any age and health. However, it is more prevalent among men over the age of 40 or those with long-standing health conditions. Because your brain and body are both involved in creating erections, the causes of ED can be mental and physical.
Some causes of ED are:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Peyronie's disease
- Hormonal Disorders
- Depression and stress
- Alcohol and nicotine
- Obesity
Erectile Dysfunction Medication
Many of the causes of ED can be treated with some lifestyle changes, but if this isn’t enough there are medications available to help like Levitra and Viagra.
Is Levitra or Viagra More Effective?
Levitra and Viagra are both drugs used to treat ED. Whilst what works for some may not work for others, both medications are found to be helpful for those who use them. Studies do show, however, that Levitra may be the more effective of the two.
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Authored By
HARMINDER ‘HARMY’ KAUR
BSc(hons) Pharmacy
GPhC Number: 2061107
Reviewed By
GURDEV SEHMI
BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead
GPhC Number: 2050925