Whether you’re a fan of commercials or not, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that advertisers work from the angle that sex sells. Regardless of the product the advertiser’s promoting, you’ll see something that relates to the product helping the guy get the girl.
I understand the need to feel loved in life. That’s a primary driving force, appealing to all ages. Unfortunately, the media makes it sound like, if you can’t perform in bed, there’s something wrong with you. That could be the case.
With years of peddling these thoughts, enter Cialis, Viagra, Alprostadil, and a laundry list of other drugs. These drugs have become so commonplace today that their names, and the term ED have become household words. The public has been totally overloaded with commercials on television to the point that if we don’t feel like a 20 year old, we must be deficient in these drugs.
Cultures in the orient have always looked to virility as a virtue. The Chinese have used herbs for centuries to improve virility. Some rather strange in nature.
So, why the fuss? What’s killing our virility? Chemicals play a huge role in destroying our hormonal balance.
When it comes to killing libido, drugs play a huge role. Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are notorious for killing men’s libidos. Unfortunately, the effects can sometimes last even after discontinuing the drugs. So now depression gets amplified.
Statin drugs, used to treat elevated cholesterol, besides actually increasing the risk of death from all causes, have been shown to cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. In fact, studies have shown that both men and women taking statins may have trouble reaching orgasm. When you take into account both male and female hormones are cholesterol based, this makes sense. Destroy the ability to make hormones and what do you get?
Blood pressure drugs have been shown to reduce sexual arousal. Almost all high blood pressure medications have sexual side effects. This may seem contradictory since high blood pressure itself has been demonstrated to be a factor in reducing sex drive as well. The drugs used to treat the condition can actually worsen sexual dysfunction.
Obesity can drain your energy, making you feel less motivated and less attractive. Without energy and motivation you won’t have a healthy sex drive. Men are especially affected by being overweight. There’s a link between ED, low testosterone, and obesity. With this in mind, taking off the weight is a win win solution without reliance on Viagra or others.
Chronic lack of sleep can play a major role in trashing your sex life. Sleep disorders like sleep apnea can be especially disruptive to a normal night’s sleep. Most men with sleep apnea also snore during the night. The resulting tiredness can kill your sex drive. Studies have shown that lack of sleep can lower your testosterone levels. A University of Chicago study limited healthy young men to only five hours of sleep a night for one week. During that time their testosterone levels dropped by up to 15 percent. To minimize sleep apnea look to see if there are food allergies contributing to the condition.
Besides prescription drug damage, some of the more common drug treatments can put a damper on your libido. Alcohol can effectively lower or eliminate your sex drive. The amount and frequency of alcohol intake will affect every cell of you body, especially your liver and over time impact testosterone levels. Nicotine can constrict your blood vessels, limiting the flow of blood to the genital area. Just as with high blood pressure, constricted blood flow limits arousal resulting in deflation, or ED. Anabolic steroids are sometimes used to build muscle. The problem is, the brain thinks it’s getting testosterone, so it shuts down production. The result is big muscles, small testicles, and lower sex drive. This is a lose, lose situation. Cocaine and other stimulant drugs can have a devastating effect on your sex drive, not to mention most other areas of your life.
Adopting a clean lifestyle can help you avoid losing your virility and drive.
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