Male impotence, more frequently referred to as erectile dysfunction, affects around 2.3 million men in the UK. Around fifty percent of men over 40 will have experienced erectile problems at least once, and many find it is a recurrent issue which worsens as they age. Though Erektile Dysfunktion is easy to treat in most cases, only 10% of men will actually seek help from their doctor, others either suffer in silence or find help online. It is easy to advise men to visit their GP for prescription medications, nevertheless it can be very embarrassing for men to do so if their doctor is a woman, a family friend or a member of a small community.
Everyone knows the famous blue pill, Viagra, is capable of successfully treating erectile problems, but few people seek to address the causes of illness and often poor lifestyle habits are to blame. Covering the problem up by medicating can work, but is a rather backward way of going about things and should only be considered once natural options have failed. When alcoholism is the root cause of the problem it is especially important to address the issues at hand, as the repercussions on your wider health can be damaging in the long term.
It is not uncommon after a night of heavy drinking that a man experiences problems achieving an erection. This is because alcohol is a substance which causes our blood vessels to dilate, or open up, however whilst is helps increase blood flow into the penis it is incapable of stopping it from flowing straight back out again. It is fine to have a few drinks before sex to loosen up, but overdoing it will cause your plans for a fun night to backfire. If erectile dysfunction is a recurring issue for you, you should ditch the Dutch courage altogether and concentrate on having a good time.
If you are a regular heavy drinker, over time consuming large quantities of alcohol can affect sexual performance even on days that you choose not to drink. Alcohol decreases levels of the male hormone, testosterone which in turn reduces sexual desire. When alcohol dependency becomes a problem it is necessary to seek help. Alcoholism is a treatable disease and with the right support you should be able to detoxify, and stay alcohol free.