Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which it becomes difficult to get or keep an erection which is firm enough to have sex. It is also known as impotence. Although these days, erectile dysfunction is the term that is used more often for this condition. This condition can be occasional also. Many men experience this because of stress. However, if it is frequent then it may require medical treatment. This can cause difficulty in the relationship of two people as sex is an important part of our life and lack of it can make both partners frustrated.
What are the conditions that can cause an erection?
There can be a lot of causes of erectile dysfunction. They can be both emotional and physical. Some of the common causes are: –
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Kidney disease
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Problems in the relationship
- Drug use
- Lack of sleep
- Too much alcohol consumption
It can be caused by only one of the above factors or even many of them. This condition can cause many complications in a person’s life which include unsatisfactory sex life, stress, anxiety, relationship issues between partners, inability to get the partner pregnant, embarrassment and low self-esteem. As they say that prevention is always better than the cure, the best way to prevent this condition is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep a check on your overall health from time to time.
- Managing your diabetes and heart diseases can help prevent this condition
- Exercising regularly and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle
- Stop smoking and limiting alcohol and not consuming any drugs
- Reducing stress
- Getting professional help for your mental health
- Booking appointment for regular health check-ups
All the above steps can definitely help in preventing this condition but this may not be possible in all cases. Now if a person was not able to prevent this condition and already has it then he will have to visit the doctor and take treatment for the cure of this condition. Viasil is the most common medication that is used to treat this condition. But taking medicines always is not good. Sometimes few medicines can have harmful effects too. This medicine is reported to cause some side effects in some people which can make people not take it and then their condition remains the same or gets even worse. In this case, yoga comes to the rescue. Yes, it is not easy to believe that yoga can actually help cure this condition but it is true.
Yoga is the best way to relax and calm our mind and body. Studies have shown that yoga can be really helpful in curing erectile dysfunction. Nothing can be better than treating this condition naturally. It is true that a large number of the male population suffers from this issue yet this topic is very embarrassing for them. So if you are someone who suffers from it or if you know someone who is going through this condition then these yoga poses will be very helpful for you: –
- Paschimottanasana
The other name of this posture is seated forward bend posture. This posture can help in relaxing the pelvic muscles that are tired because of sitting for a long period. This yoga pose can also promote better blood flow in the body. It also calms our mind and helps with depression. To do this pose, you should sit on a flat surface and your legs should be stretched forward. Your feet should be pointing upwards. You have to inhale deeply and raise your arms over your head. After that, breathe out and move your body forward trying to touch the knees. One should hold their toes with the thumb and index finger of both hands. This posture should be maintained for 10 second after which the person can release the hands and lift the torso. At last, they can come back to the normal seated position.
- Uttanasana
This yoga pose is also known as the standing forward bend. This pose can also help a person with anxiety. Many people say that this pose can also help with infertility and it also improves digestion. To do this pose, a person should stand on the mat and hands should be kept on the hips. Bend the torso forward as you exhale. Fingers should be brought on the floor in front of your feet. The knees should be kept straight. This pose should be maintained for at least 30 second to one minute. Try lifting your torso when you inhale.
- Baddha Konasana
This pose is also known as the butterfly pose or bound angle pose. It stretches your inner thighs and groin. It also stimulates your bladder, kidneys and organs in the abdomen. To do this pose, sit on the mat and your legs should be extended in front of you. As you exhale, bend your knees and pull your heels in towards the pelvis. After that, drop your knees to one side and press the bottoms of the feet together. Use your fingers to grab your toes or ankles. You can bring your arms behind you with fingers pointing towards the wall. One should try to stay in this position for minimum of 1 to maximum 5 minutes.
- Janu Sirsasana
This pose is also known as the head-to-knee pose and it is best performed with an empty stomach. It helps with flexibility. It also helps in increasing blood flow in the lower abdomen and groin. It can be a great stress reliever. To do this pose, sit on the mat and your legs should be in front of you. Bend one of your knees and bring your heel towards your pelvis as you inhale. Your sole should be resting against your thigh and then you can release your knee towards the floor. Raise both hands up as you inhale. Hinge forward as you exhale. Try bringing your chin towards your knee. One should stay in this pose for minimum 1 to maximum 3 minutes.
- Dhanurasana
This pose is also known as the bow pose. This pose helps in stimulating the reproductive organs and helps in moving the blood towards these areas. This pose also helps in stretching all your muscles in front of your body. It is also a very helpful pose for your overall posture. To do this pose, lay face down on the mat on your stomach. Your arms should be at your sides and feet should be hip-width-apart. Your legs should be raised behind you and simultaneously you should raise your upper body and touch your ankles. You should pull back your legs up and back but your chest should be on the floor. One should try staying in this pose for 20 to 30 seconds.
All the above mentioned yoga poses are proven to be really helpful in curing erectile dysfunction. One should always refer to the tutorials available online before trying any of the poses as there is no use of doing them if not done properly.
Conclusion
Having a good sex life is really important for both men and women. Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive issue that can cause issues in a person’s sex life and could hamper the relationship with their partner. This could further lead to mental health issues. Many people straight away think about Viagra when they come to know about erectile dysfunction even after knowing about all its side effects such as headaches, discomfort in the stomach, flushing. People think that medication is the only option to cure this condition. However, it is not true. It is very hard for some people to believe that yoga can also help cure such a condition. Not only this, but yoga also helps us with so many other things. It has a lot of benefits.
So many people have been doing yoga for a very long time. Your lifestyle can improve a lot if you make yoga a part of your daily routine. Couples can also practice yoga together which will also help strengthen their emotional relationship. One can never go wrong with yoga. It is a natural cure for erectile dysfunction with so many other benefits.
You can do it at home or even outside in a park or open space. The main thing to keep in mind is the technique as it is the most important and following the wrong technique will not benefit you in any way. It calms down both your mind and body. It helps us relax. It reduces stress and anxiety. It improves our blood circulation. Literally, we can just go on with the benefits of yoga.
So if your partner or you are going through erectile dysfunction then you can try out the above mentioned yoga poses. Medications are not always good to take and it is not necessary that they will always help. Sometimes natural things are better than medications as they provide multiple benefits to our body and also do not cause any harm. And one more plus point is that they are absolutely free of cost.