Getting a hard erection is not just physical,
it is also psychological!

There are better ways to get a hard erection, other than harmful drugs

You won't know that from the intense jockeying by the drug companies to be the first to corner the erectile dysfunction solution market

So the FDA had just approved the drug, Stendra, as a remedy for erectile dysfunction. But that does not mean the competition is over

Stendra, also known as Avanafil is made by the same company that brought you Qnexa- Vivus Inc.

You remember Qnexa, don't you? No? Then read about Qnexa at this link.

A hard erection-at what price?

Anyway, Stendra's side effects include headaches, stuffy nose, redness of the face, trouble with vision, hearing loss etc

Oh, and this drug also can sometimes give you an erection lasting over 4 hours-a condition known in medical parlance as Priapism

Just what you want, right?

WRONG!

Now, any man knows that's not a good thing at all. Not only can getting a hard erection that lasts this long be painful, it can be outright dangerous!!

It is estimated that there are over 30 million men suffering from erectile dysfunction in the U.S alone.

But the market is actually bigger than that. Even now, milllions of young people in their twenties find it hard to get and maintain a hard erection, mainly because of unhealthy lifestyles

How a woman can help her man who can't get an Erection

• Get him away from riding a bicycle. The nerves that help him get a hard erection and maintain it are put under undue pressure on a bike ride
• Buy him loose fitting underwear that allows his organ to breath
• Help him lose weight if he is overweight; obesity is a major risk for erectile dysfunction as we have seen
• Reasure him that it is alright if he cannot get erection, as love making does NOT have to necessarily involve sex
• Stress the importance of intimacy over intercourse. This will probably lower his anxiety level about sexual performance

Satisfying a woman in bed-a huge market
waiting for the picking?

A lot of men-young and old-have problems with erection

There is a high probability that the number is going to get even bigger, in light of the fact that a lot of young people are now obese. Obesity can reduce a man's ability to get a hard erection, even at a young age.

These are future patients to market to-at least that's how the drug manufacturers may be looking at it

The companies vying for a stake in this market will have to come up with a drug that works fast, so that getting a hard penis would seem effortless.
After all, it would be embarassing to ask the woman to wait while you "work up" a firm erection

Or you can stall for time with small talk or foreplay before your erection kicks in

But in all these scramblings, no company has been able to come up with a drug that makes sexually satisfying a woman safe

Witness the side effects of all the other erectile dysfunction drugs-Viagra, Levitra, Cialis etc.
All these generate explosive profits for their manufacturers.
Here is something else they also have in common...

...they ALL have side effects so serious, it is better to seek natural alternatives-and believe me, natural hard erection alternatives DO exist

That a drug is approved by regulating agency does not mean that it is safe.
Drugs are routinely recalled. These drugs were once approved by the same regulating agency that eventually recalls them.

And erectile dysfunction drugs are no different

A firm erection for your health-an unfair trade!

And if these drugs are eventually recalled, it could only mean..

1. The regulating agency did not know enough about the drugs before approval-a reason to withold approval in the first place
2. The manufacturer did not tell the whole truth (lied?) when it applied for approval
3. The regulating agency and the manufacturers colluded together to pull a fast one, even while not enough is known about the drugs

O.K, so the drug is recalled...
...but only AFTER...

1. Humans have been harmed
2. Millions, maybe billions in profits for the manufacturer

And as for the patients (guinea pigs?) who had been harmed?

Oops! We didn't know may be all they'll get

On the rare occassions when manufacturers are sanctioned:

1. Most of the compensation ends up in the pockets of lawyers
2. The amount of money hardly makes a dent in the profits such recalled drug had already generated. There is NO reason NOT to do it again. It's been profitable!

So, where does that leave men who can't get a hard erection?
Without any hope?

Hardly!

How about a non-drug approach-a natural way to get a penis hard-on that does not compromise the user's health

We know that there may be underlying causes for erectile dysfunction that would not lend themselves to an erectile drug solution.

These underlying causes have to be addresed-or any intervention-natural or otherwise, would not help a man satisfy a woman in bed

Besides, according to Larry Lipschultz of Baylor College, Erectile dysfunction may be a signal for an impending vascular disease

How does a penis get hard?

There is more to a penis hard on than just popping a pill

Getting a hard erection is a complicated process of mind and body, working together.

There are several pathways for physical and psycholgical processes to work synergistically.
If any of these processes is interrupted, a hard erection may not manifest!

Why can't a man get a rock hard erection?

Several reasons, actually

• Poor Nutrition
  There is no doubt that nutrition plays a crucial role in general health, certainly in the ability to get, and maintain a hard erection.

  For instance, an adequate level of the sex hormone, testosterone, is neccessary to get a penis hard.

  Testosterone production declines with age, in general. But having said that, a lot of older folks enjoy an active sex life

  The synthesis of this testosterone depends on the presence of Arginine, among others. Arginine is an amino acid.

  It is made in the body but it also comes from our diet. Stress and trauma can deplete arginine level.

  It follows then that an inadequate level of arginine would, at the very least, make getting an erection a little bit harder

  This also means that stress and trauma can make getting an erection difficult

• Nitric Oxide
  

  Another important nutrient is Nitric oxide. In fact, this is the major nutrient responsible for the dilation of blood vessels, so blood can flow to the penis

  Acetylecholine is required for the release of Nitric Oxide
  Acetylecholine is a neurotransmitter-that means it helps the brain send and receive messages from other parts of the body-a kind of bio-feedback loop

  In fact it is this acetylcholine that lets your brain "know" you want to have sex, so the brain can set the process in motion

  Nitric Oxide relaxes the blood vessels to accomodate greater blood flow

  Erection is achieved when this extra blood flows to the dilated blood vessels in the penis, and this blood is "trapped (prevented from "leakage") until after ejaculation.

  Acetylcholine is made from choline-a B vitamin, in the body.

  Sources of choline include egg yolk, broccoli, brussel sprouts, black beans, wheat germ, cabbage, organ meats, bananas, sesame seeds, flax seeds, peanuts, butter etc.

  Can't get away from good nutrition, if you want a firm erection, can you?

• Obesity
  Can't get a hard erection? Obesity may be the culprit. Obesity is a major risk factor for erectile dysfunction.

  Stuffing one's face with food is NOT how to get a hard-on

  A lot of obese people also suffer from diabetes
  The nerve damage that can occur from the complications of diabetes can impair the ability to get a firm erection

  Obese people are also at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, clogged arteries, and even brain impairment

  A defective heart would mean that the heart may not be able to pump adequate amount of blood to maintain a hard erection

  Clogged arteries mean that ever narrower passage ways would make adequate blood flow impossible.

  Not only that, the heart has to work extra hard to force blood through these narrow blood vessels.

  This can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage the kidneys-kidney disease is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction

  Obesity can also interfere with hormone production. We have seen how a hard erection is dependent on adequate hormone level.

  Being obese can impair brain function. Getting a hard erection depends on communication between the brain and the nervous system-with adequate level of acetylcholine.

• Lack of Sleep
  Sleep is very important for human health. The body is programmed in a 24hr cycle-in fact, most natural processes are programmed according to one cycle or another-the rising of the sun, moon, sleep, digestion etc.

  We humans spend about 30% of our lives sleeping. In sleep, the body has a chance to rest, de-stress, relax, repair and recuperate

  So what does this have to do with getting a hard erection?

  A lot, really!

  This Circadian rhythm-the cycle of sleep and wakefullness...

  1. Greatly influences hormone production. A lack of hormonal balance can make it difficult to get a hard erection
  2. Lack of sleep also increases stress level. Stress, anxiety, fear-all these are risk factors for erectile difficulty
  3. Lack of sleep is a risk factor for obesity, which itself is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction
  4. Lack of sleep is also a risk factor for heart disease; heart disease is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction!

  A myriad of risk factors feeding on one another!!

• Diabetes
  Men with diabetes are at greater risk of erectile dysfunction; in fact it is estimated that a high percentage of diabetic men will develop erectile dysfunction to one degree or another

  Experts think the damage to nerves and muscles that happen in diabetes may be partly responsible for this

  Erection requires healthy blood vessels. Anything that compromises the integrity of the nerves can impair erection

  Diabetics should be wary if undergoing erection dysfunction treatments that rely on drugs. Drug interaction is the major reason for this caution

• Niacin
  The Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that some men with moderate to severe cases of erectile dysfunction may be helped with supplementation with Niacin

  High cholesterol is a major risk factor for erectile dysfunction

  Niacin-Vitamin D3-lowers cholesterol naturally, according to this report

• Depresion
  Depression can sap a man's sexual energy. A healthy erection depends on..
  1. a healthy heart
  2. healthy blood vessels
  3. healthy nerves
  4. desire-which originates in the brain

  Depression is a major risk for heart disease. Anxiety, stress, and fatigue are characteristics of depression

  Depression puts its victim in an unhealthy mood. A lousy mood robs a man of the desire required for a hard erection

  Depression also depletes body nutrients-B vitamins, antioxidants etc. And we now know that inadequate nutrition is a risk factor for erectile difficulty. Production of enough sex hormone might not be possible in the face of inadequate nutrition

  All these are risk factors for erectile dysfunction. There is a strong chance that a man who is depressed would find it difficult to get a hard erection

• Smoking
  If you smoke, you need to know that smoking hardens the arteries. This makes it hard for them to carry adequate Oxygen to all parts of the body.

  This means the heart cannot pump enough oxygen to the brain, and the penis among others.

  Not only that, the heart has to work harder to move this inadequate amount of oxygen through inflexible arteries. The cells cannot function at peak level because they cannot get required amount of oxygen and blood.

  This translates to a flabby erection. Smokers are more susceptible to erectile dysfunction than their non-smoking peers.

• Medications
  Some medications can make it difficult for a man to get a hard penis. One such case is prolonged use of Aspirin, and other NSAID (Non-steroidal Anti-imflammatory Drugs)

Research conducted by Kaiser on this class of drugs found that they can raise your risk of erectile dysfunction by 22%!

Statins {Cholesterol lowering drugs}, depression medications-these also increase risks of erectile dysfunction, and can cause brain impairment etc.

Other factors that can affect a hard erection include

• Heart Disease
  

• Surgery
  

• Fatigue
  

• Grief
  

• Physical Trauma
  

• Caffeine

Satisfy a woman in bed, naturally

BUT....

There is a natural alternative to the drugs that are now the standard treatments for erectile dysfunction

A man can satisfy a woman in bed without compromising his health