Men's Health Series: Strengthening the Erection

Many men are not able to maintain an erection for a specific amount of time without constant stimulation. Some men find it difficult to attain an erection as quickly as they would like, and some cannot keep the erection for as long as they would like.

Even men who acquire immediate erections upon stimulation and are able to maintain them would still like to make them stronger. This is because stronger erections feel good to both the man and his sexual partner.

Aging also poses a problem for a man’s erection because the erection diminishes in both intensity and duration as the years go by. Sexual research indicates that after the age of thirty, a man usually fails to attain full erection. Specifically, the intensity, duration, and frequency of the erection begin to decline. The man is also less likely to have more than one climax during a single sexual encounter. Therefore it is important to take necessary healthcare measures to prevent erectile dysfunction before it ever occurs.

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Tips to Strengthen Erection

Masturbate, Less

The first rule for strengthening erections is to masturbate less frequently.

The basic rule is that after the age of thirty, a man should only masturbate once a week, at most two to three times.

Masturbation desensitizes the penis, especially the frenum praeputii, the fold of skin that attaches the underside of the glans penis to the shaft of the penis. Sometimes called the “male clitoris,” this skin is very sensitive. After climax it is extremely sensitive, and many men do not like to have it touched for several minutes.

The man who masturbates frequently desensitizes the frenum praeputii so that it becomes more and more difficult to maintain an erection if his partner doesn’t grasp the penis with the same pressure and apply the same speed and movement as the man performs during masturbation.

Another problem is that many men use a lubricant during masturbation, which makes it difficult for them to achieve orgasm or maintain their erections during sex because it does not feel the same as masturbation. Men can have very intense orgasms as a result of masturbation, and as a result they may not orgasm when with a partner.

Masturbate, With Care

Masturbate to the point of stimulation, not ejaculation. Done in this way, it will greatly increase sexual energy as well as strengthen erections and increase seminal fluid production in the long run. As mentioned in the article Masturbation, Aye or Nay, “A drop of sperm is worth 10 drops of blood”. It is therefore necessary to not deplete the important life force through expending semen from careless frequent masturbation.

Masturbation to the point of stimulation will also help reverse much of the desensitizing that may have occurred previously through overly frequent masturbation.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can help to improve the circulation and blood flow to the penis which can then aid in strengthening the erection.

Stress reduction and regulation of hormones can definitely benefit erectile dysfunction of psychogenic nature as it can lower the cortisol stress hormones and improve male hormone production for erection strengthening.

Acupuncture can help influence the hypothalamus, hormones and local nerve function involved in erections and through such neuroendocrine regulation it can strengthen the erection.

Herbal Medicines

There are herbal medicines that can also improve blood flow and regulate hormone levels for strengthening erections. Some of them are Panax Ginseng and Maca.

It is however necessary to seek professional Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor advice for detailed customized diagnosis and prescription of herbal medicines for treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Lifestyle and Diet

Exercise, diet, vices abstinence, weight management, sleep improvement are some lifestyle changes necessary to help strengthen erection.

Exercise Regularly: Aim for 30-60 mins of aerobic exercise (walking, jogging, cycling) most days to boost blood flow.
Eat Healthy: Focus on plant-based foods, fruits (berries, citrus), vegetables (leafy greens), whole grains, nuts, and fish; reduce processed foods, red meat, and sugar.
Quit Smoking & Limit Alcohol: Smoking and excessive drinking harm blood vessels, while even occasional drinking can impact erections
Manage Weight: Losing even 5-10% of body weight can improve function.
Get Quality Sleep: Aim for 7+ hours to support testosterone and sexual function.

Mental Health and Stress

Psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, can have impacts on erection. Research has shown a significant link between anxiety disorders and erectile dysfunction. It is therefore important to manage mental health and stress to bring about improvements in erections.

Reduce Stress: Practice mindfulness, deep breathing, or meditation.
Communicate: Talk openly with your partner to reduce performance anxiety and improve intimacy.

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