More Information for Men about Male Enhancement

For most men of us difficulty with erections can be damaging to us and the health of our relationship.

Despite more understanding about the causes of erectile dysfunction, as well as a growing number of effective treatments, many men are too embarrassed or do not have enough information to seek medical help.

About 90 percent of men with erectile dysfunction don’t talk to a doctor about the problem, so can’t be treated effectively.

What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is: Persistent inability to attain and/or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. The occasional temporary erectile failure due to tiredness, stress or excessive alcohol consumption is not the same thing.

Erectile dysfunction is a long-term, recurrent medical problem needing proper diagnosis and treatment. Dispelling the following myths about erectile dysfunction (the more precise term for impotence) will help men and their partners to understand the condition and open channels of communications between them and medical professionals.

MYTH 1

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION MEANS LOSS OF INTEREST IN SEX, LACK OF VIGOUR OR STERILITY

FACT:

In most cases, affected men retain desire and the ability to have an orgasm and ejaculate. Erectile dysfunction means a difficulty with erections, not a loss of interest in sex, sterility, or a lack of strength, vigour or power.

MYTH 2

DIFFICULTY WITH ERECTIONS IS NOT THAT COMMON AND DOESN’T AFFECT REAL MEN

FACT:

Erectile dysfunction is common with estimates of more than 100 million men worldwide suffering the condition to some degree.

MYTH 3:

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION IS A NATURAL PART OF GROWING OLD

FACT:

There is a higher incidence of erectile dysfunction among older men because of age-related conditions, including vascular disease, diabetes and medications for these conditions. Although it mainly affects older men, it also occurs in younger males. Erectile dysfunction should not be considered a natural or acceptable part of the ageing process.

MYTH 4:

MOST CASES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION ARE DUE TO A PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM

FACT:

Seventy to ninety percent of men suffering from erectile dysfunction have an underlying physical cause for their impotence, although psychological factors may also play a role. Erectile dysfunction is a medical condition often caused by other health problems, including diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and trauma. The physical risk factors for erectile dysfunction fall into five main groups: Vascular disorders – circulatory problems that interfere with blood supply to the penis including hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), diabetes, high blood pressure and abnormally raised blood cholesterol. Lifestyle factors – smoking, which exacerbates vascular problems such as high blood pressure, alcohol and drug abuse. Neurological disorders including multiple sclerosis and trauma resulting in pelvic or spinal cord injury. Surgery (e.g. for prostate disease) and radiation therapy. Some drugs prescribed to treat high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, gastric ulcers and cancer. Overall, diabetes is the single most common condition linked with erectile dysfunction and it is estimated that nearly half of men with diabetes have some degree of erectile dysfunction.

MYTH 5:

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION DOESN’T AFFECT YOUR HEALTH AND YOU SHOULD LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT

FACT:

Erectile dysfunction is a significant source of emotional stress, and can lead to poor self-image, loss of self-confidence and depression. Unfortunately, embarrassment and unwillingness to discuss sexual matters openly mean erectile dysfunction often remains undiagnosed and untreated. It is important to seek medical advice and appropriate treatment.

MYTH 6:

THE DIAGNOSIS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION INVOLVES LOTS OF EMBARRASSING AND INVASIVE TESTS

FACT:

The diagnosis of erectile dysfunction involves techniques such as taking a medical and sexual history, asking about smoking, alcohol and medications. Only a standard physical examination is usually needed, including taking your blood pressure. Laboratory tests on blood and urine will help identify any underlying medical cause that may need treatment.

MYTH 7:

THERE’S NO POINT IN SEEKING TREATMENT AS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION IS NOT EASILY TREATED

FACT:

In the majority of cases, erectile dysfunction can be successfully treated. It is therefore important for patients to seek advice from their doctor, for the good of themselves, their partners and their relationships.

With the recent death of actor David Carradine possibly being linked to sexual asphyxiation, this strange and bizarre fetish is once again in the news. Carradine is not the first star believed to have died from this fetish, as Michael Hutchence, former lead singer of INXS, was believed to have passed from this accidental death, too. While most of the media and the authorities like to claim that these are suicide attempts, the sad truth is that most hangings are not suicide attempts but failure to save them in time during sexual arousal.

Most hangings that occur every year across the world are not from suicide. Most persons found hung are male and found naked with a small percentage of those who die from autoerotic asphyxiation being women. This is usually a clue to what happened like pornographic material scattered about  but for some reason the media and police want to cover up the cause of death as if it is easier to accept that someone wanted to willing die than to admit to the world that they died messing around with a dangerous and deadly fetish.

Sexual asphyxiation has been used for centuries as a questionable form of male enhancement. The idea for this most likely came from subjects who were executed by hanging. Observers at public hangings noted male victims developed an erection, sometimes remaining after death, and occasionally ejaculated when being hanged.  It was believed to be first used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and impotence.

Yearly, there are around 250 to 1000 accidental deaths in the United States alone from this fetish, but most cases are reported as suicide.  

There are several methods used to attain the level of oxygen depletion needed such as suffocation, hanging, and the use of rope or cloth used by a partner. In those who practice BDSM, this is referred to as edgeplay or breathplay, and usually involves limits and control to this consensual activity. But even with care, the results of erotic asphyxiation can be dangerous and deadly even to those who who understand the controls need to safely execute this fetish.

The most dangerous forms of this fetish involve autoerotic asphyxiation as when the threshold needed to achieve pleasure is reached.  Most people do not have a way to stop from going over into death. Deaths often occur when the loss of consciousness caused by partial asphyxia leads to loss of control over the means of strangulation, resulting in continued asphyxia and death.

While often erotic asphyxiation is incorporated into sex with a partner, others enjoy this behavior by themselves, making it potentially more complicated to get out of dangerous situations. Victims are often found to have rigged some sort of rescue mechanism that has not worked in the way they anticipated as they lost consciousness.

 While fetish play is usually healthy for an active and engaging sex life, you should never engage in this dangerous and deadly fetish, even with a partner who understands the risk. There are many other alternatives to male impotence and male inadequacy and you should seek the help of a doctor before trying any method of sexual arousal and male enhancement.

Male Enhancement Methods

Besides the use of penis enlargement pills, there are several other methods on the market for providing natural male enhancement. One of these methods is the use of a penis pump.

Doctors view the penis pump-or “vacuum constriction device,” as it’s called in the business-as a reasonable, low-cost treatment for erectile dysfunction. A report from the American Urological Association says that constriction devices might be useful in cases where PDE5-inhibitor drugs like Viagra are ineffective. Still, most men (or couples) don’t like using the penis pump: The report concludes that “low patient acceptability limits the application or use of this therapy.”

A vacuum pump is very simply a cylinder that fits the penis tightly so that no air can get into the cylinder, and the air that is in there gets pushed out. It is a vacuum pressure that helps to stretch the tissues in the penis so that they fill up with more blood and your erection can get bigger and stronger than ever before.

Now that you know how it works, you may be wondering if it works. Vacuum devices sound good in theory, but rarely do they actually work longer than just temporarily, and they could cause significant damage to your penis if used over a long period of time. You are essentially subjecting your penis to such pressure that it can rupture your blood vessels and cause internal bleeding. Although it is true that the blood vessels will heal in time, if you use the pump over a long period of time, it can cause damage that is irreversible.

The vacuum pumps have proved successful in studies of penile rehabilitation. Certain procedures-like radical prostatectomies-can cause temporary impotence as a result of nerve damage. If you go long enough without a spontaneous erection, some of your penile tissue can atrophy, causing long-term dysfunction. It turns out that postoperative use of a penis pump may help stave off this damage.

Penis pumps are available over the counter, and some men without ED use them for masturbation or to increase their length or girth. To accomplish this latter goal, vendors suggest 30-minute sessions three or four times per week for a period of several months. The medical literature, however, does not support the idea that vacuum constriction will produce a lasting change in penis size.

If anything, overuse of the pump can damage the penis. The American Urological Association recommends only those devices that come with a “vacuum limiter,” which automatically lets in air if too much negative pressure builds in the tube. Excessive pumping without the vacuum limiter can cause penile bruising, or-in extreme cases-very serious tissue damage.

Whether you are thinking of taking penis enlargement pills or other methods for male enhancement, please contact a physician and see if your issues of male inadequacy can be solved through medical and psychiatric treatment.