In real life, the first reaction of many men when they have problems with sexual function, especially when they have a weak or too short erection, is: “Am I too weak? Do I need to exercise to strengthen my body?” So they rush to the gym and begin a “martial arts” exercise journey, hoping to improve the quality of their sexual life through training.
But the question arises: Can fitness really improve sexual performance? For example, longer lasting, easier to get an erection? The answer is not as simple as you think.
Can fitness make you last longer? It doesn’t really matter.
Many people think that the more muscles you have, the stronger your body is, the longer you can last during sex. This idea is actually false. The key factor that affects how long you can last is not your muscles, but the following two points:
- The sensitivity of the glans.
- The ability to control ejaculation.
Only when your tolerance to stimulation is improved, and you can better control your physiological response, can you really extend your time. And training does almost nothing directly** to help with these two core factors.
In other words, just because you work out harder and have bigger pecs doesn’t necessarily solve the problem of premature ejaculation. The reason for premature ejaculation is often psychological tension, physiological hypersensitivity, or hormonal imbalance, not because you are “too skinny” or “too weak.
Does working out help with erections? Yes, but not much.
When many people hear that exercise can’t help you last longer, they wonder if it’s useless for erections. This part is actually relatively optimistic -** appropriate fitness to improve erectile function is a certain help**, but the effect is limited, and to avoid misunderstanding.
Let’s look at it two ways:
1. Increased hormone levels.
Exercise can help increase the production of testosterone (also called androgen), a hormone that has a major impact on male libido. When you have increased levels of testosterone in your body, you usually feel an increased desire and are more likely to have sexual urges.
2. Improve blood circulation.
The essence of an erection is actually the process of blood flow to the cavernous body of the penis. Fitness can promote blood circulation throughout the body, which has a positive effect on the blood supply to the spongy body, helping to improve the “hard” or “hard for a while on the soft” situation.
However,** these are indirect effects** and cannot solve the root cause of all erection problems. Because the root cause of impotence is often more complex, such as
- Insufficient blood supply to the sponge.
- Abnormal nerve conduction.
- High sexual arousal threshold (not easily aroused).
- Operational anxiety or excessive psychological stress.
Fitness alone will not completely solve these problems.
The biggest misconception is not excessive fitness!
A lot of guys find themselves “this aspect can not”, immediately began to crazy fitness, that “the more sweat, the faster the recovery”. This idea is actually very detrimental to the body.
Fitness is of course a good thing, but the premise is “the right amount”. If you exercise too much, the body is in a state of long-term fatigue and high pressure, but it will make the sexual function decline.
In particular, the following situations are worth noting: – Training too long every day, the body can not recover.
- Training is too intense, and the quality of sleep is poor for a long time.
- Unbalanced diet, resulting in hormonal disorders.
- Psychological stress, but affects sexual arousal.
You may not know, in reality, there are many cases of impotence or premature ejaculation, the patient is actually** fitness trainer**. Their appearance looks muscular, energetic, but in fact privately troubled by many sexual function problems.
And some men who look “dry and thin” have a more normal sex life. This shows one thing: sexual ability is not equal to muscle mass.
How to do more effective when sexual function problems?
If you find yourself recently often “can not get up” or “support soon”, rather than blindly fitness, systematic understanding of the problem, scientific response.
Here are some more effective ways:
1. Control the frequency of masturbation, but do not stop completely!
A reasonable reduction in frequency can help restore sensitivity and desire, but complete abstinence instead is likely to trigger anxiety.
2. Adjust your routine and get some sleep.
Sleep quality has a very direct effect on testosterone secretion and sexual function, and going to bed late and staying up all night is a big no-no.
3. Maintain psychological relaxation to reduce anxiety.
Many sexual dysfunctions are psychological, and the more nervous you are, the less you can do. Finding a partner who communicates well is more effective than practicing hard.
4. Exercise in moderation.
You can do moderate aerobic and strength training, such as running, squats, push-ups, etc., to improve the overall functioning of your body’s cardiovascular system. But don’t think of fitness as a “cure-all.”
Summary
Fitness is not a cure-all** for improving sexual function, nor is it a “six pack” to restore virility. It can play a supporting role in some aspects, especially in promoting hormone secretion and increasing physical strength. But to really improve sexual performance, you need to start with psychological adjustment, lifestyle, diet and rest, and other aspects.
Therefore, if you really encounter sexual dysfunction problems, you should first calm down, get a comprehensive understanding of the causes of the disease, and then scientifically arrange life and exercise, rather than head to the gym, hoping to become stronger overnight.