What affects the potency of men and women?

Sexual potency is commonly called the ability of a living organism to have sexual intercourse. Usually the term is used to characterize the sexual capabilities of a man such as the strength and speed of erection, the duration of sexual intercourse. In relation to women, the term "libido" is more often used, that is, sexual attraction to a person of the opposite sex. There is a wide variety of factors on which potency and the ability to obtain sexual satisfaction depend.

What affects potency in men

Having intimate relationships with the opposite sex is a necessary part of a man's life. Problems in this area can disturb for a long time and cause significant psychological discomfort.

The ability of a man of any age to have healthy sexual relationships, in addition to genetic predisposition, is influenced by a host of other factors related to lifestyle, nutrition, and disease. Knowing them, he can assess the risk of erectile dysfunction and prevent its occurrence by adjusting his behavior.

Factors that positively affect potency

The improvement of male sexual function is facilitated by a number of factors that affect the body and psyche of the stronger sex:

• Nutrition. It is necessary to include foods rich in animal and vegetable proteins in the daily menu. These are cheese, cottage cheese, meat, eggs, walnuts, almonds, unsalted pistachios, sesame seeds, pumpkins, sunflowers. The use of bee products, in particular honey and pollen, has a good effect on male potency. Seafood is also among the products that help maintain male strength at a high level. The five most useful are oysters, oily fish, anchovies, crabs and shrimp. Its rich composition affects the work of all organs and systems of the body, returning them to normal. The deficiency of important trace elements can be eliminated by taking vitamin-mineral complexes. Previously, it is worth carrying out a laboratory study to identify such a shortage;

Important! Regular consumption of shellfish is good insurance for a man against potency problems.

• Physical activity. Physical exercise helps build stamina, strengthen the body, and ultimately enhance masculine capabilities. Suitable activities for this purpose are swimming, running, skiing, tennis. Running long distances is especially beneficial for improving blood circulation. In the initial stages, it is recommended to organize small runs. Over time, the distance increases. As the load increases, testosterone production increases, the cardiovascular system is strengthened and male strength increases. If it is not possible to play sports, you can perform a set of physical exercises aimed at improving blood circulation in the pelvic and genital area;
• Regime Complianceday with a full night's sleep;
• The correct response to stress.and overcome them with the help of meditation, self-training, yoga classes. You can get rid of accumulated fatigue with the help of massage and listening to pleasant music. Scientists have long proved the influence of music on the vital activity of the body. To harmonize the work of the sexual sphere, it is considered favorable to listen to melodies performed on the saxophone. There is an opinion that they can act as an audio exciter.


Among the alternative methods of restoring male potency, there is a meditation program for a specially selected sound range. If you listen to audio recordings daily for a month and a half, you can influence the subconscious. As a result, the nervous system is normalized, a feeling of satisfaction is achieved, resistance to external factors appears, which ultimately leads to an increase in male strength;

• Get rid of chronic diseases., which entails changes in the hormonal background and worsening of blood circulation. First of all, it is necessary to monitor the state of the heart and blood vessels, the prostate gland, the level of sugar, and also prevent the development of hemorrhoids.

Factors negatively affecting potency

According to the observations of doctors, the problem of erectile dysfunction, like many other diseases, has noticeably "rejuvenated". The main factors causing a decrease in potency are those associated with the lifestyle of a modern man:

• chronic stress- a formidable factor that stands in the way of most ambitious people. The need to work hard, often without days off and vacations, conflicts, lack of sleep gradually exhaust the body and lead to diseases, including the weakening of sexual abilities. Living in megacities with high levels of air pollution, traffic jams also contribute to deteriorating well-being;
• Bad habits. Drinking alcohol only in small doses (no more than a glass of wine, for example) can have a beneficial effect on sexual desire. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to the accumulation of ethanol in the liver and brain, counteracts the production of testosterone, which ultimately leads to lack of erection. The negative effect of smoking is expressed in the destructive effect of nicotine on blood vessels. As the smoking experience increases, a gradual narrowing of the blood vessels occurs. As a result, the filling of the cavernous bodies of the penis with blood becomes more difficult, and an erection is not achieved. Narcotic substances tend to greatly influence sexual desire. Regular use of drugs leads to damage to the nervous system, changes in the sexual glands, complete impotence. In addition, the lifestyle of a drug addict contributes to promiscuity with a high risk of contracting infectious diseases, which leads to sad consequences, up to death;
• lack of physical activity. Sedentary work in the office, moving by car, relaxing on the sofa in front of the TV lead to a decrease in the tone of blood vessels, weakening of the heart muscle and other muscles of the body. Impaired blood circulation in the pelvic area leads to erectile dysfunction over time;
• junk foodwith excessive consumption of fatty foods of animal origin contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. It becomes more difficult for the blood vessels to fill the penis with blood, the erection becomes impossible. Excessive consumption of sweet foods affects the hormonal background and can impair erectile function.

Among the diseases, there are those that have a significant impact on potency and require close medical attention:

• Cardiovascular diseases. Since the onset of an erection is directly related to blood circulation in the genital area, the slow work of the heart muscle and the poor condition of the vessels can become an obstacle to a healthy sexual life;
• hormonal disorders, including diabetes mellitus, which leads to impaired permeability of the blood vessels that feed the genitals, damage to the nerves responsible for erection, and decreased hormone production;

• Obesity. With each extra kilogram, the amount of testosterone produced in the male body decreases and the amount of estrogen increases. A man's body gradually develops according to the female type: the chest increases, the timbre of the voice may change. Over time, excess weight becomes the cause of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, infertility due to a violation of the quality of seminal fluid;
• oncological diseasesif they have damaged the nerves and blood vessels responsible for the appearance of an erection;
• spinal injurywith spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, prostatitis.

The effect of testosterone on potency.

Testosterone is the recognized leader among the hormones produced in the male body. Secreted by the male gonads and the adrenal cortex, it is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, metabolism, fitness, sexual strength, and mood. Scientists have found that the level of sexual activity directly depends on the level of the hormone in the blood. Its decrease causes in men difficulties with potency, ejaculation, procreation.

Meanwhile, high levels of testosterone also have a negative impact on the body. In medical practice, a relationship has been established between the appearance of malignant brain tumors and the increase in testosterone.

Changes in hormone levels are associated with lifestyle, often with:

• Nutrition, which leads, for example, to obesity;
• Take alcohol and drugs;
• Taking medications;
• Age changes.

In the absence of serious health problems, normal levels of testosterone in the male body can be maintained through proper nutrition and exercise. In the daily menu, alternating during the week, must be present:

• Greenery;
• Walnuts;
• Seafood containing zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids necessary for men: shrimp, salmon, mackerel, squid, shellfish;
• lean red meatTo increase testosterone levels, it is most effective to use it in combination with traditional seasonings, such as horseradish, garlic, red pepper;
• vegetables;
• Dairy products (especially cheese, cottage cheese);
• Root vegetables, especially celery and ginger.

A prerequisite is also enough night sleep, daily walks in the fresh air during the day, physical activity.

Factors Affecting Female Potency

Healthy sexual activity in a woman allows her to perform in two directions:

• Carry and give birth to a child;
• Obtain pleasure from the couple, which contributes to maintaining good health and strengthening conjugal ties.

As in men, factors such as stress, strong emotional experiences and physical exhaustion affect the ability to enjoy sex. To recover from its impact, it is enough to rest, relax with pleasant music. The sound at the same time should not be loud, quiet music can excite better. A relaxing massage also has a good effect.

More serious attention will require the causes of libido disorders associated with physical abnormalities in the body:

• Hormonal changes that lead to a decrease in the blood level of the female hormone - estrogen;
• Thyroid diseases that cause an excessive decrease or increase in the production of hormones;
• Diseases of the urogenital area that cause discomfort during sexual intercourse, for example, cystitis, thrush, various inflammations;
• Obesity implies reduced physical activity, pelvic congestion and the consequent decrease in vaginal sensitivity and lack of sexual satisfaction;
• The use of drugs that affect the hormonal background of the body (sedatives, contraceptives, antihypertensive drugs);

To regain a healthy sexual desire and the possibility of having an orgasm, the woman and the partner in question must meet the following conditions:

• Get a good night's sleep (at least eight hours);
• During intimacy, it is necessary to organize the absence of extraneous noise, loud and sharp sounds. The environment must be relaxing;
• The presence of a balanced diet with the inclusion of seafood, nuts and seeds, chocolate, figs, bananas, ginger tea in the menu. It is desirable to add to food seasonings that increase sexual desire (turmeric, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon);
• Rejection of bad habits;
• Learn how to get out of stressful situations quickly, preventing depression and psychosomatic disorders.

Important! Physical exercises as part of yoga, swimming, fitness contribute to good blood circulation, blood flow to the genitals, and the achievement of a high quality of sexual life.