By Samantha Boesch
Published on May 26, 2023
The mood is set, you're with your partner, and you're both feeling good—really good. Even though you feel totally ready to go, your body suddenly isn't responding to the surrounding stimuli exactly how you'd want or expect it to.
In a perfect world, your penis and brain would always operate in perfect sync, and when you found yourself feeling a little frisky, everything would function according to plan down there. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes, erectile dysfunction can get in the way of your sexual plans. However, what if we told you there are drinks for your penis that can both help—and hurt—your chances of getting this timing just right?
Erectile dysfunction is a complex issue that many people will experience every now and then. Still, if you're experiencing it more frequently, there could be a deeper underlying cause, such as high blood pressure, heart complications, depression, intense stress, low testosterone, medication, alcoholism, or diabetes. It's important to identify this underlying issue as soon as you can. But in the meantime, experts say there are certain dietary changes you can make that will help give your penis a bit more pep to its step.
"Nutrition, including not only what we eat, but also what we drink, plays an important role when it comes to sexual health," says Amy Pearlman, MD, co-founder of Prime Institute and a South Florida board-certified urologist specializing in male sexual and hormonal health, as well as genital reconstruction. "The penis becomes erect when arousal leads to the release of nitric oxide, which then causes blood vessels in the penis to enlarge. More blood flows into the penis, resulting in tissue expansion and erection. Inflammation, which can result from consuming certain foods and drinks, can speed up the destruction of nitric oxide and can contribute to issues getting and maintaining an erection."
When it comes to the beverages in your daily diet, the best drinks for your penis are the ones that can help increase blood flow, prevent damage to cells that release nitric oxide, and help you maintain overall health and vitality. Conversely, the worst drinks for your penis are the ones "that decrease levels of nitric oxide (and, therefore, may worsen erectile function), which include those high in fat and sugar, as well as alcohol used in excess," says Pearlman.
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