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You can ‘train’ your way to better erections – and it can ‘prevent impotency in later life’
EXPERTS have revealed how you can “train” your way to better erections and that it can “prevent impotency” later in life.
Having trouble performing in the bedroom is usually associated with older men.
Experts reveal how to ‘train’ your way to better erections[/caption]
If you’re having problems “getting it up”, you’re far from alone and plenty of help is out there.
In the new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University in Sweden show that connective tissue cells called fibroblasts have a role to play in erections.
ED affects around 4.3million men in Britain and is usually considered to be more common in people in their 40s or older, according to the NHS.
It can be caused by stress, tiredness or drinking too much, but could also be a sign of more serious complications if it happens regularly.
What are the physical causes of erectile dysfunction?
There are four main types of physical condition that can cause impotence in men:
- Vasculogenic disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes affect the flow of blood to your penis and cause erectile dysfunction.
- Neurogenic conditions, which affect the nerves and include disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, are also responsible.
- A hormonal disorder, affecting your hormones, is another example of a physical problem that can lead to impotence.
- An anatomical condition is something that affects the tissue or structure of the penis and is the fourth physical cause. Old age is also commonly associated with impotence.
But the recent research has discovered a preventative measure that could counteract impotence later in life.
The study conducted on mice has revealed that regular erections could be crucial in maintaining erectile function.
The previously understudied fibroblasts are common in both humans and mice, and play an important role in regulating blood flow – which helps erect the penis.
The research indicates that fibroblasts mediate erection by absorbing noradrenaline – a neurotransmitter that causes the penis’ blood vessels to enlarge.
And the number of fibroblasts can be increased with more frequent erections.
Christian Göritz, principal investigator of the study, said: “We discovered that an increased frequency of erections leads to more fibroblasts that enable erection and vice versa, that a decreased frequency results in fewer of these cells.”
The researchers believe that you can “train” your ability to get an erection the same way you train your strength and fitness at the gym.
“This is not something we have shown in our study, so it is a bit speculative, but a reasonable interpretation is that it gets easier if you have regular erections,” Göritz said.
He continued: “It’s not so strange really. If you exert yourself a lot, your body adapts.
“If you run regularly, it will eventually become easier to breathe while running.”
Even though the research was conducted on mice, most mammals including humans have similar mechanisms of erection.
Mice showed fewer fibroblasts with age, resulting in lower blood flow.
The ability to “get it up” decreases with age in older men too, which the scientists believe is connected to fibroblasts as well.
“However, there is one difference between humans and most mammals—they have a bone in their penis.
“This means that effective blood flow regulation is probably even more important for human reproduction,” Göritz added.
Is there a cure for erectile dysfunction?
There is no one single cure to beat ED, but rather a combination of lifestyle monitoring, medication and therapy.
Various treatments for erectile dysfunction are available – but they depend on the underlying reasons for the condition.
Some of the causes can be treated with medication, but in other cases it’s a matter of making some lifestyle changes.
Health specialists will often treat impotence by targeting an underlying health condition which is causing it such as heart disease or diabetes.
Lifestyle changes are also recommended such as losing weight, quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol, exercising more, and reducing stress.
Viagra, a medication to help erectile dysfunction, is now available over the counter in the UK.
Aside from that, Cialis, Levitra, and Spedra can also be prescribed.
These drugs are known a Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors.
However these medications should be used with caution in men who have heart problems.
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‘Silly little’ car mod which makes you FAIL your MOT, mechanic reveals… it’s the ‘stupidest way’ to waste time & money
A MECHANIC has revealed a “silly little” car mod which could see you fail your MOT.
Drivers are often at risk of being caught out by breaking the smallest of rules, and this one could cost you hundreds.
A mechanic at Eurofit Autocentres explained what could make you fail your MOT[/caption]
The ‘silly little’ thing could leave you forking out some cash[/caption]
For many motorists, failures usually involve problems with the motor‘s suspensions, brakes or tyres – but there is something else that could cause issues.
One motors expert has branded an accessory the “stupidest way” to waste time and money on your car by failing.
Posting on the Eurofit Autocentres TikTok account, the mechanic was responding to a question from a customer.
He said: “The stupidest way is when you have things hanging from your rear view mirror.
“Some people have a lot hanging from there and as you’re turning it can sway into your vision.”
The mechanic added that “silly little things” like this could see you fail your MOT.
Despite being harsh, it goes without saying you should remove the accessories to avoid the embarrassment.
As always, TikTokers were quick to comment on the video and weigh in with their opinions.
One wrote: “Mine failed it because of that.”
A second said: “Why can’t they just remove it in the test and pass it, seems very stupid to fail it for something like that.”
Another TikToker agreed, saying: “Surely you’d just take them off for the person if the car was gonna fail.”
While a fourth commented: “Thought you’d say that! Mine failed because of that.”
Another recounted: “My car failed on the air freshener, the tester then moved it and passed it straight after.”
It comes after another MOT mechanic revealed a tell-tale sign of “dangerous” tyre damage, urging drivers to check their rubber.
Craig, from West Midlands-based Walsall Wood Tyre and Service, used TikTok to warn motorists that they could be at risk without even realising.
And an expert mechanic has warned drivers over a deadly duo of winter motor mistakes that could cost them hundreds and leave them stranded in the cold.
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