You can spend your whole life trying new and different ways to combat erectile dysfunction.  It seems like someone dreams up a novel and completely untested solution every afternoon.  Today, I learned that a glass of pomegranate juice could fix a guy up, lickety-split.  Yesterday, I read that guys in Peru drank frog juice to get things going.  It made me wonder what would happen if you slammed back a pomegranate-frog smoothie every morning. 

Look, the fact of the matter is that most of the recommendations people have for curing ED really don’t do much good.  Someone out there may have got out of bed the day after watching Lawrence of Arabia with his first erection in months.  That doesn’t mean that a Peter O’Toole flick is going to help you. 

In the spirit of giving guys with ED advice that may or may not really do a damn bit of good for them, we bring you the following list of tips.  Some of them are the straight up gospel truth about dealing with erectile dysfunction in a smart way.  Some of them aren’t.  We’ve tried to make it clear which ones are which. 


1) Give Up the Nightcap.  Not the one on your head.  Actually, that one, too.  More importantly, though, resist the urge to imbibe before attempting to start your amorous festivities.  Booze may be a world-renowned seduction aid, but it’s also a frequent contributor to ED. 





2) Ohm.  Some guys have a problem with ED because of all the tension they’ve allowed to build up in their lives.  There are many different ways to try to deal with that stress.  One oft-recommended method involves learning a few meditative techniques.  Meditation can clear the mind and re-invigorate the body in a variety of different ways.  If you’re not into meditation, try some other way to blow off steam.  There are many different ways to relax.  Find one that works for you. 



3) Become a Gym Rat.  There’s a correlation between exercise levels and the frequency of impotence, and that correlation doesn’t cut in favor of couch potatoes.  There’s also evidence to suggest that reducing one’s body mass index via diet and exercise can help with ED.  Even if you don’t want to hang out at the gym, at least get acquainted with it. 




4) Try a Little Patience.  You may not have an ED problem after all.  You might just be bailing out too soon.  When you were young, staring at “that one girl from high school”, things happened quickly.  Sometimes they happened very quickly when you didn’t even really want them to happen at all.  You might not be able to go from zero to sixty like a hot rod, but it is possible that what you think is ED is actually just being a little slow off the starting line.  Take your time.  This isn’t a race.  You might be surprised to see how you respond when you give yourself a little time before throwing in the towel on a lovemaking session. 


5) Try a Patch.  Did you know that temporary use of a transdermal medicated patch might help reduce the risk of impotence by nearly fifty percent for many guys in their thirties and forties!  That patch isn’t a new delivery system for Viagra or Cialis, though.  The patch in question is loaded with nicotine.  If you’re a smoker, start using it and quit today.  Cigarette consumption correlates strongly to incidents of erectile dysfunction.  If you’re having issues and you’re a smoker, you should give up on being the Marlboro man and invest in a good smoking cessation plan. 


6) See the Doc.  Your ED could be symptomatic of something more serious.  We think of ED as a medical condition, which it can be, but it can also be a warning flag that something else is wrong.  Sure, it’s not fun to tell your doctor that things aren’t going well in the bedroom, but shyness isn’t in your best interest here.  Make an appointment, tell the doctor what’s happening and let him check you out to make sure that you’re not suffering from a serious vascular condition or some other malady.  You don’t want to wake up while having a stroke because you weren’t comfortable discussing your erection problems with your physician.  Besides, if you decide to go with a prescription meds to combat ED the appointment and the discussion is going to happen at some point, anyway.  Don’t wait. 


7) Stop Eating Big Macs and Snickers Bars.  Your diet matters.  It matters because it has an impact on your weight, which is tied to ED.  It matters because it can contribute to vascular problems that encourage ED.  It matters because it can affect your self-esteem and stress levels, which play a role in ED for many guys.  Basically, you have a much better chance of curing impotence if you eat a smart, responsible diet.  I know it’s not astonishing new information but it’s true.  



8) That One Girl from High School. Test your memory.  Remember that one girl from high school?  You know the one.  Remember her with all your might.  Vividly.  Those memories may be just enough to get things rolling.  Please note that we recommend remembering her.  We don’t advocate finding and trying to seduce her.  Unless you’re single, of course.  Even then, it’s risky, though.  Things change and not always for the better. 


 


9) Don’t Find a Cure.  There are certain life opportunities that are actually better suited for someone with ED.  If you’ve ever considered becoming a Trappist monk but were worried about the whole chastity vow thing this might be your workaround.  Seriously, there isn’t a real upside to ED for most guys and joking about becoming a monk just goes to show you how bankrupt that crap about making lemonade whenever life hands you lemons really is.  There’s no good substitute for a healthy sex life.  If you can get back in the saddle, you owe it to yourself to do so. 


10) Reach for the Bottle.  Don’t reach for the bottle of whiskey.  We covered that earlier.  Instead, it might be time to reach for a bottle of pills.  Prescription medications for the treatment of ED have changed the world.  They work extremely well for most guys with a problem.  You don’t want “the little blue diamond” to serve as an excuse for a horrible lifestyle, but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy sex while making improvements in other areas.  You need to go to the doctor no matter what.  What’s the harm in asking him about a prescription solution while you’re there? 


There you have it.  Ten ways to cure impotence – and none of them involved miracle juices or ingestion of blended amphibians.  ED can be a tough situation, but the good news is that most men can get past it.  Following a combination of the pointers above should put you in position to get back into your favorite position. 



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