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People at risk, risk factors and prevention of male sexual dysfunction
People at risk
All men are likely to experience a decline in their sexual satisfaction during their lifetime as a result of any of the difficulties described in this sheet. The men most at risk are:
– Men taking medication,
– Sedentary men (no physical exercise),
– Men consuming tobacco (catastrophic for erection), excessive alcohol or other drugs.
– Men with diabetes,
– Men suffering from a neurological disease,
– Men suffering from excess cholesterol,
– Men with high blood pressure,
– Men who have suffered an accident in the small pelvis.
– Older men, because they are more at risk of having diseases or drugs, it is not the age itself which is harmful.
– Men with a difficult relationship,
– Men lacking self-confidence,
– Men suffering from anxiety or depression,
– Men with an unbalanced diet (few fruits and vegetables, too much fat and sugar),
– Men who are overweight or obese.
Risk factors
See the list of possible causes above.
Preventions
Basic preventive measures |
The sexual dysfunctions often being caused by a bad arterial circulation, it is important to limit the risk factors for cardiovascular disorders, among other things by making sure to maintain good lipid levels in the blood (see our advice in the Hypercholesterolemia sheet). Likewise, men with high blood pressure should seek treatment, while those with diabetes should be careful to keep their blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Maintaining good health increases the chances of having satisfying sex.
To learn more about the various ways ofenrich your sexuality, see our Sexuality section. In particular, you will find an interview with sex therapist Sylviane Larose: Spice it up: get out of bed!
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