Myths & Unani Facts of Male Impotency BY Dr Izharul Hasan

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said: There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance". These words and the wisdom are still relevant today.
Many of the myths about impotence, are out of ignorance. They influence our sexual life.

Myth No.1 - Real men don't experience impotence

Fact : All men over the age of 30 experience impotence, atleast once in their lifetime. It's estimated that over 150 million men worldwide have impotence; in fact, reports suggest this figure could be as high as 300 million or more. Estimating the numbers is difficult because less than 2 men in 10 seek treatment for impotence problems.
Impotence (or erectile dysfunction) is defined as the inability to produce and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Impotence is not considered to include lack of libido, inability to ejaculate or achieve orgasm, a lack of strength or the loss of "manhood".

Myth No.2 - Impotence is "all in the mind"

Fact : According to the above cited author less than 20% of impotence cases have a primary psychological cause. The majority of men with impotence have an underlying physical condition such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or prostate cancer. Stress, anxiety and loss of self-esteem are often secondary psychological factors that occur if the impotence remains undiagonsed and untreated. Medically it is now realised that incidence increases with age. Vascular disease involving internal pudendal artery or its branches. It may be an early symptom of diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis & tabes dorsalis. Endocrine causes may result in loss of libido.

Myth No.3 - Impotence is natural part of growing old

Fact : The chances of experiencing impotence increase with age. It is largely due to the increased risk of having an underlying physical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. To compound this factor, a number of medications prescribed for these conditions can cause impotence. Scientifically Penile erection and ejaculation are under autonomic control via the pelvic nerves. Erection is largely parasympathetic in control and is impaired by drugs which have anticholinergic effect and also some anti-hypertensive & anti-depression agents. Sympathetic activity is important for ejaculation and may be inhibited by alpha adrenoceptor antagonists.

Myth No.4 - Impotence is a man's problem

Fact : Both partners in a relationship can experience problems when impotence goes untreated. Often failure to recognise the problem leads to depression, anxiety, and lack of self-esteem for both partners. A tendency to avoid sexual contact can often leave the partner feeling unloved, unattractive and unwanted.

Myth No.5 - Encountering erectile dysfunction is inevitable with increasing age

Fact : Not necessarily. Though the level of sexual stimulation in men changes as they age, it does not mean that they are considered medically impotent. Older men may need a longer time in order to become aroused or they may may need more physical stimulation. They also have a higher risk of getting health problems like hypertension and diabetes which can contribute to erectile dysfunction partially. Proper medication and diet improves the situation.

Myth No.6 - Smoking does not cause impotence

Fact : Medical research has proven that smoking does cause impotence by decreasing the blood flow into the penis. Nicotine, the chemical that makes smoking addictive, restricts the flood of blood into the penis by blocking key arteries. Aside from blocking the arteries, nicotine also impairs the valve mechanisms that store blood within the penis.

Myth No.7 - If conventional drugs can not help impotence, then everything is lost.

Fact : Not necessarily true. There are other alternative system of medicine and methods that are available now that can help in treating impotence.

Myth No.8 - Young men do not experience impotence

Fact : This is completely false. In fact, it is said that one out of 10 young men are bound to encounter erectile dysfunction. The causes of these cases are more likely due to the mental health of the patient rather than his physical well being.
Lifestyle Changes required in Impotency
As stated earlier many cases of impotence are due to reduced blood flow from blocked arteries. It is important to maintain the same lifestyle habits as those as suggested.

Diet
Everyone should eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fibre and low in saturated fats and sodium without any imbalance of Sodium & Potassium.

Exercise
A regular exercise program is extremely important. One study reported that older men who ran 40 miles a week boosted their testosterone levels by 25% compared to inactive persons.
Limit Alcohol and Quit Smoking

Men who drink alcohol should do so in moderation. quitting smoking is essential.
Depression and anxiety
Psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of sexual failure. Should be addressed by use Ginseng 1X Tablets or Alpha TS. Persons should be advised to relax and try to be tension free while performing sexual activities.

A guide for those using Damiaplant

Do
Be gentle. Gentle touch goes a long way. Experiment with touching. Let your partner control the touching and let her tell you when she is ready to be touched. Hold hands.
Experiment with Touching. Again, see above. This is important enough to repeat. Experiment with non-sexual touching first. Have foreplay, and not intercourse. Teach your partner that touching does NOT always lead to sex.
Pay Attention to your partner during sex. Ask your partner is she wants you to avoid saying anything in particular or if they want you to say something specific. Look at them, may be not the whole time, but often enough to make brief eye contact and keep your partner there with you.
Give compliments. Don't overdo it or you'll look insincere, but it's important to tell her that you think she's beautiful, that you love her, and if you can keep them, to make promises that you won't hurt her or leave her. reassure her, Tellher she's sexy.
Let your partner know how her actions affect you. Your partner isn't the only one who needs taken care of in this relationship-Remember that if your partner does someting to hurt you, talk about it. You're in this together. She probably won't realize that if she hurts herself, she's hurting you as well.

Don't
Don't have sex when you know she doesn't want to-when you're not sure, Ask\ and make sure you have consent. Consent is notalways implied. Ask, She will apprieciate you for it.
Don't tell her that her feelings don't make "sense". A lot of the time they probably won't, but think of another way to point it out. Saying this will put your partner on the defensive and discourage her from exploring their feelings further and of telling you about them.
Don't Ever say, "Well, most girls like to do this/would do this..... "By saying this, you completely shoot us down. It's such a huge feelings of rejection, and it causes feelings of failure worthlessness, and resentment. Hold your tongue.
Don't get too stressed! Stress is conductive with impotence. You should find different ways to relax. Some common ways to relax are reading a book, meditating, breathing techniques, taking a nap, trying a glass of wine or just closing your eyes.
Don't eat processed foods! Processed or fast foods tend to be artery cloggers, which lower circulation levels and cause impotence.
Don't ignore the problem.


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