sexual health for men

The process of achieving sexual maturity begins at conception and ends at death. It is influenced by biological maturation/aging, by progression through the socially‐defined stages of childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and later life, and by the person's relationships with others, including family members, intimate partners, and friends.   Although changes in sexual functioning throughout life are common, sexual interest and desire often continue until death. 

E.D. refers to the inability to get and maintain an erection that is firm enough for sexual activity. First and foremost, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! It is estimated that over 3 MILLION men in the US have Erectile Dysfunction (and that's only counting those who would admit to it)! And it's occurring in younger men than was seen in previous generations. Approximately 10% of men in their 30's have E.D., and that number significantly increases every year after the age of 40. 

Having erection trouble from time to time isn't necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that may need treatment.

Physical Causes of E.D. include Atherosclerosis (clogged blood vessels), Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity, Low Testosterone, Tobacco Use, Alcohol Use, Certain Medications, and many more. 

Psychological Causes of E.D. include: Stress, Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation, and many more. 

• An unsatisfactory sex life
• Stress or anxiety
• Embarrassment or low self-esteem
• Relationship problems
• The inability to get your partner pregnant
• Negative health consequences if an underlying physical cause is left untreated

The available oral medications for E.D. treatment include:

• Sildenafil (Viagra)
• Tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis)
• Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)
• Avanafil (Stendra)

These medications work to enhance the effects of nitric oxide — a natural chemical your body produces that relaxes muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow and allows you to get an erection in response to sexual stimulation.   These medications amplify that signal, allowing normal penile function in some people. Oral erectile dysfunction medications are not aphrodisiacs, will not cause excitement and are not needed in people who get normal erections. 

The medications vary in dosage, how long they work and side effects. Possible side effects include flushing, nasal congestion, headache, visual changes, backache and stomach upset. 

Radiant Prime offers both Sildenafil and Tadalafil.