Time goes on inevitably and now the man is retired, becoming a grandfather, nursing his grandchildren. . . Does this mean you can end your personal life? Even 60-100 years ago, this question could be answered clearly - yes. However, medicine does not stand still, and modern humans age more slowly than their ancestors.
Sex life after 60 years: features
Men over 60 should not ignore sexual intimacy and be afraid of it. At this age, the nature of the relationship with the second half changes somewhat. Passion and youthful enthusiasm are replaced by loving and caring attitude towards the partner, sexual life becomes measured and coordinated, but it must be organized.
However, at the age of 60, the body becomes noticeablereduce the production of the male sex hormone testosterone, without which a full erection is impossible. The decrease in testosterone in a man's blood occurs after 35-40 years, and when he reaches adulthood, it is reduced by half, however, despite this, attraction to the opposite sex remains at a high level.
It is unrealistic to prevent erectile dysfunction with age, but it is quite possible to delay it. And here there is no need to change anything drastically, in fact, on the contrary, it is important to maintain the usual way of life, including in sexual relations. Do not exhaust yourself, do not have too active sex, try to prove to yourself and your partner that you are still capable of many things. Walk in the fresh air more often, but not in the old man's way, but by combining walking with active physical activity.
Why does erectile function decrease?
A decrease in potency can occur under the influence of the following factors:
- Smoking. Nicotine adversely affects blood circulation throughout the body, including in the pelvic organs, as well as in the scrotum. Male sexual function also suffers from this.
- Alcoholism. Men who suffer from this disease face the problem of declining potency earlier than reaching retirement age.
- drugs. Marijuana has a very strong negative effect on sexual function.
- Impairment of potency occurs in men who have problems with the kidneys and sufferurinary tract pathology.
- Sedentary, sedentary lifestyle. Nature has placed a person's constant movement, and staying for a long time in one position leads to a violation of blood circulation in the pelvic organs.
- Psychological factors. Constant stressful situations have a negative effect on the hormonal background. Nervous shock that often suppresses sexual desire.
- Chronic fatigue and sleepiness. Sustained lack of sleep reduces testosterone production.
- Male erectile function is severely affectedcomplications of sexually transmitted diseasesand transfer pathology of the genital organs.
- Cardiovascular and endocrine system disorders. Blood circulation in the body depends on the proper functioning of the heart muscle, and therefore any violation and damage to the heart leads to a reduction in blood flow in the genital area. Problems with erectile function can also arise as a result of endocrine gland disorders.
- Imbalanced nutrition and metabolic disorders. Excess body weight and diabetes lead to problems with erection. A monotonous diet, as well as a lack of the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals, contribute to disorders of the entire male body, including in the genital area.
Proper nutrition to increase potency
The normal functioning of the male reproductive system depends on many factors, including proper diet. Therefore, representatives of the stronger sex after 60 years should pay special attention to this issue.
First of all, it is necessary to minimize the consumption of foods high in cholesterol, because ithave a negative effect on the state of the cardiovascular systemwhich in turn causes erectile problems. When compiling the right diet, you must adhere to the following principles:
- Be sure to include whole grains, vegetable oils, poultry, low-fat dairy products, lean beef and fish, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables in your diet.
- It is necessary to limit the consumption of foods high in salt, as this can trigger an increase in blood pressure. The amount of salt used should not exceed 5-6 grams per day.
- If at the age of 60 there is a weakness of erectile function, experts recommend including more seafood, onions, garlic, pomegranates and bananas in your diet.
- Eating foods high in cholesterol should be strictly limited, but you should not completely abandon these foods. Especially a lot of cholesterol is found in kidney, liver and fatty meat, as well as lard and fish. Sausage, butter, sour cream, cream and chicken eggs may be present in the diet, but in limited quantities.
- Keep in mind that foods containing magnesium and calcium have a positive effect on heart function. Therefore, to saturate the body with this trace element, it is recommended to eat zucchini, eggplant, new potatoes, grapes and bananas.
- Include freshly squeezed juice, herbal or green tea in the diet, replacing sweet soda, strong tea and coffee with these drinks.
- Alcohol is allowed, but in small quantities. It is better to refuse strong alcoholic drinks altogether.
The restoration of male potential after 60 years is facilitated not only by proper diet and diet, but also by gentle physical activity.
How to restore potential through physical activity?
To keep themselves in excellent physical shape, men over 60 should do sports, but only in moderate mode, with constant monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure. When choosing exercises, one should take into account the fact that at the age of 60 a man, as a rule, is already burdened with chronic diseases and more than one, and this affects the determination of the intensity of physical activity.
Moderate but still physical exercise helps lower blood cholesterol and increase potency. Serious sports activities at this age should be avoided. You should not engage in intense running, and you should also exclude strength training on the simulator.
After 60 years, it will be useful for a man to do morning exercise, walking, swimming and yoga.
Exercise to restore potency after 60 years
Can male erectile function be improved with exercise? As practice shows, this is quite real. Among the various types of exercises aimed at increasing potency, experts distinguish the following exercises that are suitable for men of mature age:
- Exercises for pelvic muscles. Such classes are universal and suitable for both men and women. To perform the exercise, men need to stop the process of urination while visiting the toilet, and then tense and then relax the muscles strongly. Repeat 30-50 times once. Exercise should be done no more than three times a day.
- Aerobic exercise. Contributes to the normalization of blood flow, which has a positive effect not only on erection, but also on its maintenance. Blood flow to the lungs and heart helps improve erectile function.
- Kundalini Yoga. Such exercises help improve muscle function and increase sexual desire.
Before determining the complex of sports training, as well as the intensity of physical activity, you should seek the advice of your doctor.
Potential medical recovery
Treatment of sexual disorders should be comprehensive. To restore potency, men are given drugs that increase the outflow of secretions from the prostate gland, as well as affect blood circulation in the pelvic organs and genital area. In addition, it is necessary to take a complex of vitamins, plant substances and minerals.
Of course, patients need additional drugs that will ensure the onset of erection at the right time. For example, this is possiblea pharmacological agent containing active ingredients that promote the expansion of the corpus cavernosum and increased blood flow to the genitals.
There are several types of tablets that contain this ingredient. The most popular and sought-after drugs are drugs with high efficiency. Drug action begins within 15-25 minutes after ingestion and lasts 5-6 hours. The recommended dose is 10 mg/day, however, men over 60 should reduce this to 5 mg/day. Read the instructions carefully: the drug has contraindications (previous stroke or myocardial infarction, genetic disease of the retina, kidney pathology).
However, don't fret about this. Men with a history of the above pathology canrestoring potency with alternative drugs based on affinity-purified antibodies to endothelial NO synthase. The main advantage of the drug is its absolute safety. This tool can be used by men who suffer from coronary heart disease, who have had a stroke, as well as those who are treated with nitrates. Thanks to the drug, about 80% of older men fully recover their erectile function. The effectiveness of the drug is determined by the age and type of existing pathology.
But despite the fact that this method of restoring potency is safe, widely available and very effective, it has one rather serious drawback: the emergence of psychological dependence. The fact is that a man, who has completely got rid of the problem, continues to take drugs because of the pleasant sensations that arise.
If all the tried methods do not lead to the desired result, the only way out is to carry out the operation. Thanks to the surgical intervention, blood flow in the genital area improves, the penis fills with blood faster and enters an erection.
People's way to restore potency in men after 60 years
You can also increase potency with the help of natural remedies:
- Tinctures, teas and decoctions based on ginseng root have a positive effect on blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Such funds are indicated for older men with erectile dysfunction arising on the background of hormonal disorders, as well as emotional and physical fatigue.
- Pumpkin seeds have a healing effect and have a good effect on men's health. This natural component helps improve immunity, improve health in case of genitourinary system pathology and reduce the symptoms of prostate adenoma. In addition, pumpkin seeds are an excellent preventive measure for prostatitis.
- Aphrodisiac. These natural ingredients can significantly improve your sex life. Aphrodisiacs increase libido, have a positive effect on the quality and duration of sexual intercourse, increase sexual sensation and normalize blood flow in the genitals.
- Flower pollen is able to normalize the function of the reproductive system and restore male power.
- St. John's wort tincture has a beneficial effect on a man's erectile function, as well as on the state of his nervous system. Potential recovery is ensured by increasing sexual desire and improving the psychological state.
The health of an old man, including sexual health, depends on many factors, among which the following are considered the main ones:
- absence of disease;
- proper nutrition;
- maintain a healthy lifestyle.
However, this is very rare, so experts are constantly trying to create new methods to solve problems related to erectile dysfunction in men after 60 years.