How do you choose a sexual stimulant? Does the little blue pill automatically come to mind when you think of this term?
We’ll remind you once more that Viagra®, Cialis® and Levitra® are all ONLY available on prescription.
Cialis is a prescription medication for adult males who suffer from erectile dysfunction. It is produced, developed and marketed by Lilly Laboratories and its active ingredient is Tadalafil. Only a qualified doctor can write you a prescription for Cialis and you can only buy it in pharmacies, whether in person or online. Erectile disorders affect 1 in 3 men over 40 and can greatly affect a couple’s sex life. Nevertheless, there are some natural alternatives to Cialis, such as home remedies and lifestyle changes, that may help to reduce how often and intensely you experience erectile dysfunction. Here is a list of tips to cure your erectile dysfunction naturally.
Having a balanced diet
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Diet is the basis of everything. Eating healthy food every day is obviously good for your body. If you follow a balanced diet, both your body and your muscles feel better for it. Therefore, you should avoid snacking between meals, eating fatty foods like pizzas, burgers, fries and opt instead for vegetables, white meat and fruit. You will feel fitter after just a few weeks, when you will begin to see the results.
Sexual stimulants can be found in a lot of food, especially foods that are rich in zinc (oysters, veal liver, beef, lentils, wholemeal bread, egg yolk, oatmeal …) and one dose is sufficient (equivalent of 3 to 4 oysters per day). You can also find zinc in a lot of food supplements for both men and women.
Aphrodisiacs are also found in common foods such as dark chocolate, vanilla, saffron, cloves, cayenne pepper, garlic, onion, asparagus and celery, but the champion is ginger, by far!
Indeed, ginger remains the ultimate aphrodisiac condiment because of its potent smell, which is the source of its stimulation. Aromas do play a major role in sexual stimulation, especially its components (including gingerol), which have a stimulating effect. This effect increases tenfold when combined with other natural components.
Ginger can be used in massage or in food to stimulate the whole body. It is traditionally used as a sexual tonic.
Stop smoking to help your erections
Smoking is a major cause of erectile dysfunction. In fact, if you smoke too much, tobacco clogs your arteries and disrupts the blood flow, which in turn alters your heart rate. Thus blood only arrives irregularly in the penis’ corpus cavernosum, which can cause erectile dysfunction. This is why you should stop smoking if you notice recurring erectile dysfunction.
Reduce your alcohol consumption
In the short term, alcohol can seem like a stimulant. However, it tires out the body over the long term. By drinking alcohol to celebrate and relax, it eventually causes your libido to decrease and your body to become fatigued. It can also interact with other prescription treatments by greatly reducing their effectiveness. It is advisable to drink in moderation if you want a vibrant sex life.
Sport, the natural version of Cialis
Practising physical activity is essential to stay in shape. It helps get rid of toxins, improve your heart rate and thus facilitate blood flow. Experts thus recommend 30 minutes of physical exercise every day to improve bodily function. Your muscles will find it easier to relax and you’ll perform better sexually.
Avoid drinking too much coffee
As a stimulant, coffee is one of the main causes of high blood pressure. Having a high blood pressure can be responsible for erectile dysfunction. Also, drinking too much coffee can disturb your sleep pattern and your body cannot rest properly. One or two cups of coffee a day is the maximum recommended amount.
Arginine
Amino acid L-arginine occurs naturally in food, and stimulates the production of nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is a compound that facilitates an erection by dilating the blood vessels in the penis. Studies on the effectiveness of using L-arginine to treat erectile dysfunction have had mixed results. A 1999 trial published in the online journal BJU International found that high doses of L-arginine may help improve sexual function, but only in men with an abnormal nitric oxide metabolism, such as those suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
In another study published in 2003 in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, Bulgarian researchers reported that people suffering from erectile dysfunction who took L-arginine along with the pine extract pycnogenol noticed major improvements in sexual function and suffered from no side effects. Men with known cardiovascular problems should only take arginine under a doctor’s supervision as it may interact with certain medications.
DHEA
Testosterone is essential for a healthy libido and normal sexual function. Men suffering from erectile dysfunction are known to have low testosterone levels, but that their symptoms improve when they are prescribed testosterone replacement therapy. Similarly, studies have shown that taking supplements containing DHEA, a hormone converted into testosterone and oestrogen by the body, may help relieve some cases of erectile dysfunction. However, DHEA can cause problems such as preventing the function of the pituitary gland, acne and hair loss.
Ginseng
Red Ginseng from Korea has long been used to boost male sexual function, but few studies have attempted to confirm its uses. In a study from 2002, they found that the herb helped to alleviate the symptoms of 45 men with severe erectile dysfunction and “improved penile rigidity.” Experts are not sure how ginseng works, but some speculate that it promotes nitric oxide synthesis.
Pomegranate juice
Drinking pomegranate juice rich in antioxidants carries numerous health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. However, does pomegranate juice protect you from erectile dysfunction? There is no evidence to prove that it does, yet results from a study published in 2007 are promising.
In summary, there are many natural alternatives to Cialis. However, it is always advisable to seek the advice of a medical professional. Whatever the circumstance, it always helps your treatment if you change your lifestyle.
Other aphrodisiac ingredients
You can find sexual stimulants in food, plants and essential oils, which often contain amino acids like arginine, or other ingredients like selenium, magnesium, guarana and even taurine.
If you get a bit tired from time to time, don’t start doubting yourself. The little blue pill is not the only solution, and others can be adapted to every situation: whether you lack sexual desire, your libido is waning or you are suffering from erectile dysfunction. Don’t hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice, who can help you regain your energy, strength and sexual vitality.
Medical review on March 10, 2017 by Dr. Davis Taylor
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