I have weak erection!

Dear Yemisi,
I  am having weak erection and my manhood shrinks. It takes time before I get erected.

Can you prescribe some drugs that will help boost my erection?

Anonymous, 08028267012.

Dear Anonymous,

I am not trained to prescribe any drug. If I may know, how old are you? Are you married?  If not, does it occur when you are just having a ‘quick one’ with your girlfriend? This experience of yours might just be psychological especially when you are being discreet about the side attraction (girlfriend) or immaturity.

In addressing why your manhood shrinks tend to answer the question earlier asked about your age as findings show that penis shrinking has to do with aging in men. It is believed that as men age, more plaque is said to accumulate in the arteries in the penis which interferes with blood flow. Aging is also characterised by muscle atrophy and a decline in testosterone, both of which can be associated with a slight decline in penis size.

Scar tissue (the protein collagen) also can build up in the fibrous sheathe that surrounds the chambers in the penis involved in erections. Blockages within these chambers can result in smaller erections. Being overweight is another reason for shrinkage due to accumulation of fat in the lower abdomen which makes the flow of blood into the penis poor hence the brevity of your erection. Closely related to age induced cause of two-minute erection and shrinkage has to do with medical condition and your lifestyle.

If you have used drugs for any prostate ailment, you are susceptible to reduction in the size of your manhood. But you must be careful in having to go through the surgeon’s blade for any treatment.

You need to pay attention to your night time erections. Do you wake up hard? Do you experience erections during the night? These are indications that your penis is receiving decent blood flow and is functioning properly. Getting out of your situation include:

Practising masturbation, which helps promote blood circulation in the penis and thus reduce the risk of shrinkage.

Engage in more sexual activity, which can help keep your penis from shrinking. The “use it or lose it” adage applies here.

Keep your testicles slightly (about 3 degrees F) lower than body temperature to help prevent shrinkage. Use boxers rather than briefs which can help keep temperatures lower.

Avoid tight underwear and pants, as they can restrict blood flow and over time may contribute to a smaller penis.

Lose those extra pounds if you are overweight or obese. Weight loss improves blood circulation below the waist and reduce stress on your groin area.

Get off the couch and exercise regularly to promote blood circulation throughout the body.

Stay well hydrated by consuming at least eight to 10 glasses of pure water daily. Dehydration causes your tissues to contract and blood flow to become more sluggish.

Visiting a reputable medical centre will no doubt allay your fears as answers are provided to your questions. Be bold enough to open up to your physician so as to know where to come in.