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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Information, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
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Prevention
Because erectile dysfunction is often related to poor blood flow, take steps that improve your cardiovascular health. Here are some suggestions to try:
- Control your blood pressure, cholesterol level, and medical conditions like diabetes, and don't smoke.
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs that may reduce sexual desire or affect your ability to maintain an erection.
- Discuss side effects of medications with your doctor.
- Try to establish open communication with your sexual partner as a way to ease tensions that could be affecting your performance.
Remember that occasional problems with erections are normal. Worrying about past failures can interfere with present pleasure.
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