Erectile dysfunction or male impotence is characterized by the inability of a man to obtain an erection hard or durable enough to have a successful intercourse that ends with ejaculation. When it comes to sexual problems it has been observed that they have a very strong impact especially on a man's quality of life. And with age the risk of having such problem gradually increases. That is why it is so important to know how to minimize the possibility of experiencing such conditions as ED before they turn into real problems.

The causes

Quite often associated with older age, erectile dysfunction is still connected to a number of conditions that can be observed in younger men too. Male impotence can have its roots either in psychological or physiological conditions, and defining which the real cause is crucial for selecting an adequate treatment option. Psychological causes for erectile dysfunction include such conditions as excessive stress, depression, anxiety disorders, lack of interest in the partner or mental illnesses. Physiological conditions that are known to cause ED are much more diverse and include such factors as chronic medical conditions, use of medications, physical trauma, surgical interventions, and many more.

Some of the most common risk factors characteristic for male impotence are:

• age over 65

• serious conditions such as diabetes

• obesity

• drinking, smoking, drug abuse

• lack of physical activity

• use of drugs (prescription and non-prescription)

• low level of testosterone

• long history of psychological conditions

What can be done?

In order to avoid the development erectile dysfunction to the stage where only drugs like Cialis will help, you will have to change your lifestyle towards a healthier way of treating your body. First of all, you should resolve all the health problems you have and treat them respectively. The longer you leave a condition (such as hypertension, high cholesterol or hormonal imbalance) untreated, the harder it will be to fight the consequences. Go to your doctor and ask what can be done in order to eliminate all the problems you have at the moment.

Then you should review all the medications you are currently taking. Many drugs can cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect, which is temporarily but of course quite unpleasant. Try to minimize the number of medications you are taking or wait until the course of the treatment is over – you will restore your functions in a short time.

Live your life a healthier way. If you do not want to pop Cialis every time you wish to have sex, stop smoking, abusing drugs and alcohol. Bad habits strongly affect all of the functions in the body and sexual ability is not an exception. If you're quite inactive throughout the day and don't have much physical activity, make sure you're getting plenty of it during your free time. Start exercising in the gym, swimming, jogging, walking – anything that will make your blood flow faster. Not only this will be quite beneficial for your overall health, but you will also observe beneficial results in the intimate area. And the earlier you start the less likely it will be for you to have erectile dysfunction later on.