With the advent of effective erectile dysfunction medications people started talking more about the problem of male impotence itself and the causes behind it. Numerous scientific groups are undertaking research and experiments to determine what actually influences the development of erectile dysfunction and what can be done to prevent it. And the results are providing more and more proof that early erectile dysfunction is often a result of an inappropriate lifestyle.

Of course, preferring the couch over the gym and eating junk food instead of cooking on your own won't automatically impact your erectile functions. But it will sure impact your cardiovascular system, which is very important for maintaining good sexual health. Health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity and various heart diseases significantly raise the risk of experiencing problems in the bedroom. And you have probably heart hundreds of times that the best way to get these conditions is being physically inactive and having a diet heavy on saturated fats, processed foods, sugar and caffeine.

So how can you improve your lifestyle in order to avoid ED problems that will require you to take Viagra all the time? In fact, preventing erectile dysfunction isn't that complicated and doesn't require you to put too much effort into it. It's a matter of living in a healthy way and there are more benefits to it than just preventing ED.

First stop: physical activity. Office workers spending their 9 to 5 workdays entirely at the desk and getting home to do nothing but watch TV at the couch are in the high risk group for ED. Sure, it doesn't mean that you should quit your day job and become a construction worker. But you should definitely add some physical activity to your daily routine. Go to the local gym, start walking or running in the morning, go to the pool or take your bicycle out of the garage for an everyday spin - anything that will keep your body in tone and provide a good work for your cardiovascular system will have a positive impact on your erectile function.

Review your diet. You are what you eat, and that will surely pay off at the later stages of your life. Eating foods that are rich with saturated fats, preservatives, caffeine and fast carbohydrates is a sure way to sabotage your cardiovascular system and gain a lot of extra pounds on top of it. Instead, keep your diet rich with fresh fruits and vegetables, red meat, fish and products rich with vitamins, fiber and minerals. With such a diet you will be less likely to need Viagra in the future.

Say goodbye to bad habits. Sure, smoking looks sexy and a few bottles of beer can get you in a great mood for sex, but when it comes to the bedroom activity things won't be as positive if you're a heavy smoker or have problems with alcohol. Occasional drinks are OK as long as you keep them to a moderate amount of one-two glasses of wine or the equivalent. However, smoking is surely a negative factor in any amounts. So make sure to review your habits as well, if you don't want to take Viagra every time you want to have sex.