Anne Truong MDMen's Sexual Health Doctor

What makes someone maintain an erection? #menshealth #ed #viral #shorts #foryou #science #erection

7 Dec 2023 · 1 min

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Short educational YouTube video by Anne Truong MD explaining factors that influence getting and maintaining an erection. The speaker notes that erectile function is personal and affected by aging and common medical conditions (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes), weight, and stress. Practical lifestyle recommendations are given: follow a Mediterranean-style diet, keep BMI under 30, and exercise at least 30 minutes per day.

Questions this video answers

Anne Truong MD.

December 7, 2023.

Keep weight down to a BMI of less than 30.

Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.

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What makes someone get an erection and maintain an erection. And the answer is a little bit different in that it is extremely personal and unique to the person. However, as you age, you tend to have more medical diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes. You gain weight. You may have more or less stress, so that will affect how your erection is. But generally speaking, there are some things that you can do to help your erection. Example Number one Eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight. What's a healthy diet? A Mediterranean diet. Try to keep your weight down to a BMI of less than 30. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day will also help with maintaining your erection.