{"id":32924,"date":"2022-02-04T08:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T08:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=sexualhealth&#038;p=32924"},"modified":"2026-05-29T07:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:30:20","slug":"why-men-under-40-should-care-for-their-erectile-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hormone-health\/why-men-under-40-should-care-for-their-erectile-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Men Under 40 Should Care For Their Erections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever worried about erectile dysfunction as a young man?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us give it a thought once or twice but don\u2019t really worry about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is essential to consider erectile health if you want to stay sexually active in your senior years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should you consider to care for your erections as a young man? How can you prevent erectile dysfunction? And if you sometimes experience erectile issues, what can you do to solve them? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-importance-of-erectile-health\"><strong>The importance of erectile health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Erectile function in men is sometimes a reflection of general health. Optimal erections require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/foods-that-increase-penis-blood-flow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proper blood flow<\/a>, intact nerves, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/post-nut-clarity-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental clarity<\/a>. You need a healthy cardiovascular and nervous system and healthy mental health to achieve an erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual health is also important for couples, and it makes up an important part of the relationship. Moreover, erections are essential for men for other reasons. They can feel confident and manly when erections are stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why you want to keep your erectile health, and if you\u2019re still young, there is much you can do to prevent future problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-men-under-40-should-care-for-their-erections\"><strong>Why men under 40 should care for their erections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erection-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erectile problems<\/a> and the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">erectile dysfunction<\/a> usually start when we are young. What we do before turning 40 years determines our state of health later on. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some men start smoking at a young age. A younger starting age may double the risk of cardiovascular problems later on in life. There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11877699\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cumulative risk<\/a> associated with smoking, and quitting when you\u2019re still young is fundamental (1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/type-2-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type 2 diabetes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/metabolic-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metabolic syndrome<\/a> propensity can also start at a very young age. Diabetes is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/diabetes-and-ed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risk factor for erectile dysfunction<\/a>. So, the best way to care for your erectile function is to prevent this problem from an early age (2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/atherosclerosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atherosclerosis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/diabetes-health\/coronary-artery-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coronary artery disease<\/a> build progressively for many years. Plaques in the blood vessels are formed in people with high blood lipids and inflammation. Atherosclerosis and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/endothelial-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">endothelial dysfunction<\/a> in the penile blood vessels are common causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/senior-sex\/\">sex<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/senior-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">u<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/senior-sex\/\">al dysfunction in seniors<\/a>, and we can prevent that by adopting a healthy lifestyle (3).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardiovascular disease usually starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/sex-and-high-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high blood pressure<\/a>, which should be treated to prevent damage in different tissues, including the penile blood vessels. Even if you don\u2019t have blood pressure symptoms, treating cardiovascular and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/signs-of-heart-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart disease<\/a> is fundamental if you don\u2019t want to depend on ED medications, such as PDE5 inhibitors (4).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental health is also built early in life, especially in our productive years. Thus, it is essential to look for alternatives to deal with stress and create coping mechanisms. They will be helpful later on during late adulthood and may reduce the incidence of psychogenic erectile dysfunction (5).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted above, the best moment to care for your erectile health is when you\u2019re still young. Severe cases of ED are usually linked to biological causes such as atherosclerosis, cardiovascular problems, and nerve dysfunction. Most of them can be prevented by adopting a few measures as a young man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"natural-ways-to-improve-your-erectile-health\"><strong>Natural ways to improve your erectile health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What can you do right now to improve your erectile health? The answer depends on your current sexual health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you started having erectile issues before turning 40 years, we have to look for the cause. If not, a preventative approach is better to reduce the risk of erection problems in later years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are recommendations you can take to make sure that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erectile-dysfunction-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ED symptoms<\/a> do not affect your sexual activity before time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quit-smoking\"><strong>Quit smoking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted above, the best moment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/how-to-quit-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quit smoking<\/a> is now, especially if you are still young. Even if you already have a form of vascular disease, smoking cessation prevents the progression and consequences (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-an-eye-on-your-cholesterol-levels\"><strong>Keep an eye on your cholesterol levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/high-cholesterol-and-erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High cholesterol levels<\/a> are asymptomatic in younger men. They are widespread consequences of our modern eating habits, and we should run screening tests regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping cholesterol levels in check will reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, which reduces nitric oxide levels in the penile blood vessels, and facilitates erections (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"detect-and-treat-cardiovascular-disease\"><strong>Detect and treat cardiovascular disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The erectile tissue depends on blood vessel integrity to trigger erections after sexual stimulation. If you had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/general-health\/heart-attack-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart attack<\/a> or suffer from high blood pressure, you should treat the problem as soon as possible. Otherwise, penile blood vessels may suffer progressive damage and increase the risk of erectile problems (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat-healthily-and-exercise-frequently\"><strong>Eat healthily and exercise frequently<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted above, type 2 diabetes may trigger erectile dysfunction by damaging peripheral nerves involved in erectile function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obesity can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/low-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low testosterone levels<\/a> and increases the chance of vascular damage through systemic inflammation. All of that should not be a problem if you keep healthy habits from a young age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and exercise frequently. Doing so will maintain proper blood flow and nutrients running through your veins and deeply favor your sexual function (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-a-safe-environment-with-your-partner\"><strong>Create a safe environment with your partner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to live with your partner, it is also essential to build trust in your relationship. Psychological factors are important to trigger erections and to achieve satisfactory sexual intercourse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for alternative and fun ways to be together if you notice that sexual desire is lower than before. Treat any problem you may have, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/premature-ejaculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premature ejaculation<\/a>, which could also lead to erectile problems. Happy couples usually do not experience many erectile dysfunction problems (9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that even young men may experience erectile dysfunction. If that is your case, do not be afraid to talk to your doctor about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual function is vital for males, and they should care for their erectile health from an early age. Most cases of severe ED are triggered by biological causes we can prevent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making these changes is not particularly difficult, but you need to look ahead to your future as a senior if you want to keep these changes and enjoy sex regardless of your age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explore-more\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever worried about erectile dysfunction as a young man?&nbsp; Most of us give it a thought once or twice but don\u2019t really worry about it.&nbsp; However, it is essential to consider erectile health if you want to stay sexually active in your senior years. 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