Anatomy
The penis is the male sex organ that reaches its full size during puberty. In addition to its sexual function, the penis acts as a conduit for urine to leave the body.
The penis consists of a cylindrical shaft with a rounded end called the glans (head of the penis). The shaft and the glans are separated by a groove called the sulcus. The entire penis — shaft and glans — is covered by a continuous layer of skin. The section of the penile skin that covers the glans is called the foreskin or prepuce.
The foreskin protects the glans throughout life. The glans at birth is delicate and easily irritated by urine and faeces. The foreskin shields the glans; with circumcision this protection is lost.
An erection results from changes in blood flow into the penis. When a man becomes sexually aroused, nerves cause penis blood vessels to expand. More blood flows in and less flows out of the penis, thus hardening the tissue.
Virility
Virility is described as a man's ability to successfully engage in the act of copulation, i.e. intercourse. This includes having healthy and plentiful sperm and the ability to attain and maintain a sustainable erection to allow for satisfactory sexual intercourse. For men, virility also provides pleasure, bolsters self-esteem and fosters intimacy.
Problems Related to Penis and Virility
Though there are numerous disorders of the male reproductive system including infertility, a persistent and usually painful erection (that isn't caused by sexual stimulation or arousal), delayed ejaculation, painful ejaculation and retrograde ejaculation (when semen enters the bladder instead of emerging through the penis), loss of libido and inability to achieve orgasm, to name a few, erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) continue to be the most common complaint related to male virility and are a major cause of concern to all men today.
1. Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
It is the inability to sustain an erection during sexual intercourse. The condition varies from total inability in achieving ejection, to sustaining only small ejections. It is also known as impotence.
Symptoms
- Changes in the way you ejaculate
- Bleeding during urination or ejaculation
- Warts, bumps, lesions or a rash on your penis or in your genital area
- A severely bent penis or curvature that causes pain
- A burning sensation when you urinate
- Discharge from your penis
ED has a direct impact on how it affects a man's life and marriage. It is said that ED is the cause in two out of five failed marriages. ED not only affects the man but his partner as well and its impact can be described as follows:
Partner Relationship
- The man withdraws from his partner emotionally and physically because of his fear of failure. The partner starts to believe that the man is losing interest in her and due to this, she suspects that he may be having an affair as she is particularly vulnerable to fears of abandonment and rejection. This can have an effect on issues of trust, intimacy and closeness.
- Men who experience ED can suffer the effects of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and decrease in quality of life. They fear that any physical affection will precipitate a request or desire for intercourse from their partners and remind them of their inability to achieve an erection.
Functional Issues
- The inability to function sexually can impact the role a man plays in the world, thus taking away his identity. Therefore, the loss of erectile capability can have a profound effect on a man and can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with life and add to his stress.
2. Premature Ejaculation (PE)
Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men say they experience this problem very often.
Premature ejaculation can be classified as lifelong (primary) or acquired (secondary). Lifelong premature ejaculation occurs all or nearly all of the time beginning with your first sexual encounters. Acquired premature ejaculation has the same symptoms but develops after a man had previous sexual experiences without ejaculatory problems.
Symptoms of PE
- The primary symptom of premature ejaculation is the inability to delay ejaculation for more than one minute after penetration. Also, they are unable to delay ejaculation during intercourse all or nearly all of the time.
- Feel distressed and frustrated, and tend to avoid sexual intimacy as a result. Many men feel that they have symptoms of premature ejaculation, but the symptoms do not meet the diagnostic criteria for premature ejaculation. Instead these may be characterized by periods of rapid ejaculation as well as periods of normal ejaculation.
A common complication of premature ejaculation is relationship stress as in ED. Premature ejaculation can occasionally make fertilization difficult or impossible for couples who are trying to have a baby.
Causes
The exact cause of premature ejaculation isn't known. While it was once thought to be only psychological, doctors now know premature ejaculation is more complicated and involves a complex interaction of psychological and biological factors.
Psychological Causes
- It is believed that early sexual experiences may establish a pattern that can be difficult to change later in life, such as:
- Situations in which a man may have hurried to reach climax in order to avoid being discovered
- Guilty feelings that increase a man's tendency to rush through sexual encounters
- Men who are anxious about their performance and obtaining or maintaining an erection during sexual intercourse may form a pattern of rushing to ejaculate, which can be difficult to change
Biological Causes
- Abnormal hormone levels
- Severe pain after trauma to your penis
- Abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters
- Abnormal reflex activity of the ejaculatory system
- Certain thyroid problems and inherited traits
- Inflammation and infection of the prostate or urethra
- Nerve damage from surgery or trauma (rare) etc.
Sex Facts
- Men over 50 have a longer life expectancy if they have sex at least twice in a month.
- Sexually active couples have fewer fights than others and also the percentage of marital discord is less than those compared to others.
- Sex is one of the best cardio exercises and reduces the risk of cardiac arrests.
- Prostate problems such as prostate cancer, enlargement of prostate (BPH) are less in sexually active men compared to the others.
- Sexual activity controls blood pressure.
Virility through Penis Cleanse
In the last 10-12 years, the number of women quoting sexual dissatisfaction as ground for divorce has doubled and it is one of the prominent reasons for divorce initiated by women. Women are very vocal about their sexual feelings and needs these days. A woman's capability to have tireless multiple orgasms have made them crave for more. On the other side, more and more males are finding that they are not as active sexually as before and erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are a very common problem with them.
The following cleanses maintain the health of the male reproductive system not only to have a better sex life but also to live longer.
Drumstick Flowers in Milk
- Drumstick is very useful as a sexual tonic in the treatment of sexual debility and functional sterility in both males and females. The drumstick has certain aphrodisiac properties and is quite effective in erectile dysfunction.
- Ingredients: drumstick flower (1.5 kg for a month's course), milk (250 ml per day).
- Procedure: add 15 gm of drumstick flowers in 250 ml of milk. Heat the milk with the drumstick flowers until it boils. Allow this mixture to cool down till it is lukewarm and drink it. Follow this recipe 3 times daily for one or two months.
Carrots, Honey and Egg
- To treat erectile dysfunction, to delay ejaculation and to develop sexual desire, this cleanse is highly effective.
- Ingredients: honey (250 ml), egg, carrots.
- Procedure: add 2 tablespoons of honey, a half-boiled egg and half a cup of finely chopped or grated carrots in a bowl. Mix them well and have it once every day. Consume this mixture daily for 10 to 15 days to find improvements in your virility.
White Onions
- Onions are well known to have aphrodisiac properties and also help in enhancing libido.
- Ingredients: white onions (approximately 2 kg for a monthly course), honey (500 gm), butter (250 gm).
- Procedure: peel a medium sized white onion, crush it and make it a smooth paste. Fry this paste in a teaspoon of butter and then add this mixture to a spoonful of honey. Take this medicine on an empty stomach or you should not eat for at least two hours before taking this medicine. Consume it twice a day for a month and you will find remarkable changes in your erections.
Ginger with Honey
- The juice extracted from ginger is a valuable aphrodisiac and beneficial in the treatment of sexual weaknesses. By decreasing inflammation, ginger relaxes arteries, thus improving blood flow in the direction of penis and also helps with testosterone production.
- Ingredients: raw ginger (250 gm/week), honey (1 kg for a monthly course).
- Procedure: take cleaned ginger pieces and crush it to make a paste. Take two teaspoons of ginger paste and mix it well with two teaspoons of honey. Consume this mixture three times a day for a month.
Black Raisins
- Black raisins are known to be a very good ingredient that helps in improving sexual vigour and general health.
- Ingredients: black raisins (1 kg for a month's course), milk.
- Procedure: wash about 30 grams of black raisins in lukewarm water. Now boil these raisins in 200 ml of milk and the raisins will get swollen. Separate the raisins and milk. Now eat these raisins and then drink the glassful of this milk. Drink this mixture three times a day for a month to see effective results.
Asparagus (Musli) Roots
- The white musli dried roots of asparagus are known to be an aphrodisiac and will help in getting rid of erectile dysfunction easily.
- Ingredients: musli (1 kg for a month's course), milk.
- Procedure: add 15 grams of dried roots of asparagus to a cup of milk. Boil this milk and consume it when it is lukewarm. Repeat this process twice a day for a month to see satisfactory results.
Virility Enhancing Foods
Saffron
- Saffron is a well-known ingredient that arouses sexual desire and relaxes your nerves. Consume saffron in food to increase sexual desire. You can add it to massage oil and apply it all over your body to relax your nerves and to drive sexual desire. Mix some saffron in olive oil or almond oil and boil it for 15 minutes and store it in a bottle. Massage the penis regularly with this oil to get rid of erectile dysfunction.
Water Melon
- The summer fruit is high in citrulline, which stimulates nitric-oxide production and increases blood flow to the penis, strengthening erections.
Bananas
- Bananas are high in potassium, which relaxes blood-vessel walls, allowing for better blood flow throughout the body. Plus, it offsets a high-sodium diet, keeping your blood pressure in check. Make it a habit to consume the banana before the act.
Almonds
- Vitamin E, of which almonds are a prime source, also enhances nitric-oxide production. Almonds soaked overnight in water, are good for virility.
Tip
I have mentioned about various aphrodisiacs. Care should be taken that they are used in a proper way. They are best if used in partial raw form. They lose most of their value if roasted or fried. Excessive use of these spices gives extra load to the body, with no extra benefit.