Potency in men aged 50 depends on many factors. Not only age leaves its mark on health. Sexual function is affected by heredity, lifestyle, chronic diseases, as well as a natural decrease in hormone production. Alcohol abuse, smoking, poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle often cause premature aging and decline in reproductive function. Therefore, at the age of 50, some men have no problems with this, while others are horrified to discover signs of impotence.
What potency is normal at 50 years old?
The term "potency" is of Latin origin. It is derived from the word "potentia", which translates as "strength". Potency determines a man's ability to perform sexual intercourse. It is characterized by the speed of erection, its duration, the degree of tension of the penis and ejaculation (the release of seminal fluid). The male body is able to maintain the ability to have full sexual intercourse throughout its entire life.
Normal potency causes a powerful sexual desire. Sexual desire is accompanied by the appearance of an erection, which allows one to achieve orgasm and ejaculation. Healthy men aged 50–60 years can have up to 8 sexual intercourse per month. However, not only the age factor affects the quantitative indicator. It depends on the relationship with a woman - a sexual partner. The number of sexual acts in a family in which harmony reigns is higher than among partners with tense relationships.
The average duration of sexual intercourse is 2. 5 minutes, during which time a man performs about 50–60 frictions. However, for some, coitus can last up to 30–40 minutes.
It is necessary to increase potency if a man is not satisfied after full sexual intercourse. Unfavorable signs are:
- Decreased sexual desire.
- A weakening of potency is evidenced by the absence of an erection in the morning and during sexual caresses.
- The concern should be a decrease in penile tension during sex.
- An alarming symptom is both premature ejaculation and its delay or complete absence.
Rejection of bad habits
To improve potency after 50 years, you need to change your lifestyle. Daily consumption of 1 glass of vodka or 4 liters of dark beer can lead to complete loss of sexual function after 5–8 years. Ethyl alcohol has a negative effect on the male gonads and causes their atrophy. When they lose their functions, the level of the male hormone testosterone in the body, on which potency depends, sharply decreases.
The hormonal balance is also disrupted due to the destructive effects of ethyl alcohol on the liver and brain of a man. The gradual loss of sensitivity of tactile receptors leads to immunity to impulses that cause sexual arousal. After completely abstaining from alcoholic beverages, potency will gradually begin to increase.
Smoking has a negative effect on men's health. Smoking 2 cigarettes before sexual intercourse can inhibit sexual arousal and weaken erections. In heavy smokers, the pressure in the vessels of the genital organ steadily decreases and its blood supply deteriorates. If there are atherosclerotic plaques on the walls of blood vessels, they can become clogged. The penis contains many small capillaries, so pathological changes in it appear earlier than in other organs.
About 95% of people aged 50–70 years have atherosclerotic deposits on the walls of blood vessels. Therefore, impotence is 2 times more common among men in this age category than among their non-smoking peers. The degree of reduction in blood pressure is directly proportional to the smoking experience. Quitting smoking has a beneficial effect on potency. Even long-term smokers note a dramatic improvement in sexual function.
To restore men's health, you need to get enough sleep, rest more and avoid stressful situations.
Physical activity
A sedentary lifestyle has a negative impact on sexual function. Addiction to the computer, sedentary work and driving a car lead to the appearance of stagnation. Low physical activity causes a slowdown in blood flow in the pelvic organs. Without lifestyle changes, restoring potency in men may be impossible.
The main function of blood circulation is the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissue cells. Poor blood supply causes:
- slower functioning of the testicles;
- decreased intensity of spermatogenesis;
- decrease in the amount of hormones produced.
In a sitting position, body weight puts pressure on the pelvic vessels, further reducing blood circulation in the organs. Prolonged sitting leads to an increase in temperature in the testicles and causes a decrease in potency after 50 years.
Men with sedentary jobs should regularly do morning exercises and take long walks.
A set of exercises to maintain potency
To improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, it is necessary to perform a set of exercises every day to increase potency.
Squats will help strengthen the muscles that affect potency in men. It is necessary to place your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly spread your toes to the sides. You need to tighten your buttocks and then start squats.
You need to squat as low as possible, staying in the lower position for 5–8 seconds. During the exercise, your hands should be held in front of your chest. In the first 2 weeks, 4 squats a day are enough. Then their number is gradually increased to 15. It is also advisable to increase the time spent in the lower position to 15 seconds.
During the second exercise, it is necessary to perform rotational movements of the pelvis in both directions. You should start with small amplitudes. Then they are gradually increased. During movements you need to tense your abdominal and thigh muscles. They will not only increase blood circulation, but also strengthen the back muscles involved in sexual intercourse.
From a standing position, bend to the right and left, trying to reach the floor with your straight arm. Exercise improves the conductivity of nerve fibers that regulate erection.
From a standing position, you need to do alternate lunges with your legs. The foot is placed forward as far as possible. The body must maintain a strictly vertical position while moving. Hands are kept on the belt.
Holding the back of the chair, perform alternating leg swings. The straight limb is thrown forward and raised to its maximum height. The toe of the foot should point upward.
Lying on your back, perform movements that imitate riding a bicycle. Then the legs are bent at the knees, feet are placed on the floor and the pelvis is lifted up. It is enough to make a few movements. Gymnastics should not cause extreme fatigue.
It is advisable to perform exercises with open windows. In the summer, it is better to do gymnastics outside.
Balanced diet
To have good potency at 50 years old, a man’s diet needs to regularly include foods rich in phosphorus. The trace element takes part in the synthesis of male hormones.
Phosphorus is found in large quantities in dried boletus, pumpkin seeds, wheat bran, poppy seeds and wheat germ. It is present in cocoa powder, sesame seeds, cashews, pine nuts and walnuts, hard cheeses, oats, beans, egg yolks, buckwheat, beef and pork liver, mackerel and tuna.
Vitamins A (liver, carrots, pumpkin, spinach) and D (fatty fish), iron (beef, eggs), manganese (nuts, tea), potassium (bananas, citrus fruits), calcium (dairy products, greens) andproteins. Excessive consumption of sugar reduces phosphorus absorption.
Weak potency can be caused by chronic zinc deficiency. Oysters, yeast, sesame seeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, chicken hearts, peanuts and cocoa powder contain large amounts of microelements. Sources of zinc are hard cheeses, pine and walnuts, egg yolk, beef, turkey, and lamb. Excessive consumption of foods containing copper (cereals, whole grains) can cause zinc deficiency.
To achieve increased potency in men after 50 years of age, the daily menu should include products containing "sex vitamin" E. It affects the pituitary gland, which regulates the functioning of the reproductive system. The record holder for vitamin E content is wheat germ oil.
The "sex vitamin" is present in sunflower, corn and flaxseed oil, in addition, in almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, buckwheat, dried apricots and rose hips. Its source is soybeans, but you should not get carried away with these products. They contain plant hormones that act similarly to the female hormones estrogen.
50-year-old men need to regularly consume the proteins found in red meat. They improve metabolism, increase libido and tone up. To enhance sexual activity, it is recommended to periodically consume seafood (shrimp, mussels, squid) and fish. The polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in the latter prevent the development of atherosclerosis.
Weight loss
Problems with potency at 50 years old can be caused by obesity. Adipose tissue synthesizes female sex hormones - estrogens. The more extra pounds a man has, the more estrogen he produces. The predominance of female sex hormones causes the decline of sexual function.
To lose weight and increase potency, overweight men need to maintain a negative energy balance. The number of calories consumed from food should be less than those expended by the body.
To maintain a negative energy balance, it is necessary to reduce the calorie content of your usual diet:
- You should consume foods with low (negative) calorie content more often. The energy spent by the body on their absorption is not compensated by their energy value. These foods include spinach, sweet red peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, seaweed, eggplant, carrots, orange and grapefruit.
- There is no need to try to lose weight faster by sharply reducing caloric intake in old age. A lack of nutrients can negatively affect health and potency.
How to increase potency with medications
To normalize sexual function, you need to cure existing chronic diseases or stabilize indicators. A man’s health after 50 years of age is negatively affected by the medications he is forced to take to treat various diseases.
Tranquilizers, bromides, antihistamines, sleeping pills and antihypertensive drugs, as well as drugs for the treatment of glaucoma, can weaken potency.
When the first signs of sexual dysfunction appear, you should consult a doctor with a request to prescribe analogues that are safe for men’s health.
Preparations containing vitamin complexes and extracts of medicinal plants will help restore potency at 50 years of age. They are designed specifically to improve erectile function.
If the cause of loss of sexual function is androgen deficiency, replacement therapy may be prescribed.
Your doctor will tell you how to increase potency after 50 years with the help of hormonal drugs. You cannot prescribe hormones on your own.
To obtain a short-term effect, drug potency regulators are used. For continuous use, it is better to choose drugs that cause fewer adverse reactions.