Exercise and Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Treatments for (ED)

Diet and Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Self-Assessment Tools

The information about the causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) on this website and in Survival of the FIRMEST, is the most current based upon scientifically conducted research. Because every person is a unique individual, it is important for them to formulate a plan to deal with ED based upon a specific set of personal circumstances. For some, weight loss may be the most important issue to focus on. For others, lack of exercise, poor diet or a medical condition like diabetes or high blood pressure may be more important. Individuals are more likely to activate a plan if they have a better understanding of their own specific needs. Sexuality EDucation Network is providing three separate questionnaires that can help individuals guide a personal plan for improving erectile function. Because ED can be a sign of serious heart or blood vessel disease we strongly recommend that significant changes to level of exercise, diet or the use of medication to treat ED be undertaken ONLY with the supervision of a qualified health care professional. The information collected, using these self-assessment tools, should be very useful to professionals who are trained to diagnose and treat ED.

1. Health Assessment Survey.

Check your BMI first. You will need it to complete this health survey. Collecting information about the current state of health is an important start to the formulation of an individual plan to improve ED. The blood tests that are recommended will need to be ordered by and should be interpreted for you by a licensed health care professional. Make sure that they are knowledgeable about the causes and treatment for ED before consulting with them.

Download the Health Screening Questionnaire here

2. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).

The IIEF is a 15 item questionnaire that has been validated for men with ED. Each item has a maximum score of 5, making the highest score a total of 75. You should feel very good if you achieve 60 or more, and the most important measure, of course, is whether you and your partner are satisfied. You may want to do a before and after “The Ten Steps” assessment as a way of indicating how much you have improved.

Download the Questionnaire here

3. Erectile Function Food Survey.

This questionnaire will help you to assess your diet and suggest ways you can improve your nutrition, or if necessary, augment it with supplements. For example, if your intake of natural antioxidants is poor, you may want to take a higher dose of pycnogenol and add low carb chocolate. If you are in the habit of grilling your food often, you may be building up your levels of advanced glycation end products, which may break down nitric oxide in your cells. You may want to adjust the amount of grilling that you are doing.

Download the Questionnaire here

Testimonials

64-year-old married grandfather and cancer survivor

“Something very interesting is happening here. Since taking these supplements, I’ve not only had better erections, but my desire has really increased. Things that haven’t gotten me aroused for many years now do, and I find myself thinking about sex much more often, like when I was a young man. Someone should measure testosterone levels before and after these supplements. I bet they’re higher”.

54-year-old accountant married for 30 years

“After a few weeks on the omega 3’s I knew something was very different. One morning I got up to shave and I just couldn’t stand it. I hopped back into bed for a “quickie” that turned out to be not so quick. Boy, did we have to rush to get me out of the door in time so that I would not be late for work. That has never happened before in many years of marriage. It was a very good feeling.”

60-year-old physician married for 34 years

“After increasing my intake of folic acid, omega 3’s and antioxidants, we were on a vacation and after having had a great meal of white fish the previous evening, we just stayed in bed the next day like honeymooners. We’ve occasionally made love two or three times in a day when on vacation years ago, but this time was a great surprise. That day was better than we had ever experienced, even on our real honeymoon many years ago.”

52-year-old fire-fighter married for over 20 years

“It’s been much harder than I’ve experienced throughout my life. Many times it’s been so hard that it is impossible to imagine it being any harder. Now I really do know how hard, hard is!”

50-year-old pilot, and recently divorced

“My girlfriend has commented that our time together keeps getting better and better every time we make love. There was one time, recently, when she wanted me to make love to her again shortly after we just finished. I was a bit nervous because it has been a long time since I have been able to multiple times. I was greatly surprised to find myself rising up to the occasion and she was very happy with my performance. I am not used to receiving compliments for my performances in bed. This was a new one for me”.

42-year-old attorney and recently remarried

"I've been athletic, fit and generally in very good health throughout my life. At age 42 and newly wed to my soul mate, I never really imagined our intimacy could be better, and we had not experienced any problems in this area. However, within a week of adding fish oil and folic acid supplements to my diet, both my wife and I noticed some performance enhancements. The blood flow, duration and intensity of our intimacy seemed even better. With no other notable changes in diet or exercise, it seemed these supplements had noticeable positive effects. I'm also aware of research indicating the supplements can improve cardiac health, so for each of these reasons, I take my fish oil and folic acid daily.

Survival of The FIRMEST

Survival of the FIRMEST

is a ground-breaking book that describes what physicians and researchers have learned about improving erections. The book describes in detail what you should know to avoid or reverse erectile dysfunction (ED). And in ten "easy-to-follow" steps, you will learn how to increase important nutrients in your body to produce the Nitric Oxide (NO) that your blood vessels need for a firmer erection. You will also learn how an unhealthy diet and lifestyle can put you at risk for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease in addition to ED. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOOK.