How does male erection happen?

Many women would like to know the secrets of male erection. You have to know that it is capable of being much more complex than one could imagine.

If that were not enough, some secondary disorders can prevent it from happening. It is important to understand this process, even to study some of the main sexual problems that often affect men.

How does male erection work?

A man can have an erect penis much more easily than a woman can get lubricated. Erection is a hydraulic event, regulated by hormones and nerves that allow greater blood flow and storage within the male organ, leading to increased pressure and stiffness.

This process is triggered by two main mechanisms: direct stimulation or stimulation from the brain (fantasy, smell, among others).

When this stimulation occurs, chemicals are released into the brain and cause the passage of signals to the spinal cord, nerves, and penis. Nerves release a chemical that causes smooth muscle to relax and blood to run and cause erection. If there is anxiety or fear, they might make it so that the brain signals cannot reach the level needed to induce erection.

Once this cycle is complete, the male body prepares for orgasm. Muscle tension and involuntary movements increase even more, especially in the pelvis. Heart rate is also high - between 150 and 175 beats per minute. A clear liquid can start to flow from the urethra.

The orgasm itself occurs in two phases: emission and ejaculation. In the first stage, the man reaches the ejaculatory inevitability, the "point of no return", at which the semen is deposited near the top of the urethra, ready for ejaculation. In the second stage, a series of contractions of the muscles of the penis and around the base of the anus occur, releasing the semen. After ejaculation, the penis begins to lose erection.

How to identify erection problems?

Some factors such as stress and age are able to affect male erection. There are also a number of conditions that can decrease or influence this process by causing the known erectile dysfunction - technically defined as inability to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse.  This is one of the most common sexual diseases in men.

It is important to know that erectile dysfunction does not only affect older men. A study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine shows that one in four men who seek medical help because of erectile dysfunction is under the age of 40 - and that 50% of them have a severe case of sexual illness, against only 40% of men over the age of 40.

Although erectile dysfunction can have psychological origin, the truth is that it usually stems from a physical disorder with some psychological overlap. Many men view erectile insufficiency as a natural part of aging, but others find it devastating.

It is worth seeking specialized medical help because the lack of sexual intimacy for fear of failure is able to harm the overall well-being of a couple. In addition, most problems with male erection have a solution - sexual therapy or treatment often solve the problem. It is also necessary to understand the partner, as pressure and stress can increase the problem.