Struggling with softer erections?

Starting from age 40, testosterone starts to decline and that can have a notable effect on the penis – from size to spring.

Reduced blood flow to the penis due to cardiovascular health issues (i.e. clogged arteries) can also have an impact on the size of the penis when flaccid and also on the strength of erections.  You may also need greater stimulation to get and stay aroused or to reach orgasm.  This is all perfectly normal.

What you might be experiencing:

• Not being able to achieve a reliable erection before sex.
• Struggling to maintain an erection during sex.
• A complete inability to achieve an erection at all.
• Requiring increased stimulation to maintain an erection.

So, what to do about it?

• Visit with your doctor to talk through any potential health issues which might be impacting your sexual wellbeing.
• Look at lifestyle changes to do with diet, exercise and reducing alcohol consumption.
• Consider changing up your sexual play to incorporate toys which are more stimulating – a vibrating cock ring both restricts blood flow to assist with firmer erections plus has the added bonus of vibrations to increase stimulation for both partners.
• Investigate pharmaceutical options via your doctor which may help with both achieving and maintaining erections.

While you may feel frustration at the changes you are seeing in your body, these also provide an opportunity to open your eyes to a new approach to sex.  Penetration may take a backseat some of the time in favour of exploring different ways to pleasure yourself and your partner. Perhaps incorporate a vibrating remote-controlled love egg into your intimate moments or try out a vibrating penis massager to enhance sensations during foreplay or a solo session.  Embracing new avenues for pleasure may bring a surprising and welcome change to the later chapters of your life!