Impotency, or impotence, is the inability of a male to achieve an erection that is satisfactory for sexual activity. The term impotence has largely been replaced by erectile dysfunction (ED), as the term impotence was historically taboo and the condition was largely untreatable. With the advance of medical technology and evolution of societal opinions about sex, impotence is a much more accepted topic.

Male impotence is often thought to involve men who can never get an erection. This is a fallacy. Most men who experience impotence only have the problem occasionally or can simply not sustain an erection. Most men are afraid to admit that they have a problem; however, many causes of male impotence can point to a larger issue at hand. Knowing the potential causes of male impotence can save lives.

• Diabetes: - Elevated blood sugar can result in nerve and blood vessel damage, which can lead to impotence.
• Substance Abuse: - Alcohol and depressant drugs, such as opiates, affect the circulatory and nervous system and cause blood flow and sensation to decrease. Intoxication can also make one less responsive to stimuli.
• Circulatory Diseases: - Clogged arteries, high blood pressure and other diseases of the circulatory system can cause impotence by restricting blood flow to the genital area.
• Glandular Problems: -Problems with the thyroid, adrenal and other glands often result in impotence, because of lowered testosterone levels.
• Depression & Anxiety: - Mental disorders are a contributing factor in many cases of impotence. Feelings of fear or inadequacy can create a stressful environment in which maintaining an erection is difficult. Depression also can lower libido.
• Prescription Drugs: - Some common prescription drugs, such as anti-depressants, can impair libido and result in erectile dysfunction.

Prevention/Solution

Even the healthiest men are likely to experience impotence at some point in their lives. There is no way to entirely prevent ED, as most men will experience a drop in blood flow and sexual virility as they age, but there are several ways to reduce its impact. Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important ways to prevent ED. Finding ways to reduce stress and depression while limiting use of drugs will also help limit the incidence of ED.

• Eat onions or drink onion juice every day to increase libido and treat impotence. Onions are said to be a great aphrodisiac and is second best to garlic.
• Chop a couple of carrots up real fine and eat with a hard boiled egg dipped in 1 tbsp. of honey. Eat this snack for about two months to increase libido and treat impotence.
• Take about 15 grams of asparagus roots and boil them in a cup of milk. Drink this mixture twice a day to treat impotence and premature ejaculation.
• Make a soup of drumstick flowers and milk. Boil the drumstick flowers in some milk and eat the soup to treat impotence and male fertility.
• Take a hard boiled egg and eat with some ginger juice and honey once a day for a month. It is best to use this remedy at night to treat impotence and improve sexual libido.

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