The average African man’s insatiable search for sexual knowledge is primarily driven by his quest to be the best on sex bed at any given time and he will do anything and everything to protect his penis and erection, because a good erection validates a man. So today, we shall be providing some accessible facts and figures for better sexual awareness. This is because men hit their sexual peak at the age of 18. This is true, at least regarding a man’s supply of testosterone, although, peak hormone levels don’t equate to peak sexual performance. However, as he reaches his peak at that age, his sexual function also declines with age. As his testosterone level falls, it takes more to arouse him. And once aroused, he takes longer to get an erection and to achieve orgasm.
Age also brings marked declines in semen volume and sperm quality. As a matter of fact, erectile dysfunction or impotence is clearly linked to advancing years. Studies show that between the ages of 40 and 70, the percentage of potent men falls from 60 per cent to roughly 30 per cent. Men also experience a gradual decline in urinary function. A man’s urine stream weakens over time as a consequence of weakened bladder muscles and, in many cases, prostate enlargement. And that’s not all. Recent research confirms that even the penis itself undergoes significant changes as a man moves from his sexual prime; that is, around age 30 for most men into middle age and on to older age. The penis changes in appearance, in size and in functionality. Noticeably, the head of the penis (glans) gradually loses its fresh, lively colour; it looks more like a dry rough and scaly skin. This is as a result of reduced adequate blood flow to that area and there is also a slow loss of pubic hair. The pubic hair becomes scanty, faded in colour and unhealthy looking. As testosterone decreases, the penis gradually reverts to its pre-pubertal, mostly hairless state. The penis reduces in size and shrinks by the day as man gains weight and grows older. This is so because as fat accumulates on the lower abdomen, a large pre-pubic fat pad makes the penile shaft look shorter. Even in some cases, the abdominal fat completely buries the penis, giving it the appearance of the tip of the smallest finger index.
In addition to this apparent shrinkage (which is reversible; kindly call me for details), the penis tends to undergo an actual (and irreversible) reduction in size. This reduction is in both length and thickness and very noticeable. “If a man’s erect penis is 8 inches long when he is in his 30s, it might be 5 or 5 and a half inches when he reaches his 60s or 70s depending on the abdominal fat and the rate of reduction.
What causes the penis to shrink? Aside from the fact stated above, two mechanisms are involved. One is the slow deposit of fatty substances (plaques) inside tiny arteries in the penis, which impairs blood flow to the organ. This process, known as atherosclerosis, is the same one that contributes to blockages inside the coronary arteries, a leading cause of heart attack. Another mechanism involves the gradual build-up of relatively inelastic collagen (scar tissue) within the stretchy fibrous sheath that surrounds the erection chambers. Erections occur when these chambers are filled with blood. Blockages within the penile arteries and increasingly inelastic chambers mean smaller erections. And as penis size changes, so does the size of the testicles. Starting around age 40, the testicles definitely begin to shrink. The testicles of a 30-year-old man might measure 3cm in diameter and that of a 60-year-old, perhaps measures only 2cm.
Ironically, the posture of the penis also changes when good penis hygiene is not in place. Numerous studies have shown that the penis becomes less sensitive over time when the owner is very careless in taking good care of it, by exposing it to sexually transmitted diseases, or too much masturbation and indecent application to sex. The penis may also be less sensitive if it is injured and the tunica albuginea is torn. This is a fibrous sheath that is stretched during an erection. This kind of injury is called a “penile fracture,” and it mostly occurs during sexual activity. This can make it hard to achieve an erection and to have an orgasm and invariably renders orgasm less pleasurable.
This can also be as a result of low level of testosterone that the man is not aware of because testosterone majorly fuels sex drive, increases muscle mass, regulates mood and the bone strength. Although a slow drop in testosterone is a normal part of aging sometimes called “andropause” or “male menopause,” for many men, this doesn’t cause any significant problems or symptoms. Others may notice hot flashes, irritable moods or less interest in sex, a drop in testosterone doesn’t always interfere with sex, but it can make it more difficult for a man’s brain and body to get aroused. Some men may notice a drop in libido, while others may lose interest in sex completely. Low testosterone can also make it tougher to get or keep an erection. Testosterone helps a man’s body to make sperm. When levels of the hormone are low, his sperm “count” can be low too. Without enough sperm, he may not be able to father a child. Getting older is the most common reason testosterone levels dip. But illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, liver or kidney disease, pituitary gland problems and testicle injuries could also be the reason for such.
One of the ways to help restore ailing testosterone is for a man to engage in good exercise because testosterone rises after exercise. If you’re overweight, exercise can improve your testosterone levels by helping you shed some kilogrammes; although the levels are typically highest in the morning and lowest in the afternoon.
And a man needs to have erections regularly to keep the penis in shape. To maintain a healthy tone, the smooth muscle of the penis must be periodically enriched with oxygen by the rush of blood that engorges the penis and makes it erect. Please note that when a man is physically able to get erection but fails to have it during the day (maybe he finds himself in very un-erotic circumstances for a long time), this should not make him anxious at all because the brain has an automatic penis maintenance function built in. But some men are physically unable to get erections, such as those who’ve suffered trauma to the nerves involved or who have nerve or blood vessel damage caused by diabetes. These categories of men should look out for solution because if they don’t do anything to maintain normal erections, they will get shortening of the penis. Without regular erections, penile tissue can become less elastic and shrink, making the penis 1-2cm shorter. I also want to establish the fact that a man with a big, limp penis does not necessarily get much bigger with an erection. In fact, the man with an average size penis or the ones that look tiny might get a surprisingly big erection.
Researchers have concluded that the underside of the glans (head) of the penis and the underside of the shaft are most sensitive to sexual pleasure; followed by the upper side of the glans, left and right sides of the glans, sides of the penis, upper side of the shaft.
But the sensitivity declines with age plus or minus as from age 25 because the sensitivity of the penis is gauged by the least amount of stimulation a man is able to feel.
Strange but true, a man’s penis is twice as long as he thinks it is. This is because half of the length of the penis is inside the body. Just like you don’t see all of a big oak tree above ground, you don’t see the root of your penis tucked up inside your pelvis and attached to your pubic bone. That is why a sex therapist says the imbedded part inside the body can be made to grow out. If you want to find out more, kindly give me a call.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Do you think there is hope for me?
Funmi, do you think there is hope for me? I lost my spinal cord sensitivity after an accident and my marriage was just two years old before the incident. I am so worked up and frustrated now because first, I can’t satisfy my wife sexually. Secondly, I am beginning to suspect her for infidelity. Thirdly, I have good sexual urges but no erection. I am honestly finished sexually and I am afraid I will lose my marriage.
Mr Adetunji Gbongbolore
I would like to say firstly that you are not finished and that you are not going to lose your marriage and there is a way out for you. You have to do all you can to put your mind to rest; half of the things we are afraid of never really happens. Trust your wife and shower her with appreciation, after all she is still in your house taking care of you. Then I also want you to know that recently, it was discovered that vibrators work on the penis of people like you. Yes vibrators aren’t only for women. They work on the penis, too. In fact, vibration is so effective on the penis that often men with spinal cord injuries can ejaculate with the aid of a special medical vibrator. For this kind of treatment, the vibrator is usually held against the underside of the head of the penis. This medical-grade vibrators is tuned to stimulate parts of the nervous system involved in ejaculation. They work at frequencies or amplitudes that are more specific to the [nerve] pathways. Even men with delayed ejaculation and those that have difficulty in reaching orgasm have benefitted tremendously from the use of this medical vibrator.
Is it easier to get a urinary tract infection via sex in the missionary position?
I get this burning sensation and itchy feeling each time I have sex with my husband, especially when we practise missionary position.
The latest bride
No. A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria that may be present near your vaginal opening or the tip of the head of your husband’s penis migrate up the urethra to the bladder. Any type of intercourse can propel these bacteria into your urethra, triggering the abdominal pain, burning sensation while urinating and constant urge to urinate.
Before you have sex, reduce the UTI odds by gently washing your vagina zone with mild soap and water, which will reduce the amount of bacteria outside your vaginal opening. And also wash your husband’s penis, then urinate immediately after sex.
FUNMI AKINGBADE
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