How Erections Really Work - And How to Protect Them
How erections really work ? Professor Eric Allaire, a vascular surgeon specializing in men’s health and erectile dysfunction, explains and corrects some of the most common myths about the penis.
What you’ll learn in this video:
• The penis is not a muscle
Despite what many people believe, the penis is not a muscle. It is a vascular, sponge-like organ connected to blood circulation through arteries and veins.
Erection firmness comes from blood pressure, when blood flows in and becomes trapped inside the erectile tissue.
• Two different types of muscles play a role in erections
Voluntary muscles (pelvic floor muscles)
These muscles are located at the base of the penis, behind the testicles. The most important ones are the bulbocavernosus and ischiocavernosus muscles.
They are under conscious control, contract during ejaculation, and help maintain erection firmness.
Involuntary muscles (smooth muscles)
These muscles are found in the penile arteries and within the erectile tissue itself.
For an erection to occur, these muscles must relax, allowing blood to flow into the penis.
In other words, erections depend on relaxation, not contraction.
• How to strengthen erections with pelvic floor training
Pelvic floor muscles can be trained using Kegel exercises.
When done correctly, they may improve erection quality and help with mild venous leakage.
Professor Allaire explains a simple, safe method that can be practiced at home.
• Why nitric oxide (NO) is essential for erections
Smooth muscle relaxation depends on the production of nitric oxide (NO).
Many common conditions reduce NO levels, including:
• chronic stress
• smoking
• poor sleep or sleep apnea
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• oxidative stress and pollution
To support NO production and erectile health, this video emphasizes:
• good sleep
• regular physical activity
• stress management
• a healthy lifestyle
• antioxidant support (vitamins C, D, E, and omega-3 fatty acids)
• The key takeaway
Erections do involve muscles — but not in the way most people think.
The penis itself is not a muscle, but:
• voluntary muscles can be trained to support firmness
• involuntary muscles must be supported through overall vascular health and lifestyle choices
Erectile dysfunction is something much more common than people think. Whatever your age is it can happen to any man. Eric Allaire is a vascular surgeon, university professor in Paris and he is an international specialist for treating male impotence. He has developped a technic to diagnose and treat venous leak. Patients come from allover the world to Paris to have his advice. Professor Allaire has operated on many patients coming from the Us, Canada and other europeen and african countries and teaches his technique world wilde .