The effect of smoking on potency
There will be no confident erection without healthy blood vessels and normal blood circulation. The well-known “Viagra” and similar drugs act by dilating the large vessels of the penis - blood rushes in, an erection occurs. During smoking, a huge amount of resinous substances are absorbed into the bloodstream (filters do not help), which literally stick to the walls of blood vessels. As a result, not only their lumen narrows, but also their elasticity deteriorates. The vessels can no longer adequately respond to signals from the nervous system to relax or contract.
Erectile dysfunction in long-term smokers is due to the fact that the pelvic vessels and cavernous cavities of the penis are not able to fully expand, regardless of the degree of sexual arousal. The narrowed lumen of the bed reduces the speed of blood flow. As a result, the erection is incomplete and occurs slowly.
Narrowed vascular lumens due to smoking
Due to smoking, some vessels are completely switched off from the circulatory system.
The mechanism is as follows: during a puff, while inhaling, they are powerfully compressed, while exhaling, they relax. And so with every smoking. And since the walls of the vessels are already covered with resins, then one day some areas simply collapse. They no longer expand and allow blood to pass through. In medicine, this phenomenon is called obliteration. Do you smoke a lot?
Due to the stuck together vessels, the useful area of the bloodstream decreases, but the volume of blood remains the same. As a result, the veins have no choice but to expand, and forever. This is called varicose veins. When smoking, the veins of the small pelvis and lower extremities are primarily affected. The natural consequence is varicocele (varicose veins of the scrotum), pelvic congestion (congestion). The latter already automatically means prostatitis and poor potency.
Another disadvantage of smoking is the gradual development of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases due to the same narrowed blood vessels. Potency decreases as the pumping function of the heart worsens. It does not pump blood as actively, and this already damages the nutrition of organs, including reproductive ones. The receptors of the penis become less sensitive, the quality of orgasm decreases. Because of one cigarette, the body is plunged into critical high-pressure conditions for 15-20 minutes, the heart overexerts itself to push blood through the compressed vessels.
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There is an opinion that smoking menthol cigarettes is especially harmful to potency - mint has a negative effect on testosterone. It is not true. In fact, the harm of menthol cigarettes is that the mint vapor somewhat dulls the sensations that the smoker is trying to achieve. As a result, he will very soon reach for the next cigarette.
It will be especially difficult for men who have smoked since childhood. Teenagers do not realize and do not feel the harm of cigarette smoke, since the body is still young and the blood vessels are elastic. But no one has canceled the cumulative effect. By the age of 30-35, a man already suffers from chronic fatigue, is nervous, his teeth are covered with brown stones - about the same thing on the walls of blood vessels. The first signs of deterioration in erection are already evident.
The male reproductive system and the effects of nicotine
The main thing that the Ministry of Health constantly warns about is that smoking greatly affects the male reproductive system, problems with potency appear, and testosterone production decreases. This causes self-doubt, discord in families and many related problems.
Potency and smoking are two interdependent concepts. In Russia there is a very high rate of smokers who are familiar with the problems of decreased potency, since the reproductive system is constantly poisoned by poisons. How does smoking affect erectile function in men? If a person smokes more than half a pack per day, then in 11% of cases he will begin to develop problems with libido and ejaculation.
The mechanism of action of nicotine is very simple: first, small atherosclerotic plaques appear in the vessels, which cling to the walls and grow. This causes a decrease in blood flow, which leads to a decrease in the production of hormones such as testosterone, and this leads to a decrease in libido.
- sperm structure: as soon as a person poisons his body with tobacco smoke, the formation of a clear (normal) structure of sperm cells is disrupted, which leads to the fact that out of 100 dependent men, only 4th are able to fertilize a woman;
- motility: sperm are capable of moving very quickly, but smoking significantly slows down this process;
- sperm volume: the normal number of sperm per 1 mm is from 20 to 300 million, as soon as their concentration decreases, the first signs of the disorder appear. For this reason, many couples cannot have a child; they need to begin treatment for male infertility.
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Some more statistics: 50% of mature smoking men over the age of 45 are diagnosed with blood pressure problems. In particular, disturbances of normal blood circulation in the pelvic organs were noted, which led to weakened erections and potency dysfunction in men and increased the risks of developing male infertility.
Does smoking cause impotence?
Smoking can cause complete impotence, that is, the complete inability of the penis to assume an erect position, if you have a long history of smoking. Men who smoke after 50 are at increased risk. As a rule, they already develop full-fledged vascular atherosclerosis. To achieve a normal erection, you have to take Viagra and suffer from headaches.
Many men console themselves with examples of their own or other relatives and acquaintances who smoked all their lives and had a reputation as Casanova. Firstly, no one held a candle for them, and those suffering from impotence tend to exaggerate their achievements in bed, so as not to fall in the eyes of others. Secondly, someone’s grandfather may actually have smoked self-sard since childhood, eating it with garlic and other herbs from the garden. Under such conditions, he should not become impotent, but this has nothing to do with modern living conditions.
Psychotherapist of the highest category, Candidate of Medical Sciences Aleksandr Vasilievich Galushchak talks about whether smoking leads to impotence
How to quit smoking correctly?
Anatoly Eremenko
Former smoker with experience
There are a huge number of tablets, patches and methods that promise a 100% guarantee. They do help some people, but not everyone. Why? The only sure way is your own decision to give up cigarettes. Otherwise, you can quit smoking indefinitely. An analogy with losing weight is appropriate here. If a person wants to become slim, he doesn’t just drink miracle pills, but understands what he should give up.
In order not to join the ranks of those who wonder, quit smoking and began to gain weight, why this happened and what to do, you need to follow several recommendations:
- Workout. You don't have to run miles. You can do gymnastics at home or join a gym. The main thing is to exercise regularly.
- Eat properly. You need to steam, bake, boil food, but do not fry. Do not try to replace a bad habit with sweets and fast food, which is what usually happens.
- Find a hobby. Switching your attention to a hobby that occupies your free time allows you to forget about cigarettes and avoid further stress.
When quitting smoking, do not be afraid to gain extra pounds. You can always get rid of them. Health, which deteriorates with every cigarette smoked, is much more important.
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The influence of hookah, vaping, and electronic cigarettes on potency
Cigarette substitutes also negatively affect potency, since the vapors they produce do not add health to the blood vessels. Hookah is practically unfiltered resin.
Electronic cigarettes and vaping are even more dangerous than regular ones. According to doctors, they cause such severe burns to the lungs that a person is no longer able to breathe on his own and is forced to live on artificial ventilation. The human body is not designed to inhale heavy suspensions and emulsions.
Restoring potency after quitting smoking
After quitting smoking, men's erections improve. This is a fact that is confirmed by reviews on thematic forums. Experience plays a decisive role. If a person has been smoking since adolescence and suddenly decided to quit at 45, then his potency is unlikely to be significantly improved.
Quitting smoking is a serious step, especially for people with extensive experience. Doctors recommend not to ignore drug support, since due to physical illness, many are again forced to return to a bad habit.
The first few days after quitting smoking, a person literally climbs the wall due to withdrawal symptoms caused by the lack of nicotine. This is the time when irritability and nervousness peak, so you need to stock up on sedatives in advance. Only a doctor can prescribe strong ones. You can try motherwort and drugs like Tenoten on your own, but the effect will be insignificant.
In the first 4-5 days after stopping smoking, a strong, exhausting cough with sputum will begin - this is how the lungs are cleansed. The process is long. Takes 3-9 months. After this time, lung volume will increase by approximately 10%. Prescription medications for asthmatics, mucolytic drugs, warm teas with mint and honey will help.
About a month after quitting smoking, the endocrine system will return to normal. This will be manifested by an increase in the overall tone of the body and libido, in particular. Erection may worsen in the first 2-3 months - this is temporary, due to stress. We have to wait it out.
After 2 months, the composition of the blood will improve and its viscosity will normalize. The walls of blood vessels will become more elastic, which will have a positive effect on both erection and breathing.
How to improve the condition of blood vessels after smoking:
- Do not drink alcohol, minimize the amount of sweets in your diet;
- Include low-intensity (key point) cardio training (3-4 times a week);
- Eat more greens, fresh vegetables and fruits;
- Take antioxidants: lycopene, lutein, vitamins C and E, carotene, alpha lipoic acid, Q-10.
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In the first months of recovery after smoking, you do not need to take blood circulation stimulants (various dietary supplements to improve potency). A clogged vessel is like a tunnel with weak walls that can collapse with any unnecessary movement. In addition, smoking increases blood viscosity and blood clots. The worst thing that can happen is a blood clot breaks loose.
Last 3 weeks
Physiological discomfort is often the reason for returning to an addiction. But this is a temporary phenomenon, through which you can overcome nicotine addiction. For some, the craving for a cigarette is based only on psychological dependence. For them, smoking is not so much nicotine consumption as a socially significant ritual.
It is difficult to determine what happens in the body of someone who quits smoking: which addiction is more difficult to overcome - physiological or psychological. But if a person quits smoking and manages to stay without cigarettes for three weeks, then we can consider that he is on the path to victory. In the fight against cigarettes, you can trace the consequences day by day.
Reviews
On the forums of hookah smokers, few people acknowledge its harm to potency. However, the participants are mostly young. All they had time to feel was dizziness and weight loss; their arms and legs began to periodically become cold and tingling. None of them think that these are the first signs of damage to the cardiovascular system. With regular smoking, in 5-10 years they will experience all the “delights” of atherosclerosis and clogged lungs, not to mention reduced potency.
Regarding smoking cigarettes: most men have no doubt that they are harmful to potency. Examples of opinions from the forums are presented below.
Forum https://ro-ru.ru/viewtopic.php?t=2682:
Forum https://rostabletka.org/forum/topic63.html:
The same kind of opinions can be read on the forum https://forum.gpills.me/index.php?topic=455.15.
Naturally, penis enlargement cannot be achieved by quitting smoking, as some write. But this effect may well occur during an erection. The vessels become more elastic and expand much more strongly. Due to this, more blood is drawn into the penis and it looks more impressive.
Many people write that after quitting smoking, the sensations during orgasm increase, the sensitivity of the penis and erogenous zones increases. In general, sex becomes better and more enjoyable.
Features of tobacco production in Russia
Recently, specialists from the Romir Monitoring holding conducted a survey among Russian smokers about their preferred brands of cigarettes. The TOP 10 included:
- "Winston" are cigarettes that have the best reviews from smokers. This brand is preferred by 12.4% of Russians.
- In second place are also foreign-made cigarettes – the L{amp}amp;M brand. 8.9% prefer to buy them.
- The third position is occupied by Kent. This brand is smoked by 7.8%.
- Bond Street is in fourth place with 6.3% of smokers.
- The legendary Marlboro is preferred by 5.5% of Russians.
- In sixth position is Alliance – 5.4%.
- The domestic “Balkan Star” ranks seventh – 4.4%.
- In eighth place is “Java” - 4.1%.
- In ninth position is “Troika” - also 4.1%.
- And the last place in the top ten was taken by the inexpensive Optima - 3.7%.
Unfortunately, finding the answer to the question of which cigarettes are best to smoke is quite difficult. Moreover, in our country the certification of tobacco products was completely abolished some time ago. Therefore, information about the tar and nicotine content on packs purchased at tobacco kiosks may well turn out to be unreliable. Currently, Russia has virtually no own cigarette production enterprises. Most of the factories were bought by foreigners.
But in any case, the taste of domestic cigarettes is quite different from foreign ones. The point here is not in the production technology, but in the varieties of tobacco. Cigarettes from foreign brands are softer and contain less tar and nicotine. Since manufacturers do not provide information on the concentration of nitrosamines, it is not possible to make a comparison on this parameter at all.
