What kind of hardness can meet the standard?

Male erection hardness is usually divided into four levels. Level 3, which is similar to a cucumber, or Level 4, which is completely hard, can be considered as meeting the standard. Hardness level is mainly affected by factors such as vascular function, hormone levels, psychological state, living habits and chronic diseases.

1. Blood vessel function:

Penile erection relies on cavernous body congestion, and abnormal endothelial function will directly affect blood supply efficiency. Diseases such as high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia may cause blood vessel stenosis, and microcirculation disorders caused by diabetes can also reduce the congestion effect. Improving vascular function requires controlling underlying diseases and increasing aerobic exercise to promote blood circulation.

2. Hormone levels:

Insufficient testosterone concentrations can cause difficulty in initiating an erection, and excessive prolactin may inhibit sexual desire. Thyroid dysfunction can also affect sex hormone metabolism. It is recommended that men over the age of 40 regularly test six hormones. If there is obvious low level, hormone replacement therapy can be considered, but they must strictly follow the doctor's advice.

3. Mental state:

Anxiety and depression can over-activate the sympathetic nerves, causing blood leakage from the veins of the penis. Psychological factors such as pressure for sexual performance and strained relationship with partners account for about 40% of the causes of erectile dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological counseling with partners can effectively alleviate psychological erection problems.

4. Living habits:

Long-term smoking can damage the vascular endothelium, and alcohol inhibits central nervous system excitability. Lack of exercise causes the pelvic floor muscles to atrophy, and staying up late disrupts the rhythm of androgen secretion. It is recommended to maintain 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and ensure to fall asleep before 23:00.

5. Chronic diseases:

Prostatitis may cause painful erections, Parkinson's disease affects nerve conduction, and lumbar disc herniation may compress the innervation nerves. This type of organic problem requires treatment for the original disease, and can be combined with physical therapy such as vacuum negative pressure devices or low-intensity shock waves.

You can eat more arginine-rich sea cucumbers, oysters and other foods on a daily basis to promote the synthesis of nitric oxide and supplement zinc to maintain prostate health. Kegel exercises can enhance the ability of the pelvic floor muscles to control blood. 3 groups of 15 contractions per group have a significant effect. Avoid long-term cycling that puts pressure on the perineum. Proper warming up before sex can help improve congestion efficiency. If insufficient hardness persists, it is recommended to go to the men's department for professional evaluation such as nighttime erection monitoring and penile blood flow ultrasound.