Weak erections are also termed as erectile dysfunction or
impotence. There can be many different factors that lead to weak erections. A
person's physical and psychological health plays a vital role. Normal male
erection is caused when blood flows in to the penis through the corpus
cavernosa. When the brain releases signals to the nerves, the corpus cavernosa,
relaxes and pumps blood into the male organ to stiffen it. The length of
stiffness depends upon the period for which blood stays in the penis and it
loses its firmness and returns to its normal size once blood flow is limited.
Any illness, ailment or improper functioning of nerves,
muscles and blood vessels can lead to erectile dysfunction. Apart from these
physical causes psychological causes also play their role in generating weak
erections.
Diabetes type 2 is another disorder that causes weak
erections in up to 50% of males. Overload of sugar in the blood can obstruct
blood vessels and can also affect the nerves which lead to weak erections.
Other diseases causing erectile dysfunction include cardio-vascular problems,
neurological disorders, atherosclerosis, kidney and liver problems etc. It is
stated that these disorders constitute 70% of total erectile dysfunction cases.
Besides, with growing age people tend to face erectile
dysfunction due to deteriorating of nervous and cardio-vascular system, which
is natural. Hormonal imbalance also disrupts testosterone levels, a fundamental
hormone for male sexual functions.Psychological conditions like anxiety could also affect the
ability to last longer. In addition, stress is another cause of erectile
dysfunction. Alcoholism, tobacco intake and excessive caffeine can also lead to
erection problems in the long run.
