It’s the one thing concerning the manhood that men don’t like to talk about: tumescence dysfunction. Probably the single biggest reason men pay extra special attention to their member health is to keep tumescence dysfunction at bay. Yet it’s a far from uncommon issue, with the National Institutes of Health stating that as many as 30,000,000 men in America suffer from it. And while it’s true that it tends to affect older men more readily, plenty of young males are known to have functional problems.

What it is

Tumescence dysfunction is defined as the inability to get or keep tumescence firm enough for sensual activity.

In older men, tumescence dysfunction tends to be treated as either “just one of those things” that happens with aging or as a result of a specific physical cause. In younger men, doctors tend to assume the problem results from emotional or psychological issues, or from lifestyle factors, rather than physical ones. While it’s true that tumescence dysfunction in a young man is less likely to be due to physical factors, that doesn’t mean the physical should be dismissed out of hand. It’s important that a doctor is open to looking at all causes of tumescence difficulties in order to pinpoint the most likely cause – and therefore determine the best course of action to take.

Chronic or occasional

One of the first issues to explore is whether this is a chronic or occasional problem. Almost every man, even those who typically sport an impressively firm member, will every now and then have an episode in which the manhood simply doesn’t behave in its desired manner. Often, there’s an easily identifiable culprit: fatigue, disinterest, too much to drink, etc. This is rarely cause for any real concern.

But with chronic tumescence dysfunction, determining the cause is essential.

Among the causes that should be explored are:

• A sedentary lifestyle. Holding down a desk job, eating far too much junk food and spending spare time in front of the TV or computer screen instead of exercising is one of the primary causes of tumescence dysfunction. Developing a sizable gut is bad for the blood vessels necessary for allowing the male organ to become engorged when aroused. In addition, lack of exercise tends to dampen male hormone production, which in turn decreases sensual drive.

• Physical conditions. There are a number of physical conditions typically linked to tumescence dysfunction, including diabetes, hypertension and cardiac disease. Again, the blood vessels are negatively impacted by all these, making tumescence more difficult to obtain and maintain.

• Emotional or psychological issues. Sometimes a man has difficulty with his member because of feelings he has. Some people feel guilty about engaging in sensual activity. Sometimes a person may feel he has been pressured into a “deeper” relationship than he wants, or he may feel angry at his partner but not be able to express it verbally. And sometimes the feelings may be so deep-rooted that the man is unaware he even has them. In cases like these, tumescence dysfunction may be a possible manifestation of what he is feeling.

• Trauma. In the heat of exciting sensual activity, many men aren’t aware of how rough their equipment is being handled. Over time, this can lead to peripheral nerve damage and a subsequent loss of sensitivity in the manhood – and without that sensitivity, tumescence may not be as firm or as long lasting as it was in the past.

Working with a doctor to determine the best course of action is important for resolving tumescence dysfunction issues.

Young men with tumescence dysfunction are well advised to keep their member in good overall health, so treatments will be more effective. Using a first rate member health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) is good for the manhood. Be sure it contains acetyl L carnitine, a neuroprotective ingredient that helps restore lost sensitivity. It’s also key to use a crème with vitamin D, the miracle vitamin that helps fight disease and supports manhood cellular function.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male member health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.