If Cortisol Is Up, So May Be Tumescence Dysfunction

By Author: John Dugan
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A man always wants his sensual life to be on the up and up, but when tumescence dysfunction hits, it’s more like on the down and down. If his basic male organ health is good - meaning, there’s no clear and overt manhood-related issue, like trauma - it may be time to look for other causes. And one of the primary reasons why a man may experience tumescence dysfunction is that his cortisol levels are too high.

And cortisol is….?

Cortisol is a hormone that the adrenal glands produce. (A synthetic version of it is available as a medication called cortisone, which has numerous uses, including fighting inflammation, lupus, breathing disorders, and skin conditions.) In the body in its natural state, cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in order to take fats and proteins in the body and break them down so that they can be more effectively used in the body, specifically to provide energy to the body. So if a person is feeling somewhat lethargic or lacking in energy, it is possible that one reason may be that his body isn’t making enough cortisol. (There can be other reasons, as well.)

The levels ...
... of cortisol in the body typically vary throughout the day. For example, when a person sleeps, their body has low levels of cortisol. When he wakes up, there’s a rush of increased cortisol, which helps the body to rouse itself out of its slumber. Similarly, when a person goes to the gym and works out, the body releases more cortisol because that higher level of activity demands it. These are examples of elevated cortisol levels that serve a beneficial purpose.

Sometimes, however, high cortisol is associated with negative effects. For example, a person who experiences stress has high cortisol levels - and if a person lives at a level that is often stressful, his cortisol levels will remain high for longer periods than they should. (The relationship between cortisol levels and things like stress and exercise is actually a little more complicated than that, but this simplified version is all one needs to know for a basic understanding.)

And the tumescence dysfunction?

In general, high levels of cortisol are associated with a diminished sensual drive and with varying degrees of tumescence dysfunction. Why should that be?

Basically because when cortisol levels are high, male hormone levels are depressed. So a man who spends a lot of time in high-stress situations is going to produce much less male hormone than he would otherwise. And with lowered male hormone comes a lessened desire for sensual activity, weaker or in some cases absent tumescences, and sometimes delayed seed releases.

Lowering cortisol

So what are some ways of lowering cortisol and thereby allowing the body to produce adequate amounts of male hormone? The best approach is to consult a doctor so that a proper diagnosis can be made and an appropriate treatment plan put in place. This might include:

- Finding ways to lower stress, such as engaging in meditation, yoga, tai chi, et cetera

- Altering the diet so that one consumes fewer carbohydrates and more lean proteins and fiber

- Adding supplements like vitamin C, glutamine, phosphatidylserine, et cetera

Maintaining general male organ health can help decrease the likelihood of tumescence dysfunction, especially if one also works on lowering cortisol. Daily use of a first-class male organ health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) is urged. Seek out an oil that contains a wide range of vitamins, such as A, B5, C, D, and E. In addition, be sure that the oil being considered also include L-carnitine, an amino acid that helps maintain adequate member sensitivity.

Visit www.menshealthfirst.com for more information about treating common male organ health problems, including soreness, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.