Our culture has given women in general and women's sexuality in particular the set of attractive qualities - hidden depths, mysterious, fascinating ambiguity. With men, it seems, everything is much clearer: they are simple creatures who need sex, food and sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams   (and sometimes - football and beer). A male sexuality - it's all easy. But this is misleading.

When it comes to sex, a man thought to the genitals, and to entice him enough to expose the most appetizing body. Approximately such representations are prevalent in today's society, and hear from the man the words "I need not only sex," many women greatly surprised, and sometimes is referred to such a man, "unreal." In reality, male sexuality is no less complex than the female; they are also influenced by hormones, and they too familiar fears and insecurities related to sexuality.

What makes a man a man

You can not talk about male sexuality Nine ways to experience their sexuality Without discussing testosterone - the hormone that makes men men literally. The fact is that although the child's sex is determined at fertilization, to a certain point in the embryo are rudimentary male and female sexual organs - Wolff channel and Mullerian duct. If the embryo has a Y-chromosome, then under the influence of testosterone Wolff channel develops in the male genitalia.

At that testosterone does not stop: at puberty its level in the blood of young men rise, and as a result the voice becomes lower, increases muscle mass, the body start to grow hair, penis and testicles (which are beginning to actively produce testosterone) become larger. Testosterone regulate the hypothalamus and pituitary. Curiously, even less than a hundred years ago about testosterone nobody knew. Farmers millennia ago it was known that castration does pet sterile and less aggressive, but they did not know what was going on is something of a single substance. A molecule of testosterone was discovered in the 1930s, and a few years later, the synthesized hormone learned and use it as a medicine.

Testosterone affects not only the appearance. Griffin Hensberi, who several years ago changed his sex from female to male, said that after the first injection of testosterone noticed significant changes: he has not only dramatically increased libido, but suddenly developed an interest in science - for example, he began to understand the physics , but I had not understood it at all. Of course, we should not give it just testosterone, but it is undeniable that the hormone somehow affects all spheres of life of the men.

Male sexuality stimulate visual images

This - not just a common myth, but a proven fact. In one study, subjects were offered to men and women for some time to look at erotic pictures. After this test is approximately the same degree of excitement evaluated its own, however, strengthen the brain activity - especially in the amygdala, there were just men. (Amygdala - a part of the limbic system, which is associated with emotions, in particular - with anticipation.) In addition, studies show that when women are better than men can distinguish colors, men better notice the small details, as well as moving objects. In general, on average, men are more attentive to detail, and partly so often happens that a woman they are attracted to something quite specific - the legs, for example, or the chest.

Size matters

If men attach great importance to visual detail, it is not surprising that they are important parts of his own body - or rather, one particular item .  Despite the fact that numerous polls show that only a small proportion of women penis size is a critical characteristic of a partner, and only 25% of women get an orgasm directly during intercourse (for comparison, from oral sex orgasm gets 81% of women) - men very concerned about penis size .  They worry about it no matter how many women will tell them that nothing to worry about .  Even celebrities are worried about the size .  Meanwhile, the average length of the penis is from about 12 . 7 cm to 15 . 3 See: dimensioned suit most women, particularly if the man in the bed is able to use other parts of the body .  Despite this, most men would like to increase their penis, and many sincerely believe that there is no limit to perfection: the larger it is, the better .

Male menopause?

Menopause - a time when women's sexuality is undergoing significant change, and until recently it was thought that such a test appears only on the proportion of women. However, this is not true: men of a certain age starts reducing the production of testosterone, but it manifests itself not so much as the reduction in estrogen levels Estrogen - the key to bone health   among women. An analogue of menopause called andropause in men, and its symptoms - the weakening of libido, fatigue, lack of interest in work or hobbies, mood swings Mood swings in women - bad character or a disease? , A gradual decrease in muscle mass - is often considered normal signs of aging.

Doctors note that the sudden decline in testosterone can occur in younger men and sometimes - for unclear reasons, and sometimes - due to a genetic predisposition, diabetes, or taking opium derivatives. In some cases, low testosterone levels does not manifest itself, sometimes it causes symptoms similar to symptoms of depression. In any case, sooner or later the lack of testosterone affect the male sexuality that can be fraught with various psychological problems.

Quite a long time impotence is not considered a medical problem, since there was an opinion that the lack of sexual arousal in men of a certain age (usually after forty years) - the phenomenon is quite normal. Currently, however, the situation has changed, and increased potency was seen as a necessary condition for a full life. Ways to strengthen the true "male" function active offers both traditional and folk medicine.

For medical care

Causes of impotence can be very different. If twenty erectile dysfunction are generally of a temporary nature (under stress, alcohol, fatigue, lack of sleep, after past infections), after forty causes may be more serious. Sexual arousal in men - a rather complicated process, which involved the nerves, hormones, muscles, blood vessels. If even one of these components fails - can be impotence.

Medicine offers several ways to save men's health:

• Drug therapy. Preparations for potency increasing in the pharmaceutical market is currently a lot, their effectiveness is quite high. Among leading brands include, for example, the well-known drug Viagra (Pfizer) or Sealeks (SRCAM "Pharma").
• However, given the possible side effects, an appointment of a drug should be a specialist.
• Injections that is conducive to the introduction of the excitation of drugs directly into the penis before sexual contact - method is quite effective, but not always comfortable.
• Surgery to remove penile venous insufficiency. This method is rarely applied, and only in cases where the conservative treatment has not yielded the expected results.
• Psychotherapeutic techniques. According to experts, in the sixty-five percent of cases of impotence enough to visit a few sessions with a psychotherapist to the problem was solved.

Folk remedies

Herbalists actively offer their own ways of erectile dysfunction treatment that will achieve a result without resorting to the use of "chemistry". Special properties are attributed, for example, plants such as parsnips, asparagus, lungwort, plantain, mugwort, thyme - in certain proportions and combinations. Even stronger effects from the use of ginseng root and lemongrass. Contraindications to the use of folk remedies are usually possible allergic reaction or idiosyncrasy.

There are recipes in folk medicine and rather exotic names of plants. One of them - iohimbea or yohimbou so-called pohotnoe tree native to Cameroon. Its vasodilator and increases libido action scientifically proven, but at the same proven and many contraindications and side effects. Other plants for love - liana Uncaria tomentosa, native to Peru. Made on the basis of its products not only help to restore sexual strength, but also help in the treatment of prostatitis Treatment of prostatitis - not an easy task .

Very important is the balance in the body of vitamins and minerals. For example, a lack of vitamin C results in fatigue, Vitamin E - to the dysfunction of the endocrine system. It is also necessary for men's health vitamins B1 and B6, which help to cope with muscle weakness. Of the micronutrients maintaining sexual performance contribute zinc (contained in the beans, spinach) and selenium, which is rich in whole grains.

Diet for potency

Of great importance to maintain the supply of sexual activity has long been known. So, the great physician Avicenna recommended diet for men include nettles, honey, pepper, nutmeg and even a rooster testicles. Known for his sexual escapades French monarch Henry IV blended to increase potency cognac with egg yolk. In the Middle Ages it was common drug of onions, celery, carrots and parsley, stewed in white wine with chicken broth, to which you add the garlic and cloves Carnation: exquisite aromatherapy .

Currently, scientifically proven positive effects of honey, onion and garlic Garlic health: almost a panacea And meat, the use of which is necessary for every man. Fish and seafood are rich in phosphorus and iodine, are also beneficial to the preservation of male power. At the same time it is to abandon carbonated and energy drinks, large doses of alcohol, acute and smoked foods.

However, with all diligence man barely able to cope with impotence Impotence - a female perspective on the problem If it is unsure of their own abilities. And give that confidence is not so much self-hypnosis can be as smart, loving and considerate woman who will be able to sensitively and unobtrusively help in dealing with his favorite sexual problems.

Darya Tsvetkova