Does your penis need strength training to get stronger erections that last longer?

By: Nirmalya Dutta | | Updated: September 11, 2014 5:35 pm

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How far would you go to get a stronger erection that lasts longer? There are lots of different pills, machines, techniques et al which promise to strengthen your penis but not many of them have FDA approval. One of the few that does is Private Gym, the first FDA approved exercise program that promises to strengthen the pelvic muscle. They promise that using the Private Gym program for less than 10 minutes a day, three days a week, men can strengthen the muscles that support and control the penis. It’s believed that pelvic muscle training results in more rigid erections, reduction of premature ejaculation and heightening of orgasms, as well as support of prostate health and improvement of urinary control and prevent the onset of erectile dysfunction. Also Read - Facts about Chlamydia

Complete Training Program begins with ‘Basic Training,’ a four-week interactive DVD exercise program that teaches men how to strengthen their pelvic muscles with ‘Kegel exercises’ for men. These are the same well-known exercises performed by millions of women to increase pelvic tone, particularly after childbirth.

Once Basic Training is complete, the program adds another four weeks of ‘Resistance Training.’ Private Gym’s patented resistance equipment utilizes a revolutionary design and incorporates silicone-covered magnetic weights to provide consistent, precise and measurable results. The equipment fits comfortably around the erect penis and is lifted up and down. This movement places resistance on the pelvic muscles, resulting in maximum pelvic muscle growth and strength.

‘We exercise all parts of our body, but completely neglect the muscles that control our sexual function,’ said Dr Andrew Siegel, cofounder of Private Gym and renowned urologist, surgeon, professor and author of Male Pelvic Fitness: Optimizing Sexual and Urinary Health. ‘With Private Gym, men can now safely and naturally strengthen one of their most important muscle systems.’

Private Gym was developed in conjunction with Dr Andrew Siegel after he witnessed his patients improving their erectile function with pelvic muscle exercises. He saw a need for a comprehensive program to teach men how to perform pelvic muscle exercises. To develop Private Gym, he assembled a team of the world’s top urologists, physiotherapists and sexual health educators, including Professor Grace Dorey, a leading expert on pelvic floor physiotherapy and author of numerous studies. Dorey conducted the most significant study of its kind: Pelvic Floor Exercises for Erectile Dysfunction, published in the British Journal of Urology International in 2005, which found that 76 percent of men improved their erectile function with pelvic muscle exercise.

‘For years women have known about the importance of Kegel exercises,’ said Professor Dorey. ‘For the first time, men have an innovative solution that enables them to safely and naturally strengthen their pelvic muscles.’ Private Gym Complete Training Program is $99 and comes complete with an interactive, follow-along eight-week exercise program on DVD, step-by-step instructional guide, FDA registered resistance training equipment, magnetic weight, and carrying case. For more information about Private Gym and its products visit privategym.com.

What is erectile dysfunction?

Impotency or erectile dysfunction seems to be the most serious problem afflicting Indian men. At least half of the sex-related questions deal with men who are suffering erection-related problems and it’s hard to pin down the exact reason for this epidemic. A sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking, obesity-related diseases and stress are all taking a toll on our men. The problem is exacerbated by the prudish nature of our society. Most men wouldn’t dare go to a doctor to discuss the problem which leads to a lot of unhappiness and self-image issues among men.

The complications of hypertension mainly stem from thickening of the vessel walls, leading to reduced blood flow to different body parts. They can get narrowed leading to reduced blood supply to the penis, and hence can cause erectile dysfunction an inability to maintain an erection while having sex. A healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants can improve the quality of your erections by increasing the blood flow to your penis. During sexual intercourse, don’t be obsessed about penetration and indulge in activities likekissing, mutual masturbation, among others.

It is important that you realise that the most important organ in your body is not your penis but your brain. A lot of people fail to get an erection just because they are too anxious or too nervous when the moment arrives, even if they are otherwise healthy. It can also be due to stress or the prospect of living up to the image of masculinity. Prescription medications such as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra all treat the condition. All three of these medications work the same way, by helping increase blood flow to the penis. The medications are taken a half hour before sex and the effects can last from 4 to 5 hours. However these drugs all have serious side-effects and it is important to talk to your doctor and discuss your entire medical history before taking any of these drugs.

What is premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation refers to the event where a man ejaculated before he thinks he’s ready to ejaculate. It’s a condition that’s far more prevalent than we think and is one of the most commonly reported sexual problems among men.

The timing of ejaculation is generally used as an objective measure of ejaculatory control. So, there is no fixed time for defining ‘too soon’ and it varies among the individuals or couples. Say for an example, if a man/couple wants to ejaculate after 40 minutes of sexual intercourse and if he ejaculates at 25 minutes that is still premature ejaculation for him /couple. On the other hand, if the man/couple wants to ejaculate in 3 minutes but actually ejaculated in 1 min, that is still premature ejaculation for him/them. For a heterosexual man, a commonly used definition of premature ejaculation is ejaculating between 1-2 minutes of his penis entering the woman’s vagina. Studies have shown that most men ejaculate within 3 to 5 minutes after penetration.

Premature ejaculation can have several causes like anxiety, unfavourable sexual partner and even chemical imbalance in the brain. There are a few methods by which you can treat it and some of them are the stop-start technique, squeeze technique and masturbation.