10 Ways Men Can Improve Their Sex Lives, According to Science

This article originally appeared on Playboy.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF ED GREGORY / PEXELS.COM Male sexual enhancement is big business. Just look at Viagra, now 17-years-old, which racked up nearly $1.7 billion in sales in 2014 alone. That number doesn't reflect sales of other popular drugs like Cialis and Levitra, nor does it take into account sales of the myriad creams, potions, pumps, "natural" remedies and self-help books that men are buying in droves. While some of these products are pure snake oil, there's no doubt that many of the treatments comprising this multi-billion dollar industry work in the sense that they can give guys firmer more frequent erections and help them have longer-lasting sex. You may not need to pull out your wallet or get a prescription in order to up your game in bed, though. Scientists have discovered that there are many things men can do on their own that have the potential to both prevent and treat a wide range of sexual difficulties, from premature ejaculation to erectile dysfunction (ED) to low sexual desire. Having spent years scouring the research, here are my top ten recommendations: GET OFF THE COUCH AND GET SOME EXERCISE Several studies have found that the most physically active men report the best erectile function. How much exercise do you really need? According to the research, about two hours per week of strenuous activity or six hours per week of light activity. Exercise does more than just help your erections, though. Physical ...
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