We all know the current treatment options men have when it comes to erectile dysfunction. Need I say their names? The PDE-5 inhibitors Viagra, Cialis and Levitra have become blockbuster medications that have been proven to be very effective for men who cannot get an erection on their own. But are they the only options? For now, yes, what you don’t know is what is yet to come.

Various pharmaceutical companies across the globe are struggling to get their products on the market. What is taking so long? Health officials, trials, testing, phases 123 and approvals are all part of the process that goes into getting these new products on the market. It can take pharmaceutical companies years before they break into the ED market which is worth billions.

See a complete list of Erectile Dysfunction treatment options

Out of many that are probably being testing as we speak, there are about 4 new erectile dysfunction medications that have made it through several clinical trials and many of them are in the final stages of being approved. Once they get the OK and hit pharmacies, it will bring a huge shift to the current market leaders and the ED market in general. It is an extremely competitive field.

Viagra will loose its patent in 2012 and generic versions will become widely available, take a look at the forecast of what will happen then:

Erectile Dysfunction Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2017

What products are in the ED pipeline?

1) Avanafil: Being developed by Vivus, this is the one that is showing the most potential and is almost ready to hit the market. Studies that have already been conducted, reveled Avanfil can work in as little as 15 minutes. It has already completed its stage three trials, which is one of the final tests.

Avanafil Meets Goals and Works In As Little As 15 Minutes

Some researcher’s say it is being released a little late due to the Viagra patent expiration:

Business wire quote:

“One of the promising molecules is Avanafil, which is unlikely to have much impact as the market has high competition among similar products and will experience generic erosion after 2012 due to patent expiry of Viagra”

2) Zoraxel: This medication is also making some big noise. Being developed by Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Zoraxel was proven to be very safe with limited side effects. It completed what is called phase 2b trials, just a few foot steps behind Avanafil.

Rexahn confirmed with one of our readers in the Edguider forum, (go to post Zoraxel in 2013) that Zoraxel works on areas in the brain that relate to arousal, erection and release, which is something that can really tackle performance anxiety. It should be ready by 2013 but will have a tough time breaking into the market with generic versions of Viagra already available. You can keep up with the latest news on Zoraxel in our forum, there is a thread dedicated to this up comer:

 Latest news on ZORAXEL! – EDGuider Forum

3) Zydena: Made by a Korean Pharmaceutical manufacturer, this medication has actually already been approved in several countries. Russia and Malaysia are two of them, who are already selling Zydena. We recently reported on the release of Zydena in Malaysia, you can read the article here:

“The Malaysian health ministry has approved a new prescription medication that primarily addresses the widespread problem of premature ejaculation and ED. Zydena also called Udenafil for its active ingredient, is now available” read more…

Although Russian and Malaysian men have access to Zydena, countries such as the US, Europe and Canada might be in for a longer wait. Approval processes in these countries go through phases and are much more detailed and complex.

This covers the top three, stay tuned for more. There are several others that are sizzling and being discussed in our forum, such as Bremelanotide and even gene therapy for ED. You can read up on it in the Edguider Forum or post your thoughts by registering. 

Even though surveys suggest that a healthy relationship depends on a satisfied sex life, over 55% of men in a current survey say that a busy lifestyle causes them to have poor sexual relations with their partner, and almost 65% of women in the same survey have the same issue.

This current survey, which was conducted by Pfizer Asia-Pacific Sexual Health, on over 3000 sexually active men and women, concluded that a happy marriage depended on a satisfied sex life.

Frequent sexual intercourse is shown to be very healthy, both physically and emotionally. But men with erectile dysfunction have trouble getting or maintaining an erection long enough for sex. While quantity is important for men, and quality is most important for woman, both suffer when ED is present. Men with cardio vascular disease should look into preventative strategies which could be a huge factor in ED. These could include pharmacological treatments such as Viagra or Cialis and lifestyle changes.

Both Men and Women are affected by ED
Inability to have sex is not the only problem brought on by erectile dysfunction either. For both men and women, it’s also associated with family life, the role of a partner, romance and love as well. Also, men with ED are not only less interested in sex, and are less satisfied with sex; they also tend to have an overall negative out look on life.

Unfortunately, a large percentage of men still believe that erectile dysfunction is a private matter and not a medically treatable problem. They are also too embarrassed to talk to a medical professional. Doctors everywhere agree though, this issue must be brought to light. In countries like the USA and Canada, the issue isn’t as embarrassing as it once was, and the UK and Europe are on the go as well. Other parts of the world need some educating, and their health care professional is there waiting for them. This is an illness that can be helped or cured, and relationships do not need to suffer because of it. Erectile dysfunction is much simpler to repair than a relationship.

The Telegraph.co.ok website, an on-line British newspaper out of Kent recently had an on-line survey on Valentines Day. It would seem the impact of the baby boomers coming to retirement age is changing the way you live.

More than 1800 people took the on-line survey. Several interesting facts were found. Divorcees have sex more than 21 times a month, which is over twice the amount of married couples, single people, widows, and even cohabitating people. It also turns out that retirees have more sex than folks still working full time jobs and that are younger than the retirees.

There is a lot of rebound sex in divorcees. Social psychologist Rosie Campbell said that in men it gives them a sense of being off the ball and chain.

And for the retiring baby boomer that is now fitter, better off financially, and generally more active than previous generations, have more sex is just more obvious. Plus, in the past 10 years, the common denominator in the works place is stress. Retirement just takes the stress of the job away the day they walk out the door for the last time. When you are stressed, your sexual performance is greatly affected.

Also, the single mom out there provided for her children, juggling her career between home and work just doesn’t have sex on the brain.

But don’t wait until retirement to enjoy sex again, regular exercise can greatly reduce how people deal with stress.

Over 35% of women surveyed have a sex toy, and over 30% of men over 55 have taken Viagra, a sexual potency drug.

The survey also asked what the most important aspect of a relationship is. Sex came in fifth place, preceded by trust in number one, followed by companionship, humor, and financial stability in fourth.

Some other statistics that are interesting:

Out of 20 heterosexuals between the ages of 25 and 34, one has experimented in sex with someone of the same gender, and over 70% of men watch porn.

Almost 35% of those surveyed claimed the best sex of their lives was from the ages of twenty five to 34. And those that said it was best between eighteen and twenty four was 23%. Under 1% for those who thought it was best under 18, and a mere 3% for those over the age of fifty five.

And when it comes to those cheating ones out there it turns out that just under 30% of men have sampled another, and about 21% of women have had an affair. And it turns out that the younger ones out there between the ages of 18 and 24 are almost 2 and a half times more faithful than those aged 35 to 44.

Sometimes you just have to smile. Apparently sex can reveal a whole lot more than you just being horny. A recent study showed that increased sexual activity reduces the risk of heart disease. Isn’t that like saying “if you eat better, you’ll be healthier?”

Doesn’t it seem that if you exercise, you’ll be healthier? If you break it down, what is sex? Well it’s like all types of exercise combined. Cardio, muscular, aerobic, mental, the whole can of worms. So when the American journal of Cardiology recently released yet another new study that reported men whom have sex more than twice a week had almost half the risk of heart disease than men who had sex only about once a month, you just have to smile. Yup, and if you drink water you will not be thirsty.

Just the simple fact that if a man can have sex 2 or 3 times a week and he’s middle aged says more than how lucky he is, it means this guy takes good care of himself. Sex may be a barometer into a mans health, but so is a guy who can run 10 miles, or a man who can cycle 30 miles, it’s all relative.

Funny stuff aside, a problem like erectile dysfunction doesn’t mean you have or are going to have heart problems, but it very well could. Anytime your body changes, it could be more than just the simple fact that you’re aging. Always seek your doctor’s advice on all matters, and never wait until it’s too late. These possible early symptoms maybe indicators of something more serious. Talk to your doctor about everything, he cannot possibly diagnose you properly if you are not open and up front with him or her.

A low sex drive can also be brought on by other factors even in men who seem to be in good shape. Certain foods can be a libido killer just like some foods can help your libido. Excess coffee, nicotine, and frequent alcohol and drug use are huge culprits. Consult your doctor about medications you maybe taking as well. Some very popular blood pressure medications are known to have serious affects on the libido. In this case, make sure your doctor isn’t part of the problem by prescribing these to you.

Stress can be extremely detrimental to your sex drive. There are several breathing exercises out there that can help manage stress. Or it could require a life style change. Humans still are not fully up to speed on the way stress can manifest itself in you.

Broken down, better health means a better life. If you exercise regularly, eat properly, drink lots of water, then everything comes easy. More sex is easier if you’re healthy, as is exercise. So they all do go hand in hand. Unhealthy men are just the opposite, stairs, tying you’re shoes, and sex is very strenuous. If you are thinking of turning yourself into a healthy man, it doesn’t mean you can just jump into the sack and just start romping the wife like you are 19 again. You need to start slowly and build up the capacity to do more.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be in the category of the men who have sex 2 or more times a week when you in your fifties. Maybe then the midlife crisis would be easier too, and cheaper than having the need to go out and buy a Corvette.

History has shown us that everyone has a cure for impotency, or an aphrodisiac to help with the attraction between the sexes. Whether ingesting the solutions or the aromas from them, there are written accounts of these passion inducing ingredients. Be careful however, some of these items need to be taken in moderation as they can have the opposite affect than the desired one.

Even the scientific community has been involved with some recent break troughs’. Let’s steer away from the recent discoveries of the likes of Viagra and Cialis, and look back on some other not so advertised solutions. So here they are in no particular order, and just in time for a nice dinner out or at home.

Coffee has a well known stimulant called caffeine. Coffee can stimulate body and mind for a romance filled night. But beware, there is a downside to coffee, too much and it becomes a depressant.

Alcohol is another stimulant in moderation. It increases confidence, and lowers inhibitions. However, too much and your romantic side could falter.

Carrots were believed by early Middle Eastern royalty to aid in seduction. From then until now carrots are believed to be a stimulant for males.

Avocado was known to the Aztecs as Ahuacuatl, literally translated means testicle tree. The ancient ones thought that avocados hanging in trees in pairs resembled male testicles, making it a male stimulant.

Oysters were recognized as stimulant by the Romans in documentation from that civilization in the 2nd century A.D. Their hypothesis is that oysters ingested by woman with wine made their ways wanton. They also noted the giant oyster resembled female genitals.

Mustard was believed to increase desire and stimulate the sexual glands.

Almond was thought throughout the ages as a symbol of fertility. The almond aroma is believed to increase passion in women.

Pineapple is a homeopathic treatment for impotence.

Vanilla flavor and scent is thought to increase lust.

Bananas are super rich in potassium and B vitamins, which are necessary for the production of sex hormones.

Ginger, either crystallized, raw, or cooked, is a stimulant to the circulatory system.

Garlic is said to stir sexual desires. The heat in garlic is said to do more than get you in the mood, it also is a cure for everything from colds and flu to heart disease. Remember that both partners should partake in its consumption due to its strong fragrance.

Asparagus in the 19th century was served to bridegrooms in three courses because of it’s aphrodisiac powers.

Sweet basil is thought to give the body a general sense of well being as well as boosting fertility and stimulating the sex drive.

Honey in Egyptian times was used as a base for many medicines, including cures for impotency and sterility. Mead, a fermented drink made from honey by medieval peoples, was given to lovers on their honeymoon to sweeten the marriage.

Nutmeg was a highly prized aphrodisiac by Chinese women. It quantity, it’s actually a hallucinogenic.

Chocolate: Why not leave the best for last. It is a nourishment of the Gods thought the Aztecs. Chocolate contains an amino acid which helps increase the amount of dopamine in your body which is a chemical that surges during orgasm. It also has a similar affect like caffeine to give you more energy.

Several factors in life can lead to a lowered libido, or an erectile dysfunction (ED) problem. One common factor in the reports on men with these issues is food, high carbs, fatty foods, sugars, all no-no’s. Here is a simple list of the good ones that help you in the sex department.

How about starting with a good one?

A piece of dark chocolate. An ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day can reduce the stress related imbalances in your chemistry according to the Journal of Proteome Research. Try it for two weeks if you rate yourself as one of those people feeling highly stressed. Chocolate also has an amino acid called phenylalanine. This amino acid raises the body’s endorphins and produces dopamine, and you all know dopamine is a brain chemical that surges during orgasm.

Chocolate is also like a drug in some ways. It contains small amount of chemicals that affect brain activity that gives us ecstatic or elated feelings. One of there chemicals is tryptophan, which is the building block of serotonin, the reason we will get the elated feelings. Lowers stress, increases dopamine, and gets you elated? Throw the partner in and you are all set for a roll between the sheets.

Watermelon. Texas A & M’s researchers have found that watermelon creates similar affects that Viagra does. According to the research, watermelon relaxes blood vessels, which helps increase blood flow, which is the way Viagra works. Arginine is an amino acid in watermelon that helps the heart and improves circulation.

Pumpkin Seeds. Many men are zinc deficient, and pumpkin seeds are loaded with the stuff. Zinc has been shown to increase testosterone, which also increases sexual desire. In several studies, zinc had shown improvements in potency, libido, and frequency of intercourse. These improvements were not shown in the placebo groups. Plant sterols found in pumpkin seeds also reduce the risk of heart disease, and help fight cancer. If you are one of those who like to eat the shell of the pumpkin seeds, they also help clean the intestines of worms if you have diarrhea. And it doesn’t stop there, these seeds are also loaded with protein, fiber, a quarter of our iron requirements, manganese, magnesium, copper, and vitamin K.

Spinach. Magnesium, spinach is loaded with it. One bunch (340 milligrams) contains 269mg of magnesium, which happens to be 67% of your daily requirement. Magnesium gives you energy, relaxes muscles, and soothes the nerves making us more open.

These are options that can be used as snacks and salads. They give you energy and can help the libido, which go hand in hand for those with libido issues. Include other fruits and vegetables, and plenty of water to help flush out the bad stuff and your on your way to being healthier overall than just in bed.

Some simple remedies can boost your circulatory issues by 20%. Millions of men are taking charge of their health issues by trying to live better and treat their bodies with care. Not only does helping your circulatory issues help below the belt, they can also help you have more stamina and energy, loose body fat, and just improve your health all around.

In today’s society, more and more is expected from us than ever. These stresses can certainly lead us into a cycle which does not include taking care of our health. There are all kinds of warning signs that indicate these affects on our bodies.

Don’t ignore them. If your brake light comes on in your car driving to work, do you ignore it? Certainly not. Don’t ignore your bodies warnings either. If ED is this warning, then maybe it’s time to take notice and try these simple remedies first. This could lead to better health all around and keep you out of the doctor’s office, and maybe the little blue pill out of the medicine cabinet. Here are 4 Steps to keep you out of the doctor’s office for ED

1) Relaxation. Stress is a killer. Our bodies are normally going 120 miles an hour almost the entire time we are awake. Slow down and relax at every opportunity. Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Lower your carbs, cut out all refined sugar, stop smoking, and exercise! Even if it’s for 20 minutes a day. Walk somewhere and get your breathing and heart rate up. And laugh! Laughing helps breathing, get’s your heart going, releases endorphins in your body that make you feel great.

2) Another fact believe it or not is that we don’t breathe properly. Many people are actually oxygen deficient, and this is due mainly to poor posture. Try simple breathing exercises ever day, at least 3 times a day. These are easy and can be done anywhere. Also, try standing and sitting up straighter, move your shoulders back, and stick your chest out there a little more. This will give your lungs more room to expand easily. This helps strengthen your back too.

3) A big cause of many circulatory problems is cholesterol. High cholesterol can manifest problems with ED as the plaque in cholesterol can sometimes start affecting the small blood vessels in the penis before other arteries. Lowering you cholesterol can be as easy as drinking plenty of water EVERY day, eating 5-7 fruits and vegetables or more a day, and eating high grain cereal like Cheerios. An easy sign to show if you’re drinking enough water is by the color of your urine, the clearer it is the better. If your pee is very yellow, then you need to drink more water, if your pee is virtually clear, you are on track.

4) Did you know many people do not get the vitamins required everyday from the foods we eat? With little time to spend in the kitchen, we tend to find the easy solution to get rid of those hunger pangs. Pre-prepared food, canned food, frozen food, processed food, etc, all have the nutrients and vitamins drained from them as soon as they are prepared for packaging. Preparing your own food takes time, but it is the only way to get the vitamins you need. If this is not an option, try vitamin supplements. A common deficiency in ED sufferers is vitamin A, start with this supplement and see if there is an improvement.

Can these 4 simple things make that big a difference? Just try it for a month and see the results for yourself.

The product is called POMWonderul and if you go to their website Pomwonderful.com you can find a store near you that sells it, some common stores near you even carry it, like Safeway and Albertsons. They actually 3 different kinds of Pomegranate products:

1) The Pomegranate Juice:
Which is a 8 once powerful antioxidants super drink and contains 100% pomegranate, packed with many health benefits, including battling Erectile Dysfunction by getting the blood flowing were it needs to go.

2) The Pomegranate Tea:
Pretty much similar to the juice but in a tea version, Very good for you and has a potent dose of polyphenol antioxidants. There still have not been many reviews on this tea but if anyone has any please do share.

3) Pomegranates Pills:
Another natural blend of antioxidants and 100% Pomegranate Juice squeezed into pills for you to take, so if you do not like the taste of drinking the stuff then pills are available for you.

Try finding out and discussing more about Pomegranate Juice in our forum, there are already a few men talking about and getting some feedback before you give it a try might be a good idea.

So where can me turn for information and answers?
There is a book written by a man who has been there called “Men Sexual Health Book” which actually assists men in answering questions about this common problem. It gives men insight about ED that can help them get sex back in their marriage. Thanks to this book men can get some answers instead of being embarrassed to see their doctor and tell them about their Erectile dysfunction. This book can be a guide for information about impotence and how to get your marriage back in the game.

Who wrote it and how can I get it?
As mentioned above the author is John and he understands the frustration men go through having erectile dysfunction in a marriage and the shame they have to go through. Before buying meds like Cialis or Viagra, check out this book, it might give you the answers you have not found anywhere else. You can see more details on it at MensSexualHealthBook.com

Here are a few good foods you can put on your shopping list next time you are at the market:

1) Chili Peppers: Yes, “muy caliente” (very hot), but they contain capsaicin which helps circulation.
2) Avocados: These contain fatty acids that help your heart resulting in better blood flow.
3) Nutmeg: Some countries use this as their natural Viagra and it is used to increase sexual desire.
4) Nuts and Almonds: Any type of nuts can be good to help our brain function better, they contain fatty acids that help it.
5) Watermelon: Many researchers have said it is the natural Viarga due to its ability to increase blood flow and circulation
6) Chocolate: Yes last but not least Chocolate, it has phenylethylalamine which is a Chemical that grants euphoria, which is what you feel when we you are newly in love.

So what should I stay away from? Try to cut down on the carbs like spaghetti, bread or any type of pastas. Be logical and eat healthy, stick up on the veggies and fish, get the right protein in you like chicken and an occasional steak. Snacking on some of the foods mentioned above will certainly help but remember to get a proper healthy diet along with it and you should be able to increase your libido by a substantial amount.