Few men know the relationship between brushing teeth and men!

Correctly brushing teeth can not only maintain oral hygiene, but also help men reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). Recently, Professor Fes Oguz of Inonu University in Turkey confirmed through research that men who are sloppy in life and do not brush their teeth on time in the morning and evening are more likely to suffer from ED.

During the study, scientists compared and analyzed two groups of participants. One group consisted of 80 people aged between 30 and 40 with erectile dysfunction, and the other group was a control group of 82 people without this problem. The study found that 53% of the participants with erectile dysfunction also had symptoms of gingivitis, and most of them did not have the habit of brushing their teeth scientifically. In contrast, this proportion was only 15% in the control group. After analyzing other factors such as age, body mass index, family income and education level, the researchers found that men with periodontal disease had a 3.29 times higher risk of erectile dysfunction than men with healthy gums.

Professor Fes Oguz of Inonu University in Turkey, the lead author of the research paper, said that about 150 million men in the world have erectile problems. Bad oral habits increase the incidence of chronic periodontitis, which in turn affects vascular health and increases the risk of ED. Therefore, he called on men to pay attention to oral health to ensure erectile function.

Several manifestations of sexual dysfunction

1. Reduced sensitivity

The most obvious manifestation is the decrease in sexual impulses. After the age of 60, the average number of orgasms per year decreases by 10-50 times compared to the age of 30, depending on the individual. This leads to delayed sexual response, less semen, extreme fatigue after sex, and a greatly extended refractory period (i.e. the time between two consecutive erections and ejaculations).

2. Testicular "shrinkage"

Generally, after the age of 50-60, the interstitial cells of the testicles of men will gradually age and undergo degenerative changes, which will significantly reduce the secretion of testosterone and the volume of the testicles. At this time, the various tissues and organs of the body will gradually age and sexual function will gradually decline.

3. The appearance of the penis has changed

When men reach their forties, the glans penis gradually loses its purple-red color, mainly due to reduced blood circulation. As androgen levels drop, the pubic hair on the penis also becomes thinner and thinner, gradually returning to its pre-pubertal hairless state. In addition, like other parts of the body, the penis epidermis also becomes loose.

4. Smaller size

Generally speaking, the male penis basically stops developing after puberty. As age increases, the length and thickness of the penis will also change slightly. From 50 to 70 years old, the size of the penis will shrink by 1-3 cm.

5. The penis is more curved

If there are scars on the penis and the scars accumulate unevenly, the penis may become more and more curved. This is called Peyronie's disease, which is more common in middle-aged people. It can cause pain during erection and difficulty in sexual intercourse, so patients should actively seek medical attention.