Men's erection hardness is divided into 4 levels

Did you know that there are clear grading standards for male erection hardness:

Level 1 is the worst (such as a cotton cover). After sexual stimulation, the penis becomes larger but not firm.

Grade 2 is slightly better (such as a wet cloth pack), the penis is erect but not strong enough for penetration.

Level 3: Barely acceptable (like a sandbag), the penis is hard enough for insertion but not fully erect.

Level 4 is the best (like a rubber rod), the penis is fully erect and sufficiently firm.

The famous British sex therapist Lehman used four kinds of food to make a more vivid metaphor for these four states: "Tofu, peeled bananas, unpeeled bananas, and cucumbers can be used to represent the hardness of levels 1 to 4 respectively. Level 1's 'impotence' is like the softness of tofu. The hardness of cucumber represents the best erection state."

Erection hardness, women care more about it

Experts say that although both level 3 and level 4 erection hardness can complete sexual intercourse, there is a fundamental difference between the two. When men reach the optimal erection hardness (level 4), it can truly increase the pleasure and sexual satisfaction of both men and women.

In 2008, my country conducted the first male "erection hardness" survey, and the overall erection hardness of Chinese men was poor, with less than 30% (26.5%) of men confident in their erection hardness.

Many people judge men by the size of their sex organs. Professor Ma Xiaonian of the Department of Sex Medicine at Tsinghua University Yuquan Hospital said that this view has misled Chinese men for thousands of years. Big ones are majestic, and small ones are flexible. It is said that in ancient Rome and ancient Greece, small was used as the aesthetic standard for male sex organs. Studies have found that the main sensitive area of ​​the female vagina is located in the outer third, so the length of the male sex organ is not important. Generally speaking, after the penis is erect, it can meet sexual needs if it is more than 7 cm. Experts unanimously believe that "length" is not as important as "hardness".

Who hurts a man's hardness?

There are many reasons for poor erection:

First, age

As age increases, sexual ability will certainly decline. After the age of 50, men's sexual function will decline, and it will take longer for the penis to erect, but this is not impotence and does not affect sex life.

Second, physical illness

Poor erection may be an early sign of certain physical diseases, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes, etc. These diseases can damage blood vessels, and penile erection is a process of vascular congestion. Surveys show that 30% to 70% of diabetic patients suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Third, mental illness and psychological stress

Nine out of ten patients with depression have poor sexual function because the "organ" that controls the erectile response is the central nervous system, and problems with the mental system will also affect sexual function.

Fourth, unhealthy lifestyle

Among patients with erectile dysfunction, more than 60% are smokers and drinkers.

Fatigue, irritability, illness, etc. may all affect hardness. Women should understand and care about them, and not complain, doubt or even blame their husbands. A considerate wife should understand her husband's occasional "failures" and give appropriate encouragement and comfort.

What to do if you have a bad erection:

Try the exercise prescription first

What should I do if I find that my erection is not hard enough? Experts say that older people who do not have sexual needs do not need treatment, while those who are still young or have sexual needs should first ask themselves whether they have psychological problems or some mild functional problems. For example, if the couple has a conflict, or if they are tired recently, or if they have not slept well recently and often take sleeping pills, these will have an impact. "If the relationship between the couple is not good, they can communicate and solve any problems; if they do not rest well and often stay up late, they need to change their lifestyle; smoking and drinking are definitely not allowed, and they should also exercise more."

When encountering men with erectile dysfunction, andrologists often prescribe exercise: "Run 2,000 meters every day and your erection will naturally improve." Appropriate sports activities, such as swimming, running, and push-ups, can strengthen the shoulders, chest, and abdomen, relieve stress, and promote the body to secrete some polypeptide substances to help improve sexual function.

When lifestyle adjustments are ineffective, you can take medication under the guidance of a doctor to increase hardness. These drugs are mainly PDE5 inhibitors, including Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. These drugs can help men achieve level 3 or 4 erection hardness.