We're constantly told how important exercise is for our health. What we're sometimes not told is that exercise directly benefits erectile function. Getting your heart rate up, even just for a few hours a week, can do wonders for your erection.
"Men have tremendous control over their bodies, which is a beautiful thing," said Amy Pearlman, M.D., the director of men's health at the Carver College of Medicine at University of Iowa Health Care. "A healthcare provider can play somewhat of a role, but there's so much a man can do for himself. One thing we know for sure from research is, exercise, moving one's body, increases blood flow to the genitals."
Indeed, one systematic review suggested that as little as 40 minutes of aerobic exercise four times per week can bring improvement to erectile function.