NorthStar Nutritionals Blog

You know you should take better care of your health.

You do. But there’s always a reason to order another round… or the chili fries… or sit and watch the game instead of go for a walk.

Would it help make taking care of your health easier if we told you that doing so could support stronger erections and a better sex life?

Now that we’ve got your attention, it’s true – your overall health is directly linked to your sexual health.

Stronger erections. More powerful orgasms. Greater drive. You can get it all, by taking care of your health.

Let’s look at how…

1. Heart Healthy = Stronger Erections. A good general rule is that if it’s good for your heart, it’s good for your sex life. Just like you need healthy blood flow for a strong cardiovascular system, you need healthy blood flow for stronger erections. And your performance will be impacted by your blood pressure and cholesterol, too. It’s up to you to decide if it’s impacted positively, or negatively.

2. Get moving – the RIGHT way. You’ve been thinking about starting an exercise routine for a while now. It’s finally time, because the right activity can help give you stronger erections! Exercise keeps your heart healthy, your blood flowing, and gives you stamina – all things you’ll need once you’re performing the way you want to be. The key to using your workouts for stronger erections is to choose the right workout. Avoid cycling, either mobile or stationary, because it can pinch nerves in your groin. That’s both painful and damaging. Stick to walking, running, swimming, or any other activity that doesn’t put you at risk.

3. Lose weight if you need to. Carrying too much weight is bad for your overall health, your heart, your energy levels, and yes, your sexual performance, too. It’s all interconnected. But specifically, being overweight has been linked to conditions that cause nerve damage. And nerves that have been damaged don’t respond as well, anywhere. Lose weight before you ever start down that path. Luckily, your new exercise plan should help make this one easier!

4. Watch your alcohol. It may feel manly to have a couple scotches over the course of the evening, but you’re not doing yourself any favors if you drink them too often. Your nightly glass of red wine is fine. And keep enjoying the occasional scotch, as well. So long as you’re drinking in moderation. It’s when the alcohol consumption goes from moderate to heavy that you may run into performance problems. First, in the moment, it’s difficult to achieve and maintain an erection when you’re intoxicated. But longer term, heavy alcohol consumption can cause nerve damage, liver damage, and it may even affect hormone production.

5. Quit smoking. This is another one you’ve been thinking about for a while. It’s an addiction that is difficult and painful to break. However, it’s also holding back your sex life. Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict – the same blood vessels that decide the power of your erection. If the blood can’t flow, you won’t perform as well. Plus, let’s be honest, you’ll taste and smell better to the person in bed with you. It’s time to quit.

6. Keep your teeth clean. Speaking of tasting better for your partner, oral health is connected to sexual health. Tooth decay affects your whole system, not just your mouth. Any bacteria in your mouth gets into your blood stream when you swallow. Once it’s in your bloodstream, it’s everywhere. This bacteria can damage blood vessels and hinder blood flow, preventing stronger erections.

7. Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation affects every single aspect of your health, including your sex life. It isn’t just about having more energy and being in a better mood, though – although those things contribute to sexual performance! Sleep directly impacts testosterone production. Keep hormone levels where you need them for the stronger erections you want by getting enough sleep every night.

8. Choose the right supplement. There are so many performance enhancement products on the market. Pick one that doesn’t only increase desire or sex drive, but that’s been designed specifically to support stronger erections, as well. Stamina and desire are essential, yes, but they’re only pieces of the puzzle. Prime Power, our male performance support supplement, is formulated to spike stamina, boost sex drive, AND support harder, stronger erections. Why settle for half of the picture when you can have the whole thing?

The secret to stronger erections isn’t actually a mystery – it’s good health. And Prime Power.

When you were younger, you were probably taught to sit up straight, walk with your shoulders back, and generally maintain proper posture.

But that was years ago, and you’ve let it slide a bit.

You don’t really think about correcting bad posture these days. That’s okay, right?

Interestingly enough, it might not be. It turns out that correcting bad posture may have positive effects. And not just on your height, but on your overall health.

1. Supports good circulation. Poor posture puts pressure on veins and capillaries. If you slouch for the length of a movie, it’s not going to have much of an impact. But if you consistently have poor posture, over time the pressure on those veins and capillaries is going interrupt blood flow, which can lead to varicose and spider veins – or worse. Correcting bad posture is an easy way to keep the blood flowing.

2. Alleviates lower back pain. How much of your day is spent sitting? And how much attention do you give to your posture while you sit? Those are the two most important questions when it comes to lower back pain. Too much sitting with your shoulders slumped and your back curved can cause stress on the lower back, and eventually it will even contribute to disc degeneration. By correcting bad posture while you sit, you can interrupt this cycle before it gets too bad. Sit with your feet flat, your shoulders back, and your neck straight. And remember to walk around for ten minutes out of every hour whenever possible.

3. Prevents joint stiffness and pain, up to and including arthritis! Many people believe that joint pain and stiffness are an inevitable part of aging – but it doesn’t have to be that way. And you certainly don’t have to end up with arthritis. Just like poor posture puts pressure on your veins and capillaries, it also puts pressure on your joints. Sometimes to the point of tweaking them out of position, stressing the ligaments. And it’s not just your back muscles that are affected by poor posture, either. The muscles that help support your joints are under pressure from poor posture as well. But correcting bad posture helps relieve the pressure and allows your joints to return to proper alignment, easing the stiffness and pain while reducing your risk of developing arthritis.

4. Relieves constipation. Pay attention to your midsection next time you realize you’re hunched over. You’ll realize that your stomach, intestines, colon, entire digestive tract is compacted. When this happens, nothing moves easily and you get blocked up. If it happens long enough, the compaction can eventually lead to problems with digesting food and processing the nutrients your body needs to function.

5. Eases depression. Which comes first? Do you slouch because you’re depressed – or are you depressed because you slouch? People who slouch report feeling more depressed, and have less energy than people with good posture. And it makes sense, too. Correcting bad posture allows the oxygen to flow through your system better because your lungs aren’t compressed. Oxygen is one of the key components to energy, mental health, and a sense of well-being. Plus, most people feel better and emotionally stronger with their shoulders back and their head held high.

6. Reduces stress. In studies, people who stand, walk, or sit with open shoulders and straight spines have registered higher levels of testosterone – a feel good hormone - and lower levels of cortisol – the stress hormone. Since people with poor posture experience the exact opposite measures, correcting bad posture can be directly linked to less stress. There’s enough going on to stress you out. Don’t make it worse just by ignoring poor posture.

Correcting bad posture is more than just following an outdated societal norm. It’s an important step towards wellness and overall health!