Tight pelvic floor

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does tight pelvic floor cause erectile dysfunction?

[HansTwilight Retired ModeratorPE Gym Editor Member of the Month Jan 2017PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close HansTwilight]

Possibly, there are numerous causes however.

[TeoDeles Senior Member Member of the Month July 2018 Find all posts View Profile Close TeoDeles]

If its tensed for a brief period it is causing low eq.
If its a chronic case then maybe it can cause erectile dysfunction.

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Here is an update on a mainstream medical view from a physio.

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

"Approximately 80% of cases of erectile dysfunction are due solely or predominantly to organic [physical] causes." state Siroky and Azadzoi in the book Pelvic Floor Disorders [4]. The physical process of erection is largely a circulatory event, initiated and assisted by the nervous system. Simply put, adequate blood must flow into the penis, and it must be trapped there to maintain rigidity. This process is facilitated by the pelvic floor, especially the Bulbospongiosus (sometimes called Bulbocavernosus) and Ischiocavernosus muscles. "Contraction of the bulbospongiosus muscle blocks blood from escaping by pressing on the deep dorsal vein of the penis." [2]. When weak, these muscles cannot effectively inhibit this outflow, resulting in partial or total flaccidity, or ED. "It has been shown that contractions of the Ischiocavernosus (IC) and Bulbocavernosus (BC) muscles are very important in the process of penile rigidity." say Sommer et al. [5]. In another study, Colpi and colleagues report that "Our results clearly demonstrated that a reduction of contractile activity of the perineal muscles [IC and BC] may be related to erectile dysfunction." [6]. Bo et al. agree: "Weak pelvic floor muscles compromise penile erection." [7], as do Carriere and Feldt: "An increasing ability to contract and relax the pelvic floor improves sexual functioning in men with erectile dysfunction." [1]. Ballard reviews a number of studies that report similar findings [8].

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The pelvic floor muscles viewed from below. Note the Bulbospongiosus (1) and Ischiocavernosus (2). See my Anatomy page for a larger size and full labeling.

Exercises for the pelvic floor with a focus on these two muscles have proven to be very beneficial for ED. "Pelvic floor exercises are very effective in treating erectile dysfunction." state Dorey et al. [9]. They conclude with "... pelvic floor muscle exercises should be considered as a first-line approach for men seeking long-term resolution of erectile dysfunction without acute pharmacological and surgical interventions that might have more significant side effects. Men demanding a 'quick fix' or a 'pill for every ill' might prefer to restore normal muscle function once they understand the important role of the pelvic floor muscles." Sommer's study [5] found that 80% of men in the pelvic floor exercise group reported "better erections", whereas 74% of the PDE5-inhibitor group (Viagra, e.g.) reported better erections. The exercise program he used in the study was based on his VigorRobic protocol, outlined in his book VigorRobic: Increased Potency Through Specific Fitness Training [16]. When considering pelvic floor exercises vs other treatments, Van Kampen et al. propose this sensible approach: "Starting therapy with the least invasive option seems a logical strategy. Pelvic floor exercises do not involve any risks, and they are painless." [10].
My pelvic floor work will help you become aware of these muscles, including the Bulbospongiosus and Ischiocavernosus. You will learn how to contract the entire pelvic floor with an emphasis on these two muscles, and I will give you a home exercise protocol for improving strength and tone. Beyond its specific influence on ED, a strong yet supple pelvic floor can enhance overall sexual response and the experience of pleasure.
For those men whose ED is associated with Chronic Prostatitis / Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS), learning to relax the pelvic floor muscles and addressing the pain must occur before strengthening exercises are initiated.
It is important to remember that there can be many other factors that contribute to ED, among them atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), diabetes, hypertension, smoking, drug side effects, heavy alcohol consumption, a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, psychological factors, and aging.Back to top

Painful Ejaculation

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Any chance you came across the exercises that the 80% were doing? Like what the routine looked like?

Very good medical and scientific info based on facts btw.

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Here is an update on a mainstream medical view from a physio.

Quote

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

"Approximately 80% of cases of erectile dysfunction are due solely or predominantly to organic [physical] causes." state Siroky and Azadzoi in the book Pelvic Floor Disorders [4]. The physical process of erection is largely a circulatory event, initiated and assisted by the nervous system. Simply put, adequate blood must flow into the penis, and it must be trapped there to maintain rigidity. This process is facilitated by the pelvic floor, especially the Bulbospongiosus (sometimes called Bulbocavernosus) and Ischiocavernosus muscles. "Contraction of the bulbospongiosus muscle blocks blood from escaping by pressing on the deep dorsal vein of the penis." [2]. When weak, these muscles cannot effectively inhibit this outflow, resulting in partial or total flaccidity, or ED. "It has been shown that contractions of the Ischiocavernosus (IC) and Bulbocavernosus (BC) muscles are very important in the process of penile rigidity." say Sommer et al. [5]. In another study, Colpi and colleagues report that "Our results clearly demonstrated that a reduction of contractile activity of the perineal muscles [IC and BC] may be related to erectile dysfunction." [6]. Bo et al. agree: "Weak pelvic floor muscles compromise penile erection." [7], as do Carriere and Feldt: "An increasing ability to contract and relax the pelvic floor improves sexual functioning in men with erectile dysfunction." [1]. Ballard reviews a number of studies that report similar findings [8].

http://malepelvicfloor.com/images/alllayerssdpage80.png
The pelvic floor muscles viewed from below. Note the Bulbospongiosus (1) and Ischiocavernosus (2). See my Anatomy page for a larger size and full labeling.

Exercises for the pelvic floor with a focus on these two muscles have proven to be very beneficial for ED. "Pelvic floor exercises are very effective in treating erectile dysfunction." state Dorey et al. [9]. They conclude with "... pelvic floor muscle exercises should be considered as a first-line approach for men seeking long-term resolution of erectile dysfunction without acute pharmacological and surgical interventions that might have more significant side effects. Men demanding a 'quick fix' or a 'pill for every ill' might prefer to restore normal muscle function once they understand the important role of the pelvic floor muscles." Sommer's study [5] found that 80% of men in the pelvic floor exercise group reported "better erections", whereas 74% of the PDE5-inhibitor group (Viagra, e.g.) reported better erections. The exercise program he used in the study was based on his VigorRobic protocol, outlined in his book VigorRobic: Increased Potency Through Specific Fitness Training [16]. When considering pelvic floor exercises vs other treatments, Van Kampen et al. propose this sensible approach: "Starting therapy with the least invasive option seems a logical strategy. Pelvic floor exercises do not involve any risks, and they are painless." [10].
My pelvic floor work will help you become aware of these muscles, including the Bulbospongiosus and Ischiocavernosus. You will learn how to contract the entire pelvic floor with an emphasis on these two muscles, and I will give you a home exercise protocol for improving strength and tone. Beyond its specific influence on ED, a strong yet supple pelvic floor can enhance overall sexual response and the experience of pleasure.
For those men whose ED is associated with Chronic Prostatitis / Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS), learning to relax the pelvic floor muscles and addressing the pain must occur before strengthening exercises are initiated.
It is important to remember that there can be many other factors that contribute to ED, among them atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), diabetes, hypertension, smoking, drug side effects, heavy alcohol consumption, a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, psychological factors, and aging.Back to top

Painful Ejaculation

So in this article it talking about weak pf?

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So in this article it talking about weak pf?

At the end it discusses overactivity, one can have an strong PF and overactive.

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