Prostate cancer is listed the second form of cancer to affect men. In the United States alone, this aggressive form of cancer kills about 45,000 men per year. However, if it is detected in the early stages, it is treatable through radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or perhaps the full removal of the prostate. In approximately 60% of cases, radical prostatectomy is recommended, which is generally a procedure that involves prostate removal.
Side effects that are associated with this surgery can be significant, ranging from erectile dysfunction to loss of bladder control. Impotence is the most common side effect after successful treatment of prostate cancer through prostatectomy. Generally, sex after prostatectomy is negatively impacted.
Men who undergo this procedure should be aware of these consequences; it would be unrealistic and misleading to claim that there are products and drugs that can completely eliminate the side effects of prostatectomy. However, with attention and self-care, men can be in a position to continue enjoying healthy sex with their partners in life for many years to come.
In order to save their sex life, all men should do the following after undergoing a successful prostatectomy.
1. Limit damaging activities
The first thing that you should do in order to ensure that you enjoy sex after undergoing a successful procedure is avoiding self-damaging habits. Men should avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits such as excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking, and use of things like recreational substances that can affect erections. Men who have underwent prostatectomy need to break such harmful habits as they pose serious risk of erectile dysfunction.
2. Nourish the penile tissues
Like the entire body, the penis is an organ that needs adequate nutrients in order for it to function well. Some of the nutrients that it requires can be found in a normal everyday diet that we consume daily. However, even men who tend to stick to a healthy diet often do not get enough amino acids and vitamins that can benefit the penile tissue. Also, you can consider applying high-quality penis creams that provide the penis skin with vital nutrients making it resilient, responsive and healthy.
3. Promote healthy circulation
Lastly, ensure that you do regular exercises, have a heart-healthy diet, and dress appropriately to improve the flow of blood to all parts of the body including the penis. Proper blood circulation and oxygen supply are important in repairing damaged body tissues. So making sure your heart is functioning well is essential to erectile function as well.
