Small Erections - Stages and Therapies

Our sex lives play key roles in our well being as human beings. It is believed that erection-related problems occur in about 10% of all males at some point in their lives. But when should you seek advice and what can you do at home if you experience any kind of difficulties in having an erection?

The first thing that needs to be said is that impotence can be a symptom of several serious and life threatening conditions including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and others. It can also be a sign of depression. Let the doctor know about any instance of erectile dysfunction at the outset so he will know what things to look for. It’s more than just your sex life at stake here; it could be the only warning you get regarding something that could impair you for life.

Don’t postpone a visit to your physician just because you feel embarrassed by your condition. It may very likely prove to be nothing to worry about, but it’s still better to check everything and be sure you’re OK than to be sorry later. To be able to overcome erectile dysfunctions at home, you need to know what the stages of an erection are and what can affect them.

1st Stage Erection: Sexual arousal, getting sexual stimulation from our thoughts and senses.
2nd Stage Erection: The brain communicates the sexual arousal to the body which increases the blood flow to the penis.
3rd Stage Erection: Blood vessels that supply the penis relax allowing an increased volume of blood to flow into the tissues that become erect.
4th Stage Erection: Orgasm and Resolution

Anything that affects these stages or the balance between them can cause erectile dysfunction. If the doctor cannot find anything wrong with you, then he or she will probably suggest erection therapy. But what happens if you can have an erection all right, but it’s a small erection? A small erection is considered to be less than 3 inches.

If your flaccid penis is extremely small to start with, maybe you should consider a penis enlargement device that will help you gain in both length and girth. A small penis is an inch or less in length when flaccid. If you don’t think penis extenders are the right thing for you, but you would like to improve the size of your erection, then maybe you should participate in an exercise program to help you improve the general condition of your penis.

Most of these programs will advertise penis enlargement techniques, but you can get in touch with them and ask specifically for erection related routines. Some will have them, some won’t, but I am very sure you will be able to find great products on the Internet to help you increase your erect penis size. A good program will help you gain about one inch over a period of three to six months, depending on how much time you can practice.

Although a small erection may not affect your sex life that much, you should still be concerned about satisfying your partner while having a small penis. To my mind, exercises remain the safest and most effective option you have.