Multiple factors can lead to erectile dysfunction. Often, it can develop as a side-effect of certain medications. However, reasons such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, neurological disease, surgeries, or prostate-related treatments make it more complicated for nearly 75% of men. These closely interrelated cardiovascular elements are the main risk factors for erectile dysfunction.

Physical activity or exercises may improve erectile function for men affected by these diseases. Exercises that specifically target the pubococcygeus muscle or the bottom muscle of the pelvis help improve this condition. Listed below are five exercises that can help cure erectile dysfunction naturally.

Activating the pelvic floor muscles
This is a highly beneficial exercise. In this exercise, one has to squeeze the pelvic floor muscle as they exhale. For this exercise, one has to lie down with their knees bent, keeping the feet flat on the floor and the arms remain by the sides. Before starting this kegel exercise, one must identify the right pelvic floor muscles.

Sitting and standing pelvic floor activation
One can introduce sitting and standing pelvic floor activation exercises to their activity regime. By sitting or standing straight with arms at the sides and keeping the feet hip-width apart on the floor, one can activate these pelvic floor muscle exercises. For both exercises, be careful not to contract the muscles of the stomach, buttocks, and legs.

Knee fallouts
A man’s erectile function can also improve with pilates. Knee fallouts is a pilates exercise for beginners. For this exercise, one has to lie down, keeping a gap between the floor and the middle of the back. One should then bend their knees, keep feet flat on the floor, and arms by the sides. Then, exhale and contract the pelvic floor muscles while lowering one knee from the bent position. To finish, release the muscle contraction while inhaling. Repeat this method for the sides.

Supine foot raises
In this pilates exercise, one has to raise and lower their feet alternatively, keeping the body in the same position as in knee fallouts.

Pelvic curl
Pelvic curl or tilt is another useful exercise that helps to eliminate erectile dysfunction. In this exercise, maintain the same position of lying down on the floor (as described above). Then slowly tilt the pelvis upward and lift the hips by pushing the heels onto the floor. Resting the bodyweight on your shoulders, contract the buttocks and pelvic floor muscles.

Exercises like kegel can strengthen the bulbocavernosus muscle that improves erectile function. Overall, these exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that are responsible for sustaining blood flow to the penis and maintaining erections. Therefore, with a daily routine, one can expect positive results from these exercises for erectile dysfunction. However, it is important to ensure that one does not injure themselves in this process. If any discomfort is experienced during these exercises, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.