Diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol may lead to erectile dysfunction says Levine. Being overweight increases your risk for these conditions. Chronic high stress elevates blood pressure, which constricts blood flow. Fatty foods contribute to arterial plaque. Fiber helps keep vessels clear.
Regular exercise helps control weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Binge drinking can cause an impotence episode that leads to performance anxiety. Levine says smoking may lead to erectile dysfunction. It constricts blood vessels throughout the body. Chronic feelings of anger and hostility spike blood pressure. Studies find depressed men are more likely to experience impotence.