Broadly speaking, sexual performance has to do with your ability to have an active, healthy, and enjoyable sex life. More specific definitions of sexual performance for men usually refer to being able to consummate sexual intercourse and maintain an erection long enough for both partners to achieve a satisfying orgasm.
As you might imagine, many things, from erectile dysfunction to premature ejaculation to “performance anxiety,” can all influence a man’s sexual performance.
One of the things that many sexual performance issues experienced by men all have in common is that they are usually the result of some kind of hormone imbalance.
The good news is that most sexual performance issues that are indeed hormone-related can be effectively treated with hormone replacement therapy for men.
Why Is it Important?
The ability to perform well sexually or have good “sexual stamina” is important because poor sexual performance can negatively impact your relationships as well as your self-esteem.
Unlike most other animals where sex is just a means of procreation, sex in humans is a major part of our physical, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.
What Affects Sexual Performance in Men?
Sexual performance in men is a complex matter influenced by many different factors. For a man being able to satisfy himself and his partner sexually is based on a quite complicated interaction of physical, emotional, and hormonal factors that all must work in conjunction. Something being “off” in any of these aspects can lead to sexual performance issues in men.
Sexual performance in men is a measure of how well he is able to completely partake in and enjoy sexual activity without emotional anxiety or physical distress. A wide range of physical, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors all impact a man’s ability to perform sexually.
If you think of “sexual performance” in terms of “athletic performance,” then peak sexual performance would mean:
- Having a normal desire to have sex (libido).
- Having the ability to get and maintain an erection.
- Lasting long enough to satisfy yourself as well as your partner.
All of these things can be impacted by emotional or physical issues. But the most common reason for men not operating at peak sexual performance – particularly men between 45 and 65 – is age-related hormone decline.
How are Hormones Connected to Sexual Stamina?
There are two critical hormones that very much play a role in sexual stamina and sexual performance in men; these are human growth hormone, also known as “HGH,” and testosterone.
Testosterone, as the most important male hormone, has a profound influence on sexual performance and sex drive. HGH also is related to overall strength, stamina, and a man’s physical ability, and, therefore, also plays a role in sexual performance.
Both of these critical hormones decline as men age. In fact, age-related hormone loss is the chief reason that men tend to experience issues with erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, and other sexual health issues as they get older.
So, how are HGH and testosterone related to sexual performance and sexual stamina?
- Both hormones play a major role in keeping you strong and full of energy, which impacts your physical abilities in all things, including your sexual abilities.
- Both hormones are directly related to your ability to get and sustain an erection because both are important precursors to nitric oxide production and release, which is essential for erectile function.
- Both HGH and testosterone play a role in the production of “feel good” chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which all have an impact on sexual satisfaction, sexual stimulation, and orgasm.
- Both testosterone and HGH influence mood and help to minimize feelings of depression and anxiety, emotional states that can impact sexual performance.
- Both hormones help to regulate sleep. Not getting enough sleep can impact sexual performance and sexual stamina.
Are Low HGH Levels Dangerous for Your Sex Life?
Low levels of HGH can impact your sex life in negative ways.
Age-related or adult-onset growth hormone deficiency can directly impact your sex life by:
- Lowering your libido or sex drive.
- Increasing the frequency of erectile dysfunction.
- Increasing the frequency of premature ejaculation.
Low levels of HGH can also negatively affect your sex life by:
- Causing lack of energy, which can influence your sexual desire as well as sexual performance.
- Loss of muscle tone and gaining weight, which can lead to self-esteem issues and other physical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure that can cause sexual performance issues in men.
- Lack of sleep, which can cause tiredness and performance issues.
- Mood swings such as increased anxiety and depression, which can also lead to erectile dysfunction and other sexual performance issues in men.
How to Increase Your HGH Levels Safely?
The only way to safely raise your HGH levels, solve your sexual health issues, and increase sexual performance is with prescription growth hormone injections. HGH is a controlled substance, and it can only be obtained and used legally with a doctor’s prescription.
Do not be deceived by any products online that you can buy without a doctor’s prescription that claim to be “HGH.” These cannot by law be HGH or contain any actual human growth hormone. Furthermore, taking actual HGH from illegal or black market sources without a doctor’s prescription or proper medical supervision can be hazardous to your health or even fatal!
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Sexual Performance at the HFM Clinic
If you find yourself with sexual performance anxiety, or other issues impacting your sex life in a negative way, hormone replacement therapy at our clinic could help.
We specialize in hormone replacement therapies for men, some of which, like our growth hormone replacement therapy programs and our testosterone therapy, have been specifically created with improving sexual performance in mind.
We also can create a specific growth hormone or testosterone replacement regimen designed to treat particular sexual health issues such as:
- Low libido
- Performance anxiety
- Erectile dysfunction
- Premature ejaculation
How Do I Get Started with HRT for Men at HFM Clinic
Getting started with hormone therapy for men at our clinic is rather easy. The first thing you should do is use the link on this page to contact us. After we get an idea of what your problems are that make you think that you may have issues with low HGH, low testosterone, or both, we will schedule a complete medical exam with one of our skilled and certified physicians. Blood samples will be taken to have your hormone levels checked, or you may be referred to a lab to do so.
Once our medical staff has all of your information from your physical and lab work, if it indicates you are a candidate for HRT, you will be given a prescription for the best program that suits your individual needs, goals, and lifestyle.
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