It briefly explains factors that affects male sexuality.

2.  Many things can impact a man's sex life.
Stress and certain chronic conditions can
interfere with your ability to have sex.
Unhealthy lifestyle habits can lead to
problems getting or keeping an erection.
However, by making some healthy
lifestyle changes and treating underlying
conditions, you can improve your sex life
and your quality of life in general.

3. There are Ten
Factors
That Affects
Male Sexuality

4. 1. Smoking
Smoking makes many health problems
more likely, including heart disease.
But men who smoke are also more
likely to develop erectile dysfunction
(ED). The toxins in cigarette smoke can
also damage sperm. This can make it
difficult or impossible to father a child.
Quitting smoking can dramatically
reduce the risk of these sexual and
reproductive health issues. If you
smoke and you’re having trouble
quitting on your own, ask your regular
doctor or your public health
department for help. Talking with ex-
smokers may also give you more
confidence.

5. Being sedentary can lead to weight
gain, and men who are overweight
are more apt to have ED. On the flip
side, exercise could improve your
sex life. Men who are physically
active on a regular basis may have
better overall sexual function. That's
because exercise boosts your ability
to have erections and orgasms. You
may see improvement if you get at
least two hours of rigorous activity
each week. Men who get about six
hours of light activity weekly could
also experience these health
benefits.

6. 3.Heart Problems
Health problems that affect your heart
and circulatory system could affect your
sex life too. When you engage in sexual
activity, your brain sends signals to
nerves in your penis to increase blood
flow. That creates an erection. But if you
have issues like clogged arteries, high
blood pressure, or high cholesterol
levels, there could be a break in these
signals. This can lead to ED.

7. 4. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
MS can damage nerves running
along the spine. If this occurs, it can
affect both your ability to be aroused
and your ability to reach orgasm.
MS can also cause fatigue, mood
swings, and low self-esteem. All of
these symptoms can take a toll on
your sex life. Men with MS who
have sexual problems should talk
with their doctor. Addressing these
issues can improve your sex life and
your enjoyment of life.

8. 5. Spinal Cord Injury
Some spinal cord injuries can affect
your ability to have sex. The injury can
disrupt sexual signals from the brain.
Many men with a spine injury can still
get an erection, but many of these men
cannot ejaculate. Those who can still
achieve an orgasm may experience it
differently than before their injury. The
effect that a spinal cord injury has on
your sex life depends on where on the
spine the injury occurred. How severe
the injury is makes a difference too.
Many treatments and devices are
available to improve erection as well as
induce ejaculation.

9. 6. Diabetes
Over time, diabetes can damage key
nerves and blood vessels, especially if
you have trouble controlling your
blood sugar level. The damage can
interfere with the blood supply to the
penis. As a result, men with diabetes
are much more likely than other men
to have ED. They're also more likely to
develop ED at a younger age than
men who don't have diabetes. Good,
consistent control of blood sugar
levels is key to avoiding this and other
diabetes complications.

10. 7. Alcohol
Heavy drinking can hurt your sex
life. It affects the production of male
hormones. This can lead to ED.
Heavy drinking can also lead to
infertility. It can cause you to lose
facial and chest hair too. An
unhealthy drinking habit can
encourage risky sexual behavior.
For instance, men who drink
heavily are more likely to have
unprotected sex or sex with more
than one partner. Abusing illegal
drugs, like cocaine, can also increase
your risk of ED.

11. 8. Depression
Depression has a negative effect on a man's
sex drive. Men who are depressed may feel
sad, hopeless and irritable. They tend to lose
interest in sex. This loss of libido can make it
harder for the brain to create an erection.
Other emotional issues are also common
causes of ED. These include stress, anxiety
and guilt. Even if depression or other feelings
aren’t affecting your sex life, it’s good to let
your doctor know if you have persistent
feelings of sadness, irritability, guilt or
anxiety. Seeing a counselor is another option.
Many counselors specialize in men’s health
and wellness.

12. 9. Medications
Certain medications may trigger a
drop in testosterone levels. A low level
of this key male hormone can cause
you to lose interest in sex. ED is also a
side effect of some prescription
medicines. These include some drugs
to treat high blood pressure,
depression, heartburn, and ulcers. If
you experience sexual side effects from
medication, let your doctor know. You
may be able to switch to a different
drug.

13. 10. Cancer
Both cancer and cancer treatments can
lead to ED. Some men with cancer
have problems ejaculating and
reaching orgasm. Cancer treatment can
affect your desire for sex. Some sexual
side effects continue even after
treatment ends. Treatment for prostate
cancer, in particular, may affect the
quality of men's sexual intimacy. It can
also affect their sexual fantasies and
how masculine they feel.

15.  In data obtained from interviews with 60–79-year-old,
married, uppermiddle-class males, frequency of sexual
expression proved to be independent of such factors as
marital adjustment, sexual attractiveness of wives,
sexual attitudes, and demographic features of the
marital history.
 However, former levels of sexual functioning, as
revealed by retrospective inquiry, appeared as highly
significant correlates of current functioning in
accordance with the hypothesis that males generally
maintain relatively high or low rates of sexual activity
throughout their lives.

16.  Of particular interest was the finding that, in the male,
sexual frequency, erotic responsiveness to visual
stimuli, and time comfortable without sex are closely
interrelated phenomena, suggesting that all three
variables are strongly commensurate with degree of
motivation.
 Finally, those subjects found to be less than fully potent
at report were also found to be virtually free of
performance anxiety, feelings of sexual deprivation,
and loss of self-esteem. This is consistent with lack of
motivation being responsible for lower sexual
functioning.