The Real Foundations of Performance
Cut through the supplement ads and the hype. Sexual performance rests on the same foundations as the rest of your health.
What this is
Sexual performance is the target of enormous marketing, much of it overstated or unproven. This page sets a realistic foundation: performance rests on cardiovascular health, hormones, sleep, stress, and fitness, the same pillars as overall health, and explains why those fundamentals matter far more than most products sold for the purpose.
Why it happens
Sexual function depends on healthy circulation, balanced hormones, low chronic stress, and good sleep. Optimizing those does more for performance than any quick-fix product, which is why the fundamentals come first.
Common causes
Performance is undermined by the familiar culprits: poor cardiovascular health, excess weight, poor sleep, chronic stress, low activity, and excess alcohol.
Possible paths forward
Prioritizing cardiovascular health, fitness, sleep, and stress management; being skeptical of products promising quick results; addressing weight and metabolic health; and seeing a provider for persistent concerns rather than self-treating with supplements.
Questions worth asking.
These FAQs are meant to help you with common situations affecting our community - men over 40 - so when you do speak with your doctor, you have a head start. FAQs are for educational purposes only and aren't a substitute for professional medical advice.