Pomegranates as good as Viagra?

by Christine Fawley

Pomegranates have long been celebrated as both delicious and nutritious. Pomegranates were symbols of fertility in Grecian culture, and appear in the Bible as a fruit of royalty. The vibrant red jewel-like fruit and potent juices are recognized for having anti-cancer properties and have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants found in any fruit. Now, new scientific research indicates that a glass of pomegranate juice a day may be as potent in Viagra in assisting men with erectile function.

In the first clinical study of its kind, researchers found that men with erectile dysfunction who consumed one cup of pomegranate juice a day experienced stronger reactions when compared to drinking a placebo juice. The study was a “crossover” study, where the same group of men took both the pomegranate juice and the placebo juice over different four-week periods. This allowed the study to investigate the efficacy of pomegranate in each man. About half of the men found erections easier to maintain while drinking pomegranate juice. The juice may help increase blood flow to the penis, the essential physiological response needed for erections and sexual pleasure.

According to study co-author Harin Padma-Nathan, MD, Clinical Professor of Urology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, “These findings are very encouraging as they suggest there is a non-invasive, non-drug way to potentially alleviate this quality of life issue that affects so many men. For men with Erectile Dysfunction, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise. Drinking pomegranate juice daily could be an important addition to the diet in the management of this condition.”

Pomegranate juice is increasingly available in all major grocery stores. You can also enjoy the healthy benefits of the whole fruit. The rich juice will stain, however, so some caution is recommended as you separate the juicy seeds from the white rind. One great method is opening up the fruit while submerged in water. The seeds will sink, the white membrane will float. Once you have opened the entire fruit, simply drain the water and enjoy the healthy and vibrant red seeds.

You can also support your sexual health with prostate milking, a pleasurable sexual activity that you can learn in at home with online flash videos. Prostate health is central to maintaining lifelong sexual function, strong erections and ejaculation.

Of course, no one is recommending that you replace your trusted Viagra with pomegranate juice. Further research is needed, and will surely reveal more health-giving properties to benefit men and women alike. Meanwhile, why not treat yourself to a tall glass of ruby red pomegranate juice? The health benefits are well established, and you may find that you get some unexpected sexual benefits as well.

What is Prostate Milking?

Prostate milking is a healthy and pleasurable activity that can be enjoyed as part of your intimate life. Quite simply, prostate milking involves stimulating the prostate with a finger or massage tool with the intention of relaxation and/or pleasure. Prostate milking is an intimate skill that can be learned and shared by lovers in the privacy of their own home.

The prostate is a gland, located just below the bladder and sheathed in the musculature of the pelvic floor, the same muscles that contract during orgasm and ejaculation. The urethra runs from the bladder, directly through the prostate gland and out through the penis. The prostate gland plays a central role in the male sexual system. Within the gland, tiny ducts called acini produce prostatic fluid. This fluid mixes with sperm and fluid from the seminal vesicles to become the male ejaculate. Prostate health is essential for lifelong sexual pleasure and function.

Regular ejaculations keep the prostate healthy by stimulating production of fresh prostatic fluid and bringing fresh blood to the area. Fresh blood flow brings the nutrients and oxygen cells needed to remain healthy and replicate normally. White blood cells are immune-system powerhouses, fighting infections at the cellular level. The prostate is more likely to become infected or cancerous when blood flow is constricted from muscular tension and lack of stimulation.

You can learn prostate milking at home with online flash videos. Prostate milking is a healthy activity that can be pleasurable for both you and your partner. Enjoy your explorations!