Study Finds Regular Erections Key to Preventing Impotence in Old Age

New research on mice reveals that maintaining a healthy number of fibroblasts, crucial for erectile function, could be achieved through regular erections.

• A new study reveals that regular erections could prevent impotence in old age by maintaining a healthy number of fibroblasts, cells crucial for erectile function.
• Fibroblasts, found to be the most abundant cells in the penis, play a vital role in regulating blood flow, leading to erections.
• The study, conducted on mice, suggests that more frequent erections lead to an increase in fibroblasts, which in turn supports better blood flow and erectile function.
• Researchers believe this finding could lead to new treatments for erectile dysfunction, offering alternatives to current therapies like Viagra.
• The findings also suggest that the ability to maintain erections could decrease with age due to a reduction in fibroblasts, highlighting the importance of regular sexual activity.

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