Erection Process
How do you get an erection? The erection process begins long before you actually feel your penis get hard. The erection process usually begins with some sort of stimulation, either visual or physical. The erection process can even begin with proper mental stimulation. Some men can just envision a fantasy in their head and achieve an erection.
It is necessary to be relaxed in order for the erection process to work well. Men who are stressed out or are unable to relax often have sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. You are better off to be fully relaxed in order to have a good erection.
Once your brain has picked up on the stimulation,, it sends signals throughout your body and the result is increased blood flow in the penile area. As more blood begins to flow into the penis, it begins to stretch and get hard. If you are uncircumcised, you will see that the head of your penis may actually emerge from the foreskin. Circumcised men will notice that the head of their penis appears swollen.The more blood that flows into your penis, the larger your erect penis will appear. The erection process is one of mental and physical stimulation as well as increased blood flow to the pelvic area.
Some men find the erection process to be easier if they are standing up. This allows for more blood flow to the pelvic area in an easier manner. Other men prefer to be laying down on their backs, where they can be totally relaxed. Things that can interfere with the erection process include stress, anxiety, depression or even some physical conditions. A man who is unable to maintain a good erection is usually thought to be suffering from erectile dysfunction.