Erectile dysfunction (ED) pops up if a person loses the ability to maintain an erection.

Exercise can help improve ED by building muscle tone and strength and improving cardiovascular function.

In cases in which ED is due to something else, exercise may not be beneficial.

Man lying on mat with home gym equipment

Xavier Lorenzo / Getty Images

Learning to activate pelvic floor muscles includes:

Its essential to activate the right muscles.

How Often Should You Do Kegels?

Aerobic Exercises

Aerobic exercisescan significantly improve ED because they improve cardiovascular health (the heart and blood vessels).

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.21701

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Treatment for erectile dysfunction.