Each of these plays a role in your ability to achieve or sustain anerection.
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What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
ED can happen at any age, but people over 50 are at greatest risk.
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 85 active chemicals found in the cannabis plant.
CBD acts on theendocannabinoid system,a web link of cellular receptors densely packed throughout the brain and body.
Purchasing CBD is federally legal as long as it doesn’t contain more than 0.3% THC.
With that said, there are no other FDA-approved drug products that contain CBD.
It also shows potential for minimizing depression, performance anxiety around public speaking, and social anxiety.
Whether any of these effects correspond to improvements in sexual function remains under debate.
Further research is needed.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Overall, using CBD oil is considered generally safe.
Interactions and Contraindications
There are many drugs that can interact with CBD.
Some can become less effective or cause greater side effects when taken together.
Chief among these are:
There are few absolute contraindications to the use of CBD oil.
With that said, people with a knownsesame allergyshould avoid CBD as it has a similar allergen protein structure.
Dosage
There currently is no recommended dosage for CBD oil.
How Do You Use CBD for ED?
you might take CBD oil by mouth before sex to reduce performance anxiety and improve blood flow.
Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommended dose on the product label.
There are an increasing number of CBD-infused lubricants you might buy instead.
These include:
There are a number of lifestyle changes you’re able to make to improve ED.
Summary
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has garnered some interest as a potential natural treatment for ED.
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