Tobacco is particularly damaging to the cardiovascular system. However, it is not only a contributing factor to high blood pressure and heart problems but is also responsible for various sexual disorders in both men and women. Vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, and decreased sexual desire are just some of the issues that can be linked to smoking. Here’s everything you need to know about the relationship between tobacco and sexuality.
Tobacco and sexuality don’t mix
Everyone knows that tobacco is harmful to the body, particularly affecting cardiovascular health. However, good blood circulation is essential to ensure optimal perfusion of the organs involved in sexuality, both for men and women. Male libido issues can even be an early warning sign of reduced cardiovascular system efficiency and should not be ignored.
Fertility, which is closely linked to sexuality, can also be negatively impacted by tobacco use. For women, smoking can lead to complications during pregnancy, not to mention its harmful effects on the fetus. Additionally, smoking may cause early menopause, further reducing female libido, which is already disrupted by tobacco use.
Have various impacts on women's libido
While less often discussed compared to men, the effects of smoking on women’s sexual health are very real. Under normal conditions, the vagina becomes lubricated during sexual arousal due to increased blood flow to its walls. The pressure from this blood flow activates the transudation mechanism, during which some fluid from the blood vessels passes through the vaginal wall, enabling lubrication.
Women who smoke may experience a lack of lubrication during sexual activity, as well as vaginal dryness at other times. This is partly due to the vasoconstrictive effects of certain toxic compounds found in cigarettes, such as carbon monoxide and nicotine, as well as the damaging action of free radicals. The reduced blood pressure in the vessels lining the vaginal walls leads to decreased lubrication, making sexual activity less enjoyable and even painful. It’s no surprise that sexual desire can also be affected!
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Tobacco and male sexuality
Most common erection problems
In men, the sexual dysfunction most commonly associated with smoking is erectile dysfunction. A study reveals that 40% of long-term regular smokers experience this condition, compared to 28% of the general male population. On average, tobacco increases the risk of erectile dysfunction by 51%.
Why does erection impairment occur?
For the male penis to become erect, the corpora cavernosa must fill with blood supplied by the penile arteries. However, smoking negatively impacts arterial health by reducing their ability to contract normally and causing blockages, thus obstructing blood flow.
When the corpora cavernosa are not adequately supplied with blood, it becomes difficult to achieve a proper erection. This can result in challenges maintaining an erection for the required duration, insufficient rigidity, or even complete impotence. But that’s not all. Due to reduced blood flow, the penis receives less oxygen, which can lead to a loss of elasticity in the corpora cavernosa. Additionally, the tissues are less stimulated compared to those of a non-smoker, causing the size of the erect penis to be smaller in smokers.
Quitting smoking to regain a fulfilling sex life
The benefits of quitting smoking
Although the negative impact of smoking on sexuality—both male and female—is well-documented, whether among light or heavy smokers, the situation is not irreversible. Just like with many other tobacco-related issues, quitting smoking allows for the recovery of vaginal lubrication and erectile function comparable to that of non-smokers in just a few weeks. Often, smokers even experience an increase in libido in the weeks following the start of their smoking cessation journey.
Quitting smoking with laserOstop® Canada
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