Blood pressure drugs are one factor in erectile dysfunction (ED) but other factors such as smoking, overweight, diabetes, other drugs, and anxiety have an adverse effect on sexual function. In some men, ED may have been an occasional issue before starting blood pressure medications due to one or more other factors. The presence and degree of ED may be related to the type of blood pressure medication and while ED isn’t always a given, in most cases blood pressure drugs and ED go hand in hand, but there is a natural alternative.

Men may want to take note of the power of coffee for keeping erectile dysfunction at bay. Researchers have discovered drinking two cups of coffee a day seems to have a positive effect on blood flow to the penis, which in turn could potentially keep your man parts in good working order.