First, let’s find out a little more about cholesterol. Many people use the term very loosely without knowing what exactly they are talking about. Cholesterol, in layman’s terms, is a waxy substance found in the cell membranes of your body. It is carried in the blood plasma and is responsible for several things, such as the production of vital acids and vitamins in the body.
There are two types of cholesterol in the human body. Good and bad. Good cholesterol is what is called HDL cholesterol and bad cholesterol is what is called LDL cholesterol. For the average human body, doctors advise that you should keep your combined cholesterol level, which is good and bad, below 200. 200 – 239 is considered medium risk and anything above 240 is downright dangerous.
It will take a few more articles to further explain the details of cholesterol, but I am going to get to the point where cholesterol could be related to the size of your penis. High levels of cholesterol in the body cause narrowing of the arteries. Arteries are like tubes that carry blood to your vital organs. Diets high in unhealthy fats, eating junk food, alcohol, and even smoking can cause high cholesterol levels. When the arteries begin to narrow, the vital organs begin to receive less and less blood to the point where they begin to malfunction.
The penile arteries are the narrowest arteries in the human body. In other words, they are already tight even if you have a really good cholesterol level and eat a healthy diet. Once the arteries begin to clog, the penis is the first organ in the body to be affected, as it begins to receive less and less blood. The size and performance of the penis basically depends on the amount of blood that it can receive and retain. The penis has three large chambers that contain blood. The quality of blood flow to them is what will determine the quality of your erection and size. This is one of the main reasons why premature ejaculation is such a common problem these days.
Most adult men have lower than desirable cholesterol levels and therefore suffer from poor quality blood flow to the penis. The result is premature ejaculation problems and erectile dysfunction (ED). Another effect is that the penis is smaller than its optimal size.
It’s always a good idea to get your cholesterol levels checked every two years to see if you’re in the danger zone. If you experience erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculations, it could be a warning from your body that your cholesterol levels are rising. Start maintaining a good diet and exercise routine to keep your cholesterol levels under control.