Condom Selection Wisdom and the Truth About Sexual Aging: Size and Thickness Differentiation, Common Condom Wearing Misconceptions, and Six Elements to Delay Aging [i]

A study by Indiana University in the United States found that more than 50% of men dislike using condoms because they experience strong discomfort when wearing them[i]. For men, choosing the right condom from the wide variety available is crucial[i]. Before buying a condom, measure its length. In my country, condoms come in three sizes: large (35 mm diameter), medium (33 mm diameter), and small (31 mm diameter)[i]. In most cases, the medium size is the most suitable for Chinese men[i]. Some men experience penile blood circulation obstruction due to using condoms that are too tight, leading to tissue and nerve hypoxia, and potentially even penile flaccidity or erectile dysfunction[i]. Condoms that are too large can easily slip off, causing semen leakage[i]. When choosing a condom, it is best to measure the diameter of the penis, both in a flaccid and erect state[i]. Avoid using ultra-thin condoms if you ejaculate quickly[i]. The thicker the condom, the lower the sensitivity of the male penis during sexual intercourse[i]. Currently, condoms are mainly available in three types: ultra-thin (0.03 mm), thin, and regular (0.04~0.06 mm) [i]. For every 0.01 mm decrease in thickness, male comfort increases by 20% [i]. However, ultra-thin condoms are not suitable for everyone [i]. For men who ejaculate quickly, are older, or have poor self-control, thicker condoms are recommended, as they help control ejaculation and prolong sexual intercourse [i]. It is suggested that men buy small-packaged, newly manufactured condoms [i]. Putting on a condom before erection can easily cause it to slip off [i]. Nearly one-quarter of men have used condoms incorrectly in the past month, such as fully unfolding the condom before putting it on, not releasing all the air from the tip, or wearing the inner layer inside out, all of which increase male aversion [i]. After middle age, hormone levels gradually decline, and with increased stress, men gradually lose confidence in their sexual abilities. This decline in reproductive capacity and sexual function caused by aging is called sexual aging [i]. The main manifestations of male sexual aging are: 1. Changes in sex hormones: After age 55, the level of testosterone in the blood of men generally decreases below normal levels, but the decline is slow [i]. 2. Atrophy of sexual organs: This is manifested by a reduction in testicular volume, a decrease in sperm production, and an increase in penile fibrous tissue [i]. 3. Changes in sexual activity: This is manifested by a weakening of sexual response and a decrease in frequency [i]. 4. Changes in sexual desire: The desire to express love solely through intercourse weakens, and mutual caressing and embracing take on an important role [i]. How can we delay the decline of male sexual function to the greatest extent possible? Medical experts offer the following six suggestions: 1. Maintain sexual activity: Sexual desire is a human instinct, and moderate sexual activity is a sign of health [i]. Sexual activity can eliminate sexual tension and bring physical and mental pleasure [i]. Russian research has found that maintaining sexual activity after age 60 can add 8-10 years to lifespan [i]. The degree of sexual activity should be such that you are not fatigued the next day [i]. 2. Moderate exercise: Insufficient exercise is the culprit for the decline of sexual function [i]. Elderly people who regularly participate in morning exercises have a quicker stress response [i]. 3. Balanced nutrition: Men should appropriately increase their intake of zinc-rich seafood, such as millet, fish, sea cucumber, oysters, leeks, and walnuts. [i] 4. Quit smoking and drinking: Clinical observations show that 50% of alcoholics suffer from sexual dysfunction because alcohol reduces the rate of testosterone production. [i] Long-term smoking can obstruct blood flow to the limbs, hindering penile blood circulation. [i] 5. Updated concepts: Traditional concepts must be abandoned, and the idea that aging does not necessarily mean the loss of libido must be established. [i] 90.4% of men over 60 years old still have libido. [i] Appropriate and harmonious sexual life is beneficial to delaying psychological and physiological aging. [i] 6. Use tonics with caution: It is advisable to treat the symptoms and not to use tonics indiscriminately. [i] Some tonics are solely for enhancing male potency, which can cause an imbalance of yin and yang, leading to dry mouth and throat, inducing prostatitis, and even causing side effects such as nocturnal emission. [i]