1 Try to avoid using food as a stress reducer. 2  A brisk walk or a cup of herbal tea might work instead. 3  If you feel the need to eat, hard crunchy foods help relieve stress by putting tight jaw muscles to work. 4  Try snacking on a handful of almonds, soy nuts or baby carrots. 5  Cut back on caffeine.
This article is about penile erection. For the similar arousal in females, see clitoral erection. For other uses, see Erection (disambiguation). An erection (clinically: penile erection or penile tumescence) is a physiological phenomenon in which the penis becomes firmer, engorged and enlarged.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. It is also sometimes also referred to as impotence. Occasional ED is not uncommon.Many men experience it during times of stress. However, frequent ED can be a sign of health problems that need treatment.D can occur because of problems at any stage of the erection process. For example, the penile arteries may be too damaged to open properly and allow blood in. The potential causes of ED are numerous. They include: 1  cardiovascular disease. 2  diabetes. 3  damage from cancer or surgery. 4  injuries. 5  stress.