Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male reproductive disorder affecting 10-20 per cent of the male population worldwide. It is characterised by an inability to attain or sustain penile erection during sexual activity, persisting for more than three months. It is predicted by 2025, 322 million men will have ED. Luckily, there a multiple ways it can be treated and even prevented.

Botanically known as Tribulus terrestris, this herb is most commonly known in the athletic community for increasing strength and muscle mass. It has been used in traditional Eastern European and Iranian medicine as an aphrodisiac, while Ayurvedic practitioners have used it in the treatment of male and female reproductive disorders.

Men tend to live shorter lives compared to women due to a variety of factors. For example, men are less likely than women to seek medical attention, increasing their risk of disease and death. Luckily, there are a multitude of ways to increase one’s lifespan through diet and lifestyle but is sex one of them?