Have you ever stopped to think that the soap you use can be killing your lib ido?
Most men suffering from erectile dysfunction have probably never stopped to think that it might be caused by the kinds of soaps they bath with.
The truth is that chemicals common in many antibacterial soaps may affect your ability to produce or maintain an erection.
One of the major chemicals used in antibacterial soap is Triclosan. It is predominantly absorbed through the skin, from soap, body washes and lotions or through the lining of the mouth, from toothpaste or food exposed to the chemical Research has indicated that it could potentially affect hormone functioning in the human body.
Research has also suggested that exposure to Triclosan can affect certain hormone levels. The study exposed rats to triclosan at a concentration of 5ml per 100g body mass. The researchers found that the rats exposed to triclosan had significantly lower testosterone levels than the control group.
Another study showed that exposure to triclosan over a 60 day period resulted in lower sperm production.
Testosterone is the main male sex hormone and is responsible for sexual function. Low testosterone levels can have a number of effects on a man. Some symptoms are poor sleep, irritability, depressed mood, poor muscle tone and increased body fat, especially around the stomach.
Sexually, it can result in a lower sex drive, shrinking testes, abnormal sperm production and erectile dysfunction.
