Can’t get it up? What to do now?
If you’re a young man — strong, smart, full of potential — but you've lost the spark, the desire, the erection… it’s time to understand:
The problem is not you.
The problem is what you’re going through — and how your body is reacting to it.
The good news?
Your body is ready to rebuild.
This article is for you.
Morning Wood Check — Is the System Still Alive?
Do you wake up with a morning erection?
Good sign. That means the system is working — at least partially. Most morning wood is your body’s response to a sexual dream.
But if it’s missing — there’s a disconnect between your brain and your dick.
And that’s your signal to take action.
What’s Killing Your Man Power?
Lack of sleep – Testosterone is made while you sleep. No deep sleep = no testosterone.
High cortisol – Stress hormone kills your sex drive. Causes? Too much caffeine, constant pressure, late-night screen time, no movement, junk food, and overthinking.
Fat stored in adipocytes (fat cells) – These bastards release stuff that lowers testosterone and blocks erections.
Check yourself: if your belly’s soft, if you’ve lost the urge to move — chances are, your adipocytes are running the show and killing your fire.
Bring the Power Back — Activate Your Mitochondria (PGC-1α)
This is your inner switch — it triggers healing, rebuilding, strength, and yes — desire.
How do you turn it on?
Daily physical effort — 45 minutes of consistent, moderate movement.
Get your muscles singing. Break a sweat. Sweating is a man’s pleasure.
Sunlight, every day — 20 minutes minimum, without a screen.
Vitamin D is made in your skin — and it boosts testosterone production.
Too Much Protein = Lower Drive
Higher testosterone is linked to lower protein intake — even if it’s plant-based.
Cut back on soy, lentils, buckwheat, chickpeas. Too much protein messes with your hormones and drains your energy.
Eat to Feed Your Mitochondria:
Broccoli sprouts, fresh turmeric, berries, onions, olive oil, almonds. And most important:
The Gladiator Diet — One kind of legume at a time.
Hummus, lentils, peas, green buckwheat.
Don’t mix types. Eat like a simple man. Like a warrior. Like a gladiator.
How much? No more than 45g of protein a day — that’s about 700g of cooked chickpeas.
Blood Flow = Boner. Period.
If your L-arginine levels are low, your body struggles to produce nitric oxide (NO) — the chemical that makes erections possible.
Without NO, your penis won’t respond, even if your brain wants it.
Who needs more arginine?
Young men
Guys under stress
Anyone healing from injury or burnout
Even kids and teens growing fast
Where to get it?
Watermelon juice, seaweed, oats, lupin beans, rice protein, cashews, peanuts, soy, chickpeas, lentils, beans.
This isn’t just nutrition — this is food as medicine.
Try this:
A glass of watermelon juice
Sprouted barley in your salad
A handful of lupin beans
Bitter melon (yep, it helps too)
Bonus herb: Berberis aristata — supports healthy blood vessels (endothelium) and enhances NO.
Top Supplements to Get You Hard Again (and Keep You Strong)
Backed by Suzy Cohen, RPh and Yaron Margolin's natural healing approach
- Fucoxanthin
Burns fat inside your fat cells.
Turns your metabolism from lazy to fired up.
Helps reduce belly fat that blocks testosterone.
- Coenzyme Q10 (high dose!)
Powers up your mitochondria (your energy engines).
Without CoQ10, there’s no real recovery for your sex drive or strength.
- Methylation Trio:
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)
Folic acid (only the active kind: L-methylfolate / 5-MTHF)
Vitamin B6
Repairs your genes, lowers homocysteine, boosts testosterone and overall vitality.
- Glutathione
Don’t take it as a supplement.
Let your body make it naturally — it’s your master antioxidant, cellular protector and detox king.
Calm Mind = Solid
Strength Testosterone rises when cortisol drops. Stress kills sex drive. Time to take back control.
Two supplements that can help you achieve calm are valerian root and ashwagandha. Ashwagandha lowers cortisol. Take ashwagandha on an empty stomach in the morning. Some people enjoy emptying their minds.
Meditate or Just Be Silent You don’t need to “empty your mind” – just sit with yourself. Talk to a friend who understands you. Calm brings focus. Stillness brings power.
The elephant in the room: Porn
Masturbation is natural — but only when it brings pleasure with your imagination.
Be creative. Don’t involve strangers in your mind.
Avoid mechanical repetition. Avoid watching.
Porn kills desire, shuts down imagination, and lowers testosterone.
You are not alone – you are the warrior of your own life.
Remember:
The men of ancient Greece, Sparta, and the gladiators — ate simply, trained hard, rested well, and never doubted their masculinity.
You too can reclaim your power, desire, and erection.
No pills, no drugs.
You are a healthy, strong man.
Use your mind, your breath, your body — maybe it’s been sleeping, maybe it’s forgotten.
Now is the time to wake it up.
Still got questions?
If you’ve read everything but something’s still not clear — don’t worry. You’re not alone.You can reach out to me directly using the contact options below. I’m here to help.
Scientific References – Testosterone and Erection Recovery
- Sleep and Testosterone Production
Leproult R, Van Cauter E. “Effect of 1 week of sleep restriction on testosterone levels in young healthy men.” JAMA, 2011.
Andersen ML et al. “Sleep loss and its effects on testosterone levels.” Sleep Science, 2011.
- Cortisol and Testosterone Suppression
Cumming DC et al. “Chronic stress, cortisol, and testicular function.” Steroids, 1983.
Rubinow DR et al. “Corticosteroids and gonadal function.” Psychoneuroendocrinology, 1987.
- Adipocytes and Sexual Dysfunction
Singh R et al. “Obesity, inflammation, and sexual dysfunction: role of adipokines.” Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2009.
Kupelian V et al. “Association of weight and testosterone levels in men.” Clinical Endocrinology, 2010.
- PGC-1α and Mitochondrial Activation
Puigserver P et al. “PGC-1α, a cold-inducible coactivator of nuclear receptors linked to adaptive thermogenesis.” Cell, 1998.
Liang H, Ward WF. “PGC-1α: a key regulator of energy metabolism.” Advances in Physiology Education, 2006.
- Exercise, Sweat, and Male Hormonal Health
Hackney AC. “Effects of endurance exercise on the reproductive system of men: the 'exercise-hypogonadal male condition'.” Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, 2008.
- Vitamin D and Testosterone
Pilz S et al. “Vitamin D status and testosterone levels in men.” Clinical Endocrinology, 2011.
Wehr E et al. “Association of vitamin D status with serum androgen levels in men.” Clinical Endocrinology, 2010.
- Dietary Protein and Testosterone Suppression
Anderson KE et al. “Dietary protein and testosterone: high protein diets lower plasma testosterone.” The Journal of Nutrition, 1987.
- Arginine and NO (Nitric Oxide) Production
Bode-Böger SM et al. “L-Arginine-induced vasodilation in healthy humans.” Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 1998.
Schlaich MP et al. “Role of NO in erectile function.” Hypertension Research, 2004.
- Foods Supporting Endothelial Health and NO Production
Furchgott RF, Zawadzki JV. “The obligatory role of endothelial cells in the relaxation of arterial smooth muscle by acetylcholine.” Nature, 1980.
Caldwell RB et al. “Role of oxidative stress in endothelial dysfunction and erectile dysfunction.” Journal of Andrology, 2006.
- Fucoxanthin and Fat Metabolism
Maeda H et al. “Fucoxanthin from brown seaweed suppresses fat accumulation.” Biotechnology and Biochemistry, 2005.
Miyashita K. “The carotenoid fucoxanthin: its multifunctional properties in relation to health.” Marine Drugs, 2011.
- Coenzyme Q10 and Mitochondrial Repair
Littarru GP, Tiano L. “Clinical aspects of Coenzyme Q10: an update.” Nutrition, 2010.
- B Vitamins and Homocysteine Reduction
Stanger O et al. “The role of homocysteine, folate, and B-vitamins in disease development.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, 2003.
- Glutathione and Antioxidant Protection
Wu G et al. “Glutathione metabolism and its implications for health.” The Journal of Nutrition, 2004.
- Pornography and Sexual Function
Park BY et al. “Is Internet pornography causing sexual dysfunctions? A review with clinical reports.” Behavioral Sciences, 2016.
Kühn S, Gallinat J. “Brain structure and functional connectivity associated with pornography consumption.” JAMA Psychiatry, 2014.
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