Men suffering from erectile dysfunction may not need medication to address the problem. New research out of the at the University of Adelaide has found lifestyle changes – including weight loss, improvements in diet, and upping activity levels – can be as successful as medication at reversing ED.

The new study, published in the Journal of Sexual Health, is based on an analysis of 810 men who were tracked over a 5-year period – during which time 31 of developed some form of ED. The researchers found a significant percentage of the men were able to reverse the condition simply by changing their lifestyles – eating better, shedding a few pounds, cutting their alcohol intake, and working to improve the quality of their sleep, reports NewsmaxHealth.

"Erectile dysfunction can be a very serious issue because it's a marker of underlying cardiovascular disease, and it often occurs before heart conditions become apparent,” he added.

"This is not only likely to improve their sexual ability, but will be improve their cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of developing diabetes."