Steven Bartlett with Dr Rena Malik
Erectile function can act as an early signal of broader vascular health, while sexual well-being more broadly shapes intimacy and quality of life.
Erectile dysfunction can serve as an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, sometimes preceding a heart attack by several years due to the narrow size of penile arteries.
Both men and women possess a pelvic floor that influences orgasm intensity, bladder function, and erection quality, which can be strengthened through targeted exercises or affected by chronic sitting.
Because the clitoris is structurally similar to the penis and extends deep into the pelvis, most women require direct clitoral stimulation to climax rather than vaginal penetration alone.