When it comes to sexual health, your everyday habits play a bigger role than you might think. If you’re experiencing erectile issues or looking to enhance your performance and confidence, certain lifestyle choices may be holding you back. Things like smoking, poor sleep, excessive alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle can disrupt blood flow, reduce testosterone, and damage your overall wellness, all of which directly impact your sexual health.

At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, we believe in healing from the inside out. If you’re preparing to start the P-Long Protocol, a revolutionary, non-surgical solution for penile enhancement and sexual wellness, it’s important to know which habits could compromise your results. In this article, we walk you through five common habits that may interfere with P-Long results.

Drinking too much alcohol

Alcohol may help you relax, but when it comes to sexual function, it’s a disruptor. As a depressant, alcohol interferes with the brain’s ability to send signals necessary to achieve an erection. It can dull sensation, reduce libido, and impair performance, even in moderate amounts.

More importantly, chronic drinking lowers testosterone levels, which are vital for both sexual function and tissue growth, two key aspects targeted by the P-Long Protocol. Over time, heavy alcohol use can also lead to permanent nerve and vascular damage, which makes it harder for the penis to respond to P-Long’s regenerative therapies like PRP and penile pumping. If you’re starting P-Long, cutting back or eliminating alcohol from your routine will help your body respond more effectively to treatment and promote better long-term results.

Not getting enough sleep

You may think a few hours of lost sleep won’t hurt, but your sexual health says otherwise. Lack of quality rest can spike cortisol levels, your body’s primary stress hormone, and deplete testosterone, leading to lower libido and reduced erectile function.

Sleep is also critical for pituitary gland signaling, which helps regulate hormone production, including testosterone. Without consistent, restorative sleep, your body isn’t in the ideal state to benefit from P-Long’s cellular regeneration processes. Poor sleep also weakens your immune system and slows healing, which can delay your body’s response to the growth factors used in the P-Long Protocol. Prioritizing high-quality sleep, at least 7 to 9 hours per night, creates the biological foundation necessary for optimal treatment outcomes.

Being physically inactive

P-Long is specifically designed to enhance penile blood flow, nerve health, and tissue regeneration, but without proper blood circulation, those effects are harder to achieve. That’s why a sedentary lifestyle can significantly impair your results.

Regular aerobic exercise improves vascular function, reduces inflammation, and helps maintain healthy testosterone levels. Movement also supports mental clarity and stress reduction, which are vital to maintaining a healthy sex drive. If you’re inactive, you're missing out on one of the most effective natural ways to boost your sexual health and enhance the benefits of P-Long. Engaging in moderate-intensity cardio, such as walking, biking, or swimming, even just a few days a week, can help prime your body to respond more fully to treatment.

Smoking

Smoking restricts blood flow and damages blood vessels, two things you definitely don’t want if you’re about to start P-Long. The protocol depends on healthy circulation to deliver nutrients and growth factors to the penile tissue.

Nicotine causes vasoconstriction, which shrinks the blood vessels and limits oxygen delivery. Long-term smoking can also cause endothelial dysfunction, a condition where the inner lining of blood vessels doesn’t function properly. This greatly reduces the effectiveness of regenerative therapies like PRP and increases the risk of erectile dysfunction. Quitting smoking, whether cigarettes or vaping, prior to starting P-Long will drastically improve your ability to respond to treatment.

Using marijuana

While cannabis is often associated with relaxation or enhanced sensations, long-term marijuana use can negatively affect sexual performance. THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, alters neurotransmitter signaling, which can make it harder to achieve or maintain an erection.

Chronic use may also reduce testosterone levels and hinder vascular response, two critical components of successful P-Long outcomes. And because marijuana can sometimes trigger anxiety or paranoia in certain individuals, it may also lead to performance anxiety and reduced sexual confidence. To get the most from your P-Long treatment at Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, it’s best to avoid or minimize marijuana use during and leading up to your protocol.

Habits to adopt to optimize P-Long results

Quitting the habits above is just one side of the equation. Supporting your body with healthy, proactive habits will help you get the most from your P-Long experience. Start by laying a strong foundation with these lifestyle upgrades:

• Follow a Mediterranean-style diet rich in antioxidants
• Exercise regularly with moderate-intensity cardio
• Get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night
• Practice stress management through mindfulness or therapy
• Stay hydrated to support circulation and cellular repair
• Take your prescribed supplements consistently
• Use your penis pump as directed for optimal tissue response
• Avoid processed foods, excessive sugar, and high-fat meals
• Schedule follow-ups to track progress and adjust care as needed

At Genesis Lifestyle Medicine, our mission is to help you achieve lasting results, not just from the P-Long Protocol, but from the lifestyle changes that support your overall sexual wellness. By eliminating habits that work against you and embracing healthy routines, you’ll set yourself up for the best possible outcome. Contact us to get started today.