Being physically fit is easy for some, but what about for those who have trouble keeping motivated and interested in a fitness routine? Sometimes the hardest part of working toward a goal is not having a goal to reach and the best part of working out is reaching your goal. So working out without a plan can be quite frustrating. Don’t be unreasonable with yourself, set attainable goals at first and as time goes on- challenge yourself a little more. Working out shouldn’t feel like a chore, … [Read more...] about Physical Fitness and Sexual Health
Study: Drinking Alcohol Now and Then May Not Hurt Your Long-term Sexual Performance
Although conventional wisdom tells us that drinking inhibits sexual performance, there is new research that shows moderate drinking could actually help our sexual activity—in the long run. The study cited by the Journal of Sexual Health doesn’t tell us why alcohol seems to hinder erectile dysfunction, but antioxidants may have something to do with it. Just like red wine protects you against heart disease, moderate drinking of certain kinds of alcohol over a long period may bolster your system … [Read more...] about Study: Drinking Alcohol Now and Then May Not Hurt Your Long-term Sexual Performance
Gardening Can Help Keep Up Sexual Function
Men who spend time each week gardening – digging, weeding or mowing the lawn – can cut their risk of impotence by half, according to a recent study by Medical University of Vienna The same study, highlighted by the UK’s Telegraph, showed that dancing, cycling and other kinds of moderate exercise can help in the same way. Low, regular physical activity can help maintain erectile function, the study found. That means expending as few as a thousand calories a week can help. That could be … [Read more...] about Gardening Can Help Keep Up Sexual Function
Depression’s Connection to Sexual Function
If you’re clinically depressed, you may also find you’re having problems with a low sex drive, inability to orgasm or erectile dysfunction. It’s not your imagination – problems with sexual function and depression are often linked. It’s chemical, doctors believe. Sexual desire begins in the brain and triggers increased blood flow to sex organs. The trouble comes when the chemicals in the brain are imbalanced, as with depression. To complicate matters, antidepressants also can have side … [Read more...] about Depression’s Connection to Sexual Function
Healthy Ways to Boost Your Sperm Count
You can’t see how many sperm your body is producing, but research shows it has an effect on your state of mind and your sexual health. And studies also show sperm volume, on average, has decreased in recent decades. The average sperm count is about 50 million cells per ejaculation – down from about 100 million 25 years ago. Taking herbal supplements is one way to increase your sperm volume. The following have been shown to have positive effects: Arginine, Coenzyme Q10, flaxseed oil, … [Read more...] about Healthy Ways to Boost Your Sperm Count
Circumcision May Reduce Some Risk of Contracting HIV
As the debate on the benefits of circumcision continues, several studies are suggesting one more plus that comes with the procedure: it apparently reduces your risk of contracting HIV during penile-vaginal sex. An Australian study shows that the inner foreskin has the largest concentration of what’s called Langerhans’ cells – the target cells for HIV infection. Other areas of the foreskin have a significantly lower level of those cells The foreskin also may be more susceptible to suffering … [Read more...] about Circumcision May Reduce Some Risk of Contracting HIV
