Relationship And Sex

As people age, they may assume that their sexual activity will decrease. However, recent studies have shown that senior citizens are having more sex and are staying healthier as a result. One study, conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles, found that older adults who had sex at least once a week had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers believe that this may be due to the release of endorphins during sexual activity, which can help to reduce … [Read more...] about Senior Citizens Having More Sex, Staying Healthier

Many men feel like their wives push them to go to the doctor’s office and according to a federal report, it’s for good reason. The report suggested that men are far less likely than women to keep regular checkup appointments. The importance of seeing your doctor regularly becomes more and more important with age, however, young men are also at risk for things like prostate cancer and other sexual dysfunction. In comparison to women, men: Drink more alcohol Smoke more Are more … [Read more...] about Sexual Dysfunction on Men: Importance of Regular Doctor Visits

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 Desire

Premature Ejaculation (PE) is a condition that can affect men emotionally and physically and take a toll on their relationships. The most common way to describe this condition is an ejaculation that occurs before both partners would like it to. Intercourse plays a huge role in the success and happiness of a relationship and marriage. Over time, unresolved sexual problems can slowly chip away at this bond for both partners. Effective communication is crucial to a healthy and long lasting … [Read more...] about How Does Premature Ejaculation affect your relationship?

The word fetish originates from the Portuguese word “fetico” which originally meant “charm” and also false power. When the Portuguese explored West Africa and encountered native religions, they called whatever they collected (talismans), a fetish. These collections were usually objects: totems, beads and carvings. Some people aren’t sure if they have a fetish, they think their fetish is something they admire or a habit. If you have a fetish, you are fixated on something whether it be an object … [Read more...] about What’s a sexual fetish and do you have one?

We just stumbled across an article in Men’s Health that provides a useful framework for thinking about your sexual health.  The article’s main point is that keeping yourself in good physical health can have a positive effect on your sexual health.  Says Men’s Health: “You have a built-in baromoter for your overall health: It’s called your penis. … In just the past decade, researchers have made the all-important link between sexual activity and good health. When a man’s blood vessels are … [Read more...] about Sexual Health and Physical Health: The Link