When it comes to having sex its meant to be the most natural thing humans can do however increasing numbers of men suffer from problems that mean its not as easy as it should be, one of the main sexual problems they face is sexual dysfunction another on is also premature ejaculation.

If you suffer from sexual dysfunction (SD) you will probably not be sure of the cause especially if it hasn’t happened to you before, an easy route to solving it is to take Viagra, however there may be some underlining problems that can cause SD which include: Any new medication you are taking for health reasons, some mental health issues, psychological or relationship issues, all of which can be treated.

Premature ejaculation (PE) could be a problem most men have suffered from all their lives and can dramatically impact relationships it’s also known as early ejaculation, rapid ejaculation or ejaculation praecox. PE is when the time between first penetration to ejaculation is about 1 minute, you feel unable to control ejaculation and you feel unhappy because of this. However there is also now a solution for this problem, Priligy

, which is a new oral medication and has been proved to be a safe answer to PE, when taking it 1-3 hours before sex, you should experience an increased staying power as well as improved control of the anticipated ejaculation.

Your lifestyle can affect you in ways you may not realise one common health problem for men that is normally caused by their lifestyle is erectile dysfunction (ED) more than 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 experience ED in some form at some point. However there are a few things that you can do to overcome this problem, ED is most commonly caused by other health conditions, side effects from medication or your lifestyle. Most men will have heard of Viagra which is use to treat ED you can also buy Cialis and Levitra as well but your doctor is the best person to discuss this with and they will be able to help you the best option for you.

Some lifestyle factors that can cause ED include:

Smoking
Being overweight
Drinking too much alcohol
Not being physically active
Using recreational drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, or heroin

As well as lifestyle factors there are also psychological factors that can also cause ED these include:

Depression
Stress at work, at home, or in social life
Anxiety about sexual performance
Relationship problems

If you suffer from ED caused by your lifestyle you are also more prone to suffer from the psychological affects as well.

To help combat ED you can make changes to your lifestyle, obvious ones are quitting smoking, stop taking recreational drugs, cutting down on how much alcohol you drink and maintaining a healthy diet, as well as that make sure you exercise frequently. If you are suffering ED from psychological problems then seek help for that, either learning to relax or getting counselling, you need to remember that although Viagra is now easily available it’s not a cure and only help out ED and not the root cause, so it’s always important to look at your lifestyle and make so changes.

If you are suffering from erectile dysfunction don’t worry you are not alone, it’s estimated that half of all men in the UK between 40 and 70 will experience erectile dysfunction at some point. There are now many treatments available such as Viagra or Levitra however it can be useful first to look at the causes, as many men do not understand how their lifestyle can affect them.

Problems can stem from many areas including other medications, a chronic illness, poor blood flow to the penis, consuming large amounts of alcohol or being too tired, a change in your lifestyle could affect the problems you are suffering in the bedroom, as well as medications and other holistic treatments. You just need to find one that suits you.

Not treating erectile dysfunction can also lead to other health problems, for example it’s not uncommon for men suffering from ED to feel upset and angry as well as unsure of themselves, and if these feelings are not properly dealt with it could lead to depression. You need to be honest with yourself, partner and doctor about your problems, and then you will be able to find a suitable solution because problems like these just don’t go away.

Stress can also be a huge factor in the causes of erectile dysfunction, so if you find yourself getting worked up you must learn how to relax to be able to deal with ED, learning to relax can also have positive benefits in other areas of your health, so it’s worth while taking this into account, especially when you aren’t feeling well. Relaxation exercises can help, try rhythmic breathing, if it is short and quick try slowing down to a gentler pace, also try deep breathing to focus yourself you could also try and relax with the aid of soothing music.

For many a sexual problem or sexual dysfunction can cause a struggle in a relationship, and can often lead to greater problems down the line if not dealt with as soon as possible. Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity, the response cycle consists of four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

There are a number of things that can cause sexual dysfunction, they can be either physical or psychological and can normally be treated with either some understanding of the problem, a lifestyle change or medication such as Viagra.

Some physical causes of sexual dysfunction include: diabetes, heart and vascular (blood vessel) disease, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases such as kidney or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. Also certain medications can also have an effect such as antidepressants. People also suffering from psychological problems which stem from work-related stress and anxiety, concern about sexual performance, marital or relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, and the effects of a past sexual trauma can have a huge effect on them.

It’s not only just men who suffer from sexual dysfunction, women do to, although in men there is physical side that can be seen with women its harder to see.  Low sexual desire is a common problem in women how with recent technical advance this can now be treated with Intrinsa, which is a patch worn on the skin that releases small amounts of testosterone into the bloodstream to increase sexual desire.

Gone are the days where couples and individuals did without sex because they suffered from impotence, premature ejaculation or low sexual desire. Now there are a wide range of drugs available for people to aid in the bedroom department, it is also a lot easier for people who suffer from the aforementioned problems to know speak to specialists and discuss treatments without the embarrassment and discomfort previously felt.

One of the biggest selling drugs for one of the main sexual problems is Viagra which is used to treat impotence, the ‘little blue pill’ has been highly publicised as an effective treatment.

Other drugs include Priligy which has only recently been available to treat premature ejaculation, until now there has not really been a suitable treatment.

Women also suffer from sexual problems as well such as low sexual desire which is also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). A new treatment called Intrinsa has been developed to increase sexual desire, it’s a patch that is worn on the skin and releases small amounts of testosterone into your bloodstream on a time delay through absorption.

Some people who have taken Viagra suffer allergic reactions some people can’t handle the side effects which can include stomach upset, facial flushing and headaches. However if you find you have a problem with taking Viagra do not worry there is another alternative out there, Cialis. This medicine also comes in the form of a pill which is taken orally but not necessarily with food, it also needs to be taken prior sexual activity and no more than once a day.

Cialis was originally launched as a challenger to Viagra and is now approved within the European Union and is recognised as an effective treatment, which is great for those who are unable to take Viagra. The medication comes in two different strengths with the weakest available is ten milligram Cialis pill which is the most popular and has the least severe side effects. The strongest available is twenty milligram. The daily allowance for both is still one a day no matter what strength.

For many years men suffered from been unable to perform in the bedroom due to erectile dysfunction then came the super pill Viagra and alleviated their woes and now for those men who suffer from premature ejaculation there is now a pill to tackle that problem.

The drug which is the first of its kind for premature ejaculation goes on sale from today on private prescription and is called Priligy and is to be taken one to three hours before sex to increase staying power threefold. At least one in three men at some stage in their lives suffer from premature ejaculation but are often too embarrassed to discuss it with their partner let alone a doctor, as with erectile dysfunction.

The pill which works by altering levels of a chemical in the brain called serotonin, giving the man more control and the side effects are mostly mild, although men taking it are advised to avoid alcohol. This wonder drug does come with a hefty price tag with a pack of 3 30mg tablets costing £76. The drug, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, will be sold only on the internet following an online consultation with a doctor.

Nitin Makadia, of Lloydspharmacy, which is running the service, said: “Priligy has the potential to do as much for men’s sexual health as Viagra. It will give sufferers a chance to improve the quality of their relationships and their general wellbeing. It has been well received by men elsewhere in Europe and we are really pleased to be bringing this treatment to the UK. By providing consultations online we hope to be able to help as many men as possible. Some men are understandably reluctant to discuss the problem with their GP so we are removing this barrier to treatment.”

Men who are accepted for the treatment that have previously had to rely on other basic treatments will be asked to pay for the drug, which will be sent ’securely and discreetly’ through the post. However those who do not suffer from premature ejaculation but obtain the drug may be disappointed, trials show the average time gained is two minutes.

Since the introduction of Viagra for men scientists have struggled to come up with a female alternative to increase a woman’s sexual arousal but have made little progress, however the company behind Viagra now claim to have developed a drug to do just that.

Pfizer which make the infamous sexual dysfunction drug have published details of research that could lead to a new drug to enhance female arousal, which will be a great relief for the thousands of women that suffer.

The reason it has taken so long to come close to develop anything close is that sexual problems are more complex in women than in men which has made the development of treatments more difficult. Some of the problems women can suffer from such as a lack of desire, emotional or mental health problems and physical change can mean sexual intercourse is unpleasant for them.

The drug which is so far called UK-414,495 acts to increase sexual arousal and will not affect desire, mood, or emotional problems, the lead researcher in the project Chris Wayman said: “Now we are beginning to establish the pathways involved in sexual arousal scientists may be able to find ways of helping women who would like to overcome female sexual arousal disorder.”

However, Pfizer will not develop the drug and has said the chemical may not work in the same way in humans. Mr Wayman added: “While the particular chemical compound studied in this research did not prove appropriate for further development, the implications of the research could lead to the development of a product in future, although Pfizer has no current plans to develop medicines for female sexual arousal dysfunction.”

Recent research suggests that the UK is turning into a nation of pill-poppers because people are becoming unwilling to tolerate any slight discomfort. A survey has found that the average number of prescription drugs issued per patient per year has doubled in the UK over the past two decades.

Professor Joan Busfield from Essex University and author of a paper called A Pill for Every Ill said “prescription drugs are commonly being used to treat almost all types of ailment in Britain. The country is becoming more like France with its long-established tradition of taking medicines to heal problems”.

New drug’s that once weren’t available over the counter which now are, are adding to the problem, for example Viagra which is now widely available from chemists and from internet outlets.

Prof Busfield said in her study which was published in the Social Science & Medicine journal that although Britain’s are living longer and leading somewhat healthier lives Britain is becoming a nation of pill-poppers, finding that over the past 20 years the average number of prescriptions dispensed per person has increased from eight a year to more than 16.
 She said: ‘I think drugs are being overused. The population is getting healthier and healthier, longevity is increasing, but we are using more and more drugs.’

But our lack of ability to withstand pain is not the only cause Prof Busfield also accuses the pharmaceutical industry of ‘disease-mongering’, with drug companies now categorising problems such as sexual dysfunction, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and high cholesterol as diseases to maximise profits.

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2020 major depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Looking at changes of lifestyle can show somewhat what the causes of depression and anxiety are and thoughts turn to how to reduce the problems.

Massage is one of the oldest forms of treatment for many ailments and although not always recognised as a medical treatment by many professional bodies it has been proved that it can have some effectiveness. Before advances in medicine in the early 1900’s massage therapy was utilized in sanatoriums and psychiatric hospitals as a form of treatment before medicines were introduced. Unfortunately massage therapy has not received the same attention from the scientific community as other forms of treatment however research into effectiveness may be able to finally prove its use.

Many of the studies conducted on the effects of massage therapy show a decrease in depression moods, anxiety level and stress hormones and this is thought to be because increased parasympathetic activity may be the underlying mechanism for some changes. Some people believe when you relax the body you also relax the mind however there isn’t much research into how this happens so until then many people rely on the experiences of others to decide if massage therapy would work for them.