Common sex problems in men

Posted by Matthew | Men, Sexual health, medications | Tuesday 24 August 2010 1:40 pm

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 and your sexual health

Posted by Matthew | Depression, Diet, Health, Men, Sexual health, Treatments, medications | Thursday 12 August 2010 3:54 pm

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.

Weighty issues – Part 1

Posted by Matthew | Diet, Men, Weight loss | Sunday 11 July 2010 1:54 pm

There are many problems faced for young people who are obese, not only physical health but also psychological, the importance of a healthy diet early on can mean that you face less of a risk of developing other health problems when you are older.  New research has found that men who are obese by the age of 20 have double of the risk of dying prematurely, which is a worrying prognosis for young people in the UK because a third of them aged five to 13 are already considered obese.

The study that was presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Stockholm followed more than 5,000 military conscripts starting at the age of 20 until up to the age of 80, here they found that at any given age, an obese man was twice as likely to die as a man who was not obese and that being overweight aged 20 had a constant effect on death up to 60 years later. They also noted that the chance of dying early increased by 10 per cent for each BMI point above the threshold for a healthy weight.

The study found that on obese participants died eight years earlier than those of normal weight, Esther Zimmermann, of Copenhagen University Hospital, who was the study leader said: ‘As the obesity epidemic is still progressing rapidly, especially among children and adolescents, it is important to find out if obesity in early adulthood has lifelong mortality effects. ‘It is the first study with such a long follow-up time and thus the first study to investigate the lifelong effect.”

For the study, mortality rates of a sample of 1,930 obese male military conscripts were compared with a random sample of 3,601 non-obese male conscripts, researchers measured body mass index (BMI) of, 35 and 46 years, and investigated that in relation to death in the next follow-up period. During the follow-up period of up to 60 years a total of 1,191 men had died, the results were also adjusted to eliminate any influence on the findings from year of birth, education and smoking.

The researchers said ‘it was unclear whether being obese at age 20 conferred the men’s increased death risk or whether the lifelong effect was due to obesity often being a lifelong condition.’  However the study did show that either way the majority of obese 20-year-olds struggled to lose weight as they got older. Dr Zimmermann said: ‘More than 70 per cent of the obese young men were still obese at the follow-up examinations, whereas only four per cent of the men in comparison group developed obesity during follow-up.’

Treating sexual problems

Posted by Matthew | Depression, Men, Sexual health, Travel, medications | Sunday 4 July 2010 11:01 am

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.

Sexual health focus – Premature Ejaculation

Posted by Matthew | Men, Sexual health | Wednesday 23 June 2010 11:51 am

It’s thought that up to 40% of men suffer from premature ejaculation and its thought that 30% of men suffer from it at some point in their life, premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates earlier then either he or his sexual partner would like and can be an embarrassing problem for many.

For some sufferers, premature ejaculation can happen with little sexual stimulation and even before penetration, and many men simply describe the situation as coming too early. Luckily though with medical advances premature ejaculation can now be treated with medication, Priligy has shown in clinical trials to improve staying power by up to three times.

With premature ejaculation there are many things that can cause it, like Psychological problems and stress as well as some cases medical conditions like multiple sclerosis, spinal cord damage, vascular problems and neurological disorders. For some though it could be performance anxiety and fear or uncertainty can also cause premature ejaculation, so new sexual partners could be more likely to suffer from it.

If you are worried about premature ejaculation, you should ask yourself a few questions first, is it a regular occurrence or only a one off? Could it be due to some unrelated to stress? Sometimes a simple counselling session or psychotherapy could improve results rather than going straight for the medicine.

Sexual health problems in men

Posted by Matthew | Depression, Men, Sexual health, Women, medications | Thursday 17 June 2010 3:46 pm

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.

Men’s health issues

Posted by Matthew | Men, Sexual health, Treatments | Monday 7 June 2010 1:23 pm

For those who suffer from sexual problems such as premature ejaculation and impotence getting the right help for your problems can be hard, for many men admitting you have a problem rather than t being a one of occurrence can be the hardest part. It’s now widely documented about the causes and the treatments for impotence as the treatment Viagra has been covered extensively in the press and is now a common treatment for sexual dysfunction.

However many men still feel ashamed or embarrassed to seek treatment and won’t discuss it with their doctor, many instead look for Viagra on the internet however doing so you run the risk of getting something that may not even be Viagra. It’s always best to speak to your doctor first to discuss your symptoms and if purchasing the drugs online you must make sure it’s from a reputable company that is licensed to sell the drugs.

It’s not only impotence that can now be treated other sexual problems such as premature ejaculation can also be treated a new drug called Priligy has been indicated as a safe and effective treatment that can result in increased staying power. As with Viagra and other treatments its recommended that you buy Priligy from license online retailers to make sure you get the genuine article and not a fake.

Sexual problems for men and women

Posted by Matthew | Alternative, Men, Sexual health, Treatments, Women, medications | Sunday 23 May 2010 4:56 pm

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.

Viagra alternative

Posted by Matthew | Men, medications | Friday 7 May 2010 12:58 pm

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.

Relaxing holiday breaks

Posted by Matthew | Alternative, Beauty, Holidays, Men, Therapy, Women | Thursday 29 April 2010 5:28 pm

Some people enjoy an action packed holiday full of excitement and adventure and some people like a relaxing lounging around holiday. If you prefer the latter you could find yourself fully enjoying a spa and health holiday, whether in this country or abroad choosing a hotel with good spa amenities can leave you feeling relaxed and invigorated.

Some more basic spas in hotels offer massages, saunas and some beauty treatments however larger more specialise places can offer a whole range of treatments, like specialised massages, body scrubs alternative treatments and healthy eating options for your stay, plus many more.

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