Your Kidneys and your Sex life
For kidney month, we’re going to take a look at the relationship between your kidneys and your sex life. Suspecting issues with your kidneys might not be the first thing you do when you hear about low libido. But the kidneys can affect sex since kidney disease can cause a low sex drive, among many […]
The Truth about Cannabis and Sex
Many have asked and wondered about the relationship between cannabis and sex. We hope this article will answer some of the common questions. To give some background, cannabis comes from the Cannabis sativa hemp plant and has over 100 chemicals called cannabinoids. Cannabis is often smoked as joints or inhaled. Many people also make […]
Ten Benefits of Sex Therapy
If you think you need to be having major marital problems, severe sexual dysfunction, or a form of sexual trauma in order to attend sex therapy, think again. Sure, these things definitely warrant an appointment with a sex therapist, but you don’t need to be at wit’s end in order to benefit from sex therapy. […]
Three Ways to Have Better Sex in 2019
No two people are exactly alike. That’s why when it comes to sex, it’s important to be in tune with the wants and needs of both yourself and your partner. While it’s true that not every sexual encounter will be mind-blowing, it’s the small things that can turn “okay sex” into “good sex,” and “good […]
Does Porn Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED), often referred to as impotence, is when a man is unable to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. ED can happen occasionally to any man, particularly in times of stress. But when it happens frequently, it can be a sign of a health issue that needs treating. A […]
Common STDs and How to Protect Yourself
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are a group of diseases that are passed through sexual contact or contact with bodily fluids. STDs include many different bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and the infections they cause range from mild to life-threatening. Most STDs are curable, yet some them — including HIV, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), and […]
Can You Self-Diagnose Low T?
With testosterone playing such a central role in our bodies, it is important to recognize the symptoms of low T and what that can do to us physically and emotionally. It is in our best interests to be in tune with our bodies. This way, we are better prepared to take action when something doesn’t […]
Too Old for Sex?
Many young people scoff at the thought of old people having sex, thinking that passion is only for the young and that sex when older is distasteful. Yet they couldn’t be more mistaken. Life sure doesn’t end at 50 or even 70. In fact, many researchers are finding that the best years of sex are […]
Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
Men with diabetes, particularly type 2, are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than men who do not have diabetes. Additionally, erectile dysfunction occurs approximately 10 to 15 years earlier in men with diabetes. Symptoms of ED might even be experienced before a known diabetes diagnosis has been made. Nonetheless, there is treatment for ED […]
Antidepressants and Libido
Antidepressants and Libido Approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffer from depression. It affects both men and women. Does taking antidepressants to combat the depression have a negative effect on libido? It seems a bit contradictory that the pill that makes you happier causes you to have less of a desire for sex, but unfortunately […]