Menopause Survival Guide
Menopause Survival Guide For most women, menopause begins in the late 40s or early 50s. Along with it comes a variety of symptoms including mood swings, hot flashes, low libido, sleep disturbances and more. There are many things you can do to reduce the symptoms experienced during this time, and it happens to be the […]
Exercise and Libido
Exercise and Libido Most people exercise in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, keep fit and maintain a healthy body weight. Exercise helps us build our muscle strength, coordination and cardiovascular fitness. Everyone knows the importance of exercise, but it might have more advantages than you had thought. Exercise can also play a role […]
Stress and Erectile Dysfunction
Both stress and low testosterone levels share a lot of the same symptoms. These symptoms include low libido, trouble sleeping, fatigue, depression and lack of energy. In fact, stress and low T may actually be linked. It is said that approximately 10-20% of erectile dysfunction cases result from psychological factors. So stress and anxiety, whether […]
Can Your T Levels be Too High?
Having too much testosterone is quite rare for men and isn’t generally a clinical condition that doctors look out for. With that said, it’s important to be aware of the condition and its side effects. Can T levels be too high? Testosterone is the sex hormone and both men and women experience a decline in […]
Sex Drive Increase in Summer: True or Not?
The weather can definitely have a strong influence on sex drive, but is there sex drive increase in summer months? Well, it depends. Sunshine and feeling good Both men and women produce more serotonin in the spring and the summer. Serotonin is the feel-good hormone which is released in the brain. With an increase […]
Menopause and Weight Gain
Women who have reached menopause encounter a lot of different changes as their bodies adjust to the hormone changes. Fluctuations cause mood swings, sexual changes, hot flashes and weight gain. Why does this happen? By the time a woman reaches menopause, testosterone levels are half of what they were at puberty. Testosterone is responsible for […]
10 Tips from the Sexologist
Sexologists are generally psychiatrists who have become well versed and specialize in all aspects of sexual relationships, disorders and dysfunctions. Sexologist experts can provide invaluable advice when it comes to relationships and, in particular, your intimate life. If your sex life is pretty much nonexistent then it’s probably a deeper reflection of your relationship with […]
Is sexual compatibility a problem?
Are you worried that you’re not sexually compatible with your partner, even though you love him or her? If so, it’s important to understand this – it’s not unusual for one partner to have a higher sex drive than the other, and it needn’t be a problem either. If you are worried about sexual compatibility […]
Prescription drugs affect libido
Unfortunately, many important prescription drugs have negative side effects; one of which is decreased libido and testosterone levels. The most common drugs to affect libido are anti-depressants and anti-seizure medication, but there are more too. This is not to be taken lightly. Low libido affects relationships and so it’s important to understand the issue and […]
Testosterone therapy in the UK
There has been some buzz in the press recently about testosterone replacement therapy being endorsed and encouraged by a progressing number of specialists in the UK. That being said, it is encouraged for men, but strangely enough, not for women. As of writing, there are no licensed testosterone gel preparations in the UK for women […]