For women, the menopause is a time of extreme change, both physically and emotionally, but for husbands and partners it can also be a very stressful time. Many men have difficulty understanding the fluctuating hormones, mood swings, hot flushes, lack of sexual desire,...
This is not always serious If a man sees blood in the semen, it can put him in an anxious frame of mind. Fortunately, it does not always mean that there is a major medical problem. If you are under 40 and have no symptoms or risk factors for an underlying medical...
Do sperm have a specific gender? Although sperm actually decide what gender the baby will be, by themselves sperm are neither male nor female. However, each of the millions of sperm ejaculated, have either an X or a Y chromosome, and there are about the same number of...
Yes there is! Studies have shown that many mature couples have a more rewarding love life than they had in their younger days. The reasons for this include a deeper intimacy between partners, fewer distractions, no worries about pregnancies, and more time to spend...
Do you have appearance anxiety? Have you ever felt so self-conscious about your body that you have on many occasions, avoided sex? Sex researchers have noted that more and more women worldwide are suffering from appearance anxiety which now has more of an impact on...
A lesser-known benefit of exercise Regular exercise is well known to have several amazing health benefits for almost the entire body, which include less stress, a healthy body weight, getting extra oxygen into the bloodstream, toning muscles, and a proper functioning...
Has your partner suddenly lost interest in sex? This is not about men who have lost some of their libido due to aging. We are talking about men in the peak of their sexual lives, who have a sudden disinterest in sex intercourse. Sex cannot sustain a marriage or a...
What is sexual addiction? Sexual addiction is an inability to control sexual urges which may lead to damaged relationships and a poor quality of life. Studies have indicated that a person who has sexual addiction is obsessed with sex, or has an abnormally high sex...
What is asexual? Asexual is when there you have no sexual attraction, including any lustful thoughts, for other people. Most asexual folk have no sex drive, and it is also characterised by a total aversion to the actual sex act. Studies have indicated that there are...
What causes male incontinence? Urinary incontinence happens when you cannot control your bladder and leaking occurs which can make you feel awkward and embarrassed. Millions of men worldwide suffer from this condition, and contrary to popular belief, it is not a sign...
What is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation, commonly known as PE, occurs when a man does not have sufficient control over ejaculation, and as a result he and his partner are not sexually satisfied. PE can happen with very little stimulation, either before,...
What are anabolic-androgenic steroids? (AAS) AAS are a synthetic form of testosterone, the male sex hormone. These steroids affect various parts of the body such as muscles, bones, liver and kidneys, much in the same as testosterone which is produced naturally by the...
Side effects of antidepressant drugs Antidepressant drugs have many side effects for both men and women. However, the spotlight seldom falls on the sexual side effects of these drugs. Surveys in the US have revealed that 1 in 5 adults suffer from depression, which...
Are you paying enough attention to your physical appearance? Women do not like sloppy men. Rugged – yes! But untidy and perhaps a bit smelly is not sexy nor attractive. If you want to attract the attention of the ladies, you may need to spruce yourself up a little....
Some facts and fiction about sex as you age People under the age of 40 cannot actually give you a true answer as they are too young to notice any real difference. However, research has shown that most folk over the age of 45 definitely think it does get better, while...