International studies Research conducted in various countries revealed that up to 50% of young women, between the ages of 18 and 39 who were interviewed, reported anxiety relating to certain sexual issues. This includes feeling stressed, guilty, embarrassed, or...
Is it possible to have too much sex? You may have wondered at some time whether it is really possible to have too much sex. You might also have wondered just exactly how much would be too much be for your body to handle. The good news is that if you and you partner...
Men also need estrogen Although estrogen is essentially a female hormone, men also manufacture a certain amount of estrogen, which does have certain important health benefits. Estrogen in men is needed for making sure that testosterone levels do not get too high, and...
Do you hate talking about your sexual health? On a daily basis, in this modern day and age, we are exposed to a culture which is saturated by sex on the TV, digital appliances, books and magazines. However, when it comes to our own sexual health, we are sometimes...
Women also need testosterone Testosterone is a hormone that is usually considered to be a vital male hormone. However, not many folk know that testosterone is also a very important hormone necessary for women to maintain a good quality of life. The symptoms of low...
Good reasons why you should manage your diabetes If you have diabetes, taking it lightly can lead to devastating health problems, and perhaps even an early death. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause harm to almost every system in the body. These can include heart...
It may be a urinary tract infection (UTI) If it hurts when you urinate, or you feel that you have to go all the time, you may have an infection. Your urine may be cloudy or have a reddish tinge, and also have an unpleasant odour. Your doctor will run a test for...
Are you fighting erectile dysfunction? (ED) Studies have proved that the body holds about 60,000 miles of blood vessels which, with your heart and other muscles make up the circulatory system – a network that carries blood to every part of the body. If you have poor...
There are always side effects No matter which cancer it may be, the treatments often cause side effects that impact on a patient’s quality of life. However, in the case of prostate cancer, the potential side effects can be somewhat concerning to men who are undecided...
When you are in the mood for love Aphrodisiacs are items of food which are reputed to increase sexual desire and put you in the mood for romance. Since ancient times, humans have long been on the search for natural ways to boost desire and make sex more enjoyable....
Research has suggested that up to 80% of women fake orgasms at one time or another. This is not a new phenomenon. The experience of faking an organism during sex is much more common among women than men, and certainly easier to pass off the pretence as a real orgasm....
What is herpes? Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that mostly affects the mouth, genitals or anus areas. It is very contagious and causes symptoms such as outbreaks of painful sores, blisters and itchy rashes. There are 2 types of herpes namely HSV 1, which...
You could save your life Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 25 to 35 years of age. This cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of one or both of the testicles. Testicular cancer can often be successfully cured if there is...
What is sex therapy? Are you struggling with one or another form of sexual dysfunction, and been advised that you should consult a sex therapist? You may have heard somewhere that weird things happen in a sex counsellor’s office, and this could be causing you to...
It should be a joyful experience Intimacy with a loving partner is rated as one of life’s greatest pleasures. But studies have shown that a long-term health problem can take the joy right out of sex. Some health problems can affect arousal, orgasms, and even desire....