Have you ever been too tired to make love, or even go through the motions for sex? If you have and it is becoming something of a problem in your relationship, you may be inclined to believe it is because of the hectic schedule of your daily life. You always mean to...
What is shortness of breath? Shortness of breath is medically known as dyspnea, which is a disturbing condition that makes it difficult to breathe deeply enough to fill your lungs with air. It may be mild or severe, and the experience may be very distressing and cause...
Set your own timeline Every woman who has a husband, partner or is in a relationship, and who has gone through a pregnancy and childbirth, often have questions about sex after childbirth. Sex after pregnancy happens, and although it may be the last thing on your mind,...
Testosterone may improve brain function When we think about testosterone, our thoughts usually run in the direction of male hormones, and the necessity of testosterone for good sexual function. Unfortunately, very little thought is given to how testosterone can affect...
What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexual transmitted infection (STI) that can have serious health implications if it is not treated. Research has shown that it is the most common STI in the US. The reason is mainly because there are often no symptoms, and is easily...
What is orchitis? Orchitis is best described as a painful inflammation of the testicles. Both testicles may be affected at the same time, but the symptoms usually occur in just one. The condition can be caused by either bacteria, or a virus. In the beginning, orchitis...
What is testicular torsion? Men have two testicles that are contained inside a sac known as the scrotum, which support and protect the testicles. There is a cord-like structure, known as the spermatic cord, which contains the testicular artery that carries blood to...
About a vasectomy A vasectomy is a procedure that cuts and seals the tubes that carry sperm which is included in a man’s ejaculation (seminal) fluid. It is a popular method of birth control which prevents a woman from falling pregnant, without having to resort to oral...
About bypass surgery Open-heart bypass surgery is a very traumatic operation. Your chest is opened and blood vessels are grafted from another part of the body, like the legs, to replace the damaged vessels in the heart. This means that the inside of one or both legs...
Weight and sexual performance When someone is extremely overweight, the sex life often suffers. Sexual desire, performance, enjoyment, and self-esteem can take a nosedive. Many folk feel so bad about it that some try and avoid sex altogether. There are several ways an...
What is menopause? Simply put, menopause begins when the ovaries gradually slow down the production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. This is effectively the beginning of the end of the menstrual cycle. Most women start menopause around 45 to 50 years of...
What exactly is zinc? Zinc is a mineral that is helpful to the system in several ways. Zinc helps to build strong bones, and keeps the immune system strong. Zinc is found in many parts of the body, mostly in the skeletal muscles and bones, as well as in organs such as...
Low libido in men Low libido describes a decreased interest in sexual activity. Unless there are underlying reasons, men generally notice a difference in their libido around the ages of 60 to 65. It can rear its irksome head suddenly, or gradually creep into a man’s...
Sex is big business all round Sex makes the world go round, and nothing quite compares to it in the general run of things. You may win a few thousands on the lotto, and the idea of all the shopping you can do might get you going a bit. However, according to research,...
What is nitric oxide? (NO) It is not only low testosterone that contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction. Nitric oxide is a molecule that the body produces, without which the millions of cells in the body will have great difficulty communicating with each other...