Sex Life. Find daily tips for a healthy sex life for both men and women from Dr. David Samadi. Discover the health benefits of sex and what causes sex life issues such as male and female infertility, low testosterone or estrogen, hormonal issues, menopause, erectile dysfunction, sexual function and what causes sexual dysfunction. Explore healthy solutions for sexual issues.
Different forms of sexual activity like foreplay and oral sex can be a big part of any romp with your partner. Sex isn’t just about vaginal penetration. Oral sex gives the giver an opportunity to be generous and please their partner.
Read MoreEvery man wants to maintain a healthy sex life well after middle age, but unfortunately as the years go by it can become increasingly difficult. Men might experience erectile dysfunction as they get older because of naturally decreasing testosterone levels or lifestyle related health issues. But erectile dysfunction (ED) doesn’t HAVE to be in your future. Knowing what causes ED, can help you avoid it and keep you living an overall healthier life. Let’s take a look at some risk factors for ED.
Read MoreFeeling like your sex drive just isn’t what it used to be can be both frustrating and uncomfortable, especially when the underlying causes can vary dramatically. Similarly, it can make your partner feel inadequate when the issue has nothing to do with them. Let’s take a look at some foods and drinks that could be killing your libido:
Read MoreMasturbation is a normal part of life, and although a taboo topic in some cultures, is a healthy form of sex. Whether it be sexual intercourse, nocturnal emission, or masturbation, all are beneficial to health. Masturbation can help lower your risk for a heart attack and help reduce stress levels. While many people have masturbated, or do regularly, most don’t discuss it openly. But exploring your own body is not only about self-pleasure, but about utilizing what you learn alone to help you have more fun with a partner.
Read MoreObesity is a common problem in the United States, and all over the world. It is estimated that more than one-third of adults (72 million people) and 17 percent of children in the United States are obese. The most common causes of obesity include a lack of physical activity and eating an unhealthy diet. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. These are some of the leading causes of preventable death.
Read MoreAccording to a new study, getting better sleep is the key to having better sex. Young women were more likely to have an appetite for sex and actually have sex if during the previous night, they slept better. There are many ways to have a healthy sex life. The key is making it your focus. Sex is wonderful for our health and it's not all physical.
Read MoreMarriage is a life-long commitment and your spouse can have a major effect on your overall physical, mental and emotional health and vice versa. Sex has a profound effect on our overall health and happiness. The why behind this stems from the hormones that are released such as oxytocin (dubbed the 'love hormone') serotonin and endorphins. Sex combats mental fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and thus leading to a happier us. Even after being together for many years, it is important for both people to view sex as a very core and important part of their overall relationship. Here's why.
Read MoreAlmost a third of young americans and nearly half of their counterparts in the UK placed themselves on a sexuality scale with some degree of bisexual. Gay, straight or in between, it seems the in between is the gray area for most young people today. A report polling website, YouGov stated the results indicated an increasingly open-minded approach to sexuality. They surveyed 10,000 American adults and used the Kinsey Scale. The scale was developed in the 1940s by Albert Kinsey. They asked respondents to plot themselves on a scale of zero (exclusively heterosexual) to six (exclusively homosexual).
Read MoreA new study revealed research showing that a woman's sexuality is more flexible than that of men. The study followed the sexuality of more than 9,000 people over 14 years and was recently presented at the American Sociological Association's annual meeting. For the study, researchers used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health and tracked 5,018 women and 4,191 men as they moved from adolescence to young adulthood. On average they were 16 years old.
Read MoreHPV, also known as human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Most sexually active men and women will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. There are about 79 million Americans infected with HPV, and about 14 million people become newly infected each year. It causes almost every type of cervical cancer and five percent of all cancers.
Read MoreThe triangle symbol is widely used as the symbol for asexuality. For most people, asexuality is a mysterious thing to those who aren't asexual and it continues to not be that well understood among sex researchers, which makes sense because sexual health and science comes from many observational studies. Asexuality is by nature the absence of all sexual behavior, making it very hard to study. However a new review of scientific literature on asexuality published in the Journal of Sex Research showed that more sex researchers are paying closer attention to it.
Read MoreA healthy sex life is very important for many aspects of our health but even further a healthy sex life also is a major factor in a healthy relationship. But what about foreplay? Is it a really important factor? We say absolutely. In male issues like erectile dysfunction and female sexual desire stemming from the brain, foreplay cannot be under appreciated.
Read MoreWhat if we told you that catching too many rays this summer could affect your fertility? Would be parents may want to think twice before sitting in the sun for long hours during these next few months.
Read MoreSex has a profound effect on our overall health and happiness. The why behind this stems from the hormones that are released such as oxytocin (dubbed the 'love hormone') serotonin and endorphins. Sex combats mental fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and thus leading to a happier us.
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We've spoke about the health benefits of sex before. Sex makes us happy, helps relieve stress, get better sleep, lowers blood pressure, increases mental clarity and can even improve female bladder control. But an iPhone app to track sexual health? We explore.
Read MoreIt may come as a shock but having more sex may actually be good for your career. A new study from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, has concluded something very interesting – people having sex 2-3 times a week earn 4.5% more than people having less sex.
Read MoreHPV affects both men and women and it is the most commonly sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. Here's what every man and woman needs to know.
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