Blood Type and Erectile Dysfunction

Blood Type and Erectile Dysfunction

Universal blood donors may have one more thing to brag about: they perform more reliably sexually. New research indicates that men with blood type O suffer fewer problems with erectile dysfunction (ED) than any other blood group. Put another way, men with blood types A, B and AB are the most at risk for impotence.

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Could I have spermatocele?

Could I have spermatocele?

Up to one third of men will have a common condition causing a small, painless lump in the scrotum called a spermatocele. A spermatocele is a benign cyst in which there is an accumulation of sperm that comes from the head of the epididymis.  It may also be referred to as an epididymal cyst as it is found within the long, tightly coiled tube called the epididymis that lies above and behind each testicle.

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12 ways to make sex exceptional after menopause

12 ways to make sex exceptional after menopause

No matter what age a woman goes through menopause, hot flashes and vaginal dryness do not have to end one of life’s most pleasurable experiences.  With a few suggestions on how to keep your love life hot and satisfying, sex post-menopause can be some of the best sex you’ll ever have.  In fact, many women report sexual frequency and enjoyment actually gets better with age – kind of like a fine wine that only improves with time.  During this phase of life, women are often more self-confident and self-assured feeling free to tell their lover what they want in bed, making the relationship grow and deepen. 

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Choose Your Weapon: Viagra, Cialis or Levitra

Choose Your Weapon: Viagra, Cialis or Levitra

If you are a man of a certain age (or are anyone of any age who listens to AM radio in any major market) you have heard about Viagara, Cialis and Levitra. These are the big brand names of the most popular erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs (sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil, respectively), and ED drugs are doing gangbusters business. But have you ever wondered whether these drugs are differentiated by anything other than their brand names?

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The Sweet Science Behind Sexual Afterglow

The Sweet Science Behind Sexual Afterglow

We all can be forgiven if we sometimes forget that sex – despite what the poets, songwriters and HBO all have to say about it – is ultimately about reproduction. We are built to want sex because it is a zoological imperative – all species must reproduce to stay in the game.

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Reasons why contraceptives can sometimes fail

Reasons why contraceptives can sometimes fail

At any given time, approximately 62% of all women of reproductive age are using some form of a contraceptive for the prevention of an unintended pregnancy.  Out of those women regularly using a contraceptive, around 53% of unplanned pregnancies will still occur.  There are many forms of contraceptives women can chose from more than what was available in the past – birth control pills, other hormonal methods of the patch, implant, injectable and vaginal ring, IUDs and condoms. With so many different options available, why do women who are using contraceptives, still become pregnant?

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Can sex be considered a good workout?

Can sex be considered a good workout?

Sex as exercise or sexercise may not require a gym membership or putting on your running shoes but can it be considered as good of a workout as other forms of physical activity? Any man will tell you it is a great workout but he usually has ulterior motives. But can bedroom frolics be counted as a viable means of exercise on the same level as brisk walking or jogging?  The answer to this depends on several factors which have been researched by scientific studies.

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Health risks of not treating gonorrhea

Health risks of not treating gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is an equal opportunity sexually transmitted disease (STD) as anyone both men or women who are sexually active can contract it.  It is a very common infectious disease – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates approximately 820,000 new gonococcal infections occur in the United States each year.  Less than half of these infections are detected and reported to the CDC.

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