Reasons why contraceptives can sometimes fail

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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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When sex and a man’s thyroid collide

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When sex and a man’s thyroid collide

In case you didn’t know already, our hormones rule our lives. If you are a man with an endocrine disorder, you may also know that hormones released by the thyroid gland, may be putting a damper on your sex life.

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4 ways sex is impacted by BPH

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4 ways sex is impacted by BPH

Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is when a man has an enlarged prostate. Having BPH is common and more so in men who are older.  It is a noncancerous condition affecting about half of all men between the ages of 51 and 60 have BPH and up to 90% of men over the age of 80 have it. 

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Sexual Benefits of Zinc

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Sexual Benefits of Zinc

Zinc keeps popping up in a number of studies, all of them having to do with sexual performance.

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Can sex be considered a good workout?

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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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What a woman can do if her man has erectile dysfunction

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What a woman can do if her man has erectile dysfunction

It’s bound to happen at some point for any woman who is sexually active.  You both slip under the covers ready for a sexual rendezvous when suddenly things aren’t looking up.  Instead of his manhood standing tall and proud ready for action, it is behaving as if it has no interest whatsoever. 

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Health risks of not treating gonorrhea

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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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8 mistakes men make when using a condom

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8 mistakes men make when using a condom

Here are 12 mistakes men could be making possibly increasing his chance of any unfortunate mishaps he really doesn’t want to have to deal with:

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5 facts about the female orgasm you didn’t know

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5 facts about the female orgasm you didn’t know

Here are 5 facts on the female orgasm that can enlighten you on things you may not have considered before that may help you help her get the joyful satisfaction she deserves:

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Counting the ways love keeps us healthy

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Counting the ways love keeps us healthy

Here are some ways a loving feeling whether in a brand new relationship or a long-standing marriage, can offer health benefits in more ways than you realize:

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