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Changes in sexual function as we age

Many elderly people do enjoy an active sex life, although they often encounter obstacles to do so. Research in the area is minimal and saddled with the difficulties of embarrassment, self-reporting biases, poor response rates and limited good quality. However, what...

Low sperm and male infertility tests

Traditionally infertility has been associated with women but it is now known that in 40 percent of all couples it is the man who is responsible for the inability of the couple to conceive. In approximately one third of infertility cases a low sperm count is the...

‘Sex Never Dies,’ but a Medicare option for older men does

“Sex never dies. It’s a part of life” Till recently Medicare was paying for the coverage of Vacuum Erection Systems (VES) prosthetic devices and related accessories, when reasonable and necessary. The vacuum tubes seem to have been the second best option after the...

Screening men with erectile dysfunction may detect diabetes

Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to have undiagnosed diabetes compared with those without erectile dysfunction, according to recent study findings published in Annals of Family Medicine. “Erectile dysfunction can act as an important tool to trigger both...

Gout increases the risk of erectile dysfunction

According to a new study, erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with gout, whether it develops organically or psychologically. For the population-based study  from 2000 to 2011 researchers of China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan, analyzed the medical records...

Sexual intercourse may clear distal ureteral stones

Having sex 3-4 times a week was associated with a significantly greater stone passage rate than tamsulosin or standard medical therapy. Researchers have concluded that Sexual intercourse may be an effective way to clear distal ureteral stones. Clinic of Ankara...

High activity levels may help erectile function

According to a study published online in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, high weekly exercise levels are tied to better erectile/sexual function in men, whereas exercise at lower levels is not Researchers from the Duke University School of Medicine utilized...

Practice safe cycling to protect your sexual health

Bike riding is a really popular activity yet do you know that it can damage your sexual health? It’s likely that men have heard this warning before. A lot of time time on a bike saddle can compress nerves and blood vessels, resulting in genital numbness and erection...

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