Another sexual health myth was busted. Contrary to popular opinion, Circumcision does not protect men from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). This was revealed in a study by New Zealand researchers on 499 men of which 40% were circumscribed. 23.4% of circumscribed men reported having had any type of sexual disease by age 32. This was 23.5% in uncircumcised men. Researchers took sexual behaviours and socioeconomic factors into consideration. Most common Sexual Transmitted diseases: 1. Genital warts. 2. Chlamydia. 3. Genital herpes. This research study was published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Another study by New Zealand researchers found 50% reduction in getting STDs in circumscribed men. Scientific community has divided opinion on the health benefits of Circumcision and its role in attaining sexual satisfaction. Nerve rich foreskin plays vital role in getting sexual orgasm in uncircumcised men but it also cause pain in some men during intercourse. … [Read more...]
Tenofovir gel is safe for women- Clinical Trials
Experimental research on Tenofovir vaginal gel (HIV Microbicide) for daily usage in women is successful, researchers just announced. This microbicide gel is very useful for women and will become very convenient to use without male consent. Tenofovir gel is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor which acts by inhibiting this crucial enzyme. Researchers conducted experiments on 200 sexually active HIV-negative women in New York and Pune (National AIDS Research Institute) for six months. These research findings were presented at International microbicides meeting in New Delhi. National Institute of Health funded for this research. This Tenofovir gel has shown no side-effects on any major organs. 90% of women who participated in the survey said they would consider using the gel to prevent HIV transmission. Compliance and tolerance is good for this gel in women. Menstruation is the major cause for not using this gel in the experiment. More than 30 million people are living with AIDS and HIV is mainly spreading due to unsafe sex. 46% of HIV patients in the world are women who are infected mainly due to sexual contact. Please share your opinion on AIDS vaginal gel. … [Read more...]
Sex Survey on low testosterone levels
25% of US men over 30 years have low testosterone levels but only 5% of men have shown symptoms, according to a latest survey on sexual health. More than 4.5 million Americans suffer from low testosterone symptoms. This survey highlighted the fact that all men with low testosterone do not show symptomatic androgen deficiency. This survey was conducted on 1,500 men in Boston area by New England Research Institute researchers. This sexual research report was published in the “Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”. Even though sex hormone levels fall gradually with ageing (from 30 years onwards), unlike women, men do not symptoms of hormone deficiency. From 30 years onwards, testosterone levels decline by 1% a year. Androgen deficiency symptoms: These occur in 3-7% of men under 70 years age and around 20% in men over 70 years age. By 2025, more than 6.5 million American men will suffer from androgen defeciency symptoms. 1. Erectile Dysfunction. 2. Lack of sex drive. 3. Bone loss or osteoporosis. 4. Sleep disturbances and lethargy. 5. Depression. 6. Diminished physical performance. Low testosterone: It is defined as 300 ng/dl of total testosterone and less than 5 ng/dl of free testosterone. Who need testosterone replacement therapy? Men with symptomatic androgen deficiency clearly benefit from testosterone replacement therapy. Contraindications: 1. Men with prostate cancer. 2. Symptom less testosterone decline. 3. Fall in testosterone levels with age. Who are at high risk for androgen deficiency? 1. Men with a waist line over 40. 2. Uncontrolled blood pressure. 3. Signs of Insulin resistance. All the above points fall under Metabolic Syndrome. Testosterone replacement therapy may protect these men from coronary artery disease and other harmful effects of metabolic syndrome. Men with low testosterone levels without any disease or anatomical abnormality should receive treatment as it prevents bone loss in them. … [Read more...]
Sex habits of American couples
MSNBC recently conducted a survey on sexual habits of American men and women. According to the survey, more couples are not leading happy sex life due to inhibitions and lack of self esteem. They failed to satisfy the sexual needs of their partners due to lack of self-confidance. Highlights of sex survey: 1. 20% of women rated sexual skills of their partner as average or worse. 2. 80% of men are open to suggestions on sexual talents. 3. Skills of partner are improved when they received feedback on their sex skills. 4. It is better to give feedback in the bed room even though psychologists are against it. 5. Males are not spending enough time on foreplay. 6. Both males and females want praise from partner on their sex capabilities. Most common sex problems of men: 1. Erection time – 30% of men are facing this problem. Women hate if you can’t stay longer. 2. Sizes of the penis – Males with small size penis are insecure. 3. Overweight and struggle to reach orgasm are women’s common problems. How to improve sex life: 1. Ask what you need without hesitation. 2. Praise your partner on his/her sex talent. 3. Give necessary suggestions in subtle manner. 4. Spend more time on foreplay. 5. Spend more time on talking and share your emotions with partner. 6. Take psychologist counseling if necessary. 7. Frequently change place, time and mode to avoid routine sex life. 8. Share your fantasies and ideas with partner. Source: MSNBC. … [Read more...]
Old people are not using condoms
40% of men over 40 years of age are having unsafe sex, according to a national survey in Australia. These old are putting their partner at risk due to these unprotected sex practices. This is very high among rural and uneducated men. This unsafe sex practice is higher than young man. They are not using condoms due to lack of sexual health awareness and carelessness. Most surprising and risky finding is 30% of surveyed men never used condom in their life. The survey was done by Monash University on 5990 men aged over 40 by telephone interview. They are regularly participating in casual sex without using condoms and are playing major role in the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. 90% of them had sex in the past one year and are having regular partner. This rate will be very high in developing countries due to low sex health education. Use of condoms will reduce the spread of STDs. … [Read more...]
