Sexual health problems – How to improve it?

    Impotence is generally a sign that indicates the person has another disease or addiction. Problems that are affecting sex life are physical, mental or social. People are spoiling their sex life by their perverted behaviours and addictions in additional to health problems.     Major health problems that affect your sex life:     1. Alcohol: Alcohol not only causes liver diseases, it also affects your mood and behaviour. Alcohol consumption may lift your mood in the short run, but it causes serious effects on the sexual desire and performance in the long term.     2. Smoking: More than 10% of impotence in men/women is due to smoking. Smoking causes infertility by causing mutations in genes. It affects sex life by decreasing the desire to have sex.     3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Sexually transmitted diseases affect your sex life by causing diseases like herpes and syphilis. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the major culprit by avoiding even condoms.     4. Stress:Young couples are having less desire to have sex in daily life due to high stress levels in their work life. This is the major reason for increasing impotence cases in young couples even though they have no health problems.     5. Pregnancy:There is no need for pregnant woman to avoid sex unless advised by doctor. They need to change sexual positions as pregnancy progresses.     6. Menopause/Andropause:Menopause causes vaginal dryness by decreasing Estrogens levels. As age progresses, sexual ability of men decreases due to decreases testosterone secretion.     7. Poor Body Image: This is a psychological factor due to decreased confidence levels. Who with poor bodies feel inferior when they participating in sex. Psychological counselling and encouraging words by husband help to overcome this problem.     8. Diabetes: 30-60% of men with diabetes suffer from erectile dysfunction due to damage of blood vessels and peripheral nerves. High cholesterol levels reduces blood flow to genital organs by causing fat deposits in arterial walls.     9. Drugs:Anti-hypertensive drugs like … [Read more...]

Health benefits of regular sex

    Medical community at last recognised the health benefits of sex. According to researchers, sex increases immunity levels in the body by increasing the secretions of required hormones and immunoglobulins. Regular sex reduces the risk of getting cancer and heart diseases. Doctors finally agreed to the fact that sex is the best enjoyable exercise to control ones weight.     Health benefits of sex:     1. According to British Medical Journal, chemicals released during intercourse enhance the skin texture.     2. Couples who do sex at least thrice a week are at 50% less risk of getting heart attack. Romantic hormones like testosterone reduce heart attack risk by strengthening heart muscles.     3. Oxytocin which is released during intercourse reduces stress levels in the body. Oxytocin is a trust hormone which strengthens bond between couples.     4. According to one research, speakers who had good sex session at previous night delivered good speeches in the following day. Sex may enhance ones confidence levels.     5. Endorphins released during sex have the capacity to reduce pain in the body.     6. Regular sex increases Immunoglobulin-A levels by 30 times which raises immunity, according to Wilkes University researchers in Pennsylvania.     7. Old couples should do sex or kissing to enhance some hormone levels in the body.   8. During sex, heart beats 80-150 times which is a good exercise to strengthen muscles.   9. One sex session is equal to running for 1 kilometre. Bedroom is the best gym. Burn calories.   10. Prolactin released during sex increases the capacity of smell.   11. Sex reduces breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.   12. Couples who have good sex life will achieve anything in professional life.   Never sacrifice your sex life for professional achievements. … [Read more...]

Top 50 sexiest movies of all time

    US magazine Entertainment Weekly named the "50 sexiest movies of all time" which entertained generations of romantic film goers with their sensible love scenes. Romantic thriller “Out of Sight” (1998) was picked as the best romantic movie, according to the poll conducted by US Weekly among 100 actors, directors, critics and producers. Revitalize your love life by watching these great romantic movies. Entertainment Weekly is considered as “bible of the entertainment industry”. Watching romantic movies enhance sex life and improve relationship between couple.     All time high grosser and my favourite movie “Titanic” stood in the 20th place while Basic Instinct was in the 21st place. These movies included passionate embraces, erotic gazes, lip-locks and classic couplings. These Hollywood stars may not know much about many Indian films which have superb love scenes. Can we call them as top sexy movies of Hollywood?     Must watch: 50 best romantic movies of all time:         1. Out of Sight: George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez acted in this all this superb romantic love thriller. Must watch.     2. His Girl Friday (1940): Milestone for romantic movies in those days.     3. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005): Set the tone for real life romance for the couple (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie).     4. Body Heat (1981)     5. Bull Durham (1988)     6. Don’t Look Now (1973): Movie has unforgettable best love making scene.     7. Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001): Mexican movie.     8. The Last of the Mohicans (1992): Historican romantic movie.     9. A Walk on the Moon (1999)     10. Before Sunset (2004)     11. Once 12. The Fabulous Baker Boys 13. Shakespeare in Love 14. The Year of Living Dangerously 15. Notorious   16. The Seven Year 17. Mulholland Drive     18. Swimming Pool     19. The Notebook     20. Titanic: Highest box-office grosser.     21. Basic Instinct: One scene is enough.     22. Mississippi Masala 23. The … [Read more...]

Benefits of sex in family life

    Sex plays vital role in bringing happiness and peacefulness to our daily life.     1. Daily Sex reduces the stress levels and control blood pressure.     2. Sex increases the immunity levels in the body by producing more antibodies.     3. Sex improves the strength of pelvic muscles.     4. People who have great sex life will reduce their risk of getting heart diseases.     5. Couples with regular sex life enjoy great family life.     6. Hormones which released during sex will give relief from pain.     7. Incidence of Prostrate Cancer is low in men who have regular sex.     8. Sleeping problems are rare in those couples who have good sex life.     … [Read more...]

Viagra and Sexual health in old people

The American Journal of Psychology recently published an interesting study on the mechanism of Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction. Viagra (Sildenafil) not only increases blood circulation but also act hormonally (on oxytocin) to enhance sexual pleasure. Oxytocin is not only secreted during childbirth and lactation but also secreted during orgasm in both men and women.   Sexual statistics of old people:      The New England Journal of Medicine published a curious study after a survey on the sexual habits of 3,000 seniors. According to the survey, 75% of 57-64 old people had sex in the preceding year. 53% of 65-74 age group people had sex in the preceding year while only 26% of 75-85 age group people had sex in the preceding year.   Men are more sexually active in all age groups. Active men had sex 3 times a month or more. Reasons for not having sex are lack of partner or health problems.   50% of both men and women reported sexual difficulties like low libido, vaginal dryness for women and erectile dysfunction for men. Old age people rarely consult doctors for their sexual health problems.       If people follow certain precautions, we can stay sexually active for some more time.       1. We can stay sexually active if we can control diseases like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.     2. Stay away from smoking. 30% of sexual dysfunction cases are due to smoking.     3. Fitness increases your sexual effectiveness. Daily exercise for 1 hour enhances your sexual life.     4. Don’t take drugs without doctor advice. Over dosage or inappropriate drugs will affect your sexual life.     5. Do meditation and Yoga. Stress and strain severe affect sexual life.       We need more research studies on the sexual habits of old people and functioning of erectile dysfunction drugs.       … [Read more...]

Sex is major source of happiness: WebMD

  Sex is the major source of happiness than money, according to Warwick University scientists. They conducted this survey on 16,000 people in association with WebMD.com. Couples who are having regular sex are leading happy lives and are living longer.    WebMD Sex Research findings:   1. Those persons who increase their frequency of sex from monthly to weekly=$50,000 earnings.   2. Frequency of sex is in no relationship with economical status.   3. Happily married couples are enjoying greater sex lives and are living happily.   4. Divorced couples are leading unhappy lives.   5. Depressed people are participating in sex less frequently.   6. Money’s role in bringing happiness is diminished after attaining some status.   Unanswered questions:   1. Researchers concretely failed to explain whether happier couples are having frequent sex or sex is raising their happiness levels?   2. They also failed to explain whether increase in frequency of sex is raising their income levels?   Please share your experiences with sex and happiness. … [Read more...]

Childbirth, depression affects sex life

  Psychiatric disorders like depression, eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa and childbirth affect a woman’s sex life, according to a small research study by New Zealand scientists. According to these research findings published in the “International Journal of Eating Disorders”, women have more frequent sex when they have these eating and psychiatric disorders but they face problems during sex. According to researchers, impact of child birth on sex life is different from psychiatric disorders.   The researchers studied the responses from 76 women of which 10 women are anorexic and 24 women are suffering from major depression. All the women were married and 42 women had given birth within the past 2 months.   Even though, Women in the post natal group didn’t have any problems during sex, they had less frequent sex. Women with anorexia or depression have more frequent sex but 30% of women faced problems during sex.   We need research studies on these topics by including more people.     … [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...]

Durex- Global sexual wellbeing results

  Asians are least sexually satisfied people, according to a 2007 Duex sexual wellbeing survey. Durex, sexual condom maker, conducted this survey in 26 countries on 26,000 people. The Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey was conducted online during August and September 2006 and published in April 2007.   60% of respondents feel sex is fun, enjoyable and vital part for happy life but only 46% are happy with their sex lives. Asians spend less time in intercourse and rarely get orgasm and work is more important for Asians than sex. Globally, 59% people stated that sex is more important than work. Greeks are most sexually active people while Japanese are least sexually active people.   Greeks have sexual intercourse 164 times a year while Japanese have only 46 times. Global average is 106 times a year.   Nigerians have most fruitful sex life (78%) while Japanese are least enjoying their sex life with just 10% are leading joyful sexual life. People of Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia are also not enjoying good sex life Mexicans and Greeks are enjoying great sex life.   Indians are quickly ending their sex session (13 minutes) while Nigerians are averaging 24 minutes per session. Globally men have 13 partners while women have seven partners on average. Only 46% Americans are leading good sex life. They are spending 3 hours every week on grooming while only 1 hour in intercourse and bed life. On average, Americans spend 35 minutes on foreplay and sexual intercourse each session. Since Americans have sex once every 4.3 days, that averages out to about 57 minutes per week - about 14 minutes below the global average. According the sexual wellbeing survey, more people are now experimenting in their sex life with new ideas and failed to lead more active sex life due to stress and health problems. People of developing countries are enjoying good bed life compared to developed world. Most people are unsatisfied with their sex lives and modern life is the major culprit. Where was the survey conducted? Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, … [Read more...]