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...]

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...]

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...]