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Aging and Sexuality - The Sexuality Center
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 Seniors Are Having Unprotected Sex
April 19, 2007
...and we don't mean high school seniors! Dr Dorree Lynn is honest and sometimes controversial, voicing strong opinions on day-to-day problems that beset us all. Here she talks about older citizens and their sexual needs ...
ED As a Warning Sign?
January 16, 2006
Men who develop ED (erectile dysfunction) but are otherwise healthy should not be shy about visiting their doctor; there may be more at stake than occasional sexual dissatisfaction, according to a new study.
Loss of Sexual Desire in Women
September 3, 2004
Numerous women complain that they have lost their desire for sex, and there are a range of causes for the problem. This summary has been written for the Sexual Dysfunction Association (UK) by experts in the field, and we reproduce it here, with permission.
Premature Ejaculation - A Fact Sheet
July 29, 2004
Premature ejaculation is a fairly common problem in men, causing them and their partners considerable distress. The Sexual Dysfunction Association has published a helpful fact sheet about the condition, which we reproduce here.
HIV and AIDS Are Real Risks for The Over 50s
July 2, 2004
Just because you're over 50, doesn't mean you aren't at risk of getting HIV or AIDS. You can learn more about these risks and the particular problems of this disease in older people in this tip-sheet from the US National Association on HIV Over Fifty.
Sex and Aging Fact Sheet for Women
June 4, 2004
Today men and women are living longer, healthier lives. As a result of this improvement in their health many older couples continue to enjoy intimacy and sexually fulfilling lives. This fact-sheet for women will help you with some queries that you may have about sex as you get older.
Sex and The Baby Boomer: Can Drug Therapy Help?
January 29, 2004
In this extract from his book, 'The Midlife Bible", Dr Michael Goodman discusses the dilemma some women face as they enter the time around menopause and find they're losing all interest in sex. He talks about why this happens, and what to do about it.
Hysterectomy and Sexual Pleasure
November 6, 2003
Many women are worried that hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, or womb) will affect their ability to enjoy sexual intercourse, or reduce their sexual attractiveness. Some scientists in the Netherlands have looked into this . . . . .
Just How Common Are Sex Problems in Women?
September 10, 2003
Many people think women should have their own version of ViagraŽ. However, there's disagreement about just how frequent sexual problems in women are. An earlier survey said they affected 43% of American women, but newer results indicate that things aren't that bad . . .
IBS and Sex Problems
June 20, 2003
The irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, as well as non-ulcer dyspepsia (indigestion), or NUD, are both associated with sexual problems - low sex drive, pain on intercourse, etc. Now that new drugs are available for IBS, this particular problem may be more easily treated.
Depression, Antidepressants, and ED
April 30, 2003
Men taking antidepressants often have erectile dysfunction (ED). This interference with a satisfactory sex life may cause them to stop taking their medication, with serious results. Sildenafil (ViagraŽ) can help in such cases . . .
What Genital Herpes Patients Need
February 7, 2003
Patients with genital herpes need more than just a prescription. A patient questionnaire has shown that the education and counseling provided in the USA often leaves much to be desired . . .
Women's Sexuality at Midlife
October 29, 2001
Despite health problems, lessened energy, less dependable bodies, and anxiety about one's attractiveness, it's perfectly possible for women at midlife to have a satisfying sex life...
Medical disorders and sex problems
June 15, 2000
The effects of some common medical conditions on sexuality in both women and men are summarized here, together with possible ways of treating them.
Sex Problems in Women
June 7, 2000
Women's sexual problems are not nearly as well understood as men's. The main difficulty reported by men is that they cannot get or keep an erection going; once an erection is.
Sex Problems in Men
June 7, 2000
Once it was 'inability to perform'. Then came 'impotence', and now it's called 'erectile dysfunction' (ED). Since effective medicines have become available, the numbers of men.
It never ends: Aging and Sexuality - Part II
June 1, 2000
As many as 30 million American men suffer some form sexual dysfunction, according to estimates of the Nation Institute of Health. The majority of these men are over the age of sixty-five. After eliminating the effects of physical illness .
It never ends: Aging and Sexuality - Part I
March 9, 2000
The social and psychological determinants of sexual behavior for seniors can be grouped under three headings: experiences during younger days, attitudes and feeling about sexuality in senior years, and mood states in senior years.
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