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Aging and Sexuality - The Sexuality Center
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 Viagra for Women
July 30, 2008
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the erectile-dysfunction drug sildenafil (marketed as ViagraŽ) can improve sexual function in pre-menopausal women experiencing adverse sexual side effects from anti-depressants.
Erectile Dysfunction: A Predictor for Heart Disease
May 29, 2008
Extensive studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack - for example, increasing age, male gender, high cholesterol, tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes.
Sex Around the World
April 19, 2007
The New York Times of April 10 carried an article on the enjoyment of sex, which included information from an important survey - self-estimations of sex from 29 countries around the world - that may shatter some established stereotypes, and reinforce others. The survey, Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors, was conducted by Edward O. Laumann , Department of Sociology, University of Chicago , with the assistance of researchers world-wide.
The benefits of testosterone treatment are unknown
January 12, 2007
A review uncovers little evidence for testosterone treatment's effect on sexual dysfunction.
Lifestyle and health make for a good sex life among older men
March 9, 2006
A survey showed that chronic illness and medication account for many of men's sexual problems as they age.
Statins may help with erectile dysfunction
February 24, 2006
A small study shows that statins may help men who do not respond to sildenafil.
Hormone patch may increase sexual desire in women
July 26, 2005
A study suggests that a testosterone patch could increase sexual desire in women after surgical menopause.
No link between low hormone levels and sexual function in women
July 11, 2005
Low levels of hormones do not account of loss of libido in women, according to a new study.
Recreational use of erectile dysfunction drug is risky
June 3, 2005
The use of sildenafil for recreational purposes is linked to a higher risk of sexually transmitted disease.
Compliments help improve body image
May 27, 2005
Researchers find that a woman's negative body image can be rapidly improved by simple compliments.
Sexual lifestyles vary with ethnicity in Britain
April 12, 2005
Patterns of sexual lifestyles and sexually transmitted infections vary among ethnic groups in Britain.
Sleep problems interfering with sex
April 7, 2005
According to a new survey, three quarters of Americans have some kind of sleep problem and sometimes it interferes with their sex life.
Adverse health effects of sexual behavior
February 28, 2005
On balance, women tend to suffer more ill health resulting from sexual behavior, according to a new study.
Rapid access to antibiotics stops sexually-transmitted diseases
February 18, 2005
If partners of those with a sexually-transmitted infection get immediate access to antibiotics, it reduces the spread of the disease.
Loss of libido in women not linked to hormone status
January 27, 2005
A study shows that deficiencies in male or female sex hormones do not account for a loss of sexual drive in women.
Helping men with prostate cancer avoid erectile dysfunction
January 14, 2005
Scans can help plan treatment so that men with prostate cancer are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
How depression influences women's sex lives
January 12, 2005
Women with a history of depression get less pleasure from sex, according to a new survey.
Over forties still enjoy sex, even though some have problems
January 4, 2005
A worldwide survey shows the majority of those over 40 continue to have sex, although not without certain issues.
Impotence drug safe for glaucoma patients
January 11, 2002
Men with open-angle glaucoma can take sildenafil without suffering any deterioration in their eye condition.
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