Facts of sexual dysfunction

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

  • Sexual dysfunction occurs in about 43 percent of women and 31 percent men in world.
  • Almost everyone face sexual dysfunction problem at some time during their life.
  • Sexual dysfunction can be caused by aging, health status or personal experience.
  • Many drugs and numerous physical and psychologic disorders affect sexual function.
  • Many men suffer from erectile dysfunction. Only 10% of them seek medical help.
  • The incidence of erectile dysfunction increases with age.
  • FDA approved Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are the most effective for male impotence treatment and intrinsa patches for female sexual dysfunction treatment. Injection therapy, vacuum devices, surgical implants are some of the other treatment options. Almost all patients prefer oral drug therapy to other methods for treating erectile dysfunction.
  • In most cases erectile dysfunction cannot be cured completely, but can be treated effectively.
  • Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, overweight can cause sexual dysfunction.

Sexual problems are more common than people imagine and doctors are used to discussing these types of problems.

Causes of female sexual Dysfunction

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Several factors may cause female sexual dysfunction. These factors might be physical or psychological. Sexual dysfunction in female may involve a reduction in sex drive, difficulty being aroused, or pain during sexual activity

Physical Causes:

  • Testosterone enhances the sex drive and estrogen keeps the vaginal area moist.

  • Heart and hypertension medicines may cause sexual dysfunction

  • Sleep aids and some other drugs might reduce sexual desire

  • Infections such as vaginal infection, rectal can cause pain during intercourse

  • Hormonal changes, heart disease can result into sexual dysfunction

  • Lack of lubrication

Psychological causes

  • Depression or anxiety

  • Communication problems with partner

  • Feeling of guilt and shame about sex

  • History of sexual abuse

Treatment for sexual dysfunction may depend on the cause. It may include changing medication, surgery, changes in your current sexual activity, or some medication. Psychological counseling is alos recommended.

Impotence information and treatment

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

One in ten males-worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction. This is more commonly known as impotence. Impotence is characterised as the inability to achieve and maintain an erection firm enough to partake in any sexual activity. It is a common sexual problem in men and can occur at any age. However older men are more susceptible.

Causes of impotence

Impotence can often occur as a result of physiological as well as psychological factors. A degree of the male population may be prone to impotence as a result physiological or psychological factors, or even a combination of the two.

There are a number of physical causes of Impotence-including:

  • High blood pressure
  • Hormones
  • Diabetes
  • Injury
  • Any surgical operation
  • Alcoholism and drug abuse
  • Smoking

Any of these implications can lead to impotence. So, the better way is to do a consultation with the doctor who may suggest the suitable treatment for these conditions as well as impotence.

The psychological causes of impotence are also listed below:

  • Work related stress or at home
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Problems in a relationship
  • Tiredness
  • Sexual boredom
  • Sexual performance anxiety

The causes of impotence can be treated accordingly; through counseling sessions with a doctor or a sex therapist. Once the issues are addressed, the problem can possibly be reversed.

Treatments and products available

If you are looking for a solution to an Impotence problem, then rest assured-there are a number of options available. Such treatments include psychosexual therapy, vacuum pumps, injections, hormone treatment, penile prosthesis and surgical treatments. In addition, there are a number of innovative prescription pills like Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. Uprima is another oral treatment for impotence.

It is however strongly advised that you do not undertake any course of impotence treatment without a full medical consultation. Your doctor will be able recommend the most appropriate medication- preceding any diagnosis. Oral treatments are most common as they can be used with ease. The most popular forms of impotence treatment pills, Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra have allowed for better understanding of the condition.

Diet for impotence treatment

Friday, December 12, 2008

Impotence is the failure to reach erection or ejaculation. Reduced or inadequate blood circulation to penis causes impotence. Impotence can be caused due to stress, smoking, drug, medicine,wrong diet , alcohol, and psychological factors.

Good nutrition can support erectile function by improving overall health.

  • Avoid fast food, canned and frozen foods. Eat whole, fresh, unprocessed and unrefined foods.
  • Avoid fried food, junk food and sugar
  • Eat fruits, vagetable, whole grains, nuts, olive oil. Follow a high fibre diet
  • Redce your intake of animal products.
  • Avoid foods with high cholesterol.
  • Drink lots of water. Water is a natural detox for body and may help in curing impotence
  • Take diet rich of Vitamin C , E and zinc
  • Include in diet pumpkin seeds, jelly.
  • Do not smoke
  • Vitamin E often called as sex vitamin helps to strengthen hormonal and reproductive system.
  • Fatty acied found in black current seeds and flaxseed oil help to maintain hormone level.

A good diet and regular exercise will help you cure impotence

Sexual health

Monday, December 8, 2008

Sexuality is a part of every person’s life. All of our bodies have the potential to feel pleasure and excitement. Sexual health refers to the many factors that impact sexual function and reproduction. These include a variety of physical, emotional and mental factors. Sexual health disorders can impact a person’s self-image and relationships. Sexual health also means understanding your body and how it works. People who understand their bodies can make better choices about the sexual activities that they enjoy.

Common sexual health problems:

  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Loss of sexual desire
  • Painful intercourse
  • Infertility problem
  • Reproductive system disorders

Physical factors like diabetes, obesity and chronic medical condition can affect sexual health, psychological factors like anxiety, depression and low self esteem can also have negative effect on your sexual health.

An open discussion on sexual health problems is important for promoting sexual health awareness. Knowledge of our own and our partner’s body, exchanging experiences and desires, leads to better mutual understanding. Since sexual health problem is often linked to depression or underlying diseases, it may help to see a healthcare profession before it becomes a serious problem.

Sexual dysfunction

Monday, December 1, 2008

Are you or your partner concerned about sexual dysfunction? Many people suffer from this problem and often times the solution to the problem is easier then people think. Sexual dysfunction is defined as inability to fully enjoy sexual intercourse.

Is sexual dysfunction is normal part of aging? No, sexual dysfunction doesn’t have to be a part of getting older, though it is common in older people.

Can sexual dysfunction be prevented? For people who are at risk of developing sexual dysfunction due to personal behaviour such as smoking, consuming too much alcohol, sexual dysfunction can be prevented ofcourse. Other causes of sexual dysfunction cannot be prevented. Sexual dysfunction can leave people alone, isolated and afraid that something is wrong with them.

The first step to overcoming sexual dysfunction problem is to talk about it with your partner. Today there are a range of different drugs ang treatments available which can be used to combat sexual dysfunction problem. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are FDA approved oral treatment for erectile dysfunction available online on prescription. Intrinsa patches (testosterone patches) is available for female sexual dysfunction treatment .
Treating sexual dysfunction successfully can have a very positive effect on quality of life.