Sexual Health

Are things a little lackluster in the bedroom these days? A brief “good night, dear” peck on the cheek and then lights out to drift off (or stare at the ceiling and count some fence-jumping sheep). Does this scenario with your spouse happen night after night? Where is the intimacy, the excitement and joy of ...click here to read more

“Not tonight, honey. I have a headache.” If you’ve ever said those words, odds are you’re female. And you’re certainly not alone. For many couples, life under the sheets isn’t always ideal, no matter how hard you try to make it all work. New research shows that pain makes a difference for the sex drive ...click here to read more

Trouble in the bedroom? It’s more common than you think. As a doctor, I find once patients open up about their sex life, they have so many questions and concerns. All sorts of factors play into sexual drive and performance, but here’s something you may not have considered: Kegel exercises. Not just for women, but ...click here to read more

Health regulators are bringing the dangers surrounding testosterone drugs to the forefront. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), men who take prescription testosterone drugs are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke, heart attack and even death. Heads-up! A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests the risk of cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

Stop right there with that razor and cream. Whether you’re discussing a matter of personal preference with your partner, or trying to decide if you should change up your look, take note: Beards are sexy. And science has confirmed it. Facial hair for men is a trend that has come and gone through the years, ...click here to read more

Who has time for sex, anyway? Work stress, money woes and even social media may have a negative effect on your sexual health, new research shows. The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, a British poll that is conducted once a decade, looked at one of our most popular passions – sex – if only we ...click here to read more

Schooled in the ancient secrets of the womanly arts, mothers wisely pass down to daughters what was so helpfully passed down to them: the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. As luck would have it, recent research seems to suggest that the same is true of women. 6 SEXUAL FOODS TO FIRE ...click here to read more

There are certain aspects of our lives that most of us assume we have to give up on as we age. Unfortunately, sexual health is one of them. However, a recent study has revealed a way to help preserve and improve the sexual health of older men, that could make them just as virile as ...click here to read more

Rekindle your romance…with yoga? If your sex life isn’t what it used to be with your partner, you might want to consider partnered yoga exercise to improve the sexual heath of your relationship. According to sexual health experts at Loyola University Health System (LUHS), participating in partner yoga may help couples who are dealing with sexual ...click here to read more

Recently, much attention has been given to the term “sexual addiction,” often used to explain people’s compulsions to cheat in relationships. While sexual addiction, also known as hyper-sexuality, is not currently recognized as a mental health condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), it continues to be cited as an “addiction” ...click here to read more

The ancients may have been on to something after all when they sucked backed on raw oysters to enhance their libido and sexual health. While it has long been believed that raw oysters hold the key to heightened sexuality, recent research has finally verified that the sexually enhancing effects of these salty morsels are, in ...click here to read more

Sexual satisfaction is an important aspect of any healthy relationship, helping to keep the bond between a couple strong. Unfortunately, as we age, many of us forget to make our sexual health a priority, or, for health reasons, find it difficult to. Recent studies have found that, no matter what stage of life a couple ...click here to read more

If there is ever a myth that people might wish were true, it is this one. We have all heard old wives tales and health myths about how to improve your general health and well being, but what people might be really disappointed to learn is that sexual activity doesn’t burn calories, making the concept ...click here to read more

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male reproductive organs such as the testes and the prostate.  Although produced by both sexes, the amount of testosterone in males is generally 20 times greater than that produced by females and this lower amount allows females to develop female reproductive organs.  Measurement of testosterone generally ...click here to read more