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The male libido is always in overdrive, right? Wrong — one out of five men actually have a low sex drive. Men. High sex drive. Panting sexual animals. We know what they want. And we know when they want it: right now. Even doctors tend to see men as “sexual automatons,” hardwired always to want sex, says pioneering sex researcher Irwin Goldstein, MD, director of sexual medicine at San Diego’s Alvarado Hospital and editor in chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. “But that is not the case at all,” Goldstein tells WebMD Magazine. “Many, many men — about one…
Low testosterone can be treated with testosterone replacement therapy, but there are pros and cons. Millions of American men have low testosterone levels. Symptoms can include decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depression, lack of energy, and loss of muscle mass. If you’re concerned that you may have low testosterone, your doctor can check your testosterone level with a simple blood test. If you and your doctor decide that you need treatment, there are several options for testosterone replacement. Goals of Testosterone Replacement Treatment The overall goal of testosterone replacement therapy is to increase your testosterone level until it is in…
What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone that is produced primarily in the testicles and is essential to the development of male growth and masculine characteristics. Testosterone production peaks during adolescence and early adulthood. After that, it’s natural for levels to drop slightly each year. Testosterone plays a key role in the creation of muscle mass and strong bones. It’s also responsible for the development of men’s deeper voices, and it contributes to sex drive too. Low testosterone levels in a man is called hypogonadism. Women have testosterone too, but in much lower amounts. In women, the ovaries and adrenal…
Is it Low Testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone that is produced by the body. In men, testosterone is mostly produced in the testicles and is responsible for stimulating sperm production and sex drive, as well as building muscles and bone mass. As men age, testosterone production decreases. When production drastically drops or ceases, a range of symptoms and complications can occur. Signs of low testosterone (low T) are often subtle and are mistaken as a natural part of aging. What is Low Testosterone? Low testosterone is diagnosed when levels fall below 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) (NIH, 2012). Andropause—decline in…
Testosterone is an important hormone for men. During puberty, it helps in the development of the testes and the penis, and it also plays a role in the growth of facial and pubic hair and the deepening of the voice. Testosterone also continues to play an important role long after the teenage years. It helps inform everything from a man’s libido to his mood, and when testosterone levels are low, it can have a negative impact on a man’s emotional and physical health. If you have any of the following symptoms, talk to your doctor and be sure to ask…
Does your man suffer from erectile dysfunction? Erectile Dysfunction (ED), is no laughing matter. Research shows that approximately one out of ten men experiences ED or a loss of libido at least once in their lives. ED has numerous causes, and according to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 5% of 40-year-old men and between 15% and 25% of 65-year-old men experience ED on a long-term basis … and it is becoming increasingly more common in younger men. More commonly, men experience the occasional failure to achieve an erection, which can occur for a variety of reasons, such as too…
Men and women both suffer from low testosterone, a hormone that regulates the sex organs, metabolism, bone loss and other bodily functions. Studies have shown that our lifestyle choices play the biggest part in testosterone levels. Exercise, stress, sleep, and obesity have all been shown to affect hormone levels. Read on to learn how to increase testosterone levels naturally. What Causes Low Testosterone Low levels of testosterone are linked with aging. Diseases of the glands that produce and control testosterone also cause low levels. As a men ages, his body makes less testosterone. However, it is abnormal for a man to have…
The amount of semen that is released during ejaculation is related to the amount of fluids that are ingested. Because semen is the fluid that helps slick the way for sperm and semen is water-based. Drinking more fluids should therefore increase your sperm volume. Avoid soda. Those who drink more than a quart a day had 30% lower sperm counts compared to men who drink no soda. Soda is also bad for your liver because it’s rich in high fructose corn syrup. Get rest. Get a full 8 hours of sleep every night when you are working on increasing your sperm count. Your body does most of the good production…
Take an ED Drug Viagra and similar drugs can help men maintain erections for several hours at a time. They work by enhancing the effect of nitric oxide, which the body produces naturally to relax and increase blood flow to the penis. If you’re interested in taking a drug specifically geared toward treating ED, talk with your doctor about getting a prescription. It is important to treat the underlying problem that might be causing ED, rather than relying on medication alone to deal with the issue. ED medications might not work, or might be dangerous to take, if you are taking certain other medications or…
Almonds Almonds are considered a great aphrodisiac and people have been using it for sexual health for thousands of years. Being high in vitamin E, almonds promote healthy blood flow and circulation in the body. This is essential for a healthy sex life. Also, almonds are rich in zinc, manganese and copper, which are essential for sexual potency. Mix one tablespoon of powdered almond in a glass of warm milk. Drink this daily before you go to bed. Alternatively, soak a handful of almonds in water for a few hours. Eat these almonds daily, 30 minutes before you go to…