Archive for the ‘Practical Advice’ Category

March 4, 2010

  • An Inside Look at Testosterone Topical

    Testosterone is a hormone that occurs naturally in males, and is important for many processes, including the growth and functioning of the male sexual organs and the development of male characteristics. A lack of testosterone can have several negative effects, such as decreased sexual desire and ability, extreme tiredness, depression, brittle bones, and loss of [...]

February 25, 2010

  • How to Stop Herpes From Recurring

    Herpes simplex virus (HSV) can cause infections that affect the mouth, face , the genitals, the skin, the buttocks, and the anal area. There are two different types of HSV:
    •    Type I – Also known as herpes labialis, causes infections mostly as oral “cold sores”. Oral herpes is highly contagious, and is spread by close [...]

January 11, 2010

  • Yeast Infections: What They are and How to Deal

    Around 75% of women suffer from yeast infections at some point in their lives. They can be uncomfortable and itchy, and make it hard for your sex life to carry on as normal. So how can you cure these infections fast and get your sex life back on track?
    First, it’s important for your self diagnosis [...]

January 3, 2010

  • 10 Health Benefits of Sex

    It may come as a surprise, but in recent years medical studies have proved that regular sex actually promotes our health and well being in more than just the bedroom. Here are 10 ways that sex can improve your life:
    1. Sex helps lower blood pressure and stress levels. Stressful situations set off a chemical reaction [...]

December 24, 2009

  • How Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life

    Eating a well balanced diet and getting regular exercise is supposed to be the key to leading a healthy life, why isn’t regular sex part of the equation? Both sex and exercise reduce stress which is key in protecting ourselves from all sorts of physical problems including high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.
    If sex is [...]

December 7, 2009

  • How Women Can Boost their Libidos

    We see so much about Viagra and erectile dysfunction and about how men need help when it comes to sexual arousal and libido, but according to many a sex therapist we have spoken to, as well as the many published reports we have reviewed, findings show that it’s actually women who have more of the [...]

November 12, 2009

  • The Pill: Not Just a Contraceptive

    Most women who take “the pill” (an oral contraceptive pill, like Yasmin birth control) take it for one reason and one reason only: to protect against an unwanted pregnancy. But did you know that birth control pills offer health benefits as well? In fact, did you know that some women take the pill even when [...]

November 1, 2009

  • How to Stop Herpes from Stopping You

    Having herpes-either oral herpes or genital herpes-can really put a damper on your sex life. Here are some facts about herpes and some tips about how you can prevent Herpes transmission and still have a normal and healthy sex life.
    Facts:
    • Herpes spreads very easily through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infected area.
    • You can spread herpes even [...]

September 16, 2009

  • How to Stop Herpes from Stopping You

    Having herpes—either oral herpes or genital herpes—can really put a damper on your sex life. Here are some facts about herpes and some tips about how you can prevent Herpes transmission and still have a normal and healthy sex life.
    Facts:
    •    Herpes spreads very easily through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infected area.
    •    You can spread [...]

August 31, 2009

  • Birth Control and High Cholesterol

    Research shows that there’s a possible link between birth control pills and high cholesterol (LDL). But that doesn’t mean that if you’ve got a cholesterol problem that you can’t use birth control. You just need to know how to choose the right birth control for you.
    Most birth control pills contain estrogen and progestin—they’re called combined [...]

August 23, 2009

  • How Antidepressants Can Help Postpartum Depression

    Of course if you think about it objectively you’re happy that you’re baby came out beautifully, with ten fingers and ten toes, and you’re so lucky that your husband is taking some of those night feeds, and that your mother is changing diapers, and that your baby isn’t even screaming all that much…but…if everything is [...]

July 22, 2009

  • How to Last Longer in Bed

    Many men (25%-40%) suffer from premature ejaculation (PE), when they ejaculate before their partner is ready, or in less than just a minute or so after penetration. It can be extremely embarrassing for men and frustrating for their partners who rarely get the chance to reach climaxes of their own in the short time frame [...]

July 19, 2009

  • Join the Viagra Revolution: Your Guide to Viagra Options

    Scour the internet and you’ll find that Viagra isn’t what it used to be. When Sildenafil (the active ingredient of Viagra) was first discovered in 1983, it was only the beginning of what would soon end up being a Viagra Revolution. Viagra was patented in 1998, when it also became FDA approved. Since then, Viagra [...]

July 15, 2009

  • Ugly Men Have Lots of Sperm

    If you’re sleeping with an ugly guy, then you better make sure you’re on the pill if you don’t want him to get your pregnant. A new study, set out by the University of Oxford and University College London, shows that ugly men produce more sperm during sex. The flipside: The hottie you shagged last [...]

July 14, 2009

  • Herpes and Erectile Dysfunction

    If you suffer from genital herpes, then it’s possible you’re also suffering from erectile dysfunction.  Though there are no clinical studies that prove a link, there are certainly documented cases of herpes causing impotence in psychological ways.  Your body might psychosomatically cause erectile dysfunction if you’re anxious, or worried about transmitting herpes.  The mental anguish [...]

July 12, 2009

  • Guys Fake Orgasms Too

    It’s not as easy to fake it for a guy as it is for a girl, but it can be done, and according to a recent survey on orgasms it’s been done by 24% of men! That’s a staggering number for something that most women don’t even know is an option.
    How does a guy fake [...]

  • Guy Sex-Anatomy Facts

    Always good to clear the air of any misconceptions with some solid facts about the penis:
    •    Big guys don’t necessarily have big penises. A 6’5” basketball player could have a tiny gherkin-sized penis while a 5’3” shrimpy guy could be extremely well-endowed.
    •    Likewise, you know what they say about a guy with big feet? Well [...]

  • All About Semen

    You can tell a lot about a guy’s libido and fertility by the looks of his ejaculate. Obviously these signs aren’t foolproof, but they should give you a good idea of how he’ll perform in bed and his chances of fathering a child.
    Volume:
    You should expect about a half teaspoon of ejaculate after a guy orgasms. [...]

July 9, 2009

  • Healing Herbs for Erectile Dysfunction

    A few weeks ago we talked about nutrients that could help increase sex drive and increase the likelihood of a longer lasting erection. I’d like to add to that discussion by adding a few popular herbs that are known to have the same effects.
    Ashwagandha (or, Indian Winter Cherry) – The roots of this Indian shrub [...]

July 8, 2009

  • Research Before You Buy ED Drugs Online

    We’ve spoken a lot about some of the libido-enhancing and sexual performance drug options out there: Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis are the major ones, with a seemingly endless number of generic alternatives, with new ones popping up all the time. There are also alternative forms of these drugs which are  gaining popularity, such as Viagra [...]