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Please provide some do's and don'ts if you want to achieve a healthy sex life.

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Always: Always practice safe sex, if not, contact your doctor as soon as possible for evaluation.

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Do: Do not be shy. Talk to your physician about your sexual health. You will get help.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Always: Always practice safe sex. Remembering bc does not prevent std's-you must use condoms as well.

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Adequate: Adequate amounts of sunlight can improve your hormone levels & improve your sexual health.

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Sex: Sex therapy is a great way to overcome obstacles in the bedroom.

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Erectile: Erectile dysfunction is treatable. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor - if she/he doesn't ask first.

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Nurture: Nurture your sexual relationship. A good sex life isn't a "frill.".

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Fluid: Fluid from the penis - even before ejaculation - can get a woman pregnant.

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If: If you are "getting back in the ring again" after a period of abstinence, remember condoms.

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weight: Weight gain can severely impair your sexual health by making your hormone levels imbalanced.

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A: A healthy diet, proper rest, and proper exercise can significantly improve your sexual health.

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

A: A heart healthy diet, low in fat and cholesterol will prevent erectile dysfunction.

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

Erectile: Erectile dysfunction can be an early indicator of heart and vascular disease.

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

If: If one ed medication fails to work, or has intolerable side effects, others may work.

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If: If you ever need information about emergency contraception, call planned parenthood.

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

Patient: Patient taking nitrates must not take ed medications such as viagra, levitra, (vardenafil) or cialis.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

Treatment: Treatment for erectile dysfunction can include more than just medications. Ask your physician.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

A: A vacuum-assist device can be used to improve the quality and duration of erections.

Answered 3/17/2015

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Cialis: Cialis can be taken with food but takes 2 hours to hit peak levels.

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Dr. Simon Kimm answered

Specializes in Urology

Early: Early use of drugs like viagra (sildenafil) can help regain erectile function after prostatectomy.

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Erectile: Erectile dysfunction is nearly always treatable by some means.

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Read: Read the directions! viagra and Levitra (vardenafil) should be taken on an empty stomach.

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lock: Lock the door, light a candle, turn on the music, plenty of foreplay, communicate openly, have fun!

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Being: Being comfortable about your appearance is essential to a healthy sex life.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

For: For a healthy sex life, treat your partner as lovingly in the kitchen as you do in the bedroom.

Answered 12/19/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Try: Try to please your spouse/partner. Don't criticize, but try and praise. You will be rewarded!

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"Pulling: "pulling out" before ejaculating is not going to prevent the possibility of impregnation.

Answered 8/29/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Quality: Quality of sex is more important than frequency! make sure your partner is pleased!

Answered 1/16/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Frequent: Frequent partners before marriage is associated with higher divorce rate. Be selective, please!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Flatter: Flatter your partner. Be sincere!

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Poor: Poor physical health can contribute to erectile dysfunction.

Answered 4/10/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

SSRI's: Ssri's such as Celexa or Prozac (fluoxetine) can help men with premature ejaculation! talk with your doctor!

Answered 8/16/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Women: Women not on hrt will experience atrophic vaginitis. Small doses of vaginal estrogen can alleviate!

Answered 11/21/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Oral: Oral sex is healthy and normal, but a vector for spreading stds. Really know your partner!

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. William Cromwell answered

Specializes in Clinical Lipidology

Avoid: Avoid smoking, exercise 30-60 minutes daily, eat a healthy diet, get regular health screening exams.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sexual: Sexual problems will develop earlier and be more severe in smokers! quit!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Men: Men with low testosterone should avoid pellet insertion and use transdermal gels. More precise!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Just: Just finish 3 weeks of active pills & start new pack (skip dummy pills) you can go as long as needed.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Gentle: Gentle helps! so does caring!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Periodically: Periodically change routine. It adds to the excitement!

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If there's lack of fire in your intimacy, watch sexy movies. It may work better than the blue pill!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Don't: Don't drink (at all or heavy) before sex. Less enjoyable, and you may regret actions! sober sex best!

Answered 6/27/2013

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

To: To easily remove a pessary, try tying a loop of dental tape through it. Then just pull to remove.

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Women,: Women, insist your partner wear a condom for your protection from stds, even if on bcps or iuds!

Answered 2/4/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Penis: Penis size is rarely an issue. Issue usually in the mind of the male. Not the size, but the motion!

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Having: Having sex while intoxicated from any substance is a dangerous mix!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Men.: Men. Avoid prolonged exposure to hot tubs, if at all. Lowers testosterone & sperm made by testes!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Myth:: Myth: I have to be big to satisfy her. Put emphasis on romance, foreplay, and technique to satisfy her.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Prevent: Prevent stds. Fewer partners. Know partner. Men use condoms. Do not have sex while intoxicated!

Answered 7/2/2013

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Protect: Protect yourself against stds: (none are 100%): condoms, Gardasil vaccine, talking to your partner.

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Low: Low libido can be improved, through hormonal health, communication with your partner and therapists.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Oversensitive: Oversensitive breasts can be a bonus for your sex life, or can be a discomfort. Tell your partner.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ED: Ed drugs don't cause heart attacks. They are safe unless mixed with certain drugs.

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Women: Women don't usually have orgasms with vaginal-penile intercourse. Other activities are needed.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gardasil: Gardasil vaccine, to help reduce the risk of cervical cancer and genital warts, is given in 3 doses.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Condoms!: Condoms! (not 100%, but the best we've got for std prevention).

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Estrogen/Progesterone: Estrogen/progesterone saliva ratio measurements are best indicators of hormone therapy replacement.

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There: There are treatments to help treat pain during intercourse! medications as well.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Compounded: Compounded bio identical hormones are the safest form of hormone replacement.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Never: Never have sex with a full bladder. It could cause a bladder infection.

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Use: Use protection and birth control. Get regular std testing. Be discriminating. Enjoy.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Add: Add oral sex to your game. You can't get pregnant. Most people enjoy it.

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Healthy: Healthy diet, get plenty of exercise & sleep, don't smoke & limit alcohol consumption, more so before.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Women-drink: Women-drink one half or less as your male friend. If not you will intoxicate yourself. Not good!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

The: The more sexual partners you have, the more you diminish the bonding power of sex between two people!

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Snoring: Snoring isn't sexy and can effect your sex life by sending your partner to another room or bye bye.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Premature: Premature ejaculation can be treated in men with ssris, or drugs like prozac!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Trichomonas: Trichomonas is a common but undiagnosed std which is easily treated with flagyl! both partners!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Men,: Men, if you experience "power failure" & you will. Know that it will happen. Don't be your critic!

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Premature: Premature ejaculation may be delayed by taking ssris like prozac, zoloft, (sertraline) or celexa.

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If an ssri turns sex into work, and it takes 30 minutes to climax, then pick a different mood med!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Men: Men with low testosterone: check serum prolactin. Cabergoline is the rx of choice if high!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Don't: Don't want a baby out of wedlock. Bad for mother, very bad for baby, bad for society.

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Low: Low testosterone is prevalent and can impact on quality of life as well as one's general well-being.

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If: If you take Nitroglycerin for angina, do not use viagra (sildenafil). The combo can be deadly. Talk to your doc.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Spontaneity: Spontaneity is good for your sex life.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

If: If your love life has slowed, talk about it and see how both of you feel. This is crucial!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

If: If female and single, always insist that your partner use a condom, even using other birth control!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sex: Sex education may be a good idea in the schools, but the kids shouldn't be given homework! b. Cosby.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Do: Do look intently for longer than usual into your mates eyes, smiling, listening, more looking, smile.

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Eat: Eat healthy; exercise daily; maintain a low cholesterol level to reduce risk of erectile dysfunction.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

A: A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. I have!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It: It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. Friedrich nietzsche.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sexually: Sexually transmitted diseases are just that! don't hook up! and be safe!

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Women: Women on hrt should avoid premarin-like estrogens, which contain more estrone than estradiol!

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