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Please share any interesting fact about the benefits of staying healthy sexually.

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Sex: Sex reduces stress and raises self-esteem. It also builds trust and bonding, while burning calories.

Answered 7/13/2018

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High: High sugar foods compromise sexual function in most men.

Answered 7/15/2014

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Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Use: Use condoms, especially if you are not monogamous. Hpv can cause cervical or penile cancer.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Help: Help your partner learn what feels good to you sexually. A guessing game won't serve either of you!

Answered 12/26/2013

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Increasing: Increasing sex frequency from monthly to weekly gives happiness equivalent to a $50,000 raise.

Answered 1/15/2017

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do kegel exercises 30-40 times a day - this will strengthen the muscles responsible for climax!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Staying: Staying healthy sexually is good for you and your partners health and happiness.

Answered 10/15/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Variety: Variety in sex is good. Don't have sex in a routine program! a little change helps!

Answered 11/12/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Frequency: Frequency of sex in marriage is a good indicator of marital health!

Answered 4/11/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

The: The older men get, the longer the period between orgasms, which is the "refractory period!".

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

The: The older men get, the longer the period between orgasms, which is the "refractory period!" normal.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It: It is both normal to have a high libido, a normal libido, and a low sexual interest. Human variable!

Answered 1/13/2019

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Foods: Foods containing zinc can boost testosterone (oysters-not a wive's tail). Zinc gluconate 50mg help!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jie Xu answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Exercise: Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy diet. Multivitamins. Minimize stress. Communicate. Use protection.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sexual: Sexual performance is not enhanced by sleeping around! it is better with fewer-longer partners !

Answered 3/18/2013

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Chlamydia: Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause (70%) of epididymitis in sexually active men < 35yrs.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Chancroid: Chancroid is an acute sexually transmitted infection caused by haemophilus ducreyi. (painful ulcer).

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sexual: Sexual promiscuity makes sex less special & is associated with higher rates of infidelity & divorce!

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Shared: Shared hot tubs may be fun, but can spread diseases. Avoid!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Sexual: Sexual orientation and gender orientation are two separate entities. Make no assumptions!

Answered 3/27/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

It's: It's a myth that sexual activity at any age is a luxury. Intimacy is timeless and a necessity.

Answered 4/9/2014

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Did: Did you know that marijuana use markedly lowers testosterone levels in men?

Answered 12/22/2016

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Low: Low testosterone is a leading cause of ed in men. Check your level before jumping to viagra (sildenafil).

Answered 1/7/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Good: Good sex does not equal a good relationship or a meaningful one. Set your priorities!

Answered 12/30/2014

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Don't: Don't skimp on vaginal dilation after having gender reassignment surgery! you can lose the depth.

Answered 5/30/2013

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

SSRIs: Ssris may kill your libido. This may be a welcome side effect in the case of a wife with cancer...

Answered 9/20/2014

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Men: Men who start to experience erectile problems may have a higher risk of having a heart attack later.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Increased: Increased prolactin levels are associated with decreased libido in both sexes. Have this checked !

Answered 4/17/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Morning: Morning after pill means that unprotected sex was had! no baby, but a great chance to catch stds!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sex: Sex will never be good when you are angry!

Answered 6/16/2018

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A: A reduction in energy level and sexual desire may be related in a drop testosterone.

Answered 3/14/2018

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

51%: 51% people over age 45 are satisfied with their sex life; 23% men and 14% of women are dissatisfied.

Answered 4/28/2014

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Middle-aged: Middle-aged men, who have sex often, are less likely to have a heart attack.

Answered 4/28/2014

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Most: Most men do experience some kind of erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives.

Answered 5/17/2018

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Affection: Affection is responsible for 90% of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our life!

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

A: A woman who is ovulating can get pregnant on her very first time having sex, regardless of her age.

Answered 12/13/2014

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Douching: Douching does very little to prevent conception as sperm enter cervix and ascend into the uterus.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Sexual: Sexual positions make very little difference when it comes to getting pregnant.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Dr. Scott Kramer answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Studies: Studies have found that today’s low-dose oral contraceptives won’t cause significant weight gain.

Answered 8/19/2014

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

There: There's erectile tissue in 2 places in the body: penis and nose. That's why viagra (sildenafil) makes you stuffy!

Answered 10/16/2020

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

The: The more we are filled with thoughts of lust the less we find true romantic love.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

An: An intellectual is a person who's found one thing that's more interesting than sex. Aldous huxley.

Answered 1/19/2014

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Sex: Sex with a new partner has 2-3xs metabolic demand than sex with a monogamous partner. Be cautious!

Answered 2/2/2014

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