Center for Healthy Sex website:centerforhealthysex.com

Are you having sex with a sex addict?

If a woman's partner is a sex addict, first and foremost she should make sure that any sex she is having with him is safe sex. Sex addicts frequently engage in risky sex, which may include unprotected sex.

This can be a difficult thing for a woman to ask of her partner, primarily because it requires confronting his infidelity, but a woman's health can depend on it. It is also important for a woman whose partner is a sex addict to seek counseling for herself as well as her partner. Being in a relationship with a sex addict can have a real effect on a woman's self esteem, and her feelings of desirability, power and trust.

To read the rest of this article go to http://www.estronaut.com/a/sex_addiction_what_is.htm

Are you worried about sexual performance?

Erectile dysfunction and anorgasmia can leave people feeling isolated, alone and afraid that something is wrong with them.  A good sex therapist can help you take a detailed look at the messages you got about sex and sexuality, how you view your masculinity/feminity, how you feel about your body, and your past sexual experiences.

When you step out of the ideas you have about what you think you should be and let yourself be who you really are, sex becomes less about a performance and more about an expression of yourself.

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Premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is one of the most common dysfunctions a man can have.  If you think you ejaculate too fast, then you probably do.  Don't despair though, this is an easy enough problem to overcome. 

This article gives some sound, simple exercises to try. 

http://www.sexinfo101.com/sd_premejac.shtml

If after you try these suggestions and still feel you need help, contact a sex therapist.  You can find one in your neighborhood by going to:

http://www.aasect.org

Anorgasmia

If you can tune in to the Dr. Jennifer Berman show this Saturday night, Deena Goodman, Vaginal Physical Therapist, will be a guest on the show, which should air from 11-11:30pm PST. 

Deena will be talking about anorgasmia and the type of work she does as a Physical Therapist to help women who are unable to achieve orgasm. 

This should be a 'hot' night of radio, and just in time for Valentine's Day!   

Tune in to Progressive talk radio station, AM1150 radio.

Thanks for listening!

Deena Goodman, PT

Deena@GoodmanPhysicalTherapy.com

www.GoodmanPhysicalTherapy.com

310-739-0042

Erectile Dysfunction

At Risk: Men With Dysfunction Should Ask About Heart

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR

Erectile dysfunction is almost as strong a predictor of heart disease as smoking or family history, according to a report published last week in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Researchers studied 3,816 men with erectile dysfunction and 4,247 men with no dysfunction, and they tracked the incidence of angina, heart attack, arrhythmias, stroke and other heart problems over seven years. Men who reported erectile dysfunction before or during the study had a 45 percent increased risk of a cardiovascular event compared with men who never reported the problem.

"Erectile dysfunction is treatable," said Dr. Ian M. Thompson, the lead author of the report and chairman of urology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. "It may be the event that gets a man in to see a doctor. That patient should ask his physician: 'I used to smoke. My dad died of a heart attack. Now I have E.D. Do I need further evaluation?' Then the doctor has additional responsibilities to think about cardiac illness as well."

The link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease, the authors write, has previously been established, but the magnitude of the effect has not been known until now.

The authors acknowledge that the results depend on patient reports of erectile dysfunction that may be difficult to assess and that they did not collect data on blood pressure medications or medications for erectile dysfunction, which may have altered the results.

Still, the association held even after controlling for smoking, cholesterol level, family history and other factors.

December 27, 2005
The Consumer

Erectile Dysfunction

Are you and/or your partner concerned about erectile dysfunction?  Many men suffer from this problem and often times the solution to the problem is easier then people think. 

Here are some frequently asked questions:

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is the inability to achieve and sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.

2. Is Erectile Dysfunction a Normal Part of Aging?

No. ED doesn't have to be a part of getting older. While it is true that older men may need more stimulation (such as stroking and touching) to achieve an erection, they should still be able to get an erection and enjoy sex.

3. Can Erectile Dysfunction Be Prevented?

For people who are at risk of developing ED due to personal behavior, such as drinking too much alcohol, steps may be taken to prevent its occurrence. However, other causes of ED may not be preventable.

4. How Is Erectile Dysfunction Treated?

There are many different ways ED can be treated, including: oral medications, sex therapy, penile injections and surgery. Each type of treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. Talk to your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.

5. How Successful Is Viagra at Treating ED in Diabetics?

Viagra is generally a successful therapy for erectile dysfunction, with about 50% of people achieving positive results using the drug with a minimum of side effects.

6. Does Insurance Cover ED Treatment?

Insurance coverage of ED depends upon the type of treatment prescribed. If there is a documented medical condition that is shown to be causing ED, insurance will usually cover at least some of it. Sex therapy and medications that have not yet been approved by the FDA, however, are generally not covered. Along with sexual therapy and medications not approved by they FDA, Medicaid does not cover vacuum constriction devices or penile implants. Talk to your insurance provider to determine if the treatment you are considering will be covered.

Reviewed by the doctors at the Glickman Urological Institute at The Cleveland Clinic.

Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, WebMD, June 2004.

Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2004

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