Masturbation is the self-stimulation of the genitals with a hand, sex toy, vibrator, or other object for sexual pleasure. Masturbation can be done alone (solo masturbation) or at the same time as a partner (mutual masturbation). Masturbation is a common and healthy activity that most individuals with penises do regularly throughout their lifetimes. A …
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Sensate Focus
Sensate focus is a therapy technique that is commonly used to treat sexual problems such as female anorgasmia, erectile difficulty, and low sexual desire. More generally, it can help both men and women who have a hard time becoming sexually excited and reaching orgasm.
This technique is designed to reduce anxieties about reaching orgasm by …
Sex and Type 1 Diabetes
… by the individual. Erectile dysfunction in males with diabetes is estimated to range from 20 to 75 percent.5 Males who have diabetes are two to three times more likely to have erectile dysfunction compared to males who do not. Among males with erectile dysfunction, those with diabetes may experience the problem as much as
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… cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men (after skin cancer). Symptoms associated with prostate cancer include difficulty urinating or holding in urine; erectile dysfunction; blood in the urine; pain in the spine, hips, ribs, or other bones; weakness or numbness in the legs or feet; and loss of bladder or …
Sex and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
… were only considered related in the cases of PTSD stemming from sexual assault; however, individuals with PTSD from other traumatic experiences also show higher rates of sexual dysfunction.8 A comprehensive study of 4,500 war veterans concluded that PTSD increased a male’s chances of having erectile dysfunction by almost 300% compared to veterans …
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Sexual Health
Sexual health includes topics such as STI testing and prevention, erectile dysfunction, fertility, menstruation, and cancers. These issues are all vitally important aspects of health that require vigilance and treatment in order to maintain sexual health and to …
When Pornography Becomes a Problem
… own body are more likely to consume pornography. More research needs to be done to see if a similar relationship occurs with women who regularly consume porn.
Erectile Dysfunction
It is commonly believed that viewing high quantities of porn can cause erectile dysfunction, and some studies do find evidence for this relationship 5 but other …
Sex and Anxiety Disorders
… avoid sexual situations completely.5 Sexual avoidance may also be caused by erectile dysfunction in males affected with panic disorder. A study of 60,949 patients with erectile dysfunction showed that men with panic disorder have an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.2
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder affects more than 15 million Americans of …
Sex and Bipolar Disorder
… rejected, especially if the lower sex drive occurs right after a period of mania-induced hypersexuality. This depression can also lead to physiological sexual difficulties, such as erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation in men.5 Conversely, some people experiencing a depressive episode may turn towards sexual activities as a way to help dull the pain …