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Is BMI related to sexual dysfunction?

Is BMI related to sexual dysfunction?

Yes, people with a higher BMI are more likely to have sexual problems.

What does it mean to be pansexual?

What does it mean to be pansexual?

The term pansexual is generally used to describe someone who can be attracted to someone of any gender or identity.

How can a man effectively delay ejaculation?

How can a man effectively delay ejaculation?

There are several reasons a man might want to delay his ejaculation.

What is the difference between transsexual and transgender?

Sex and gender can be considered in biological and cultural ways. Biological sex refers to a person’s anatomy. Typically, a biological male has a penis and testes. A biological female has a vagina and ovaries.

Is there an association between contraceptives and sexual dysfunction in women?

Is there an association between contraceptives and sexual dysfunction in women?

Women have a variety of contraceptive options, such as oral contraceptives (birth control pills), intrauterine devices (IUDs), condoms, and tubal ligation surgery (getting one’s “ tubes tied”).

How can I manage performance anxiety and psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED)?

How can I manage performance anxiety and psychogenic erectile dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) – difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for intercourse – is a common problem. It’s often linked to physical health issues, like diabetes, low testosterone, and heart disease.

What is PrEP? Should I take it?

What is PrEP? Should I take it?

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is medicine that helps prevent HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection among HIV-negative individuals who have a high exposure risk to HIV through sex or injection drug use.

How can diabetes affect a man’s sex life?

How can diabetes affect a man’s sex life?

Diabetes can have a huge impact on a man’s sex life. High blood sugar can damage nerves and blood vessels that are needed for good sexual function. It can also raise a man’s risk for other conditions that affect sexuality.

How can diabetes affect a woman’s sex life?

How can diabetes affect a woman’s sex life?

Women with diabetes may experience sexual difficulties. If not properly controlled, high blood sugar can damage nerves and blood vessels, including those needed for good sexual function. It can also inhibit blood flow to the genitals, which is needed for heightened sensation and lubrication.

What is Movember?

What is Movember?

Movember is an initiative designed to raise awareness of men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health/suicide prevention. The name “Movember” is a combination of “mo” (for mustache) and “November” (the month that the initiative takes place).

Do HPV vaccines prevent cancers and genital warts?

Do HPV vaccines prevent cancers and genital warts?

HPV vaccines are an effective way to reduce the risk for certain types of cancer and genital warts, but they do not eliminate the risk completely.

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