News tagged with sexual dysfunctions

Her closeness to his buddies can trigger male sex problems

An older man whose female partner is chummy with his pals is more likely to suffer from sexual dysfunction than men who keep their confidantes to themselves, reports a new Cornell study. However, this link disappeared among ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 26, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researcher connects cannabis use and sexual dysfunction

Rany Shamloul's recent review of the medical literature on cannabis use and sexual health has revealed that cannabis use may negatively impact male sexual performance.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 1.9 / 5 (13) | comments 19 | with audio podcast

Erectile dysfunction may indicate an increased risk of heart disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study published today suggests that older men affected by erectile dysfunction may have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The authors of the study say it highlights the importance ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 23, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study: Placebo improves sex life for women

Many are constantly searching for the key to more satisfying sex, but a recent study suggests that finding that key may be easier than we think.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 17, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Drugs for low libido raise concerns over industry 'construction' of new diseases

Drug companies have not only sponsored the science of a new condition known as female sexual dysfunction, they have helped to construct it, in order to build global markets for new drugs, reveals an article in this week's ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

70 percent of women likely to experience sexual problems after breast cancer

A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine looked at whether women were more likely to experience sexual problems after breast cancer. The results showed that 70% of women were facing sexual function problems approx ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Sep 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Placebo successful in treating women with sexual dysfunction

A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that women with low sexual arousal experienced clinically significant symptom changes after taking a placebo.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Sep 16, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

63 percent of women report sexual problems with orgasm proving biggest issue in teens and 20s

Almost two-thirds of females attending a general urology practice reported that they suffered from sexual dysfunction, according to a paper in the August issue of BJUI.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 27, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 3

'Pink pill' to boost female libido eludes pharma

(AP) -- A "pink pill" to boost women's sex drive remains elusive after a decade of searching by some of the world's biggest drugmakers.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jun 18, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

FDA: 'Female Viagra' falls short

(AP) -- The first pill designed to boost the female sex drive failed to make a significant impact on libido in two studies, federal health regulators said, though some women did report slightly more sexually ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jun 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Increasing BPA levels in urine associated with worsening male sexual function

Increasing Bisphenol-A levels in urine are associated with worsening male sexual function, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing online in the Journal of Andrology.

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Hormonal contraceptives associated with higher risk of female sexual dysfunction

Women taking non-oral and oral hormonal contraceptives were at highest risk of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), according to a study of female German medical students published today in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Inter ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 04, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probing Question: Is snoring dangerous?

Homer Simpson does it. Dagwood Bumstead does it. Snoring is a cartoon classic, but if you live with a snorer, it's anything but funny. The nocturnal noise can ruin a good night's sleep, or worse, can be a ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs don't lead to risky sexual behavior: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Despite studies suggesting that erectile dysfunction drugs promote irresponsible sexual behavior, men who receive prescriptions for them are no more likely to engage in risky sex acts than men who do not ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 12, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Workplace BPA exposure increases risk of male sexual dysfunction

High levels of workplace exposure to Bisphenol-A may increase the risk of reduced sexual function in men, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing in the journal Human Reproduction.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0