Adult Circumcision Not Linked to Sexual Dysfunction

Male circumcision is widely known to decrease the chance of contracting HIV, reduce  instances of urinary tract infections as well as prevent penile cancer and many children are circumcised at birth.  However,  males undergoing the process of circumcision in adulthood often wonder how it will affect them as adults.

A recent article in Medical News Today notes a November article in the Journal of Sexual Medicine that found adult male circumcision to have no affect on sexual performance.  A study of 2,684 Kenyan men resulted in  99 percent of men satisfied with their circumcision, and the majority of men reported both greater penile sensitivity, and easier use of condoms.”

The study also noted higher rates of sexual satisfaction over time.

“This topic has been highly controversial.”  said Goldstein, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. “I am pleased to be able to publish irrefutable evidence that circumcision does not have negative side effects regarding sexual health; rather it is quite the opposite.”

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Maintaining Intimacy While Experiencing Sexual Dysfunction

It’s never easy to deal with sexual dysfunction — and maintaining a relationship at the same time can be even more difficult.  Here are a few tips and tricks to maintain intimacy within a relationship.

Often times, when comfortable in a relationship, the two individuals develop their own interests and spend less time doing things together. Take a 20-year marriage for example.  Taking time out of your day to enjoy hobbies with your significant other is a sure-fire way to keep things lively.  Take a hike, go out to a movie or even cook dinner together.

Communication is Key. Yes, we’ve all heard it before, but it’s often times more difficult in practice.  A healthy relationship, with a healthy sex life, has a strong form of communication.  Share the way you feel about the person in your life, discuss needs and desires and even aspirations for the future.

Alone time together can be one of the most important parts of a relationship. Sometimes just having a candlelit dinner and a bath together can set the mood.

Try new things! If things are getting dull between you two, why not experiment with new intimate techniques? Talk about it with your partner beforehand so as not to catch anyone off guard! Pick up a book in the local bookstore on ways to enhance intimacy; even without intercourse.

If ED is straining your private life, you might want to consider your options by talking to a specialist. Boston Medical Group is a great resource with helpful doctors and confidentiality is assured. You’re not alone and many men have already started improving their sex lives.

Lower Testosterone Levels Seen in Unhealthy Men

Lower testosterone levels are common in aging men, but why are some men far more affected by these signs of aging than others?  A 2006 study tested 2,100 men over the age of 45 and found  correlations between several health conditions and low testosterone levels in aging men.

Low testosterone levels were seen:

• 2.4 times  more often in obese men
• 2.1 times more often in men with diabetes
• 1.8 times more often in men with high blood pressure

Ongoing research has not yet found a causal relationship between low testosterone and poor overall health, however, direct correlations have been noted between healthy males and higher testosterone levels.

Testosterone is what helps the body’s tissues take up more blood sugar in response to insulin and can explain why men with diabetes experience far lower testosterone levels. Nearly half of men with diabetes have low testosterone levels but scientists can’t figure out if low testosterone causes diabetes or vice versa.

The study explains, “fat cells metabolize testosterone to estrogen, lowering testosterone levels. Also, obesity reduces levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), a protein that carries testosterone in the blood. Less SHBG means less testosterone.”  This explains the connection between obesity and low testosterone levels in aging men.

The correlations found between low testosterone and health conditions are tightly woven. If you are obese, testosterone supplements may also help reduce weight gain affiliated with hormone levels.

Understanding Sexual Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Disease

Although those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are prone to sexual dysfunction, many authorities believe poor sexual health is not always a side effect of the disease.

While cases of Parkinson’s Disease severely affect the central nervous system and therefore affect the ability to obtain an erection, studies are finding that biological causes are not always the most accurate.

Parkinson’s Disease negatively affects the nervous system and therefore affects a man’s ability to obtain or retain an erection, can jeopardize blood flow to the penis, and causes rigidity and pain also experienced during sexual encounters.  Depression is also a side effect seen in patients with Parkinson’s Disease,but may be  caused more by the fear and anxiety of being diagnosed with the disease.

Because many patients experience depression after a  diagnosis, doctors will usually suggest an anti-depressant to help manage the depression.  In most cases, however, anti-depressants can be a primary cause of sexual dysfunction.

This is why it’s important to speak with your doctor about appropriate or alternative options for your sexual health concerns, if diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or Clinical Depression..

Problems with erectile dysfunction?  You may want to contact Boston Medical Group to explore treatment.

Sexual Dysfunction in Obese Men Reverseable?

Dr. Ramsey M. Dallal, from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, and colleagues may have found the key to regaining sexual function in obese men.

While there are serious health complications in men undergoing surgical weight loss procedures, Dallal  nonetheless offers evidence supporting the conclusion that sexual function loss in obese men can be reversed after having gastric bypass surgery.

Of the 97 obese men experiencing sexual dysfunction due to obesity, 100% of them saw improved function following gastric bypass surgery.

After losing an average of two-thirds of their excess weight, men experienced improved sexual function in direct correlation with amount of weight lost. Dallal and colleagues “estimate that a man who is morbidly obese has the same degree of sexual dysfunction as a non-obese man about 20 years older.”

After recovering from gastric bypass surgery, men show signs of improved sexual health in line with the average male in their age bracket.

Dallal recognizes sexual function as a reversible condition and also plans to explore the female connection between obesity and sexual health.