Sunday, December 23, 2012

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Sex and Romance: Working Together to Relight the Fire

If you’re experiencing erection problems, you’re probably not alone. Your spouse or partner is also affected. Fortunately, there’s plenty both of you can do to overcome ED and enjoy better and more intimate sex.

Get a Checkup

The first step when you begin to notice persistent problems getting an erection is to make an appointment to see your doctor. Erectile dysfunction is a vascular disease (a blood vessel problem) and often is associated with other vascular diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
The ability to develop and maintain an erection depends on healthy blood vessels. When arteries become clogged with cholesterol or damaged by high blood pressure, blood flow into the penis can be impaired.
Men over 55 with erectile dysfunction have a 50% greater risk of developing heart disease than men without erection problems. Younger men with erection problems have an even higher risk of heart disease.

Tweak Your Diet

Smarter food choices can help reduce risk factors linked to erection problems, including high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. As with many conditions, when more risk factors are present, they increase the risk of the disease.
The basic advice may be familiar, but many men still don’t follow it:
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables – 5 to 9 servings a day.
  • Consume less salt  by eating less processed food, which is often high in sodium.
  • Eat more sources of lean protein.
  • Cut back on red meat.
  • Choose low-fat or non-fat dairy products.
  • If weight is a problem, gradually trim your portion sizes.
Making changes in the way you eat isn’t easy, of course. When a couple makes healthy changes together, they improve the chances of success.

Lose a Few Pounds

Being overweight gets in the way of good sex in many ways. It can make a man feel less than sexy. And let’s face it, your partner may not find that beer belly so appealing either.
Obesity is also associated with lower than normal testosterone levels in men, which can cause a loss of sex drive. Consuming fewer calories by eating less and burning more calories by increasing physical activity are effective ways to lose weight.

Move It

Regular physical activity not only helps maintain a healthy weight, it also improves the function of heart and blood vessels. That, in turn, could help improve the quality of your erection. Some studies have indicated that men who exercise regularly have a reduced risk of erectile dysfunction. In addition, the more fit you are, the more energy you’re likely to have for sex. Finding activities to do with your partner can help strengthen your relationship and enhance your sense of intimacy.

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she will take care of u and ur family whole life with loads of love.

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Hi friends,
i have a problem facing with my wife (20 years old)  and from father,
She has illness called lupus active, arthrities, and some mental issues (psycological treatment is on going),
details
married on feb 2011,no children,
and after 6months she was diagnoised with the disease, thereafter she started therating that she will commit sucid, and now her father also supporting her,
she cant bear if someone speaks to me, even my mother also,
due to her argument my father loss his controll on bp and last his breath in sleep that night.
and there after her father started to take the small issues like,
If i say to work.
another important issue is she cant be preagnent while on treatment and it may last for another 2-3 years,
and she is not interested with any of protections to take care by me, so i try to keep her away on unsafe days
but she forces me to have intercourse, which may harm her health severly, if i say that to her father they say its my mistake.
Some time she kept her hand in electric water heater and her hand burnt, one day she kept her hand in boiling oil and taken immediatly to hospital,
after losing my father my mother staying with me (i am only child in home) , now they dont want any one in my home including my mother (how can i),
she sms me that she needs to die,while she or me away from home (my mistake is i not stored such sms).
i ruined my carrer for her by leaving my loving job,
 on all these mental issues i need a protection from her,and her family can any one suggest me the procedure to go on, if they know now this they may file harrasment case on me and my mother,
I need a serious help on this ground

Kindly ask me for further information to move on


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You shd hv protected your job first.
take her to psychiatic, get cert ify, then do needful

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  1. U hv not mentioned details of lupus active. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2724676/
  2. Artheritisis not at all harmful, does not hv any side effects. It does not give one mental disorder.There r ppl who lived happily for decades with artheritis.
  3. 60% of male/ female want regulat s*x atleast at below 40 years of age. If on eis not getting then one is bound to get mentally disturbed.Choice before you:
  • Get her counseling done by renowned doctor of her choice if medically she is supposed to not to have s*x. Even I do not trust your story, nither her father nor she herself.
  • go to qualified s*xologist who can educate you for having satisfactory s*x.
  • Go to good marriage counselor for improving trust  and with it relationship.
  • Get good spiritual books, magazines, good friends and relatives, good yoga or similar spiritual activities like Brhmakumari to calm her down and increase both of yours bearing capacity, good time pass, change etc..

If u neglect and she commits sucide in 7 yers of marriage then u had it. If u divorce and u hv to run to courts , pay for DV, 498A, maintenance etc then too u had it.
But if u live with her lovingly, take care of her, give her good time and s*x then she will take care of u and ur family whole life with loads of love.
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Friday, December 21, 2012

my reply to : how save from being declared criminal?

Discussion > Criminal Law > Dowry > Is there any way to save indian husband from being criminal?   Unanswered Threads Post New Topic


Is there any way to save Indian Husband from being criminal?
From 498a, DP ACT 3,4 and DV ACt.
From 498a and DV I believe not possible.
From DP ACT 3,4 I believe it is possible if take help of some lawyer.
I want to know this because in my second innings I do not want trap in all these false cases.


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Your lucky dude....
Your a MAN...
and MAN does not have any protection rights...
PS: As a matter of fact even animals have protection rights..


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Your lucky dude....
Your a MAN...
and MAN does not have any protection rights...
PS: As a matter of fact even animals have protection rights..


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Reply from Alok Tholiya
  1. Check u r physically fit to satisfy
  2. spiritually fit to bear tantrums smilingly
  3. financially fit to meet present days expectations
  4. parents do not and will not
  5. give ur truthful biodata in advance with expectations, renouncing dowery
  6. take photos and videos during marriage  that u did not ask / accept dowery
  7. have long premarriage time so both of u know each other and their family
  8. make good rapport with some of her friends and relatives so they understand you and side with you
  9. In case of need see marriage counselors
  10. In case of need see qualified s*xologists
  11. In case of need use detective eye 

Saturday, December 15, 2012

for deep bonding ....

 For deep bonding between spouses a  spirituality or good old memories or physical intimacy are must. Testosterone helps in good physical intimacy....And where all 3 exists (rare) then it gives birth to havenful of life....Alok

 

How Low Testosterone Affects Health, Mood, and Sex

Low Testosterone and Sex Drive

Testosterone isn't the only fuel for a man's sex drive and performance. But low testosterone can reduce your ability to have satisfying sex. Lack of sex drive and erectile dysfunction are sexual problems that can result from low testosterone. If low testosterone is the cause, treating it can help.

Testosterone and the Causes of Low Libido

Researchers haven't unraveled the mystery of just how testosterone increases libido. It's normal for a man's sex drive to slowly decline from its peak in his teens and 20s, but libido varies widely between men. What one man might consider a low sex drive, another might not. Also, sex drive changes within each man over time and is affected by stress, sleep, and opportunities for sex. For these reasons, defining what's a "normal" sex drive is next to impossible. Usually, the man himself identifies a lack of sex drive as a problem. Other times, his partner may consider it to be an issue.
Low testosterone symptoms don't always include feeling like you have no sex drive. Some men maintain sexual desire at relatively low testosterone levels. For other men, libido may lag even with normal testosterone levels. Low testosterone is one of the possible causes of low libido, however. If testosterone is lowered far enough, virtually all men will experience some decline in sex drive.
In a large study of men in Massachusetts, about 11% overall said they had a lack of sex drive. The researchers then tested all the men's testosterone levels. About 28% of men with low testosterone had low libido. These men were relatively young, with an average age of 47; older men might have worse sexual symptoms.
Low testosterone is only one of the causes of low libido. Stress, sleep deprivation, depression, and chronic medical illnesses can also sap a man's sex drive.

Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction

Surprisingly, low testosterone by itself rarely causes erectile dysfunction, or ED. Low testosterone alone -- with no other health problems -- accounts for a small minority of men with erectile dysfunction.
Erection problems are usually caused by atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries. If damaged, the tiny blood vessels supplying the penis can no longer dilate to bring in the strong flow needed for a firm erection. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are the three main causes of atherosclerosis and erectile dysfunction.
At the same time, low testosterone is a frequent accomplice to atherosclerosis in creating erectile dysfunction. In studies, as many as one in three men mentioning ED to their doctor have low testosterone. Experts believe that in men with other factors causing erectile dysfunction, low testosterone can strongly contribute, making a difficult situation even worse.
Strengthening the connection, low testosterone is linked in some way with many of the conditions that lead to erectile dysfunction:
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Obesity
  • Endothelial dysfunction
  • Diabetes
Although low testosterone isn't known to cause them, the associations between other medical conditions and low testosterone can be significant.
Testosterone therapy improves sex drive and satisfaction with sex in many men. However, the long-term risks and benefits of testosterone replacement are unknown. Research trials on testosterone replacement in men are ongoing, although results are years away.
WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on June 12, 2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012

And that is why one requires a good marriage relationship counselor

It is tragedy that we go to specialist for even smallest of smallest issues even if it is a harmless pimple. But when it comes to relationships we become our own specialist, or listen those who  are leaning on our side, are biased, inexperienced to handle their own issues.

In  damaged marriage relationship there r many issues:
  1. It affects our and families reputation ( but if same is declared  irreparable like cancer of third stage by a renowned specialist then you have to go for surgery/ break the relations) 
  2. It affects both psychologically
  3. It affects their career
  4. It affects psychologically their children
  5. When sick, old or in distress then except spouse no one has time for you.
  6. Financial  it can cost heavily
  7. going out alone in parties and function is a big challenge
  8. Many rituals one can't perform alone or it looks awkward
and so on...............so do not try to resolve your own issues but give a try to your relationship and let expert relationship/ marriage counselors work on it or let only they decide the fate. You must try second opinion if needed. Go to only qualified well known and thru personal reference and pay for their services too.
Also take written opinion and reasons for such opinion in writing. Dr Nathawat without hearing fully, without knowing full facts, without making detailed investigations just advised for divorce thru a crooked lawyer sitting in a false women organisation in Chembur. Dr Nathawat gave verdict in a one sitting even after charging heavily. So one must be cautious in dealing and relying on consultants and go for more opinions as these are life time issues and steps can not be on abrupt advises.
Normal surgeon is dealing with one person but a relationship counselor has to work on two families , so his responsible attitude, human nature ( as if dealing with his own daughter) , holistic approach, patience, persistence etc is required.Do not relay on a quack who sends you to operations theater in no time without thorough investigations,assistance of able  team , and lot of time.
Same is for clients. Have faith, have patience, keep open mind, be ready of many sessions, be ready for several psychological  tests, and even whole family may have to go for counseling to save a marriage.







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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Physical fitness for is primary need of premarri age declaration

Institution of marriage can save family if any debility develop subsequently but at the time of marriage both have to be fit to fulfill each others physical needs. ....Alok

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Hi All Experts,
My friend's wife filed divorce based on impotency ground.
Wife has medical report of private hospital.
Is court treats impotency ground for divorce or annulment as the marriage is not consummed?
In divorce petion wife filed marriage expenses of 6lakhs and 300 grams told to grant
but this allegations are false as the marriage expenses was only 2 lakhs and gold is with wife only
What steps should take to get marriage annulment?should we file counter case for annulment?
the counter case need to file same court where wife files divorceor any where?

Thanks in advance


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1. If the husband is being accused of impotency and divorce being sought. He cannot file a divorce or annulment on the grounds of impotency because it is he who is accused of the same.
2. A private impotency report - would normally be corroborated by a goverment lab report by the court before relying on the same.
3. A wife is not entitled to what she or her family spent in marriage.
4. She'll have to prove each allegation and entrustment of ISTRIDHAN as well as subsequent misappropriation.


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Thanks Bharat sir husband is being accused of impotency The divorce petition was filed by wife under the grounds of impotence if this grounds of impotence comes under annulment grounds,whether court can pass annulment decree or divorse petition will close?

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Firstly if person was impotent then he had no right to marry a innocent girl and spoil joy and happiness of bride and his family. This is serious cheating and fraud and misrepresentation and deceiving . Sex is a basic human and animal instinct and a birth right. Only to make it disciplined, have a committed family behind everyone the insttution of marriage has been introduced. Basic foundation of such institution rests on honesty. The male in question was already aware that he is impotenet and deceived the girl side by not declaring vital facts. Nothing less then life imprisionment must be given to him and all those who knew that he is not fit to perform basic duty starting from first night. I feel he must own his own apologise to other party , give handsome compansation and help expiditing annulment. But knowing he had criminal bent of mind which made him deceive the innocent girl will not amicably settle the issue.


Friday, November 9, 2012

Motivation gives “Want To”, Training gives “How To”.

Motivation gives “Want To”, Training gives “How To”.
Combination produces "Result".

The quote above is very thoughtful, inspiring and true.

Training: One needs training in all sphere of life. But people think it is only driving / swimming which u have to learn. No! for personality, for success, for being a good parent, for being a good spouse, for successfully running a coop soc too u need a training. Sadly for becoming a Insurance agent u need to take a compulsory training but to be a industrialist / builder / hotelier there is only one pre condition that u should take a bureaucrat or politician as partner. Sadly there is no minimum qualification or training requirement for contesting elections. So we find all incompetent, psychopaths, illiterates, unskilled, untrained as ministers and our elected representatives. And their lack of skill, knowledge, experience, competence allows bureaucrats to exploit the situation / country fully. And we see the result daily and keep suffering as slave in this country. If there were people who knew how to manage ministries, staff, public relations, how to deliver results, how to tame bureaucrats then we would have surpassed China decades ago. But we r behind in all fields, our farmers r committing suicide, atrocities on women are order of the day (keep a red pen in hand while reading paper keep encircling the news of atyachar on women and u will see ur paper starts bleeding and do note that when 100 women, brides, girls are affected only one lodges complaint so what we see in news is only a tip of iceberg.

There is not a day when there is no news about rape, molestation, child abuse, bride burning, wife beating, gender discrimination, assault on women etc..

Why because our samaj and our ministers and our police and our Judiciary and worst is our media do not want to take any initiative in this direction as they r all active partner of system which encourages women abuse.

Women and their organization need training to live a risk free, secured, dignified life but is there any such programme?? From the school girls should be given compulsory training of marshal arts, identifying and dealing with men who are likely to abuse them physically and mentally etc etc . You need a Anna Hajare type movement or a very strong PIL in Supreme court to ask the government to act and not to sleep on everyday news of atrocities on women.

Unfortunately people are forced in to marriage without making them ready for it, making them aware of its risks and responsibilities. So many marriages are burden whole life, so many go in to depression, so many women in India have to commit suicide, so many others take divorce and millions others have sadly no guts to take divorce but keep suffering, keep getting beaten up, keep getting fired, insulted, tormented etc..

Why??? I think except Christian system/ churches there are no other community which has pre and post marital counseling. Worst is the cases of Jains where they talk of Ahinsa (non violence), preach for not hurting by word or deed but whole life they insult girl, wife, women, daughter in law. In all marwaris (I am one and know for sure) women are treated as second class citizen. Men in this society are born with idea that women are inferior, deserve bashing, rights curtailed, dowry demanded and girl side insulted whole life. As a bride side person you have to bow down, touch feet of groom side people, keep pleasing them as u r a slave, there is no equality between girl side and boy side. Worst is that forget a old women with misconception from boy side but even young educated girls, nanads ( sister in laws), educated software engineers, big businessman take pride in dominating, insulting, abusing girl side when they are a barati ( attending marriage as a guest and relative of groom). I have been witness to marriages where all type of conditions are put on girl side (all their dreams and ambitions to be fulfilled at the cost and nerves of girl side). No one feels sorry for insulting girl’s side during and after marriage. (Soon my son will be marrying and any sick minded double standard, ill-treating the members of girl side will be thrown out by me even if he is who’s who or closest relative. If they booze and become uncontrollable or even without boozing show animal instinct then they deserve to be in Zoo and not in my marriage party.

And except me today by this mail and earlier in several conversation no one specially Indian media has ever frowned on these silly inhuman customs of India specially of Marwaris, Haryanvi’s and in general north Indians. U see a talk show of filmies everyday on all channel, there r channels on religions but no talk show even on condition of girl side from the day a girl is born to her marriage day and even beyond. Even if girl is good, girl side has not done any thing yet sick minded people in the system will advise u to be calm, cool, bow down, surrender, and keep giving alms, etc etc as it is in our genes. There r no sisters with respect towards bhabhi/ bahu/ another girl born in any family who can slap a brother if wrong but girl is pressurized / sermoned/ punished and asked to bear.

So we find rightly so many nanadas too going to jail in bride burning cases. As not even educated well placed wearing modern clothes have courage to say dear brother or as the case may be to father or mother u r wrong. In our system only girl and girl side is wrong and they only have to bear and bow down and have to keep silent. I repeat this is a psyche in genes of even most MBA's, CA's, Engineers, lawyers, Judges, media, parliamentarians and hence this imbalance, ill-treatment and dominance is not the matter of discussion in Media, courts, parliament etc ..

I will stop here by saying even for improved relationships, like for improved career u need training. There r very many courses, centers , counselors everywhere now a days but hardly any participant as man think they r always right so no improvement required and women are brought up ( and all her parents too) with the idea that u have to live like slaves so they never feel a pinch and story goes on. Media which has so many women have never felt desire to rake up the issues like this as they are busy giving what sells and what sells is page 3 type and their mind too is page 3.

So in our poisoned mind there is no motivation to improve relationships, no need to give rightful place to girl thus so no want so no need to take training. And result is ....read again what is underlined.

Thanks and Regards,

Alok Tholiya
NB: For some curious I can recommend DR Hitesh Shah drhiteshshah@gmail.com / 09869035111 at Malad and DR Laxmipriya (09611991586) as certified by ALOK as best, dedicated, ethical relationship experts. However there are many more. FPAI and Council for sex education and parenthood international have many experts. At least all corporate can have courses on these topics.

Impotence warning for cigarette packs


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Impotence warning for cigarette packs

Most smokers unaware of impotence risk


Cigarette packs are to carry impotence warnings, under European Union (EU) plans.


The move comes as part of an effort to advise smokers of all the health dangers associated with tobacco.

The new messages may simply state "smoking causes impotence", or may give a more detailed description of the potential risk.

In this case, packets will carry the warning: "Smoking causes impotence; smoking may cause sexual impotence due to decreased blood flow to the penis. This can prevent you having an erection."

The tobacco companies have spent a fortune trying to persuade people that smoking is sexy, macho and cool, but an impotence warning would bring home the sad and embarrassing reality

Clive Bates, ASH

MEPs are currently working with the EU's Council of Ministers to finalise the wording of the warning.

They are proposing that the messages include a graphic image of a long, drooping ash - similar to a warning being introduced in Canada.

The UK government is understood to be in favour of the impotence warning after research by the British Medical Association showed most men are unaware of the link between smoking and erection problems.

The BMA says up to 120,000 British men in their thirties and forties are impotent because they smoke.

The new health warnings will be included in an EU directive on the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products that the government will implement.

Ageing

A meeting of the Council of Ministers' working party on health also proposed other messages, including "smoking causes ageing of the skin" and "smoking is addictive", be used in addition to current warnings.

Clive Bates, director of Action on Smoking and Health, said: "The tobacco companies have spent a fortune trying to persuade people that smoking is sexy, macho and cool, but an impotence warning would bring home the sad and embarrassing reality.

"If people are going to make their minds up whether or not to smoke the tobacco manufacturers and the government have a duty to lay out the risks as clear and blunt warnings. This is what the new proposal will achieve."

Martin Ball at Forest, which campaigns for smokers' rights, said: "It is just typical of the anti-smoking nonsense. They are getting increasingly desperate in their attempts to cajole, persuade and persecute adults into giving up smoking.

"Now the attack is on the vanity of smokers - if you are a man you are told you will be impotent, if you are a women you are told you will suffer premature ageing and wrinkles. It is just ludicrous."

The BMA welcomed the move. Dr Vivienne Nathanson, head of science, ethics and health policy for the association, said: "Most people know that smoking causes heart disease and stroke. But they may not realise that it also damages small blood vessels in the penis resulting in impotence."

What do wmone want ??????

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Friends, At no stage even if happily married man should ignore his body shape. What is happening is women are attending Aerobics etc. Whereas male are becoming weak, hypertensive, diabetic, heart patient etc. being over busy with business, red tape & having table job. Whole day they are gulping tea & evenings are spent over cocktail & dinner. For better relationship keep yourself fit.

-----Alok Tholiya

What Do Women Want?

Broad Shoulders, Large Chest

A survey of what body shape men find attractive in women surprised a lot of folks. Now, the same researchers have surveyed women to find out what male body shape lights their fire.


In the original survey, men were drawn toward women with a body mass index (BMI) in the higher range, meaning they liked a chunkier figure.

BMI, however, wasn't a big factor with the 30 female undergraduates who rated pictures showing the front views of 50 men whose faces were blurred. What appealed to the 20- to 26-year-old women was the waist-chest ratio – a measure of upper body shape.


What this means is that women are attracted to a man's shape – specifically a narrow waist, large chest and broad shoulders, which signify physical strength.


In fact, in rating men from one to eight, the waist-chest ratio (WCR) chart was strong in the mid to high range and the principal determinant of attractiveness. WCR accounted for 57 percent of the variance in the 50 attractiveness judgments.


BMI accounted for 12.7 percent of the additional attractiveness variance while a third factor, the waist-to-hip ratio – a measure of lower body shape – wasn't even considered a predictor of attractiveness. .



What's interesting is that men also rated men about the same as the women did. And, women rated females bodies in the same way as the men, with BMI as the most important factor.


The researchers say men probably find women attractive at a certain BMI range that is a predictor of good health and reproductive ability. Women, however, are attracted to men whose shape signifies physical strength.


These studies of body shape may reshape our thinking when it comes to trying to make ourselves attractive to the opposite sex.



Domineering, irritable people at risk for heart disease

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Domineering, irritable people at risk for heart disease



-- Men who interrupt others in the middle of sentence -- as well as those that feel a flash of irritation when they are interrupted -- may be at higher risk of heart disease, results of a study suggest.

Having a dominant personality (one sign being a tendency to interrupt others) or a high level of irritability are two personality traits that make one prone to heart problems, researchers report.

"Both of these types are very much at risk of heart disease," said Dr. Aron Wolfe Siegman, a psychologist at the University of Maryland in Baltimore County, and lead author of a study in Psychosomatic Medicine.

The findings are from a study of 101 men and 95 women, including 44 people with definite heart disease and 99 without heart disease. The study subjects were interviewed when they went for an exercise stress test, which measures blood flow through the heart.

People who were rated as having a dominant personality had a 47% higher risk of heart disease, and those who had high scores of irritability had a 27% increase in heart disease risk compared with their less domineering, more easygoing counterparts.

What's more, the researchers found that the study did not support the common belief that men display their anger and women keep it in. Men and women may just express their anger differently, according to the report.

An increased heart disease risk is seen in women who have more indirect displays of anger, such as antagonistic behavior, while a man's heart risk is higher if he tends toward full-blown outward expressions of ire, the authors note.

In women, there was a correlation between heart disease and covert displays of their anger, such as wearing angry expressions or making cutting remarks. Men were more likely to suffer heart disease if they displayed dominance, such as constantly talking over others or interrupting conversations, the investigators found. Both sexes were at risk for heart disease if they were constantly irritable.

"The relationship between emotions and disease are mediated through the body," Siegman explained. Being angry and exploding or making cutting remarks increases blood pressure, causing heart damage, he said.

A subset of 97 patients had their anger levels rated by their spouses. Women's ratings of their spouses' anger-out levels corresponded with their husbands' coronary heart disease.

The same was not true for the men's ratings of their wives' displays of anger. This shows that women do not suffer heart disease related to acting out in anger as is the case with men, the researchers conclude.

"Anger should not be held in or kept in subtle ways," Siegman warned. "Anger should be discussed. You should confront the person with whom you are angry but in a controlled fashion."

Divorce doubles suicide risk in men

Divorce doubles suicide risk in men

March 15, 2000

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- Divorced or separated men are more than twice as likely to commit suicide as men who remain married, a US researcher reports.

But divorce and separation do not appear to affect suicide risk in women, according to Dr. Augustine J. Kposowa, of the University of California at Riverside.

Kposowa examined the link between suicide and marital status using data on nearly 472,000 men and women included in the National Longitudinal Mortality study. Between 1979 and 1989, 545 of these individuals committed suicide.

"Men were nearly 4.8 times as likely to commit suicide as women," the researcher writes in the March 15th issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Whites were at greater risk of suicide than African Americans, and individuals with household incomes between $5,000 and $9,999 were more likely to commit suicide than others. Suicide rates were also higher in older age groups, especially those aged 65 and older, and in residents of Western states.

In addition, divorce or marital separation more than doubled the risk of suicide in men, whereas in women, marital status was unrelated to suicide.

Kposowa suspects that this difference is related to the social networks men and women form outside their marriages, which may be stronger or more meaningful in women than in men.

"Women have better ways of communicating," Kposowa told Reuters Health in an interview. "They may have more social support networks, friends and relatives that they talk to, whereas men don't have social support networks."

Primary care physicians should educate men about the risk of suicide following a divorce, and encourage them to seek counseling or group therapy, Kposowa added. Parents can also play an important role in addressing the divorce-suicide link in men, he believes. Raising boys to "be themselves, talk about their problems" and express their emotions can help reduce the cultural constraints on men to hold back their feelings, he suggested.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Taking On Erectile Dysfunction

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6 Ways to Get in the Mood

6 Ways to Get in the Mood

How to break the no-sex rut and why it matters.
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WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

You're both tired. The kids are light sleepers. You're not happy with your weight. You're stressed out over deadline pressures at work. There's no time.
There are many reasons why people in long-term relationships find themselves reaching for the pillow or the remote control instead of their partner's body after the sun goes down. But a healthy sex life is a key part of an intimate relationship, experts say, and neglecting it can push the two of you further apart.

Problem No. 1: Same Old, Same Old

The Solution: Spice It Up
"When you're in a long-term relationship, you get into a routine," says Renee Horowitz, MD, an obstetrician-gynecologist and founder of the Center for Sexual Wellness in Farmington Hills, Mich. "There's biological evidence that novel experiences cause the release of dopamine in the brain." (Dopamine is a chemical messenger that's connected to the pleasure center in your brain.) "That's why it's so much easier to get excited in a new relationship -- everything is novel and your brain responds accordingly."
Obviously, you can't switch partners every time the excitement wanes. Instead, change up some of the other factors. "Try a different place, a different time, a different position," Horowitz suggests. Have a morning quickie. Try sex in the shower, or on the kitchen island. (Clean up afterward.)

Problem No. 2: Too Much to Do, Too Tired

The Solution: Take a Romantic Break
All couples are tired at the end of a long day with many demands. By the time you get everyone to bed and deal with unavoidable chores, you just don't have the energy for a romantic evening.
It's time to change that.
"You have to prioritize what's important," says sex educator Sadie Allison, a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Her best-selling books include Ride ‘Em Cowgirl! and Tickle Your Fancy. "Tired as you might be, it's OK to just make it a quickie sometimes. Sex is so important to the overall health of your relationship."
Instead of waiting until just before you put out the lights, take a break for a romantic encounter beforethe evening's chores. "Make space and time where you can escape and get creative," Allison says. Even if that time is in your house (or car, or backyard). "Look, it isn't going to happen spontaneously," Allison says. "You have to find the time and make a date."

Problem No. 3: 'Who Are You?'

The Solution: Rediscover Each Other -- Without Pressure
If you haven't had sex for some time, a come-on from your partner can feel very artificial and forced. To sustain a healthy sexual relationship, it helps to reconnect in a non-sexual way, says Christina Steinorth, MFT, a psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, Calif.
"If you haven't had any kind of quality time together, you're not going to feel sexual," Steinorth says. "Schedule in time each week for date night. Not the old dinner and a movie thing, which seems like it's supposed to be a lead-in to sex, but a shared experience: biking, bowling, something silly. Plan a trip to the farmer's market and a stop for a cup of coffee every Sunday morning. Whatever it is, stick to it like you stick to the other obligations on your schedule. Let it become a habit, and you'll feel reconnected, and the desire will just grow from there."
Once you're reconnected in this way, a quick sexual encounter may regain its excitement. "When the relationship's alive like that, the 10-minute ‘let's sneak off and do it' quickie works great," Steinorth says. "It's like your little secret and helps further build the bond between you. But that bond has to be there in the first place."

Problem No. 4: You Don't Like Your Body

The Solution: Focus on What You Do Like
Let's face it: Many of us have things we'd like to change about our bodies. Maybe you never lost the baby weight, or you're not happy with how you've stopped going to the gym.
"Ultimately, low self-image comes down to not being in love with yourself, and if you don't love yourself, you're not going to share yourself with someone else," Allison says. "Short of therapy for poor self-esteem, you can try finding things about yourself that you do like, and focus on those sexually."
Or focus on your partner's body instead of your own. "What do you love about the person you're with? What about his or her body arouses you?" Allison asks. "Take the focus off your own insecurities about yourself."

Problem No. 5: Sex Hurts

The Solution: Don't Suffer in Silence
Sometimes it's not that you're not feeling in the mood, it's that your body isn't cooperating because sex is actually painful. This can be a big issue for women approaching menopause, and you might be too embarrassed to tell your partner.
"As we age, estrogen levels decrease and this affects a lot of organs, including the vagina," Horowitz says. "When tissues atrophy and thin out, losing some of their blood supply, intercourse becomes more painful. Some patients describe it as like sandpaper. But there are things you can do about that!"
For many patients, Horowitz prescribes a vaginal estrogen. Vaginal lubricants are also available. There's also the possibility that you may have a condition of the vagina or vulva that's causing a problem, which is a key reason to check with your doctor should intercourse become painful. (That's good advice for guys, too.)
Consult your doctor if sex is painful.

Problem No. 6: You're Still Not in the Mood

The Solution: Find the Trigger
A dwindling libido may not just be a sign of aging. It may be the sign of another health problem or behavioral issue. For example:
  • Depression, anxiety, and hormonal imbalances can all contribute to sexual dysfunction.
  • In men, the inability to get an erection can be an early warning sign of diabetes or heart disease.
  • Some medications, including antidepressants and blood pressure drugs, can lower your sex drive.
  • Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can put a damper on sexual response.
  • Too much time on the bike can lead to problems in bed. "Both men and women who are always on their spin bike can have problems with orgasm and arousal, because of the pressure put on the pudendal nerve and artery, decreasing the blood supply to that region," Horowitz says.
Also, make sure you're getting enough sleep. Feeling well-rested can help.
No matter what the reason for your diminished desire, getting back on track with your partner sexually is going to take some effort. "Sex takes work and you have to focus on it just like everything in your relationship," Horowitz says. "There isn't a magic pill."
If you try everything and your sexual problems persist, check with a doctor and/or a therapist.

How to make a kiss memorable -- and avoid kissing mistakes.

Pucker Up: Kissing Secrets Revealed

How to make a kiss memorable -- and avoid kissing mistakes.
Whether it's your first kiss with someone new or your lifetime partner, kissing usually leaves an impression -- one that lingers long after your lips have locked.
Kissing often plays an important role in relationships. "It fosters romantic compatibility," says Michael Christian, author of The Art of Kissing (published under the pen name William Cane). "The more that people kiss, the more they're able to communicate on a romantic level."

The First Kiss

Kirkland Desmond, a software engineer in Tampa, Fla., vividly recalls his first kiss with his wife a decade ago. They were sitting on the couch in her dad's living room and as he leaned over to kiss her, he lost his balance and fell off the couch, pulling her down with him.
"I was so nervous because she was completely out of my league," he says. "So our first kiss happened while we were laughing and 10 years and three beautiful children later, we're still laughing and kissing every chance we get."
If your first kiss -- or any of the many that follow -- isn't what you're hoping for, talk about it. Many couples hesitate to talk about kissing out of embarrassment, Christian says.
Don't be shy about telling your partner what you like or asking what your partner prefers, he says. Just don't do it while you're kissing, so your partner doesn't take it as a rebuke.

Men's and Women's Kissing Mistakes

Most of us have clear preferences -- turn-ons and pet peeves -- when it comes to kissing styles.
Christian says men's biggest mistake is that they're too aggressive with their tongues. And men claim that women don't open their mouths wide enough.
For both sexes, the No. 1 kissing complaint is lack of variety, Christian says. He recommends kissing the different parts of your partner's face and paying special attention to the ears and neck. He suggests biting softly on the lower lip and nibbling gently on the earlobe.

Make It Memorable

Two keys to a memorable kiss are pleasing your partner and pleasing yourself.
"Put your whole body into the kiss," says Marilyn Anderson, author of Never Kiss a Frog: A Girl's Guide to Creatures from the Dating Swamp. "Without words, your lips should say, 'Baby, there's more where that came from!' There are ways to keep it fresh and new all the time."
She suggests starting with gentle kisses on the neck, move up to the ear, then go to the lips. Take some small breaks and then come back to the lips.
"Here's my kissing tip: Put a hand on your kissing partner's neck," says Pamela Weiss, marketing director in Los Angeles. "It adds passion, like 'I can't get enough.' And let's be honest, that's what makes for a great kiss."
Don't get hung up on what a kiss might lead to. Enjoy it for its own sake.
"A good kiss is deep and soulful and you should feel each other's love through the kiss," says Dan Landau, an engaged graduate student in Bridgewater, N.J. "A great kiss is an adventure in itself, not a stepping point to something else."

Falling Off the Kissing Wagon

Steamy make-out sessions usually happen early on in a relationship, or the honeymoon period.
But later on, when people are in a long-term relationship, they too often stop kissing and lose that intimate connection, says Anderson. In a Redbook poll, 79% of women said they don't kiss their husbands nearly as much as they'd like.
"You've got to keep kissing in the game," Anderson says. "The emotional importance of a kiss is where it all begins and you shouldn't let it go just because you've known someone for a long time."
"When my wife kisses me, it's like she's telling me, 'I love you' without words," Desmond says.
Time hasn't made kissing ho-hum for Landau and his fiancee, either.
"If anything, our kisses are better now than they were initially," Landau says. "We know each other on a much deeper level after two and a half years together. When we first kissed, there were sparks. Now, there are fireworks."

Thursday, November 1, 2012

OAB: How it Affects Sex and Intimacy

Treating and Coping With Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) takes its toll on many aspects of your life, including your interpersonal relationships. For many of the estimated 30 million Americans who live with OAB -- especially women -- sex can be excruciatingly painful, not to mention tinged with the fear of leakage and/or odor.
Regardless of what caused your OAB, from medication side effects or neurological conditions to urinary tract infections or pregnancy, “if you are experiencing frequency, urgency, or pain in the bladder area that is exacerbated by sexual relations, it can be a barrier," says Jennifer Berman, MD, a urologist and sexual health expert at the Berman Women’s Wellness Center in Los Angeles. She is also the author of several books, including For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming Your Sex Life.
"Oftentimes, women with OAB worry about urine leakage during sex or orgasm," according to Berman.
OAB or urinary incontinence can cause physical symptoms as well as fear, anxiety, and shame about sex and intimacy, she says.
But how or when do you tell a new (or even an old partner) that you have OAB? What can you do to minimize your symptoms so they don’t affect your relationships? We’ve got the answers to all your questions about OAB and sex.

Talking About OAB and Sex

Although it can be hard for women to talk about OAB or sex, it may be even harder to talk about OAB and sex.
But “OAB is extremely common and there are treatments,” Berman says.
If someone is not sexually active because of OAB, she suggests cutting back on fluid and avoiding caffeine and other OAB triggers such as alcohol and chocolate.
Trying to urinate every two or three hours can also help re-train your bladder, she says.
If behavior changes fail, there are several medications currently available to treat OAB. Other OAB treatments include various surgical procedures, and there has been some success using Botox injections to stop bladder contractions.

OAB and Intimacy

Unfortunately, many women with OAB will just avoid sex altogether.
“They think it’s bad for their bladder and that it will make it worse, so they stay away from that whole area,” Kavaler says.
This is a myth. “Unless you have a prolapsed bladder, sex is not dangerous and will not cause your bladder to become damaged,” she says.
Sex is one thing, but intimacy is another, she says. “Intimacy should not change with age or OAB. If you feel like you smell from urine, you may feel unsexy,” and avoid sex and intimacy.
Pepper Schwartz, PhD, a sociologist at the University of Washington in Seattle, agrees. “There are a lot of things that go on which long-term partners don’t discuss or don’t discuss the severity of,” she says. OAB may fall into this category.
“Women may feel embarrassed by leakage during sex or orgasm, and even if their partner knows and says ‘it’s OK’, it certainly can stop you from allowing oral sex,” says Schwartz, the author of several books including Prime: Adventures and Advice on Sex, Love, and the Sensual Years.
Hiding something is not good for intimacy, she says. “It has an impact on your own psyche, and you don’t realize that until you do talk about it,” she says.

Put OAB Out There

Once you are open with your partner, you can face the situation together. “If there is urine incontinence during sex or orgasm, you may need a towel,” she says.
She doesn’t advise bringing up OAB and sex fears right before you hit the sheets.
Berman agrees: “It is best to go about it around a conversation about positive things -- not in the bedroom,” she says.
If it’s a new partner, consider this conversation a litmus test. “If the guy is horrified and runs, there are other issues, and it’s important to know that in advance.”
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