Foods that BOOST your sex drive

Foods that BOOST your sex drive

It's no secret, every man wants to increase his sex drive and some of us will do anything, buy anything for it.Sweet basil : Sweet basil stimulates the sex drive. It especially boosts female fertility. Almonds : Almonds enhance erectile response.Almonds are a good source of essential fatty acids which provide the raw material for sex hormones. Most nuts are rich in L-Arginine, an amino acid that improves blood circulation and enhances erectile response. Figs : Figs increase sexual stamina.Figs are also rich in amino acids that help increase male libido. Watermelon : Fruits like watermelon can increase your sex drive naturally. Watermelon's flesh and rind contain a chemical called Citruline that not only helps your sex drive but also has health benefits for your heart. Tomatoes : Tomatoes boost your sex drive. They contain some wonderful health benefits and Lycopene content in tomatoes helps boost your virility. Pomegranate : It is known to contain a myriad of antioxidants, which can help increase blood flow to all parts of the body including the genitals, thereby charging your sex drive. Saffron : It is an aphrodisiac, contains Picrocrocin, a chemical that makes the body more sensitive to the touch. This exotic spice is also known to work as an antidepressant and a pain-blocker. Oranges : It is liven up your sex life.The antioxidant effects of Vitamin C-rich oranges are ideal for protecting the sex organs. They help keep the organs operating smoothly, enhancing arousal and sensitivity. Peaches : It helps improve sexual potency. Oranges and peaches are rich in Vitamin C that is required for increasing your sperm production. Men who don't eat enough Vitamin C produce lower-quality sperm.

My take on ignorance of Dr Harshvardhan on Sex Education:

My take on ignorance of Dr Harshvardhan on Sex Education: Most of the Indians including docs hv no idea what is sex education. Sex educations is a science which covers from hygiene, to discipline to removing myths and misconception. Children get wrong idea of curious topics from elder peers and cheap books or now a days from net. This is a very important GK and science and taught according to age stag by stag and no obscene visual or text is used. But ignorant that Harshvardhan is and his likes are they speak against sex education. I think name of the subject should be changed to remove opposition or it should SE be included with subjects like moral science or something like that. Harshvardhan does not realise that porn is easily and freely available on net etc.. Even Bollywood movies give misleading, cheap scenes which can excite and give ideas to young innocent mind where as sex education does not do anything like that. Rather if properly understood then many misadventure / crime can be avoided. I think media and medical council and Council for Sex education and Parenthood International , Family Planning Association must play a active role to remove fear of word sex education from the minds  of ignorant.

How men can naturally boost testosterone levels

By METROCREATIVEupdated Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 3:29pm

Testosterone plays a vital role in men's health. A hormone that regulates the sex organs, testosterone also impacts metabolism and bone loss, and low testosterone can compromise men's health.

According to the Urology Care Foundation, roughly 20 percent of men in their 60s have low testosterone, a figure that increases to 30 percent among men in their 70s. While a gradual decline in testosterone levels is part of the aging process, low testosterone can have a negative impact on the body. Low testosterone levels increase body fat and reduce muscle mass, and low testosterone can even lead to depression. Difficulty concentrating is another potential side effect of low testosterone. Men with low testosterone may also experience weakened bones, a symptom that could leave them more susceptible to osteoporosis.

While there are prescription medications designed to boost testosterone, oftentimes low testosterone levels are a byproduct of the lifestyle choices men make. That means men might be able to increase their testosterone levels naturally by making certain lifestyle changes.

• Maintain a healthy weight. Men who are obese or overweight are more susceptible to various ailments or conditions, including low testosterone. When a body is carrying excessive weight, it secretes more aromatase, an enzyme that helps convert testosterone to estrogen, a group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body. Maintaining a healthy weight is a great way to avoid the overproduction of aromatase, which can help the body maintain adequate testosterone levels. 

• Make time for sleep. Poor sleeping habits affect many hormones in the male body, and testosterone is no exception. Men who don't get enough sleep each night may suffer from low testosterone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep needs vary depending on a person's age, but research has shown that men over the age of 18 need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night to perform at their peak. Younger men whose bodies should not yet be experiencing the gradual decline of testosterone levels common to aging should examine their sleeping habits if their testosterone levels have started to decline. The solution could be as simple as getting more sleep.

• Get off the couch. Men who live sedentary lifestyles could be suffering from low testosterone because they're spending too much time on the couch. Testosterone adapts to the body's needs, so a man who isn't active is unknowingly letting his body tell his brain that it doesn't need as much testosterone to build muscles and bones. More active men's bodies are sending a signal to the brain that the body needs more testosterone. Therefore, adopting a more active lifestyle can help men naturally restore their testosterone levels.

• Work to reduce stress. Men who are overly stressed may also suffer from low testosterone.That's because the body responds to stress by producing more of the hormone cortisol. The more cortisol the body produces, the less capable it is of producing testosterone. Men who work long hours might want to cut back on their work schedules, while those whose stress comes from other sources might want to find ways to more effectively manage that stress.

Low testosterone affects millions of men across the globe. While lower testosterone is often a byproduct of aging, many men could be making lifestyle choices that are negatively affecting their testosterone levels.

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Premature ejaculation

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Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common male sexual dysfunction, affecting one in five men in the United States. The underlying causes can be physical, psychological, genetic, and hormonal. For example, stress,depression, poor physical health or diet, lack of exercise, certain medications, and decreased testosterone levels might all be affecting your longevity during sex. So before you begin to treat your condition, you may first want to explore its possible causes. Your doctor can help you examine these possibilities and test your hormone levels.

Luckily, there are many viable treatments for premature ejaculation, including behavioral and medical remedies. A tried-and-true behavioral remedy is the stop-and-start method. This is when a man becomes aroused almost to the point of ejaculation, then stops himself and calms down, then becomes aroused almost to the point of ejaculation, then calms down, and so on. Over time, this stop-and-start technique can help a man improve the length of his performance. You can also try this technique during masturbation; in addition, there are sex toys a man can use to "train" himself to last longer.

Over-the-counter products may also help. You can try long-lasting condoms, which have numbing agents to make sex feel less intense, or prolonging lubricants, which you rub on your erect penis to keep it hard. Prescription meds such as antidepressants can also be used to help a man last longer, and new PE drugs are being tested every day. However, don't expect a magic pill to solve all your sex woes — sex isn't meant to be perfect or standardized. Embrace new techniquesand positions, and give your partner plenty of foreplay. If you follow this route, she won't care whether you last one minute or one hour!

Learn more in the Everyday Health Sexual Health Center.

Some causes of low Testosterone

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St Pete Urology » Some Causes of Low Testosterone

Low Testosterone (Hypogonadism or Andropause) affects over 39 percent of all men aged 45 and above. The chances that a person has testosterone deficiency increases with age, and according to recent medical research, the incidences of hypogonadism are around 20 percent in men over 60, 30 percent in men over 70, and 50 percent in men over 80.

Low quantities of testosterone are primarily linked to aging. In fact, it is because of the aging factor that low testosterone level in men is known as andropause. However, diseases of body glands that directly or indirectly help in the production and control of testosterone also lead to low levels. For instance, medical conditions that impair the pituitary glands and the hypothalamus, such as autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and cancer, are leading causes of low testosterone. Damages to the testes occasioned by accidents, testicular inflammation, and testicular cancer may cause testosterone deficiency. Moreover, urologists include obesity, diabetes type II, hormonal disorders, infections, and chronic medical disorders such as kidney or liver disease, as possible causes of low testosterone.

Chemotherapy or radiation therapy for testicular cancer has been recognized as one of the causes of the condition. Anabolic steroids and morphine are examples of drugs that cause reduced levels of testosterone. Testosterone deficiency is also caused by certain genetic disorders. For example, chromosomal abnormalities such as myotonic dystrophy results in testicular failure for individuals between ages 30 and 40, resulting in low testosterone.

At a urology clinic, doctors will usually prefer hormone replacement therapy to other forms of treatment for the condition. Testosterone replacement involves giving the body more of the hormone to make up for what is lost. Replacement therapy typically increases sex drive, frequency of erections, maintenance of male traits (such as beards), and increases bone density and muscle mass. In addition, testosterone replacement relieves patients of the fatigue, anxiety and depression associated with the condition. For more information on testosterone related disorders, therapies and consultations, visit St Pete Urology.

St Pete Urology is a team of medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases and conditions. We offer quality care with compassion. For an appointment, call us at (727) 4

The 5 Worst Things About Testosterone

posted 04/17/2014 1:00:28 pm by tony sam in funny.

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Testosterone is the hormone responsible for keeping us men manly. It gives us our muscles, our sex drives and our boners. Women are attracted to guys with more of it, which makes it sound great — but you can have too much of a good thing. Here are five reasons why testosterone is way overrated.

1. Body Hair

Tom Selleck used to show off his hairy chest like it was a giant badge of honor. Well, guess what? You are not Tom Selleck and it isn’t the 1980s. Testosterone plays a huge part in determining how much extra fuzz you have all over the flabby skin sack you call your body – even if your head is losing it over time, your body hair just keeps coming strong. Invest in a big comb or a very durable razor.

2. Oversize Muscles

Testosterone is the reason men can put on muscle fast, helping you assert dominance over guys not as interested in beefing up. But one look at the ’roided-out freaks in the gym should steer you away from juicing — we don’t know any women who have a thing for throbbing forehead veins.

3. Risky Decisions

A study from the University of Cambridge found that the higher your testosterone, the more likely you are to take idiotic financial risks and put all your money on the line. This probably explains the 2008 Wall Street crash, and also why guys tend to leave Vegas with empty wallets.

4. A Deep, Menacing Voice

A man shouldn’t sound like a member of the Vienna Boys Choir, but you also don’t want to scare people when you speak. Guess what, Barry White? That deep voice you have is because of testosterone. Remember when you hit puberty and your voice sounded like a dying cat before it eventually settled at some lower octave?  Yeah, we all do. Suck on some helium and relive the good old days.

5. Rage

Guys get mad. Testosterone seems to make it worse. It’s scary how a chemical produced by our bodies can make us lose control and punch holes in walls. Maybe yoga is the answer and learning to breathe and say “Namaste” over and over again will keep you out of jail this time. Try to fight the urge to always start swinging. Talk it out for once, sheesh.

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The Art of Relationships

with Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

There is an art to maintaining the intimate relationships in our lives. Read on to explore our experts' perspectives, and learn new techniques to improve your own relationship skills.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

All You Need Is Love…and Sex

By Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

You can have a good relationship with your partner and still suffer from a lack of sexual desire. So, for all the talk about the importance of good communication for a healthy relationship, it is also important to apply this communication to the bedroom; and then do something about it. I recently heard Barry McCarthy, author ofRekindling Desire, give a talk, sharing some important concepts for revitalizing your libido. These are:

The “goal” of sex is pleasurable touch, not orgasm. Sex is more than intercourse. It includes sensually arousing touch that is best to enjoy for its own sake. It does not need to lead to intercourse.

Regular sexual experiences are essential in keeping your desire alive. The lack of sexual touch can lead to accepting (even if unhappily) an asexual relationship. Also, when couples have a sexually arousing experience less often than approximately every other week, they might experience a cycle of anticipatory anxiety, tension, failed orgasm and sexual dissatisfaction – all leading to an avoidance of sex and sensual touch.

Sex must be given freely as a gift, not forced or used as a reward or punishment.Once it becomes a tool for exerting power, it cannot be fully shared and enjoyed.

It is essential to respect your partner’s style of arousal. While men are often aroused and then pursue sex, women often need a sense of emotional intimacy before feeling aroused and ultimately pursuing sexual intimacy. It’s important to understand these differences if they exist in your relationship so that the two of you can bridge that difference together.

Both partners are responsible for sexual satisfaction in their relationship. Each partner is responsible for seeking to create their own sexual satisfaction, but they are also responsible for helping each other do this.

As with all other aspects of a relationship, good communication is essential to sexual satisfaction. It is important to talk about what turns you on and what turns you off. Share desires and fantasies, as well as sexual hangups. Consider, talk about, and use props from candles and romantic movies to vibrators or other sex toys. There is no crime in modesty or boldness. What’s important is to be comfortable with how you connect sexually and the frequency you do so; and that you connect in a way that leaves you sexually satisfied.

If your desire is low, talking about sex can feel threatening. You might fear that your partner will feel hurt, or you might feel inadequate. But by acknowledging the problem, you are taking the first step toward addressing it and improving your relationship.

The Art of Relationships blog posts are for general educational purposes only. They may or may not be relevant for your particular situation; and they should not be relied upon as a substitute for individual professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need help for an emotional or behavioral problem, please seek the assistance of a psychologist or other qualified mental health professional.

Posted by: Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD at 1:29 pm