Mindfulness has recently gained attention in mainstream media for its potential to reduce anxiety and depression while improving concentration and sleep. Now, many are asking whether or not mindfulness can help to improve sexual function. Mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to be effective at improving sexual arousal, desire, and function in research studies. Recent mindfulness…
COVID-19 is changing intimacy habits for people across the country. Social distancing and quarantine regulations have dramatically altered the amount of time most couples spend together. While some couples are currently kept from seeing one another due to quarantine and isolation precautions, others are now spending 24 hours per day together under the same roof….
Supplements may help to reduce erectile dysfunction (ED) symptoms, but patients should be careful when selecting them. Approximately 30 million men in the United States live with erectile dysfunction (ED). Modern treatment for ED includes evidence-based medical interventions, such as prescription lifestyle medication or surgery, and lifestyle changes. Now, supplement use is becoming a popular…
High blood pressure does not have to interfere with your sex life. The relationship between cardiovascular problems, such as high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction (ED) is well-documented by medical research. In fact, ED is often the first sign of high blood pressure or other heart-related conditions. However, men with high blood pressure can still…
The relationship between alcohol consumption and health is well-established. Excessive drinking negatively impacts the brain, cardiovascular system, and vital organs. Similarly, drinking too much can also take a toll on sexual health, resulting in erectile dysfunction (ED) and lowered sex drive. Read ahead to learn more about the health benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. Better…
Couples are learning new ways to support their partners this April. April is National Couple Appreciation Month, making it the perfect time for couples to explore new ways of showing their appreciation for one another. This celebratory month was created to inspire couples to try something new together or to recommit to their relationship. Relationship…
April is also Alcohol Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to explore the link between alcohol consumption and erectile dysfunction (ED). Alcohol Awareness Month began as a way to increase outreach and education surrounding issues that stem from alcoholism and excessive drinking. Men with alcohol dependence are 60 to 70 percent more likely…
National Public Health Week is the perfect time to learn about the relationship between public health and sexual health. April 1-7 is National Public Health Week in the United States. Public health brings awareness to issues not always at the forefront of the general public’s minds. One key issue public health promotes is improving and…
The more you know about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the easier it is to protect yourself. April is sexually transmitted infection (STI) Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn the basics of STIs. The United States experienced record levels of combined syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases in 2018. STIs are common, but are…
Generic drugs for conditions such as erectile dysfunction (ED) help to make treatment more affordable for millions of people. Many contend that the generic drug market will eventually lead to reduced prices for branded drugs. However, it seems that generic drugs do not actually drive down brand-name prices. This article provides an overview of generic…