Life stressors contribute to erectile dysfunction but do not have to mean the end of a healthy sex life. Major life stressors are known to negatively affect mental and physical health. Poor mental and physical health is directly related to erectile dysfunction (ED). Major life stressors that influence overall health and sexual health may include:…
Starting New Year’s resolutions early may increase chances for improved physical and sexual health throughout the year. With the year coming to an end, many are starting to contemplate their New Year’s resolutions. Some may choose to focus on improving their health, others may quit a bad habit, and the rest may choose to forgo…
Viagra may be used to treat fetal distress during labor. It is well known that Viagra is effective at treating erectile dysfunction, but it has also been researched for its use in treating other medical conditions. The majority of this research is focused on improving circulatory health. Viagra has also been researched to treat: Altitude sickness…
Smoking contributes to erectile dysfunction and vaping is probably just as harmful to erection health. Erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual activity, is linked to stress, lifestyle factors, and a variety of other health conditions. Specifically, smoking as a lifestyle factor is often highlighted for its role…
Holiday stress does not have to negatively impact sexual health and intimate relationships. The holidays are meant to be a happy time, but everyone knows they can also bring a hefty amount of stress. Too much stress can negatively affect health, including erection health. Stress is linked to impotency, which can impede on holiday celebrations….
Research concerning the simple molecule, Nitric Oxide (NO), led to the discovery of Viagra. The role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in the cardiovascular system was recognized in the 1990s. NO-affecting medications were initially studied for use in treating heart conditions. During clinical trials, researchers found that some drugs affecting NO in the body were more…
November is National Impotency Month and the perfect time to bring awareness to the most commonly reported sexual health problem in the United States. Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is the most common sexual problem reported to physicians by men. It is not surprising that erectile dysfunction currently impacts an estimated 30 million American…
Shingles are painful to endure, but outbreaks can be prevented and symptoms can be managed with antiviral medications. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, will impact one out of three adults in their lifetime. A vaccination against shingles is available to anyone that contracted chickenpox, also known as the varicella-zoster virus, in the past. Shingles…
New medications hitting the market tout themselves as the “female Viagra,” leaving many to question why providers do not prescribe actual Viagra to women in the first place. Research demonstrates that Viagra is typically ineffective at treating sexual dysfunction in women. Read on for the answers to your questions about the use of Viagra in…
“Female Viagra” may soon come in the form of a topical cream. Daré Bioscience, Inc. and Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC are moving forward with presenting their clinical trial plan to the FDA, with hopes of commencing Phase 2b of Sildenafil Cream, 3.6% (Sildenafil Cream) trials by the end of 2019. Sildenafil is the active ingredient…