Sex After Childbirth: An Ob-Gyn Offers Tips & What to Expect
Bringing a new life into the world delivers significant changes to a woman’s body.As a result, the idea of resuming sexual intimacy after giving birth can feel unfamiliar and even daunting. The timeline for returning to this important aspect of a rela…
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FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sarah Schwartz* grew up in a fairly close-knit family where relatives were unafraid to express anger. When they were angry, they sometimes exploded and even yelled — sometimes at the top of their voices. Alth…
Learn MoreOlder Women, Younger Men
Robin Stanton supposes her appreciation for younger men was honed during the feminist revolution. Growing up in Ohio in the 1950s, she married her high school sweetheart at age 22. They had two children, but before long she realized her traditional ma…
Learn MorePremarital Education
Love and commitment, most people would agree, are the essential ingredients of a good marriage. Yet, as divorce rates still hover around 40 to 50 percent, there is a growing recognition among psychologists, therapists, counselors, and other profession…
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Among those people who are online, there is a rich narrative of Internet romance, from marriages forged between local college students to marriages betrayed through virtual relationships. Even in heartland territory like Oklahoma City, the stories are…
Learn MoreUnderstanding Premature Ejaculation
TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s a worry for every man: While in the throes of passion, he experiences premature ejaculation.”Premature ejaculation is the most common male sexual disorder,” Waguih IsHak, a psychiatry professor at Cedars…
Learn MoreMarriage and Stress
If you’re married, you already know that your spouse is an enormous influence on your life. What you may not realize is that he or she also can also have a profound effect on your health.A study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior noted t…
Learn MoreSex and Heart Disease
Like most everybody else, people with heart disease spend a lot of time thinking about sex. But if your heart’s in trouble, those thoughts can turn dark. You may worry that sex could finish you off. You may also wonder what happened to your desire. If…
Learn MoreMedicines and Sex: Drugs That May Cause Sexual Side Effects
When a doctor tells you that you need a certain medication, you should take it.But you should also be prepared for the possibility that some medicines and sex don’t always mix well together.This article will explore the types of drugs that could poten…
Learn MoreDiabetes, Men, and Sex
Sexual dysfunction. You’ve seen the ads on television, you’ve heard the jokes, and, if you’re like most men, you’ve tried your best to block it from your mind. But if you have diabetes, this is one touchy subject you shouldn’t ignore. A full 75 perce…
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