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The Risks of Men Masturbating Too Much

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  Masturbation is a natural and safe activity that a man can do to feel pleasure and relieve sexual tension.   It ’ s a perfectly normal and healthy undertaking that both boys and men do.   In moderation, the act poses a minimal physical risk. In fact, masturbation has health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and mitigating the risk of prostate cancer by 20% for men who masturbate more than 21 times a month.   Regardless, excessive masturbation can be a harmful habit to a man ’ s relationships and everyday life. If compulsive masturbation interferes with their daily routine, some might suffer from psychological and physical distress.   Can Masturbation Too Much Cause Problems? More often than not, you ’ ll be the first to recognize whether masturbating is negatively affecting your life. Even if you masturbate daily or more than twice a day, if you don ’ t feel that it ’ s severely hurting you, you ’ re probably fine.   However, if you notice that your mental health has worsened

What Foods Should Men Eat for Good Health?

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    Red Meat - Make Sure It ’ s Lean Should men eat differently? As a man, staying healthy means eating mostly what's good for anyone — more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. But there are some subtle differences between healthy diets for men and healthy diets for women, even though we share 98.5% of our DNA.     learn some foods you can form a healthy diet around as a man. You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man's diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.   Red Meat If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there's a good chance you'd dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories b

7 Simple Ways for Men Over 50 to Improve Their Sex Life

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  Are problems with your erections or low libido putting a damper on your sex life? These issues are fairly common in men over age 50, . But this doesn ’ t mean you can ’ t work against them.   The first step: Talk to your doctor. It ’ s unlikely your medical practitioner will initiate this conversation so you need to bring up this topic.   Here are other tips to enjoy an active sex life long past the age of 50:   1. Consider medication. Prescription pills — Viagra,   Delay spary   or Cialis — are the first-line treatment for erectile dysfunction, and they can be very effective. Your primary care doctor can prescribe them, and so can a urologist.   2. Watch your waistline. High blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol can cause the vascular problems that lead to trouble with your erections. It ’ s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising and keeping your weight down. Avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol as well as heart disease may les

Sexual Dysfunction & Male Incontinence

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  Sexual dysfunction and incontinence are common problems for men. An estimated 30 percent or more experience sexual dysfunction while almost 20 percent have incontinence issues.   Overview Sexual Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (inability to achieve an erection) is one of the most common male sexual problems. It may result from a variety of causes, including: Ø  Aging Ø  Diabetes Ø  Coronary artery disease Ø  Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Ø  Medicines for other conditions Ø  Perineal trauma (injury to the area between the scrotum and the anus) Ø  Cancer treatment Less common sexual dysfunctions include premature ejaculation and lack of libido (desire to have sex). Premature ejaculation may cause embarrassment and interfere with sexual intimacy. Lack of libido may interfere with intimacy as well. Fortunately, highly trained experts at IU Health provide effective treatment for these conditions — all designed for your individual lifestyle and needs.   Male Incontinence The inability