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At What Age Do Men Stop Being Sexually Active?

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  There are many things in this world that get better as they get older. A fine glass of scotch is one. The balance in your 401k is typically another. When it comes to aging for men, we gain wisdom, our tastes grow more refined, and we usually enjoy a general sense of fulfillment.   Of course, growing older isn ’ t all distinguished gray hairs and disposable incomes — and one of the things most of us will fight tooth and nail to hold onto is our sexual activity and desire.   Paying more than a passing glance at any TV commercial break will paint a depressing picture; apparently all men immediately become lethargic and lose their libido as soon as they turn 50. Per the gentle narrator intoning over these ads though, one or two tiny little pills could seemingly solve your erectile dysfunction and all those problems nearly instantly.   Slim chance. Still, it ’ s no wonder there are so many questions regarding what age men stop being sexually active — if ever. These concerns become more an

Depression and Sex: Can Depression Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

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  Can depression cause erectile dysfunction? Does having ED mean that depression is near? Is there a connect between sex drive, libido and depression?   The cultural conversation regarding what depression looks like and how it should be handled has shifted in many positive ways over the past decade.   Commonly held assumptions that those battling the disease would be obviously spotted through downtrodden expressions and unkempt outfits or hygiene have been shattered. Furthermore, the hurtful stereotype that men in particular can just power through depression has mercifully been disproven.   The fact is, those dealing with depression can appear every bit as happy and successful as those who aren ’ t.The same goes for men who are experiencing erectile dysfunction. On the surface, nothing may appear amiss to the casual observer — and chances are, the afflicted won ’ t draw purposeful attention to their struggles. However, that doesn ’ t make either of these medical conditions less real.  

Gallbladder Stone Disease Associated With Increased Risk of ED

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Free  photo   Gallbladder stone disease — or gallstones — is a condition that affects 10% to 15% of the US population according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. That is the equivalent of 25 million people.   It ’ s something that people have to look out for as they grow older, especially those with a family history of gallstones as they are at a higher risk of getting it.   While gallbladder stone disease tends to cause a considerable amount of pain, most cases do not cause any symptoms — meaning they ’ d have asymptomatic gallbladder stone disease — and wouldn ’ t require any treatment. However, there is data to suggest that gallstones can be linked to erectile dysfunction (ED).   Today, let ’ s talk about what gallstones are, how they can affect you, and their link to ED.   What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are deposits of hardened digestive fluid that resemble small stones of varying sizes.   These develop inside your gallbladder and are made up