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Achieving a healthy approach to your sex life

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Concerns related to sexual health affect us regardless of age or gender. Both men and women can achieve a healthy sexual lifestyle provided that they are open with their partner and take the right steps to have fun and stay safe. Sexual health care is a term which can be used to encompass a number of topics all of which need some attention to achieve the right balance of sexual wellbeing. Maintaining good sexual health care requires the basics of correct nutrition, regular exercise and full health check ups. The rest follows from here. The main health factors for everyone to consider are sexually transmitted diseases, libido and sexual dysfunctions, and birth control. Male impotence is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection. Underlying causes can be organic (for example damage to nerves in the spinal cord, or damage to prostate nerves, or diabetes, which decrease blood flow to the penis) or psychological (stress, or performance anxiety). Many people find treating sexual dysfunction very embarrassing even though for most men the condition is medically reversible and cura farmacologica per impotenza are very effective.

A healthy relationship needs to be respectful, understanding and open. Talk to your partner about sexually transmitted diseases and both get tested before you have unprotected or non-barrier protected sex. Sexually transmitted illnesses are on the up and many infections are silent or symptomless. The repercussions of contracting a STD can be life changing so never have unprotected sex with a stranger or un-tested partner. Practising safe sex is not boring and will not ruin the quality of sex you have.

Birth control and contraception are not to be ignored. With 15 different types available there will be one type best suited to you and your circumstances. Some forms of contraception will only prevent you from becoming pregnant, but will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections. Discuss your options with your partner and GP.

Libido describes our sexual desire or appetite. In some people the desire or need to have sex is high and in others this maybe reduced or impaired, or in some cases not present at all. Our libido is affected by both mental health and physical health aspects, and can change with mood, sickness and circumstances. If your libido is affecting your relationship with your partner or personal life you should see a doctor for a full health check and hormone test. Sexual dysfunction and infertility are issues which greatly affect couples and should be medically addressed and not ignored.

Our sexual well being is not just physical, but psychological as well. Being in a happy relationship in which we feel safe is important in maintaining good overall health. In looking after ourselves mentally and physically we can look forward to better sexual health.