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How might men with a history of COVID-19 infection be affected sexually?

How might men with a history of COVID-19 infection be affected sexually?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Research on COVID-19 is ongoing, and scientists are still learning how the virus affects sexuality.

What is dhat syndrome?

What is dhat syndrome?

Men with dhat syndrome experience physical and emotional distress linked to perceived semen loss and/or a fear of semen loss. In the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Om Prakash describes dhat syndrome as “‘semen loss’-related psychological distress.”

How does having/recovering from COVID-19 affect female sexual health?

How does having/recovering from COVID-19 affect female sexual health?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Having COVID-19 can greatly influence sexuality.

Are couples with unmet sexual needs less satisfied with their relationships overall?

Are couples with unmet sexual needs less satisfied with their relationships overall?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

They might be less satisfied, but a willingness to compromise may improve the situation.

What are female genital arousal disorder (FGAD) and female cognitive arousal disorder (FCAD) and what’s the difference?

What are female genital arousal disorder (FGAD) and female cognitive arousal disorder (FCAD) and what’s the difference?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

When a woman becomes sexually stimulated, her body goes through both physical and mental processes to get her body ready for sex.

How long does it take a woman to reach orgasm?

How long does it take a woman to reach orgasm?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

All women are different, so the answer to this question varies. One woman may reach orgasm quickly. Another may need more time. And some women don’t reach orgasm at all.

What is outercourse?

What is outercourse?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

In general, the word outercourse refers to sexual activities that don’t involve penetration. However, the word can mean different things to different people.

How can people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) thrive sexually?

How can people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) thrive sexually?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that can cause joint inflammation all over the body, particularly in the hands, knees, and feet. RA is also an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells.

How can people with high blood pressure/hypertension thrive sexually?

How can people with high blood pressure/hypertension thrive sexually?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can damage blood vessels in your body, including the genitals. It’s also linked to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which can cause your blood vessels to narrow and make it harder for blood to flow through.

How can people with asthma thrive sexually?

How can people with asthma thrive sexually?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

If you have asthma, you might be concerned about having symptoms, like shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, during sex.

Are men with anxiety disorders more likely to develop erectile dysfunction (ED)?

Are men with anxiety disorders more likely to develop erectile dysfunction (ED)?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology, Sexual Health Management & Treatments

Yes, men with anxiety disorders might struggle with erections.

How can people with hemophilia thrive sexually?

How can people with hemophilia thrive sexually?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, occurs when the body has lower-than-normal levels of certain proteins that help clot blood. (These proteins are called clotting factors.) As a result, bleeding can be difficult to stop. Sometimes, it happens spontaneously.

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