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Top Ten Sexual Health Resources

The topic of sexual health is vast, ranging from discussions of bodily changes during puberty to the hot flashes of menopause. There are sexual health issues specific to men including questions about the prostate or erectile dysfunction. There are questions both sexes want to know the answers to, such as how to prevent the transmission... Read more Chevron

posted 01/18/2010, comments (4)|

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Losing your Libido? Your antidepressant may be the cause

There can be many reasons for feeling a decrease in sexual desire including physical illness, stress, or depression. The symptoms of depression including disruptions to sleep, a loss of energy, and a general disinterest in activities which used to bring pleasure are just some of the reasons why depression can be linked to a decrease in... Read more Chevron

posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)|

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Sexual Dis-interest? Lacking Libido? Zero Arousal? Is It Your Anti-depressant??

I have heard women complain that when they take Prozac, the plus side is that they often lose their appetite and drop some weight. The negative side is that they seem to suffer a host of "sexual interest/performance" issues namely - sexual numbness, lack of libido and no arousal. Apparently these complaints are far more prevalent... Read more Chevron

posted 12/15/2008, comment (1)|

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Eileen Bailey

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Reasons for Low Sexual Desire

A recent survey of over 31,000 women in the United States showed that one in every eight women experience a low sexual drive that caused them emotional distress. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as "the persistent lack (or absence) of sexual fantasies or desire for any... Read more Chevron

posted 12/11/2008, comments (0)|

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