Men's Sexual Health

Impotence (erectile dysfunction)

Impotence is an on-going inability to achieve or to keep up an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. The likelihood of being affected rises with age. Anything interfering with blood stream to the penis can lead to impotence. Anxiety, depression, disease, injury, and medication are common causes.

Many men are reluctant to talk about impotence except in most men it can be treated. A range of treatment alternatives are obtainable including psychotherapy, prescription medicines and devices. Drugs like sildenafil (eg Viagra) are extremely effective in treating some forms of impotence. However, they can have serious side-effects and should only be taken

Sexually transmitted infections

Some of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are chlamydia, genital warts and genital herpes. Using barrier methods of contraception, like condoms, can decrease the threat of getting many STIs.

Prevention of disease - a healthy lifestyle

Eat well

A healthy diet does not mean you have to stop eating certain foods, it just means eating a wide variety of foods as part of a balanced diet. Ideally, this should include:

• carbohydrates, like bread, milk and rice - making up at least a third of your every day diet
• protein, such as meat, fish and beans or lentils
• fats, like butter, which should be no more than a 3rd of your every day diet
• fruit and vegetables, at least 5 portions a day
• less than 6 grams of salt per day

Be active

Activities like brisk walking make your heart work harder and can get better your health. Exercising for 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week offers significant health benefits. Those 30 minutes don't have to be nonstop. You can do them in 2 sessions of 15 minutes to fit them into your every day routine.

Manage stress

If you feel you can't manage you may be feeling stressed. This could be connected to work or your way of life. Take steps to decrease the stress in your life and try to change the way you respond to it. Consider relaxation methods (like meditation or yoga), pace yourself by tackling one task at a time and set time aside to calm down. Men's health care includes mental also as bodily well-being.

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