For Better Sex, Maintain a Healthy Weight
Across North America, obesity rates are rising, along with concerns about health. Carrying extra pounds raises your risk for a number of conditions, including diabetes and arthritis. It can lead to sexual difficulties as well.
In our latest blog post, we discuss the sexual consequences of obesity. You’ll also find links to over a dozen related SexHealthMatters articles on diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, low testosterone, anxiety, diet, and exercise. Together, these articles can help you see the connections among obesity, your overall health, and your sexual health.
Read more here.
Polycythemia and Sleep Apnea Concerns for Men on Testosterone Therapy
Are you a man on testosterone therapy? If so, you should know about polycythemia and obstructive sleep apnea.
Polycythemia occurs when there is an abnormal amount of red blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. Obstructive sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing for short periods of time while they’re asleep.
Recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reports a “strong positive association” between the two conditions in men taking testosterone. Get more details.
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