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Don't Let Low Back Pain Slow Down Your Sex Life

You're having a romantic evening with your partner and everything's going perfectly. Once in bed, you move a certain way and then it happens. Agonizing pain shoots through your lower back. 

Not only is the timing inconvenient, the pain can ruin the mood. In fact, some people start to avoid sex because of low back pain. 

Fortunately, people with low back pain can still have great sex with some adjustments. While you should always see your doctor for back problems, scientists have determined which sexual positions are usually more comfortable for men and women with back pain. 

We cover them all in our latest blog post.  Get the details here!

Vasectomy Doesn't Affect Sexual Frequency

Vasectomy, a surgical procedure that prevents sperm from mixing with a man's semen, is an effective form of birth control. But many men worry that having a vasectomy will dampen their sex lives.

Here's some good news: A recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study found that vasectomized men actually had sex a little more frequently than those who hadn't had the surgery. Female partners of vasectomized men had similar results.

Why did this happen?  Click here to find out!

NSAIDs Don't Increase Risk of Erectile Dysfunction, Study Says

If you've ever coped with pain, chances are you've taken a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

These medications, which include aspirin and ibuprofen, work by reducing inflammation in the affected area. 

Since inflammation may also be involved with erectile dysfunction (ED)some scientists thought that taking NSAIDs might reduce a man's risk for ED. But research suggested otherwise. 

Do NSAIDs really lead to ED? A new study in BJU International looked at this question. In their study sample of 4,726 men, those who took NSAIDs did have a higher risk for ED.

However, after analyzing the men's medical histories - the conditions for which they took NSAIDs - the study authors concluded that those conditions were more likely to be linked to ED than the medications. 

Read more about this study. 

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