The Emotional Impact of Prostate Cancer
Life-changing. Frightening. Sad.
There were just some of the words men used to describe prostate cancer a recent survey.
"Prostate Cancer in America 2018" showed just how emotional coping with cancer can be.
Over 953 people, mostly men who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, responded to the survey.
Many men were coping with erectile dysfunction (ED), bladder and bowel problems, and lack of energy. Others reported feeling sad, anxious, and less masculine.
What else were the men concerned about? Find out here.
How Important is Lifestyle for Good Sexual Health?
Healthy lifestyle habits like quitting smoking, eating nutritious foods, and exercising regularly are all good for your sex life. But just how much benefit do they have?
A recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study explored this question. A research team investigated the ways six lifestyle factors - cigarette smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, diet, caffeine consumption, and cannabis use — affected three sexual health outcomes — female sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction (ED), and premature ejaculation.
To do this, they reviewed 89 medical studies on the subject.
They found that men who smoked were more likely to have ED, and a heavier smoking habit was linked to more severe ED.
For women, staying fit was associated with better sexual function.
What else did the researchers discover? See more results here.
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