Modern society seems to have an easier time discussing male sexual problems than female ones. While early ejaculation treatment has received a lot of attention, Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) is barely recognised. Often, the patients themselves are unaware they have this condition, because they have never experienced orgasm, so they don’t know what they’re missing. Up to 10% of women go their entire lives without having an orgasm.

Like many sexual dysfunctions, FOD is primarily a psychological condition. In a few cases, there may be circulatory issues or pelvic injuries that prevent a woman from achieving orgasm. More often, it’s the …

HSDD stands for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. It’s an affliction that affects women, though by extension it affects their partners as well. Diagnosing HSDD can be a challenge because on average, women have a lower libido than their partners. From a medical perspective, a woman is said to have HSDD when her condition causes her personal distress.

Ordinarily, if a woman wants to have sex less than her partner, it can be attributed to her having a lower sex drive. Men generally feel the need for sex every 72 hours. They may think about sex far more frequently, but studies show …

Discussions around men’s sexual health are often focused on sexual crises. However, prevention is always a good approach, so where possible, men should take the initiative to keep their minds and bodies healthy. This goes a long way in maintaining their love lives and their libido. Here are a few steps a man can take to ensure he is in good sexual health.
1. Lots of fruits and vegetables
Urban legend suggests certain types of food are good for the sex drive. These include figs, watermelon, avocados, and bananas. In the animal world, oysters and octopus are thought to enhance virility. Whether …

In the past, it was believed that erectile dysfunction was a problem that only affected older men. However, recent studies suggest that up to 26% of men under 40 deal with erectile issues. It’s harder for them to talk about such sensitive matters, but many of them are seeking solutions to help them last longer in bed.

There are various theories about what causes ED for men in their 30s. It’s believed that the use of drugs and alcohol can reduce a man’s sexual ability, leading to problems with early ejaculation. Some people think access to pornography may be a contributing …

In a world where we are spoilt for choice, does the way in which we conduct decision making also transfer to choice of love partners, too? The notion of romantic maximisers and romantic satisficers is a little difficult to outline, but it is best demonstrated in the way in which you make purchase decisions, so we will outline the below.
The maximiser vs the satisficer
When making a purchase decision, how do you go about it? Let’s say, for instance, that you want to purchase a car. Do you trawl the internet for hours, days, weeks, trying to determine the best make, …