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Are Bald Men More Virile?
It’s often said that bald men are more virile. But why is this and is there any science to back it up? The apparent link comes down to levels of testosterone. The story goes that excess levels of testosterone leads to baldness and therefore, bald men have more testosterone. And as excess testosterone does actually […]
Stay Safe in the Bedroom
You may be getting older, but you don’t have to stop having sex. In fact, studies show the majority (67%) of men over the age of 57 have sex at least 2-3 times a month. This positive statistic, though, has also led to a rise in sexual transmitted diseases among older men. According to the […]
"Not Tonight, Dear": Men Avoid Sex Too
The ‘not tonight, dear, I’ve got a headache’ stereotype is one that has endured mainly because it has some truth to it. However, it’s not just women who sometimes want to avoid sex. Men do it too – it’s just talked about less because of the ‘macho myth’ that men constantly think about sex. Research […]
STIs are on the rise amongst older men
In 2010 the Family Planning Association launched a new safe sex campaign encouraging the use of condoms. Though you might expect the FPA to focus on randy teenagers and thirty-somethings throwing caution to the wind, this campaign was actually designed for people in middle age and older. The campaign was centred around retro fashion adverts […]
Ageing well in the bedroom
Sometimes age gets in the way of your sex life – whether it’s the general aches and pains of old age or more specific age-related conditions. We’ve put together some tips on how to keep your love life fresh, exciting and frequent as you reach your prime. Handling heart conditions A heart condition doesn’t automatically mean […]
Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety
Whether you’re a modern-day Casanova or a one-woman man, at some point in your sex-life you may start to suffer from sexual performance anxiety. It could be due to stress, growing older, an illness, or your body image, but once you start to worry about your sexual performance it can become a vicious circle – […]