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make start page| Smart Women Have Worse Sex Lives | May 12, 2008 |
Educated women have more difficulty in achieving orgasm, scientists say. The German survey showed that women who completed their education were less satisfied with their sex life.
German lifestyle website surveyed over 2,000 women between the ages of 18 and 49.
In the study, 62 percent of educated women experienced difficulties achieving orgasm, while only 38 percent of women with lower educational qualification reported about these problems.
These findings coincide with the results of the Canadian study conducted among 1582 women aged between 14 and 44 with different levels of education. The study found that 55 percent of better-educated women had more difficulties to experience orgasm and were more likely to have lower sex drives. As much as 70 percent women with high-school grad were satisfied with their sex life.
Experts think that educated women are more concerned about their sex lives and have higher requirements for a partner. In spite the fact that women with advanced education were more inventive in bed, experimenting with sex positions, masturbation, they were less likely to have orgasms.
The Sex in America study said that educated women were less likely to report about orgasm during sex, but said that sometimes they experienced the big O.
| Young Men are Afraid of Sexually Experienced Women | Apr 22, 2008 |
Young men feel insecure if they know that their female partner is more sexually experienced. But older experienced women are very attractive for men, the study says.
Researchers at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University found that young men often are threatened by the fact that their partner might be more experienced, thinking that they could compare them to other partners.
However, older men preferred women who knew what they want in bed, becoming more selective with the years.
Besides, the study revealed that men just like women find different things sexy, dispelling common myth that men like the same things when it comes to sex.
As much as 50 men who took part in the study, where divided into three groups, according to their age. The first group was young men aged between 18 and 24, the second were men aged between 24 and 45 and the third group was men aged 46 and over.
All the participants were reporting about different feelings and experiences concerning sexual desire and erection. They also had different opinions about relationships and preferences for women.
Erick Janssen, associate scientist at the Kinsey Institute, told Asian News International revealed how the study was conducted. He said that they used different methods to measure men's sexual response, including questionnaires and surveys related to their sexual behavior. Janssen added that when studying peculiarities of male sexual behavior it is less common to ask a man about his experience.
The study showed that men reported about different reaction on certain stimuli. While some men said that depression and a risk of being caught having sex were affecting their sexual desire in a bad way, others otherwise were aroused by such factors.
Also, the researchers explained that erections do not always indicate that a man is sexually aroused. Most men who took part in the study said that their erections occurred even when they were not sexually aroused or interested in a partner.
The results of the study show that not only differences between men and women exist, but the differences among men are quite common.
| Face Reveals Your Attitude toward Flings | Apr 14, 2008 |
Young person is often able to predict the other person's attitude towards short-term or long-term relationships.
The study, including 700 heterosexual participants conducted by a research team from Durham, St Andrews and Aberdeen Universities showed that young men and women are interested in different things when looking for a partner.
Participants were given the facial photographs of the opposite sex to rate their attractiveness and attitude to sex. Men and women who had taken part in the study were asked to choose a person who they felt was interested in short-term relationships, could have sex without love and what face was more attractive for long-term or short-term relationships. Then these answers were compared to the real attitudes and behaviors of the people shown in the photographs.
The study found that most participants were able to say if a person was open to short-term relationships. The results also showed that women who were said to be interested in short-term relationships were perceived as more attractive. Women participants perceived masculine looking men as more interested in short-term relationships. Previous studies also imply that women consider more masculine looking men more unfaithful and generally consider them bad parents.
In general, men prefer women who they thought were open to casual sex and rated them as more attractive, while women were more interested in men who they considered as being inclined to long-term relationships. Women also rated promiscuous-looking men as unattractive for durable and short-term relationships.
Dr Lynda Boothroyd, a leading author of the study explained that most people can judge sexual attitudes of others just by looking at their face and have strong preferences for different types of face.
| Vitalsexual – the modern ideal man | Apr 07, 2008 |
Vitalsexual man is a new concept of a modern man who enjoys life and sex. The international survey called "Sex and the modern man" conducted by by Ipsos International, looked at how men around the world relate to their sexuality by studying different topics.
As much as 8500 men aged between 18 to 75 years from 9 countries including Canada, Brazil, Mexico and European countries took part in the survey.
Who is Vitalsexual man?
According to the findings, the image of the ideal man was completed. Vitalsexual man is usually in loving, long-term relationships, he cares about his partner's feelings and needs, he is passionate and enjoys spontaneous sex. Also these men are willing to have active sexual life as long as possible. While one in three men over 45 suffer from erectile dysfunction, Vitalsexual man will not give up and take some measures to remain "fit" in sexual area.
A new ideal man is willing to take control over his sex life and is concerned about his partner's satisfaction, not only his desires. He also is ready to improve his sex life by making it more impulsive. What is more important, Vitalsexual man wants to have an open and honest communication with his partner about his life and if any problems arise he would discuss them with a doctor and would consider taking medications.
The results of the survey "Sex and the modern man"
During the survey the men were asked how important sex was for them at different ages, what circumstances could be affecting their sex life and if they were willing to take action over their sexual problems.
The results showed that 45 percent of men considered sex as very important in their lives. Almost half of the respondents said that they missed the sex life they had when they were younger, and about a third of all men reported about other circumstances affecting their sex life such as stress, relationship problems and fear of not meeting their partner's sexual needs.
When asked what can be done to improve their sex lives, 40 percent of Vitalsexual men responded that they would give more pleasure to their partners, 24 percent said that spontaneity is the key and 24 percent mentioned that they would communicate with their partner more.
The survey was conducted in France, Germany, UK, Sweden, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Brazil and Italy. According to the results, the number of Vitalsexual men was the greatest in Brazil (63 percent of Vitalsexual men) and Italy (55 percent). Men in UK and France were far from the ideal Vitalsexual men. One in fifth French men considers sex not so important in their life.
| Want a Baby? Avoid Lubricants | Mar 20, 2008 |
Lubricants may considerably decrease sperm's ability to swim, scientists said. Almost a third and a half sexually active couples use personal lubricants. The study conducted by , Dr Ashok Agarwal from the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio and her colleagues showed that the use of vaginal lubricants may deteriorate sperm quality.
During the study the researchers tested four commercially available lubricants (FemGlide, Pre-Seed, Replens, and Astroglide) to find their effect on sperm motility and sperm chromatin integrity - the complex of genetic material that makes up chromosomes. Semen samples of 12 men were taken during the tests. As a result, sperm motility in three lubricants Replens, Astroglide, and FemGlide decreased in 30 minutes. The sperm chromatin integrity also lowered after the sperm was exposed to FemGlide and K-Y Jelly.
Scientists concluded that even water-based lubricants that are spermicides-free may affect sperm quality, decreasing its motility and chromatin integrity. One of the lubricants called Pre~Seed had less damage to sperm motility and chromatin integrity, which is explained by the fact that it had more physiologic pHand isotonic formula.
A lot of women use personal lubricants during sexual intercourse to eliminate vaginal dryness - a common problem, which makes sexual contacts uncomfortable. Nowadays, women can use lubricants to make sexual intercourse smoother and more pleasant.
Most lubricants are water-based, which make them compatible with condoms and sex toys. However, women who are trying to conceive should avoid using lubricants as their chances for conception can be quite low due to the fact that lubricants make sperm less motile.
| High-Heeled Shoes Boost Woman's Libido | Feb 04, 2008 |
Italian researchers proved that wearing high-heeled shoes can considerably improve women's sex lives and increase their chances of experiencing orgasm.
While most men are easily attracted to a woman walking in sexy stilettos, women may actually feel sexier when they wear high-heeled shoes.
Dr. Maria Cherruto, an Italian urologist at the University of Verona explained that moderately high-heeled shoes tone pelvic muscles, that play an important role in women's ability to experience orgasm.
Earlier health scientists blamed high-heeled shoes on numerous health problems, including joint pain, arthritis and back problems, but new finding can bring some positive news. Dr. Cherruto, who is also fond of high-heeled shoes discovered that heels have a beneficial effect on woman's pelvic muscles, involuntarily exercising them.
The research involved 66 women under the age of 50. Dr. Cherruto measured the activity of the pelvic muscles depending on the feet angle to the ground and found that women wearing two-inches heels had 15 percent less electrical activity in heir pelvic muscles.
This indicates that their PC muscles were more relaxed, having a better tone and ability to contract. Toned pelvic muscles contribute to better sexual arousal and more satisfaction for women. Women wearing high-heeled shoes exercise their sexy muscles without even noticing it.
Pelvic exercising
Pelvic muscles were long known to have benefits on sex life. The stronger PC muscles you have, the more likely it is for you to experience orgasm. Regular exercising of the pelvic muscles improve blood circulation resulting in better tone, strength and endurance - all that is necessary for better sex life.
Women who had given birth to a child or being overweight may feel that their PC muscles weakened. By learning to contract these muscles, a woman can have a better control over her ability to orgasm and have more satisfying sexual experience.
It is recommended to exercise your PC muscles at least five times a day, squeezing and releasing them in a series of contractions.
| Male Sex Addiction is on the Rise | Jan 14, 2008 |
Sex therapists say that number of men having sex addiction is increasing due to the popularity of internet pornography. As much as 80 percent of 43 sex therapists in UK claimed that sex addiction and compulsive sexual behavior becomes a serious problem nowadays.
Specialists say that sex addiction is mostly related to the use of internet pornography. In some cases, this condition causes problems in the relationships, and at work.
The results of the survey showed that sex addiction becomes very common with the appearance of internet pornography.
Sexually addicted people often engage in casual sex, risk-taking sex and meet with prostitutes. The use of internet pornography becomes increasingly popular due to the easy access, anonymity and safety contributing to the increase in the number of sex addicts.
Christine Lacy, a sex therapist at counselling service Relate said that sex addiction is affecting person's relationships, making them tense and leading to problems within family. Many sex addicts have difficulty controlling their behavior, spending hours using internet pornography.
The availability of adult images on the internet and cyber sex, many teenagers may not be able to have normal sexual relationships, experts say.
| LibiGel -a new Viagra-like drug for women to be tested | Jan 10, 2008 |
A new testosterone cream intended to boost women's libido was tested at the University of Virginia.
LibiGel is an ointment by BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. gives all women suffering from decreased sexual desire the possibility to have a satisfying sexual encounters.
A Viagra-like drug is not a pill, but a cream containing testosterone that is applied on the arm and becomes effective after 24 hours. The LibiGel will be prescribed to women who have hypoactive sexual desire.
As much as 100 medical institutions will test the drug's safety and efficacy.
Dr. Anita Clayton, a psychiatrist with the University of Virginia Health System said that decreased libido is very common and affects one third of women. Many women who will participate in trials suffer from lack of libido, have their ovaries removed and take estrogen supplement.
Lack of sexual desire due to surgical removal of the ovaries where testosterone is produced often leads to decrease in sexual interest. And while male body produces about ten times more testosterone than female body, testosterone plays an important role in sexual functioning both for men and women.
LibiGel comes in a form of cream that is rubbed into the skin of the upper arm. It takes about 24 hours for the drug to become active, increasing women's libido. Specialists say that this drug is more effective than previous Viagra-like since it produces constant levels of testosterone.
After the second clinical trials that were conducted at 17 institutions, there was 283 percent increase of satisfying sexual encounters reported.
| Sex and Science: Top Ten Sex News 2007 | Dec 26, 2007 |
1. Sex is Good for Your Brain
Having sex makes you more intelligent, as the latest study suggests. According to the results of the study, during the intercourse, as much as seven different chemical reactions occur to improve its functioning. It is especially important for older people as sex boosts brain activity later in life.
The release of several hormones, such as oxytocin and serotonin during sex and after climax also contributes to creative thinking and good decision-making.
2. Your Grandmother Has Sex Too
If you think that sex is fading away with the time, you might be totally wrong. An extensive US study have found that most American men and women aged 57 to 85 consider sex important and say that they have sex at least two or three times per month.
Senior men and women also were more open about sexual matters and more than half of them told that they engaged in oral sex, vaginal intercourse and masturbation regularly.
3. Abstinence Programs Fail
Abstinence programs are not working, the study finally proved. A study conducted by the Oxford University analyzed more than 13 trials, including over 15,000 youngsters aged 10 to 21. It was said that no-sex programs do not prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Abstinence was found to have no effect on the rates of STD's and early pregnancies.
4. Sex at the Office Becomes Popular
Sex affairs bloom at the office with more and more people enjoying sex with their colleagues.
As Australian study proved, one in five men and women have sex at work. Besides the fact that many people admitted to have sex at a workplace, there were also many of them who claimed about doing it during working hours. So if people do mange to have sex at work - what is their favorite place at the office to do it? According to the survey, 25 percent of workers prefer boss's desk, all the other desks of the office, balcony, filing cabinet, lavatory and even at the top of the office building roof.
5. Japanese is the Most Sexless Nation
According to Durex sex survey conducted world-wide in 26 countries, Japanese couples are the most unhappy about their sex lives with more than third of married couples not having sex.
The Japanese Family Planning Association reported that 34,6 percent of couples aged 16 to 49 did not engaged in sexual activity for a month. The results of the global sex survey showed that the most satisfied nation are Nigerians with 67 percent being content with their sex lives. Greeks had sex most frequently in comparison to other nations.
6. Sex Prolongs Men's Life
Men benefit the most from sex if they have sex at least once a week. The latest research found that those who engage in sexual activity regularly are likely to live past 80 years old.
The results of the study revealed that regular sex reduces the risk of death from a stroke by 50 percent, diabetes by 40 per cent and heart disease by 30 per cent.
Scientists from Sydney University also encourage men to have sex daily as it was found that sex on a regular basis improving the quality of sperm making conception more likely to occur.
Men who are widowed at age 65 have the 70 percent increased risk of death.
7. Women Have More Orgasms and More Partners
A poll conducted by Marie Claire magazine, including 1669 women discovered that more women report having orgasm during sex nowadays in comparison to the findings of 1994 survey with less than a third having orgasm.
Only two percent of all respondents claimed about faking orgasm and 65 percent saying that they would confess to their partner about not having an orgasm.
These days women aged 20 to 30 have 10,5 sex partners on average in comparison to 5 partners in 2005. And though sex is important for most women, most of them value friendship, trust and fidelity above everything. As mush as 75 percent of all women said they did not cheated on their partner.
8. Women Fantasize about Group Sex
During the survey on women's sexual preferences, more than two thirds of women respondents admitted to fantasize about having group sex and a quarter dreamed about starring in a porn movie.
One in five women said they would like to have lesbian sex with 13 percent fantasizing about having sex with a woman. More women admitted their kinky preferences saying that they would not mind being spanked. Almost 12 percent dreamed about being kidnapped.
9. Oral Sex was Linked to Throat Cancer
Probably the most devastating study was conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, US. The study said that people who had given oral sex to more than five partners in their lifetime have the increased risk of having throat cancer. The scientists suggested that human papilloma virus, which causes most cervical cancers, may also lead to oral cancer.
The researchers believe that the findings will encourage men and women practice safer sex and use condoms during oral sex.
10. Chocolate can Substitute Sex
Don't get upset if for the time being you cannot have sex. The research found that chocolate can turn you on even more than sex, with its effect lasting four times longer than cuddling or kissing to a significant other. It was also discovered that when we eat chocolate our heart beat increases twice and all brain areas receive a boost that is as much or even more intense than one during sex.
Does it mean that chocolate is really better than sex? While more than half of British women preferred chocolate to sex, the most people are still convinced that nothing is better than having a hot romp.
| The Worst Lovers in the World Revealed | Dec 12, 2007 |
German men were named the worst lovers in the world as they are considered the most selfish, according to the latest survey.
The worldwide online survey conducted by social networking site WAYN.com that included 10,000 women in 50 countries revealed women's preferences. The second place of the worst lovers list were Swedish men who were rated as too quick lovers.
The third place was reserved for Holland men as women claimed that they are too rough in bed. American men were on a forth place because they were considered sexually dominant.
Welsh men were called "soppy" and they were voted fifth place as worst lovers. Scottish lovers were too loud , while Turkish were too sweaty. Women also would not choose Greeks as a lover as they were named smelly, while Russians were hairy. The tenth place for worst lovers was given to Englishmen being marked as too chubby.
The best lovers were considered Italians , followed by French men, men from Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Spain, Denmark, New Zealand, Brazil and Canada.
| Persistent Sexual Arousal is a Real Trouble for Women | Nov 19, 2007 |
The new study involving women who suffer from PSAS (persistent sexual arousal syndrome) revealed that this condition leads to a number of psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety and panic.
Quite recently discovered condition called Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS) or Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) results in spontaneous sexual arousal that appears as a reaction to different even minor stimuli, such as vibrations from the cell phone or different sounds. Very often women do not experience relief after one or several orgasms. Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome was reported by women of all ages, aged from teenage to menopause.
Many women who have this syndrome experience intense physical arousal for prolonged period of time, often making it impossible for them to concentrate or perform routine tasks.
In spite of the fact, that there are no exact figures to name the percentage of women suffering from PSAS, it is believed that the condition is rarely met. Although the recent data proves, that number of women who participate in web-based surveys to find the individuals having symptoms of persistent sexual arousal may count up to several hundreds. The information collected from many health-related sites as well as some studies suggests that psychological, medical and pharmacological factors play significant role for this condition.
For many women, this condition is accompanied by serious distress, frustration, guilt and anxiety, while the cause and the treatment remains unknown. Sandra Leiblum, Ph.D., one of the leading researchers and former President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health said that this conditions needs "serious research attention".
The recent research showed that most women having PSAS also had conditions in one way or another related to pre-existing stress illnesses. David Goldmeier, M.D., co-author of the study, said that until now no physical conditions or medications were found to cause PSAS, but he urges for women suffering from this disorder to consult sympathetic physician.
The first study on this topic will be published in a recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
| Women Send Sex Signals Through their Walk | Nov 09, 2007 |
Seductive walk is not linked to woman's ovulation as it was previously suggested by recent studies. Otherwise, scientists found that sexy sway of woman's hips doesn't mean that she is in her most fertile period.
Scientists at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada conducted a study, where women had to wear suits with light reflectors attached to their joints and limbs to find out the peculiarities of their walk. Along with the experiment that was filmed, volunteers had to take saliva test to determine their hormone level.
It was revealed that women who were ovulating at the time of the experiment had smaller hip movements and tried to keep their knees closer together.
When scientists asked forty male participants to rate each of the shown walks for the most sexiest, men pointed at women who were not in their fertile period of the cycle.
This may somehow contradict the findings of the earlier study where it was found that men are more responsive to women's sex signal when women are at their ovulation period. In a study about one months ago it was also revealed that strippers have more tips when they are ovulating.
Canadian researchers say that present study does not oppose the previous researches. They explain that women at their fertile period send sex signals when they come closer to a potential mate, rather than when they are at a distance. Women send sex signals through pheromones and face expressions only to a mate she sees as an appropriate mate during her fertile period.
Otherwise, men respond to woman's attractiveness from the distance and therefore her gait becomes a signal for other men, who can be less appealing to her.
Thus, walking less sexy during ovulation she is trying to protect herself from unsuitable partner, who might take advantage of her.
| China bans bras, sex toys, and underwear TV ads | Oct 01, 2007 |
China officials banned television and radio advertisements containing sexually explicit material, such as push-up bras, erotic underwear and sex toys in order to follow the policy that would free the nation from "social pollution".
The ban also concerns TV ads containing "sexually provocative language" and behavior that is considered to be outrageous. The policy is introduced now before a Communist Party meeting next month with the new leaders appointment.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television(SARFT) is determined to prohibit ads with sex toys promotion as well as any enhancement aids that suggest better sexual performance.
SARFT regulators say that obscene images and illegal medication for enhancing bed performance shown in commercials is a serious threat to society.
Other measures taken for sex-free policy were restrictions imposed on reality shows that would demonstrate sex change after surgery and TV talent contests.
As much as 11 radio in the southern and central areas of China were already banned for exposing material they consider being "pornographic".
Regulators think that media should stop favor vulgarity and mislead the nation with the commercials that undermine moral values. They urge to create positive atmosphere for the audience and be more responsible for the society.
| Women with cancer need sexual well-being to return to life | Sep 17, 2007 |
Many women who had to undergo cervical and endometrial cancer treatment often have to face sexual problems such as loss of desire, orgasm problems and arousal concerns.
In spite of the fact that many women with cancer have treatment they do not lose interest to sex but have to deal with unpleasant side effects of their treatment. Scientists from the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University say that improving women's sex life when they have to fight with serious disease may considerably increase their chances of survival.
Julia Heiman, the author of the study together with Lori Brotto, professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, introduced a therapeutic program to help women undergoing cancer treatment have a more fulfilling life addressing their sexuality. This was found to increase survival rates live with cancer condition for years.
As much as 19 women who had hysterectomy due to cancer took part in a research. Most of those women claimed of one or several sexual problems, such as lack of lubrication, decreased sensations during sex, and other difficulties within a relationship. During a therapy, women were provided information on sexual performance and relaxation and also techniques to put into practice.
The results of the therapeutic research showed that women taking part in the study reported of significant improvement in their sexual well-being. Besides, the depression that often come along with cancer was found to decrease. Researchers suggested to highlight the importance of woman's sexual life improvement and offered to practice by social workers and nurses during cancer treatment.
| Don't forget about sex while urging for a baby | Sep 11, 2007 |
Many couples have a their sex life ruined by the time they look for in vitro fertilization treatment.
Specialists urge couples who go for IVF not to give up their sex life just because they conceive in vitro. This happens due to the fact that many partners who want a baby "try too hard" to conceive thus turning sex into a task. Experts say that some couples become so focused on conception that when they actually address fertility experts they already do not have sex.
Dr Hayley Matic, a specialist at Melbourne IVF emphasizes the importance of healthy sex life for every couple. International studies already showed the benefits of sexual well-being, including those physical and emotional.
Initially, both partners trying for a baby may become very enthusiastic about conception but with the time as they see no results their intimate life fades away. At some point, their decision to go for IVF, where they do not need to have sex, contributes to the end of their sex life.
In many cases, couples cannot conceive simply because they do not have sex. Specialists warn that intimate problems are rarely discussed when couples try to solve fertility problems and couples should come in terms with their sex life .
When sex is no longer a pleasure but more like a scheduled task with an objective of making a baby, men and women soon forget about pleasure side. In some situations a burden of conception puts an end to any sexual activity.
Fertility experts plan to discuss the benefits of sexual well-being and remind all couples that sex is really not about having a baby only.
| Brazil allows sex change for free | Aug 21, 2007 |
Brazilians now can perform sex change surgery at the expense of state health system. The sex-change surgery was included in the list of medical operations that are free of charge.
The new decision will favor sex change operations to be paid by state, a judge in Rio Grande do Sul state reported.
Though in order to have an operation a person should be over 21 and should undergo psychological examination. An individual will also have to ask for approval from regional and municipal health secretariats. This is necessary to study all the psychological and medical aspects of sex change for particular patient. It is possible to have a specialist surgeon who would be in charge for transsexual issues only and to determine whether an individual can have a surgery.
The right for sex change equals to constitutional right concerning human dignity and equality, private life and right for free HIV medical treatment, the court decided.
This decision to pay for sex-change surgeries from state budget is thought to be more effective than lack of labor of force people who suffer from emotional problems regarding their gender identity. people who feel that they need a sex change surgery often commit suicide or suffer from other psychological problems just because they have no possibilities to have their sex changed.
Earlier sex change surgeries were performed in private clinics, where as much as 250 people could afford the operation. Approximately one out of 10,000 people want a gender change.
| A Viagra Condom to Be Released Soon | Aug 10, 2007 |
A condom that above all can help men to have a stronger, firmer and more long-lasting erection is expected to be released by the year 2008.
The product called CSD500 condom safety device was created by researchers at British condom maker Futura Medical.
A chemical within a teat of the condom increases the blood flow to the penis that results in rigidity of the penis and longer duration of the erection.
During a test period as much as 108 healthy couples reported of the firmer erection and longer intercourse in men when wearing CSD500 condom, giving a hope for success. The new condom already aroused strong interest all around the world. Study showed that more than 80 percent of condom users are ready to try it and just about the half of those who do not use condoms exhibit an interest in trying the product in order to increase their erection.
CSD500 condom is also expected to attract more men to use this contraceptive that is meant not only as a protection against unwanted pregnancies and STDs but also as a sex helper. Two percent of all condoms are known to slip off during the sexual act mainly because men have difficulty maintaining erection or keep up aroused.
If the CSD500 condom will be approved by EU regulatory authorities, the product will be available in the market within 18 months and could be sold like regular condoms.
Futura medical makers signed an agreement with SSL International plc known as makers of world-known Durex ® condoms and to prepare for the marketing launch all around the Europe.
Chief executive James Barder said that around 13 billion condoms are used annually and there is a lot of place to broaden the market.
| Psychotherapist had sex with patient's other self | Jul 10, 2007 |
A therapist is suspected of taking advantage of woman's split personality disorder and had sex with one of her alter egos.
Monika Mirte, 44 year old woman from Germany suffered from multiple personality disorder, feeling most of the time in control. However, sometimes she felt as if she turned into another women, calling them "Kathrin", "Finja" and "Leonie". She says that when one of her another personalities takes over, she cannot remember what happened after she turns back to her previous self.
After she went to the qualified psychotherapist Peter Blaeker, she noticed that something goes wrong with her treatment. Woman insists that Mr. Blaeker used one of her personalities for sexual use, the other one for housework and the third one for lending money for holidays.
The therapist refused to comment, saying that he has no right to reveal confidential information regarding her other personalities. If convicted, he can expect up to 5 years sentence.
The case is under investigation in Cologne, where Blaeker is suspected of sexual assault and fraud. Christine Andrae, Miss Mirte's lawyer claims there are a lot of facts to prove the therapist went beyond his professional duties.
Dr.Christian Luedke, a psychologist, said that it is possible for the other therapist to make use of the other personality for a person who has such disorder by calling the alter ego by name.
| Trojan condoms new ad turned down by Fox and CBS | Jun 22, 2007 |
Beautiful women are sitting in a bar full of pigs, when one of the pigs goes to a man's room taking a condom from vending machine and turns into a handsome guy who is now welcome by a blond girl. This is a new commercial promoted by Trojan condoms that is headed under slogan "Evolve. Use a condom every time."
However, Fox and CBS both rejected the ad as inappropriate. The designers of the "evolve" ad said they intended to create a commercial that would highlight the health and safety problems. Though the ad looks entertaining, it was not accepted by major networks. Fox said the ad should "stress health-related uses rather than the prevention of pregnancy", while CBS think that the campaign is inappropriate for "network even with late-night-only restrictions."
Previous Trojan's ads were accepted by both networks as that time the campaign was aimed at preventing HIV. Many networks welcome an ad that would display the sexual disease prevention rather that pregnancy prevention.
Now the ad is planned to be on other networks including ABC,NBC, MTV, Comedy Central and Adult Swim and many print advertisements will be featured in magazines, like Cosmopolitan and Glamour and web sites.
Trojan company is working since 1927 and has the 75 percent share of the condom market in comparison to Durex 15 percent. Jim Daniels, vice president for marketing said that US should increase the use of condoms as only one out of four sexual acts was performed with a condom, which is too little.
In 2006 Trojan conducted a research that involved the study of 100 colleges and universities published in Sexual Health Report Card where their brought in the issues of sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault and condom availability. The company is now more and more aimed at women customers as potential buyers and additional features to make condoms more appealing encouraging condom purchase. As many people are reluctant to use the condom, the erotic accessory to this product may attract potential customers.
| Circumcision removes most pleasure areas | Jun 18, 2007 |
Does a circumcised man feel less than uncircumcised? The recent study says that as much as five receptive zones of the penis are removed during circumcision procedure.
Researchers from National Organization of Circumcision Information Resources Center examined the sensitivity of circumcised and uncircumcised penises of 159 men to find out the difference, taking into account that 91 of the volunteers were circumcised in infancy. Morris Sorrells and his colleagues explored 19 locations of male penis creating a "penile sensitivity map". Uncircumcised men reported about five areas most receptive to touch. It was discovered that these very areas are removed during the circumcision and circumcised men said that their most sensitive penile part was a scar that left after circumcision procedure.
Circumcision is a procedure that is commonly spread in many countries. The surgery involves the removal of the foreskin of the penis and in many cases this medical procedure is done soon after birth. In United States more than half of all male infants are being circumcised.
Many studies have shown that surgery gives some protection against STDs and reduces the chances of getting some other infections. The latest research revealed that circumcision can reduce the risk of HIV infection.
However, not all scientists agree that circumcision is as effective as it is claimed by other researchers. Many other safety measures like use of condom or careful choice of the sex partner are known to protect sexual health better than circumcision.
As this study showed that circumcision leads to decreased sensitivity, the researchers question previous findings where there was said about little loss of sensitivity after circumcision. They suppose that results do not coincide because in previous studies scientists based their findings on reports of the men who chose to undergo circumcision to solve their health problems.
