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Dr. Rena Malik, a sexual health expert, discussed on the Diary of a CEO podcast that a Japanese study found a correlation between nose length and penis size, debunking the myth that hand or foot size is indicative. She also noted an increase in men concerned about their penis size and emphasized that the quality of sex is more important than frequency in relationships.
A healthy 76-year-old man has experienced a total loss of libido and erectile dysfunction for over two years, with no success from ED medications or other interventions. Dr. Keith Roach discusses the complexity of diagnosing and treating libido loss, emphasizing the need to explore psychological factors, medication side effects, substance use, and hormonal imbalances. While there are no approved treatments specifically for men's low libido, off-label drug use, such as bupropion, has shown some promise. The relationship between ED and libido is intricate, and a thorough medical evaluation is necessary to identify the underlying cause and appropriate treatment pathway.
A study from Purdue University indicates that having sex at least once a week until the age of 90 may help maintain cognitive function in older adults. The research, which involved over 1,600 participants aged 62 to 90, found that sexual activity was linked to better brain function across this age group, with variations in the impact of physical pleasure on cognitive functioning between men and women. The study emphasizes the potential importance of sexual well-being in preventing mental decline in later life.
Dr. Hisham Mehanna, a professor at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences at the University of Birmingham, has stated that oral sex is the main risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer, a type of throat cancer, and has caused a "rapid increase" in the disease in the past two decades. Those with six or more lifetime oral-sex partners are 8.5 times more likely to develop oropharyngeal cancer than those who do not practice oral sex. 70% of oropharyngeal cancers in the United States are caused by HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection, with 3 million new cases in the U.S. each year.