Helpful Facts

Sexuality is an integral part of being human. Love, affection, and sexual intimacy contribute to healthy relationships and individual well-being. But along with the positive aspects of our human sexuality, there also are illnesses, mixed emotions and unintended consequences that can affect our sexual health.

Sexual Wellness refers to the many factors that impact sexual function and reproduction. These include a variety of physical, mental, and emotional factors. Disorders that affect any of these factors can impact a person’s physical and emotional health, as well as his or her relationships and self-image.

Sex, is exercise. The pulse rate, in a person aroused, rises from about 70 beats per minute to 150, the same as that of an athlete putting forth maximum effort. So vigorous sex for half an hour burns approximately 150 calories. This means you can potentially lose three pounds in a year if you have sex 7 to 8 times a month

Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, that tightens blood vessels and restricts blood flow. Long term smoking has even been shown to cause permanent damage to arteries. Since a man’s erection depends on blood flow, researchers assumed smoking affects erections.

Both men and women are affected by sexual problems. They can occur in adults of all ages. Among those commonly affected are seniors, which may be related to a decline in health associated with aging.