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Jul 16

Erectile dysfunction

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects the lives of many middle-aged men and their partners to one degree or another. The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, but usually refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity.

Although erectile dysfunction, formerly called impotence, is more common in men older than 65, it can occur at any age. An occasional episode of erectile dysfunction happens to most men and is normal. As men age, it's also normal to experience changes in erectile function. Erections may take longer to develop, may not be as rigid or may require more direct stimulation to be achieved. Men may also notice that orgasms are less intense, the volume of ejaculate is reduced and recovery time increases between erections.

When erectile dysfunction proves to be a pattern or a persistent problem, it can interfere with a man's self-image as well as his and his partner's sexual life. Erectile dysfunction may also be a sign of a physical or emotional problem that requires treatment.

Erectile dysfunction was once a taboo subject, but more men are seeking help. Doctors are gaining a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction and are finding new and better treatments.

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162


Jul 02

30% of LGBT Adults Lack Health Care

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According to a survey released jointly by Witeck-Combs Communications and Harris Interactive(r) only 70% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults said they had health insurance coverage, compared to 86% of non-gay adults. The gap in insurance for LGBT employees exist because most employers in the U.S. do not offer health insurance for LGBT partners (domestic partner benefits).
Even when employers offer domestic partner benefits, many LGBT employees do not apply for them because revealing their sexual orientation puts them at risk of anti-gay bias. Another potential cause for the gap may be because many LGBT people are un- or underemployed because of discrimination in the workplace. "In every survey of Americans of employment age, the number one access point for health insurance is through employee benefits for workers employed full-time. For LGBT Americans, obtaining that benefit is often problematic," said Kathleen DeBold, Executive Director of the Mautner Project. "Discrimination against LGBT Americans only increases the already horrific numbers of the uninsured."