It would appear that the progressive diversity litmus test is under attack in Connecticut, thanks to 3 high school girls standing up for their civil rights as biological females, and suing those who would deny their gender in place of a homogenized version of the original. At issue is the skewed concept of diversity and
This week I heard a retired physician comment at a lecture, “In the media, older people’s sex is literally a joke.” That is unfortunate. Sex is a fundamental part of our human nature at any age. It is not a disease to be controlled or an aberrant behavior that must be managed. I am an economist,
Every country has different cancer risks as many types of cancer are linked to diets, activity, genetics and ethnic backgrounds. In some areas, environmental hazards contribute to certain forms of cancer. In the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is also the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer, with 270,000 new
When Suzanne Somers was in her 50s, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and totally lost her libido. Now, more than 20 years later, the Three’s Company star has released her 27th book, A New Way To Age, to share how she overhauled her lifestyle—including her sex life. “I’ve heard so many women my age
There’s a reason why mindfulness is currently one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness community. Recent research has shown that mindful meditation can help you stay sharp and focused later in life, enable you to better regulate your emotions, decrease your stress levels, and improve your sleep cycle. One recent study even found that just 10 minutes
As temperatures plummet to well below zero, the chill could put our health at risk. In fact, the cold winter weather can have an impact on all parts of the body – including, yep, your private parts. And on a more serious note cold weather also means you’re more likely to suffer from serious conditions
How does one politely and discreetly discuss sexual intercourse and pleasure without saying the wrong thing or offending someone? I’m not sure, but please be assured that this topic is a delicate one and if I say anything offensive to anyone, I humbly apologize now as no offense is intended. Sexual relations have dominated much
When women go through the ‘change’, medically known as menopause, it often leaves women with a decreased or non-existent sex drive, and for a very good reason. One of the main things that happen during menopause is the drastically decreased production of estrogen and progesterone, or the total cessation in the production of the female
In men, sexual dysfunction is generally diagnosed by the inability for a man to obtain an erection. This can be caused by medications, health conditions and age. Many men don’t realize that high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction. The problem with that is most medications to control blood pressure also can cause erectile dysfunction.
Have you ever noticed that you tend to be happier or better adjusted the day after any sexual experience? Is the reason for that happiness really the sexual experience or is there something else that may be responsible for that good feeling? In the Fall 2018 issue of Time Health, page 11, there is a
