Half of British men are bedroom flops... but most refuse to talk to their doctor
By Fiona Macrae
24th November 2010
One in two men is affected by impotence at some point in their lives, with alcohol to blame more often than not, research shows.
The sensitive nature of the subject means that many suffer in silence, with devastating consequences for their self-esteem and relationships.
The taboo topic has been brought into the open by Boots, which carried out a survey of 4,500 men.
The chemist chain found that 19 per cent have struggled to make love when sober – while a further 31 per cent have suffered problems after a boozy night out.
Some 68 per cent of those polled also owned up to having experienced premature ejaculation at some point in their lives.
Many said their sexual problems had caused their self-esteem to plummet.
Two-thirds of married men said they would refuse to discuss the issue with their doctor and one in eight was so embarrassed that he would not talk about it with anyone.
Colm O’Mahony, consultant physician in sexual health at Chester Hospital, said: ‘Although extremely widespread, the taboo nature of these problems means that most sufferers do not seek help.
‘Stigma, shame, concern for their partner’s reaction, and sometimes denial, all play a part.
‘Many endure in silence, believing that the problem is transient, and that no help is available.
‘It can be crushing. Guys get worn down and when you fix them, the change in their demeanour is dramatic.
‘The woman will say she has got her cheerful, friendly husband back, instead of a morose, grumpy chap.’
Sexual problems are most common among older men, with causes including obesity, smoking, alcohol, stress, medication and hardening of the arteries.
Although Viagra is the best-known treatment, other drugs are also available.
Premature ejaculation, which can also be exacerbated by stress, tends to hit younger men and is usually treatable by changes in sexual technique.
Psychologist Dr Pam Spurr said that women can also be left feeling their partner no longer finds them attractive, adding: ‘There is a great big silence – there is an elephant sitting in the bedroom.’
Robert Gilbert, of Boots, which has launched a men’s sexual wellbeing range, said: ‘It’s concerning that so many men are suffering in silence.
‘We urge men to talk to their partners and seek help from their pharmacist or GP.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic ... z16DOhU5pf
HALF OF BRITISH MEN ARE BEDROOM FLOPS !!!!!
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Where are the Maryooley CATCOPYIERS who would CLAIM '' bahasha ninka cabaa dumarka aad bey u jecelyihiin xagga sariirta'
i would rather CHEW the innocent VEGEATABLE aka KAT instead of 'abused WATER' aka 'CASTRATING LIQUID' ALCHOHOL
i would rather CHEW the innocent VEGEATABLE aka KAT instead of 'abused WATER' aka 'CASTRATING LIQUID' ALCHOHOL
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There is mentioned six causes and alcohol is 1/6. So!Daanyeer wrote:Sexual problems are most common among older men, with causes including obesity, smoking, alcohol, stress, medication and hardening of the arteries.

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[quote="AbdihaliimThere is mentioned six causes and alcohol is 1/6. So!
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Let me TEST ur Daanyeer Quotient (DQ) :
If there are 6 KILLING things: 1. Mosquito. 2. car accident. 3. Elephant. 4. atomic bomb. 5. chocking with bobcorn. 6. Tornado.
..................THEN what is the MAIN killer in the LIST????................................
Daanyeer BEATING his CHEST for EDUCATIONAL purpose !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me TEST ur Daanyeer Quotient (DQ) :
If there are 6 KILLING things: 1. Mosquito. 2. car accident. 3. Elephant. 4. atomic bomb. 5. chocking with bobcorn. 6. Tornado.
..................THEN what is the MAIN killer in the LIST????................................
Daanyeer BEATING his CHEST for EDUCATIONAL purpose !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by a eukaryotic protist of the genus Plasmodium. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas (22 countries), Asia, and Africa. Each year, there are more than 250 million cases of malaria,[1] killing between one and three million people, the majority of whom are young children in sub-Saharan Africa.[2] Ninety percent of malaria-related deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria is commonly associated with poverty, and can indeed be a cause of poverty[3] and a major hindrance to economic development."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaria
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