Posted on 10/23/2003 9:54:59 AM PDT by carlo3b
"I" is for Impotence"I" can't believe this could happen to me!
By Chef Carlo3b
NOT MUCH SEX IN THE CITY, or anywhere else for that matter if you are a maturing male, and experiencing some pretty common problems. For some men, being over 50, even if you are in great physical and mental health, can pose some really serious problems, and you may require the male equivalent of the 50,000 mile check-up.
The "Oh no, not me" Male Complex!
The "Oh no, not me" complex comes to mind! Contrary to popular belief, Men do not always think about sex, especially if it bring attention to questions of his own performance, or lack thereof. Most men are by nature, forbidden from thinking about sexual difficulties, and NEVER, any suggestion of a diminished capacity.To face what is the 3rd rail of masculinity, is to confront nature's call the dreaded " I " word. Speaking of "I", as in me, "I", would rather wrestle an Rabid Alligator than think about Impotence, or any variation of references to problems in the bedroom... But that doesn't change the facts.. and, it may be time to confront it, or as they say, play with fire..
"I" don't believe it could happen to ME... The Awakening
Most middle-aged men begin to experience something equivalent to erectile dysfunction (ED). It kind of sneaks up as a problem over time. In the beginning we dismiss it as a temporary glitch, a bit of an upset stomach, too tired, distracted, problems at work, and the good old stand by, a little too much beer. All of those symptoms, or excuses, are valid, but too many times they are red flags that are too easily dismissed.It isn't so bad if you think about it as a wake-up call, rather than a the distant sound of the male death rattle. It is in the worse case scenario, the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner.
To suggest, or even worse, to discover, that you may not be what you thought you were, (and probably never were to begin with.. DUH), is to admit you are reaching the end much quicker than you thought. Face it ..or deny it. Most men find it much safer to deny it.
Most guys start to experience this natural evolutionary phenomenon, at some point in their lives, usually beginning around the age of 40. However, too many men do not acknowledge it until it bites him on the ass. Refusing to face it and treating it, in the early stages, is tantamount to spousal abuse, or worse, sadomasochism.
The results of avoiding the condition are nearly always devastating The infamous slippery slope comes into play, it starts with self doubt, then lower expectations, refusal to engage in any sexual activity, and finally the true destruction of most relationships.. the total avoidance of intimacy for what is sadly and subconsciously perceived as, self preservation.
Have "I" gotten your attention yet? ...
Sounds pretty bad doesn't it? Avoiding the problem can be. Truth be known, it is not just bad for your ego, but this could be fatal to your health. A life without sex or intimacy is actually horrible for your health, physically, and mentally. Here is were it gets really interesting, This problem does not have to be end of the world, and this scenario as serious as it sounds, in most cases, can be easily averted.What in the heck is wrong with me...
Nothing is wrong with a man, or woman for that matter to have minor or major changes in their lives, on any or all levels. We have all been taught, and thankfully so, to recognized the ramifications of Female Menopause, but how often have we been warned or confronted with what is the equally as lifealtering as the Male equivalence of Menopause, clinically refereed to as Andropause. Androgen Deficiency, is the loss or decreasing levels of androgens, or testosterone.I do not intend to play Doctor, (although I have played one on TV.. ha) however, a decrease in male hormones begins to create a physiological and chemical change in maturing males. This phenomenon, generally takes place between the ages of 40 and 55, although it can occur earlier or much later.
The most common symptoms of Androgen Deficiency according to author, Jed Diamond in his book, "Male Menopause," concluded, men experiencing this phase of life, "need longer to recover from injuries and illness, less endurance for physical activity, weight gain, thinning hair, sleep disturbances, irritability, and reduced interest in sex.."
Awareness, is the key to overcoming the natural injustices of life, and there are a milieu of other causes for many of the symptoms of sexual dysfunction, the most prominent, in reverse order of causation;
TOP TEN REASONS FOR (ED)
10) Fear of rejection
9) Physical limitations, stroke, handicap
8) Chronic tobacco use
7) Alcoholism, or frequent drinking habit
6) Prolonged drug addiction, cocaine, marijuana, hallucinogenics...
5) Illnesses requiring medication, i.e.: high blood pressure, prostate, heart conditions, diabetes.. etc
4) Stress
3) Depression
2) Physical condition, (weakness, lack of exercise, weight gain)And the # 1 reason for hitting in a Sexual Slump... drum roll......
DIET
Yes, diet ranks at the top of the list of reasons most men can not achieve their sexual potential! In this chapter we will address how, and what you can eat, that can change your lives in the most dramatic fashions imaginable. Many of the most treatable conditions listed above can be altered by changing your eating habits.
As and example, weight gain, which makes exercising so difficult and tiring so you avoid it, thus another slippery slop. Atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, caused by deposits of fatty substances, high cholesterol levels, platelets, cellular waste products, calcium and other substances build up in the inner lining of an artery inhibiting blood vessels and restricting blood flow..
Just altering or adjusting what you eat, or how much you exercise self control, as well as physically, can drastically raise your natural endorphins, which remove stress or pain, and change the condition of the blood flows to the extremities of your body, resulting in enhanced and prolonged erections... Ba da bing..
Did you know, that there are foods, such as natural aphrodisiacs, that stimulate the normal body functions, that have been used throughout history, to create high sexual interest in both women and men? Ba da boom
Any of this sound familiar?
"I" can show you a Silver lining ...
WHAT? Are you nuts? How can there be any SILVER LINING to this scourge?
For most men, having discovered any of the symptoms as an early warning sign, can dissuade much of the long term destructive behaviors, and choices can be treated, corrected, and/or avoided, before they consume your relationships. Having been detected early, these common problems can be stopped in there tracts.Now what can "YOU" do?
First, consult your doctor! Then talk it over with your significant other. Yes, they are suffering the symptoms and the effects as well as you have been. Letting them know what is happening and what the game plan to solving it begins to control the problem at once, for everyone.There are many remedies available to all of us today that where unheard of just a few years back. Viagra, and other medical equivalence's are routine in today's modern medical practices.
Sexual boosters!
WHAT? Me take sexual boosters or enhancements? Not a chance, FORGETABOUTIT! Why would you treat this tragic episode in your life any different than you have minor challenges that you confront every day? You replace your batteries in your remote, purchase a new and improved driver on the links, and many of us subscribe to cable TV to get a bump in our reception.. WELL? Sheeesh, do "I" have to spell it out for you?Having been made aware of the rules and red flags in the game, now is the time to take the ball and run with it. Lets get a handle on the problems and take the first step in solving them. Now with our help lets start to tackle, and remove the simplest roadblocks.
Cooking now takes on a whole new world of fun, ...that is aside from holding your family and sex life together.. it tastes good too... blush.. smirk!
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This isn't exactly verbatim.
"Pfizer pharm. reports a 9% increase in Viagra sales, despite stiff competition".
Gotta hand it to Fox for having a wry sense of humor.
They are really funny sometimes, last week they put up a billboard across from CNN mocking their fall line-up.. that in itself is funny.. what a visual the CNN freaks in a line-up.. but I digress..
Viagra Competition Popping Up in Stores
Sep 3, 2003 10:00 pm US/CentralCHICAGO (CBS 2) For 5 years, it's been the only game in town. Viagra has had the billion dollar U.S. market virtually all to itself, but now a battle's shaping up that could change everything.
It could be a slugfest to rival Coke vs. Pepsi.
It could be more brutal than Brittany vs. Christina.
And with Mike Ditka as the pitchman for the hottest new anti-impotency drug to hit the market, you know it's going to be colorful.
"I can't see anything but good things coming from this kind of promotion," says Dr. Kenneth McVary.
It's the little blue pill vs. the little orange one, and soon, the yellow one, and the stakes are high.
Half of all men over age 40 have some problem with erectile dysfunction. That's 30 million in the U.S., but Dr. Kevin McVary says 9 out of 10 who need help don't seek it.
"Patients have been waiting for newer medications. There's big interest,” says Dr. McVary. “There's a huge unserved pool of patients who have not sought treatment, or sought treatment but not gone forward and taken medications."
Despite the hype, Viagra fails in 30 to 40 percent of patients.
Enter: Levitra, approved by the FDA last month, and Cialis, with approval imminent.
They work the same way as Viagra, by blocking an enzyme which affects blood flow to the penis, only it takes the little blue pill nearly an hour to work.
With Levitra and Cialis?
"About a third of the patients would be effective as fast as 16 minutes."
Viagra works best on an empty stomach, so forget that romantic dinner. But since food doesn't affect Levitra or Cialis, they're perfect for those who want a little something extra for dessert.
But perhaps the biggest difference: Viagra and Levitra stay active in the system for up to 4 hours. Cialis' effect can last for 36. So long, it's been dubbed "the weekend pill."
Gary Slunaker helped test both Viagra and Cialis.
"I think, without a doubt, Cialis is a better drug," says Slunaker.
He would like to be first in line when it hits pharmacy shelves.
"I will obviously try and get there, but there will probably be a lot of pushing and shoving."
The side effects for all the medications are similar: facial flushing, headaches, a stuffy nose. Some men report vision problems, auras, with Viagra, not so with Cialis.
Also, these sex pills can't be taken with some heart drugs and prostate medications.
Mary Ann Childers
LOLOL.. you devil!
HELL NO!!!
;-)
That isn't where it affected me...
Whoa Nellie.. I can see where this thread is going.. LOLOLOLOL
This is Schoolboys take Viagra in lunchbreak Six schoolboys were hospitalised after they took Viagra pills in their lunch-break, it has emerged. One of the Year Eight pupils, all aged 12 and 13, is believed to have brought in the anti-impotency tablets and handed them around to five of his pals at the all-boys comprehensive school in Berkshire. Teachers at the Forest School in Winnersh called 999 when word spread of what they had done. A spokeswoman from Wokingham District Council, the local education authority, said: "It is believed that a pupil brought the tablets from home into the all-boys school and shared them with five friends. The school responded quickly to the situation and, as a precaution, paramedics were called. "The pupils were taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. All six have subsequently been discharged and are not expected to suffer any ill-effects. "All of the tablets have been accounted for. The school has a strict no drugs policy and a pupil will be temporarily excluded for actions which placed other pupils at risk." The incident happened on October 16. Viagra was launched by pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer in 1998 as a breakthrough in the treatment of male impotency and is a prescribed drug, although it is available for sale on the Internet. Sexual health experts have said the effects of the drug on young people are untested and side effects unknown. Although it is not thought the boys will be seriously affected, doctors say any reaction with other medication could be dangerous.
LONDON
23/10/03 - News and city section
Find this story at http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/7325012?version=2
©2003 Associated New Media
Darn you Pappy... Now there is Coffee everywhere.. Bwhahahahahhahha
I saw these exact words uttered by Linda Vester (or was it Laurie Dhue?) the other day, and she raised an eyebrow when she said it.
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