I am a senior citizen aged 74 years. I have feelings for sex. But I do not get an erection at all. With this situation, how can I enjoy a sex life? Kindly advise me. Joan Price says: Men came of age believing that the penis was the center of sexual activity, and without an… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Sexual Health
How Soon is Herpes Medication Effective?
I want to know if the drug Valtrex for controlling Herpes Simplex Virus One (HSV 1) and Herpes Simplex Virus Two (HSV 2) needs to be taken for a period of time before it is effective or if after one dose, it is effective on reducing the number of outbreaks. Thank you. Dr. Judith Hersh… Read more »
Does a Pessary Mean the End of Sexual Activity?
Q. My partner had a pessary implanted, in lieu of a hysterectomy. Her gynecologist told us both “no more” sex. This seems harsh. What can be done to resume our sex life? Dr. Hersh says: There are many types of pessaries on the market, only one of which, the Gelhorn pessary, precludes penetrative sex play…. Read more »
Has my penis gotten shorter?
Q. I am reaching 70 years old and find it difficult to get an erection. When I was younger my penis was about 9 inches long when it was erect, it is now only about 7 and a half inches when I eventually get hard, is it natural for the penis to shrink as men… Read more »