“You never have to retire from sex,” says clinical psychologist Judy Kuriansky. “But you should always behave as the 20-30 year-olds do. You need to be cautious about it.”

Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that incidences of syphilis and chlamydia in adults aged 45 to 64 have nearly tripled over the past decade. Cases of Gonorrhea are up as well.

“In general, I would say that older people are really enjoying their sexuality,” says Ian Kerner, sex therapist, CNNHealth.com contributor and founder of GoodInBed.com. “People can be sexual throughout their lives, until the day they die.”

Researchers are quick to point out that there’s a huge lack of data on STDs in older populations. The authors of the BMJ editorial also note that older women are more vulnerable physiologically. “Post-menopausal changes to the vagina, such as thinning of the mucosa, narrowing and shortening of the vagina, and decreased lubrication leave women more vulnerable to minor genital injuries and microabrasions that facilitate the entry of pathogens,” they write.

With age, as parents teach their kids, comes responsibility. So why are parents exposing themselves to these avoidable risks?

“They just don’t think it can happen to them” says Kuriansky. “STIs (sexually transmitted infections) really started making news in the ’80s and ’90s. The fears and the warnings didn’t hit their generation.” They also didn’t expect to be sexual. “It’s the Jane Fondas of the world and men in their 80s like John Glenn, who divorced his wife and married a younger woman,” she says.

Kerner is quick to point out that the 50+ age group is one of the fastest-growing demographics for online dating. “They wouldn’t even necessarily classify themselves as older,” he says. “It’s often the second time around for them. They’ve been married, have adult children, and they don’t have the same concerns or the same stressors that other people might face.”

Interestingly, one study found that men aged 40+ who were taking drugs for erectile dysfunction were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with an STD in their first year of usage. However, that same study also found that those same men were significantly more likely to be diagnosed in the year prior to starting the medication. That suggests the drug doesn’t so much alter the risk-taking behavior, but rather facilitates it.

Older men can be wary of condom use because it can contribute to erectile dysfunction. Women assume since they’re above child-bearing years that condoms are unnecessary.

“Just as we spend a lot of time advising kids to practice safer sex, we need to do the same things for ourselves and our parents,” says Kerner.

And perhaps even our grandparents.

Experts purport more awareness from the media would go a long way. Kuriansky also suggests more questioning and counseling by physicians. “If you’re really going to do something about it,” she says, “you have to be tested for herpes and other viruses. Now, you have to request that. They’re not in routine blood tests. [They] should make it routine.”

(Ben Tinker, CNN Medical News Senior Producer)

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The results of the study showed that men who engaged in physical activity on a frequent basis did not experience erectile dysfunction at all, while men who did not exercise showed higher rates of dysfunction.

The survey studied the participants based on the amount of energy they expended a week through physical activity, according to Wayland Hsiao, assistant professor of urology at the Emory School of Medicine, who co-authored the study with Chad Ritenour, director of Emory’s Men’s Health Center.

The study, which was published online in The Journal of Sexual Medicine last month, reported improved erectile function in men with increased exercise. Hsiao explained that even exercising 30 minutes every other day can be enough to improve erectile function.
The researchers surveyed young, healthy patients that came to Emory’s urology clinic for medical issues not related to sexual function. According to Hsiao, the study took many years to complete because acquiring 78 participants was difficult since younger men visit the doctor less frequently than older men do.

“We knew exercise and erectile dysfunction were correlated, but we wanted to see exactly when does this correlation start,” Hsiao said. “Through this study, we see that the relationship between exercise and erectile function begins at an early age and may even have a protective effect.”

Previous studies have correlated exercise and erectile function in older or obese men, according to Hsiao. He said that the Emory study offers the possibility that lifestyle choices such as exercise can improve sexual function.

“The most exciting part is that the study draws a conclusion that wasn’t shown before, especially for young people,” he said.

According to a Jan. 19 University press release, the study proved that exercise may also decrease the chance of acquiring erectile dysfunction at a later age. Men who fell into the “sedentary,” or non-active, group reported decreased erectile function, orgasm function, intercourse satisfaction and overall satisfaction, according to the study, which was also published online.

This group of men not only showed higher rates of erectile dysfunction but also other health issues such as diabetes and heart diseases, Hsiao said.

According to the press release, the patients described their average physical activity per week in the Physical Questionnaire, which then translates physical activity into energy consumption per week to determine whether a patient is active or inactive. The press release also notes that the international index of erectile function (IIEF) uses 15 questions to measure overall erectile function.

Several School of Medicine alumni and members of the medical house staff also contributed to the study.

— Contact Mallika Manyapu.

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Heart health, weight management, improved sexual function and a sensual history make pistachios 'The Love Nut'. With senses-pleasing culinary uses and status as a delightful snack, these well-loved nuts might now be able to add improved sexual function to their list of qualifications. To view the full multimedia news release please visit the American Pistachio Growers website.

Fresno, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

Pistachios are making noise in the health and nutrition spectrum as ‘The Love Nut’ based on a recent Turkish study which demonstrated that men with erectile dysfunction (ED) who added pistachios to their diet saw improvement in erectile function. This study supports the growing body of evidence on the health benefits of pistachios, including heart and blood vessel health, weight management and blood sugar control. Nuts for a better sex life? View the research on the American Pistachio Growers website.

The study, which was conducted by Dr. M. Aldemir at Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, and published in the January 2011 issue of The International Journal of Impotence Research, consisted of 17 married men (ranging from 38–59 years of age) who had experienced ED for at least 12 months. All patients were evaluated using medical history and sexual history with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), a physical examination and routine blood analysis. Each man ate 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of pistachio nuts per day for three weeks. The subjects were asked to maintain their regular daily dietary intake, physical activity and other lifestyle habits. Study participants saw a significant improvement on IIEF scores, which measure such things as orgasmic function, sexual desire and sexual intercourse satisfaction. There was also improvement in penile ultrasound measures, but the difference was not statistically significant. Participants also had a significant reduction in total blood cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and a significant increase in HDL (“good”) cholesterol. The authors speculate that several attributes of pistachios may have contributed to both the erectile function and blood lipid improvements, including their healthy fats, natural plant sterols, protein, fiber and antioxidants.

“Pistachios have been considered an aphrodisiac in some folklore,” said Dr. Thomas W. Hopkins, M.D., internal medicine specialist and former member of the National Advisory Panel for Erectile Dysfunction. “To my knowledge, this is the first study that lends support for this belief. We know that pistachios can improve blood cholesterol levels and can be part of a successful weight management program. Men, especially, may want to consider substituting pistachios for other snack foods.”

Pistachio nuts are a natural health food, full of nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognize that tree nuts, including pistachios, can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Pistachios have more nuts per serving, 49, than any other tree nut, and contain only 160 calories in this serving size.

The American Pistachio Growers was not involved in this study.

American Pistachio Growers is a voluntary trade association representing members who are pistachio growers, processors and industry partners in California, Arizona and New Mexico. These states represent 100% of the domestic commercial pistachio production. APG pistachios are the “Official Snack” of both USA Water Polo and Miss California. For more information, visit http://www.AmericanPistachios.org.

Source: Aldemir M, Okulu E, Ne?elio?lu S, Erel O, Kay?gil O, 2011. Pistachio diet improves erectile function parameters and serum lipid profiles in patients with erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res. 23(1):32-8.

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