Quiz: Could you be having problems with your sex life?

There is a belief that a man thinks about sex 8,000 times a day. Although there is no evidence confirming this, our question and answer section is testimony to the fact that men are definitely very worried about their sexual health and performance. So, to help resolve all those questions, here is a quick quiz  that will tell you exactly where you stand. 

Q. How long should you take to ejaculate?

a. Intercourse must continue for 30 to 40 minutes

b. 3 to 5 minutes after penetration

c. It should take less than a minute

Answer (b): Porn has led many men to think that 30 to 40 minutes is how long an erect penis should last. However, this notion is incorrect as porn is staged and is often performed with cuts. According to studies, the average time that a man should take to ejaculate is between 3 to 5 minutes. (Read: Premature ejaculation: Beat it for real!)

Q. Which of these can lead to infertility?

a. Being overweight

b. Kegels exercise

c. Using lubricants for sex

Answer (a): Most fat men tend to have high cholesterol which causes clogged arteries and prevents efficient blood flow. They also tend to have heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, higher stress levels and other obesity related issues which don’t bode well for your penis. (Read: 10 things that could cause infertility)

Q. Which of these factors cannot lead to premature ejaculation?

a. Performance anxiety

b. Neurological disorder

c. Over confidence

Answer (c): Over confidence cannot cause premature ejaculation. However, performance anxiety and nervousness can. Also, life long patients of premature ejaculation may be suffering from a chemical imbalance in their brain, which lowers their ejaculatory threshold. (Read: Male sex problems mega guide – tips to deal with erectile dysfunction, penis size, premature ejaculation and more…)

Q. Which among these is a health benefit of masturbation?

a. Reduced risk of prostate cancer

b. Reduced risk of heart disease

c. Reduced risk of osteoporosis

Answer (a): A 2003 Australian study observed that men who ejaculated more than five times a week were less likely to develop prostate cancer. Masturbating flushes your system and prevents cancerous cells from building up. (Read: Masturbation: Is it bad for you? (Expert speak))

Q. Can you increase your penis size by exercising it?

a. Yes, there are devices available in the market that can help you do that.

b. No, it’s not possible.

c. Masturbation is the only exercise it can get

Answer (b): Unlike the muscles on your shoulders and chest, you cannot increase your penis size by exercising it. Rings, vacuum pumps and other devices sold in the market that claim to do so are bogus and you should stay away from them. (Read: Penis size – should you really worry about it?)

Q. Which of these is not a technique to beat premature ejaculation?

a. Seman’s manoevure

b. Squeeze technique

c. Heimlich manoevure

Answer (c): Heimlich manoeuvre will not help beat premature ejaculation as it is used to rescue a choking victim. 

Q. Which of these is not a sexually transmitted disease?

a. Gonorrhea

b. Osteoporosis

c. Syphillis

Answer (b): Osteoporosis is not a sexually transmitted disease. The term STDs or Sexually transmitted diseases refer to diseases that are transmitted by some form of sexual contact including kissing, oral, anal or vaginal sex.

Q. Who should avoid taking Viagra?

a. People who want to increase their libido

b. People who want to increase the length of their penis

c. All of the above

Answer (c): Viagra isn’t an aphrodisiac. It is not meant for people who want to increase their libido. Nor is it meant for people who want to increase the length and girth of their penis.

Q. Which of these things should you not do to beat performance anxiety?

a. Think about being the ‘perfect lover’

b. Talk to your partner

c. Set aside some alone time

Answer (a): Thinking of being the perfect lover may lead you to set unrealistic expectations, and the pressure created may lead to premature ejaculation. Remember that sex is not about proving yourself. This has nothing to do with proving your manhood. Don’t get trapped in that cycle.

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Planning to Opt For a Mediterranean Diet?

Are you planning to opt for a Mediterranean diet? If you are looking for a heart healthy diet plan then this might be the right one for you. The components of Mediterranean diet include the basics of healthy eating incorporated with flavourful olive oil and red wine mixed with other components. These components characterize the traditional cooking style of countries on the border of Mediterranean Sea.

 

The diet plan includes fish, vegetables, fruits and whole grains and excludes unhealthy fats. While this way is a tried and tested way of a healthy diet. Any small little variation here and there can cause risk of heart diseases.

 

What are the benefits of the Mediterranean diet?

Many studies have stated that following a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of heart problems. An analysis of more than 1.5 million healthy people suggested that following the diet was linked to a reduced risk of death from heart problems as well as cancer. It also stated that the diet is associated to a reduced risk of Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. Mediterranean diet is a plan that your entire family can follow in order to reduce the risk of heart disorders.

 

What are the key components of the Mediterranean diet?

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes on the following:

 

Consuming plant-based foods such as vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes and fruits

Opting for healthy fats such as olive oil over butter

Usage of salt and flavour foods to be replaced by natural herbs and spices

Consumption of red meat should be limited to few times a month

Eating poultry and fish twice a week

Consumption of red wine but moderately (option)

The diet also suggests enjoying the food with your family and includes regular exercising.

 

Some quick steps to get you started with Mediterranean diet plan

A diet plan that is healthy and tasty and many people who switch to Mediterranean diet have said that they would like to stick to it forever and that they will never eat any other way.

 

A variety of fruits and plant foods should become a part of your diet. Include whole grains in your major meals. The food should be minimally processed. Include veggies and fruits for snack time as well as in big meals. Opt for whole grain bread, pastas and rice products. Baby carrots, bananas and apples can be your mid-time snack. Fruit salad is another healthy diet dish to go for.

Have nuts and seeds as they are a good source of fibre, healthy fats and proteins. Keep some nuts handy like cashews, pistachios, walnuts and almonds. Go for natural peanut butter instead of hydrogenated fat. Tahini also known as sesame seeds can be a perfect spread on bread or can be used as a dip.

Avoid butter completely. Opt for olive oil or canola instead of margarine or butter. Drizzle it over the vegetables lightly. Add a touch of olive oil after cooking pasta, add onions and garlic as this will add good flavour. Spread olive oil on bread or use as a dip instead of consuming butter.

Use herbs and spices to make your food tasty.

Eat fish every twice a week. Salmon, trout, fresh or water-packed tuna, herring and mackerel are healthy to eat. Broil, grill or bake fish for easy clean up and good taste.

Don’t eat meat often. Few times a month is okay but pay attention to the quantity while consumption.

Avoid higher fat dairy products. Opt for low fat dairy such as whole or 2 percent milk, ice cream and cheese.

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Add Walnuts to your Diet to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

Adding walnuts to diet could reduce an older woman’s risk of developing diabetes, according to US research.

The study, by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, built on previous research which had revealed a potential correlation between nuts and the prevention of diabetes. The Harvard study pinpointed walnuts as the nut most likely to reduce middle-aged women’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Nuts have a high fat content and this would seem to make them an unlikely aid to preventing diabetes, one of the causes of which is known to be obesity. However, the Nurses’ Health Studies I and II, which has been monitoring women’s diet and health for three decades, looked at middle-aged women who had been consuming walnuts over a 10-year period and discovered a possible link between eating walnuts regularly and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

The Harvard study did note that eating too many nuts could be a health concern because nuts are high in fat and also have a high energy content. However, the research showed that women who ate a lot of walnuts didn’t put on weight and now more research is planned to explore exactly how walnuts stop an individual gaining weight.

Walnuts are rich in a fatty acid known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs, and have many other nutrients, antioxidants and compounds that are beneficial to health. PUFAs help with cognition and brain function and the Harvard team believe PUFAs may hold the key to diabetes prevention.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the blood disorder, in which the body fails to produce enough insulin or any insulin at all to convert the glucose in food into fuel for the blood cells. It is considered one of the major worldwide health problems, usually affecting people over the age of 40.

Add Walnuts to your Diet to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

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