Yeah, I know. The study is sponsored by Pfizer, the maker of Viagra. It's still an interesting study.
Pfizer Global Study Of Sexual Attitudes And Behaviors. This is a global study, not isolated to the U. S. The study broke down sexual attitudes according to region: Africa & Middle East, Asia, Australiasia, Europe, Latin America, North America.
Objectives: The Pfizer Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors aims to:
* Assess the role and importance of sex and intimacy to individuals and their relationships
* Assess the attitudes and beliefs of men and women aged 40 to 80 years regarding sexual health
* Describe treatment-seeking behavior for sexual dysfunction among men and women
* Provide an international baseline regarding sexual attitudes and beliefs that may be used in the future to compare changes over time
In 1975, the World Health Organization (WHO) made the following declaration,
"There exist fundamental rights for the individual, including the right to sexual health and a capacity to enjoy and control sexual and reproductive behavior in accordance with a social personal ethic:
* freedom from fear, shame, guilt, false beliefs, and other factors inhibiting sexual response and impairing sexual relationships
* freedom from organic disorders, diseases, and deficiencies that interfere with sexual and reproductive function
Despite this viewpoint, and more than 2 decades later, many challenges remain to achieving the vision of sexual well-being espoused in this declaration. Sexual health and well-being, particularly for men and women aged 40 and older has only recently been openly discussed. Poor understanding regarding the underlying causes of problems with sexual health, lack of viable treatment options, and the stigma associated with discussing these problems among this age group were an impediment to progress.
Since the WHO declaration, the development of several treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) has provided more convenient alternatives and has dramatically increased medical and public interest in discussing sexual dysfunction in both men and women. The breadth of media coverage indicated that there is a dramatic lack of knowledge and lack of understanding regarding sexual health as a medically relevant topic, as well as a deep desire to discuss these issues.
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Article comments
1 - Michele
I think that the 'American Bedroom' has mostly religated itself to Sleeping and/or TV and then sleep. It's time to wake up the libido and those forgotten embers of sexual desire.
Leave your job at work and when you get home give your spouse an 'honest' heart felt kiss & hug. These are things a lot if us have managed to forget to do.
Sexual desire & stimulation are (or should be) a part of our daily routine. Sex is healthy. Sex is a way of expressing our love, relieveing those pent up tensions and re-connect with your mate.
Viagra stayed in the headlines for years as help for ED. Drug companies are just now realizing women want to enjoy sex too! However it is this writers belief that it does not always have to be drug induced or invasive in any way. Viagra has the potential to make men go blind and/or have a heart attack. Not good.
One non invasive, non prescription, non drug, non vibrating toy that has recently hit the market in another arena found it had a "wanted" side effect. A patented sexually stimulating system.
The patent reads in part "....This is as close to any aphrodisiac presently known to man." Quite a statement for non piercing nipple jewelry.
Check out http://nipple-huggers.com/Lacy-n-More.html. This product has the ability to forget the world outside and spice up the bedroom blues. No kidding!
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