Frequent Sex and Good Health

Sex has anti aging properties. It is something that many people enjoy - and others just 'don't get it.' Sex is intimate. It should be a shared experience between two people. Unfortunately, many people over 40 have warped ideas of what sex is, or should be. To make matters worse, they are afraid to explore their sexuality. There is nothing taboo with sex - it is something personal and intimate to be shared between two people in love.

Frequent Sex and Good Health

Individuals engaged in active lifestyles like exercising, eating right foods, and taking vitamins should also involve frequent sex in their health regimen. While the degree of sexual activity in one's health is not a principal topic of research, many studies suggest that safe sex can do wonders for one's overall health. Safe sex practiced in a loving, intimate relationship has numerous health benefits like improved cholesterol levels and increased blood circulation. It also encourages the flow of testosterone, a hormone that plays an important role in the immune system.

Sexual intercourse burns about 200 calories, the same number of calories can be achieved by spending 15 minutes in a treadmill. In addition, sex encourages the production of endorphins, the body natural painkiller. These substances, enables a state of bliss and frees people from stress and anxiety. These factors can lead to feelings of happiness, greater health and may slowdown the aging process. An active sex life may lead to improved health and enable people to live longer and happier lives.

For Him

A medical study published by Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), found out that frequent ejaculation resulting from sexual activity may help protect the prostate from cancer. This finding supports a smaller study in Australia from 2003 that found out that men in 20's who ejaculated more than five times a week were less likely to developing prostate cancer than their counterparts who ejaculated four to seven times a month. Specialists add that ejaculating regularly might lower the risk of cancer because cancer-causing substances are flushed out of the body in the seminal fluid instead of being trapped in the prostate. In addition, researchers in Queens University concluded that by having sex three or more times a week, men may cut heart attack or stroke rates by almost half. However, having sex with multiple partners may raise a man's risk of prostate cancer to up to 40% because his the risk of contracting sexual infection increases.

For Her


Sexual activity may also help prevent endometriosis, a common gynecological condition that affects about 89 million women around the world. This condition occurs when the tissue lining inside a woman's uterus grown in other places like the ovaries or the fallopian tube. This growth can cause pelvic pain and may lead to infertility. A study by the journal of Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, concluded that women who were sexually active during their menstruation were 15 times less likely to develop endometriosis than women who abstained from sex during periods. The contractions of the uterus during orgasm may help flush away menstrual debris out of the uterus. Sexual activity among women also prompts the production of estrogen which can act as a painkiller and reduce the pain of Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).


Sexual intercourse is not just the insertion of a man's erect penis into a woman's vagina. It is a process of physical intimacy that strengthens the bond among lovers. Understanding safe sex and sex within marriage may lead to improved health and fruitful marriages.


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Beautiful Does Not Equal Happiness

Many people think they will be happy if they are beautiful. They think that people will love them. I've heard of women getting plastic surgery because they think it will make their lover love them. None of this is true.

Beauty (or love) is not a weapon that is used by one person to control another. That is abuse. If one person thinks they must be beautiful to please or keep another's interest, then the beauty has become a controlling tool.

This person will never reach a point where they feel beautiful. Their abuser will not let them. Look at the modeling world. Those women are the most beautiful in the world, but they don't feel it. The modeling world is ripe with stories of models who loath themselves because they are not beautiful enough.

So, what is beauty? It is something personal. It is something that belongs to us. We own it exclusively. It doesn't belong to anyone else. It is not for anyone else's pleasure.

This lesson must be learned before anyone can feel beautiful.



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Tummy Tuck Questions

As I grow older, I am constantly frustrated with the bulge at my tummy. I have never been a size two, but this small - almost insignifigant bulg - has pushed me in dress size into the 'heavy' numbers. It is frustrating because the rest of me is still the size I was 10 years ago.



What is a tummy tuck?

One of the very first questions that is asked regularly is just what is a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure or operation to extract the build up of excess fat deposits and loose skin from the abdominal area the operation allows the surgeon to tighten up the abdominal wall muscles. The surgery is known in the medical field as the abdominoplasty procedure it is now regarded as major surgery but despite this fact its popularity continues to increase and it has become one of the most performed surgeries by plastic surgeons.

Who is the best candidate for a tummy tuck?

The ideal candidate for the tummy tuck procedure would be a man or a woman who is in good condition both physically and mentally. In addition, someone who has exhausted all other avenues of losing weight such as exercise and diet. Still has the problem of excess weight and or loose saggy skin around the abdomen area. Many women who finished childbearing benefit from this procedure with its ability to reduce or remove stretch marks.

What is a mini tummy tuck?

The mini tummy tuck, is a less invasive procedure that only requires one incision as opposed to the two incisions required for the full tummy tuck. This procedure is sometimes called the partial abdominoplasty . This operation is suitable for people with less fatty deposits than the candidates for the full tummy tuck. Because there are fewer incisions with this procedure recovery from the mini tummy tuck is often quicker.

Where is a tummy tuck performed?

The tummy tuck procedures are generally performed in a hospital or an outpatients surgical centre. Although some surgeons do perform them in a fully equipped surgeons office-based facility if they have that resource.

Does the surgeon use an anesthetic?

Yes the surgeon will use an anesthetic in most cases this will be a general anesthetic in some cases they will use a local anesthetic and sedation or a combination of the two.

How Long does the surgery last?

The tummy tuck procedure can take between two to five hours a lot depends on the individual case and needs of the patient and if any complications arise during the surgery. The majority of procedures are completed within the two to five hour period.

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What Are The Differences Between Tummy Tuck, Body Lift, And Paniculectomy?

There are more options for us than there were for our parents. In fact, less than 20 years ago, women had no options. The health care did not value the woman's self esteem, or what aging 'ungracefully' would do. I can remember my mother's heart break when she was told to 'act her age.' She would not buy beautiful clothing because they were not suitable for old women.

I am glad we have options.

What Are The Differences Between Tummy Tuck, Body Lift, And Paniculectomy?




Tummy Tuck only corrects the looseness and redundancy of the abdomen. Body Lift combines a Tummy Tuck with the lifting and tightening of the redundant back skin folds, the sagging buttocks and the outer thighs.

Therefore, a Body Lift is a more extensive procedure, with the goal of lifting and tightening the entire lower body. Most people with loose abdominal skin or even with some sagging of the buttocks can be treated with an extended Tummy Tuck or a High Tension Tummy Tuck. For those who, as a result of massive weight loss, develop an abundance of lower body skin excess with sagging of the buttocks and outer thighs are better served with a Body Lift.

Is the Incision for a Body Lift Larger than for Abdominoplasty?

The incision of a body lift extends farther than the incision for Abdominoplasty – past the hips to the back, like a belt. Because of this some people call a Body Lift a “Belt Lipectomy.” A Belt Lipectomy, however, does not lift the buttock and only removes excess skin folds.

What is the Difference Between Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) and Panniculectomy? Panniculectomy is similar to Abdominoplasty in that it removes excessive abdominal skin. More specifically, Panniculectomy is designed for those with an extremely large hanging panus or “spare tire”. On the other hand, Tummy Tuck is for those who having excess loose skin, but not a spare tire. Unlike a Tummy Tuck, Panniculectomy does not tighten the abdominal wall, narrow the waistline, or tighten the upper thighs. Panniculectomy only removes the “spare tire”.

Dr. Sean Younai is a Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon with experience in all aspects of body contouring, including liposuction, tummy tuck, high tention abdominoplasty ( http://www.tummy-tuck.biz ). Dr. Younai practices at the California Center for Plastic Surgery (http://www.beautifulfigure.com) and recieves patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.






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How Does a Tummy Tuck Differ From Liposuction?

The question 'tummy tuck' or 'liposuction.' I am not sure I want a screne in my tummy. But, there is also the fact that liposuction may leave me with a flab of hanging skin to deal with. I do want to get rid of my stomach, but need to make the right choice.


How Does a Tummy Tuck Differ From Liposuction?

One of the most common dilemmas for patients who are concerned with their abdomen is whether they would be better served with a Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty or Liposuction.

While a Tummy Tuck or abdominoplasty is designed to remove loose abdominal skin and to tighten the belly, Liposuction is designed only to remove excess fat. A Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty will not reduce the dress size in a woman of size 14 who has much fat around her abdomen. Likewise, a woman who has lost all her excess weight after pregnancy and is left with loose, hanging abdominal skin will not be able to tighten her abdomen or remove the stretch marks with Liposuction.

There are some people who are “in-between” these two groups – who have both excess fat and a hanging “spare tire.” These people will first need to undergo Liposuction to rid themselves of the fat. They will then need a Tummy Tuck to remove the excess skin and to tighten their abdominal muscles.

A Mini Tummy Tuck or Mini-Abdominoplasty is not as extensive as a Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty, requiring only one hour of surgery as opposed to the three to four hours needed for a Tummy Tuck. Since it does not usually involve tightening of the abdominal muscles, it is reserved only for those who only have limited amount of loose skin or stretch marks in the lower abdomen or above the pubic bone. Also, it does not alter the shape of the belly button. A Mini-Tummy Tuck does not involve an extensive undermining and tightening of the abdominal skin, so it can be safely combined with full Liposuction of the abdomen and flank. Therefore, the combination of Mini-Tummy Tuck with Liposuction might be a better choice for those with excessive fat, but limited looseness of the abdomen.

While the incisions for a “full” Tummy Tuck can extend from hipbone to hipbone, those of a Mini-Tummy Tuck are much shorter, usually extending only the width of the pubic area and similar to a C-section scar.

Dr. Sean Younai is a Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon with experience in all aspects of body contouring, including liposuction, tummy tuck, high tention abdominoplasty (www.tummy-tuck.biz ). Dr. Younai practices at the California Center for Plastic Surgery (http://www.beautifulfigure.com) and recieves patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Oxnard.


At the California Center for Plastic Surgery (http://www.beautifulself.com) he reviews treatment options with patients.



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