Author Archives: drwhelihan

Is sex really “all in your head”?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by drwhelihan

We have heard many times that sex is “all in your head” especially for women.  Could this be true?  For men, just one visual cue can stimulate arousal, but for women a series of emotional cues are required to elicit … Continue reading →

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Performance problems in men: Tips to keeping a firm grip on your sexuality

Posted on July 16, 2011 by drwhelihan

Did you know studies show that fifty-two percent of men over 40 experience erectile difficulties?  The cause can be psychological or physical.  In 82 percent of the cases there are causes including smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.  … Continue reading →

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Slippery When Wet

Posted on May 9, 2011 by drwhelihan

Let’s discuss the methods of lubricating the vagina to reduce trauma during intercourse. This is important to prevent friction, pain and even tearing of the skin around the vaginal opening. Failure to consider this can lead to pain on insertion … Continue reading →

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Lights On!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by drwhelihan

Let’s discuss ways to develop sexual confidence by learning how to leave the lights on during sex. Men love to have the lights on because they are very visual and looking or watching stimulates their arousal. Besides that, men are … Continue reading →

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How to Stimulate Desire When Stress, Kids and Work Interfere

Posted on May 9, 2011 by drwhelihan

Ask any mother of small children what her “to do” list looks like for the day and I can assure you that satisfying her lover is not there. Between getting the kids ready in the morning, working a full time … Continue reading →

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How Safe Are We? – Myths About Safe Sex

Posted on May 9, 2011 by drwhelihan

We think of two things when we discuss safe sex, safe from unintended pregnancy and safe from disease exposure. Let’s briefly discuss both. Regarding pregnancy, there is no method other than abstinence that will protect us 100% from a pregnancy, … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Sugar Can Wreck Your Love Life

Posted on May 9, 2011 by drwhelihan

Diabetes can affect every system in your body. Your sexual function is no exception. An elevated blood glucose with reduced insulin sensitivity is one of the more common medical problems in today’s society. With the ever increasing obesity epidemic, the … Continue reading →

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