Physical Activity and Sexual Health in Men

Men and sexual health.

[Classification of physical activity and health related variables in men].

OBJECTIVES AND METHODS In this study, the relationship of physical activity with aerobic capacity and health checkup results were examined among 288 men aged 45.7 (mean) +/- 8.13 (SD) years. Physical activity was evaluated from a 3-day activity record and expressed as metabolic-equivalent (MET) (/day). Total caloric intake was evaluated from a 3-day dietary record. VO2 max was measured as the i...

Educational Needs of Adult Men regarding Sexual and Reproductive Health in Ahvaz, Iran

Background & aim: Men’s sexual and reproductive health is one of the most important public health issues. However, less attention has been paid to this matter, compared to women’s health issues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the educational needs of men regarding sexual and reproductive health in Ahvaz, Iran. Methods:This descriptive study was performed on 1,068 adult men (aged 20-60 ye...

Sexual health issues in men with cancer.

While the cancer patient may be affected by sexual dysfunction throughout the entire course of the disease, sexual health is largely underevaluated and undertreated. Sexual problems should be anticipated and patients should be actively screened as they are unlikely to initiate discussion on sexual issues. Cancer-related sexual dysfunction may involve several components, and an understanding of ...

Sexual activity and psychological health as mediators of the relationship between physical health and marital quality.

OBJECTIVES The pathways linking spousal health to marital quality in later life have been little examined at the population level. We develop a conceptual model that links married older adults' physical health and that of their spouse to positive and negative dimensions of marital quality via psychological well-being of both partners and their sexual activity. METHODS We use data from 1,464 o...