Sir Richard ... you know me better than that!
Posted on 03/16/2002 6:45:06 AM PST by mdittmar
Older men are better lovers and have fewer impotence problems than their younger counterparts, with the "male menopause" a myth pedaled by drug companies to sell their products, according to a British psychologist.
Dr. Lorraine Boule, from Sheffield University in northern England, told the British Psychological Society conference that men became more skilled sexually as they get older, British newspapers reported on Saturday.
"Older men sustain erections for longer, are longer coming to orgasm, and satisfy women better. Sexual activity does diminish with age, but the quality should get better," she was quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
Boule's conclusions were based on a survey of 185 married professional men aged 30 to 60. While 22 percent of men under 46 suffered erectile problems, only 16 percent of those over 46 did.
She dismissed as nonsense the idea that men needed testosterone as a hormone replacement therapy in the same way that some women take estrogen to ease the effects of menopause.
The male menopause was a myth spread by drug firms to boost the multimillion dollar market for impotence treatments, she said.
"Life should really begin at 40 for those who have the right mindset," the Times quoted her as saying.
"To resist the frigidity of old age, one must combine the body, the mind, and the heart. And to keep these in parallel vigor one must exercise, study, and love." ~ Bonstettin
Now NY, who said God was a "HE"? LOL *wink*
As with all blanket statements, this one is ridiculous too. Some men do need such, some don't. I developed an irregular heartbeat (skipped beats)--had to wear the cute little "24 hour recorder/computer" thingie for the cardiologist, do the stress test, and all that--which disappeared IMMEDIATELY with testosterone supplementation. The interesting thing about it was that, at the time, "ED" (the Bob Dole syndrome) or other sexual symptoms were absent. For some men, male menopause is VERY REAL.
I am thankful I didn't go on about woman being of Adam's rib...
Oh... dang! I did it again! LOL *GRINS* back!
In the end, she holds the key to the ultimate power.
I'll keep my wits about me, and know that trying to spar, to wit, with such a fine woman as yourself, will only cause me further consternation.
I bow to you my Lady!
Damsal in distress &;-)
Sir Richard ... you know me better than that!
Has thou foresaken the carriage, for a Lincoln Continental?
Madam... Your subjects will not be pleased... but then again... you are the Annointed one!
Your Majesty....
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