Posted on 07/05/2003 6:09:10 PM PDT by carlo3b
The "Oh no, not me" Male Complex!By Chef Carlo3b
NOT MUCH SEX IN THE CITY, or anywhere else for that matter if you are a maturing male, and experiencing some pretty common problems. For some men, being over 50, even if you are in great physical and mental health, can pose some really serious problems, and you may require the male equivalent of the 50,000 mile check-up.
The Problem
The "Oh no, not me" complex comes to mind! Contrary to popular belief, Men do not always think about sex, especially if it questions his own performance. Most men are, by nature, forbidden from thinking about sexual difficulties, and NEVER, any suggestion of a diminished capacity.To face what is the 3rd rail of masculinity, is to confront nature's call... the dreaded " I " word. Speaking of I, as in me, I would rather wrestle an Rabid Alligator than think about Impotence, or any variation of the squishy references to problems in the bedroom... But that doesn't change the facts.. and, it may be time to play with fire..
The Awakening
Most middle-aged men have begun to experience something equivalent to erectile dysfunction (ED). It isn't so bad if you think about it as a wake-up call, rather than a the distant sound of the male death rattle. It is in the worse case scenario, the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner.To suggest, or even worse, to discover, that you may not be, what you thought you were, (and probably never were to begin with.. DUH), is to admit you are reaching the end much quicker than you thought. Face it ..or deny it. Most men find it much safer to deny it.
Most guys start to experience this natural, evolutionary phenomenon, at some point in their lives, usually beginning around the age of 40. However, most men do not acknowledge it until it bites him on the ass. If you refuse to face it, the results are nearly always devastating, and the infamous slippery slope comes into play.. self doubt, lower expectations, refusal to engage in sex, and the true destruction of most relationships.. the total avoidance of intimacy for what is sadly, and subconsciously perceived as self preservation.
Have I got your attention yet...
Sounds pretty bad doesn't it? Avoiding the problem can be. Truth be known, it is not just bad, but this could be fatal. A life without sex or intimacy, is actually horrible for your health, physically, and mentally. Here is were it gets really interesting, This problem does not have to be end of the world, and this scenario, as serious as it is, can in most cases be easily averted.What in the heck is wrong with me...
Nothing is wrong with a man, or woman that have changes in their lives, on any or all levels. We have all been taught to recognized the ramifications of Female Menopause, but how often have we confronted with what is the equally as lifealtering as the Male equivalence of Menopause, clinically refereed to as Andropause. Androgen Deficiency, is the loss or decreasing levels of androgens, or testosterone.I do not intend to play Doctor here, (although I have played one on TV.. ha), however, a decrease in male hormones begins to create a physiological and chemical change in maturing males. This phenomenon, generally takes place between the ages of 40 and 55, although it can occur earlier or much later.
The most common symptoms of Androgen Deficiency, or, according to author Jed Diamond, in his book, "Male Menopause," he concluded, men experiencing this phase of life, "need longer to recover from injuries and illness, less endurance for physical activity, weight gain, thinning hair, sleep disturbances, irritability, and reduced interest in sex.."
Awareness, is the key to overcoming the natural injustices of life, and there are a milieu of other causes for many of the symptoms of sexual dysfunction, in the reverse order of causation;
TOP TEN REASONS
10) Fear of rejection
9) Physical limitations, stroke, handicap
8) Chronic tobacco use
7) Alcoholism, or frequent drinking habit
6) Prolonged drug addiction, cocaine, marijuana, hallucinogenics...
5) Illnesses requiring medication, i.e.: high blood pressure, prostate, heart conditions, diabetes.. etc
4) Stress
3) Depression
2) Physical condition, (weakness, lack of exercise, weight gain)And the #1 reason for hitting in a Sexual Slump... drum roll......
DIETYes, diet ranks at the top of the list of reasons most men can not achieve their sexual potential! In later chapters we will address how, and what you can eat, that can change your lives in the most dramatic fashions imaginable. Many of the most treatable conditions listed above can be altered by changing your eating habits. As and example, weight gain, which makes exercising so difficult. Atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, caused by deposits of fatty substances, high cholesterol levels, platelets, cellular waste products, calcium and other substances build up in the inner lining of an artery inhibiting blood vessels and restricting blood flow..
Just avoiding cooking with animal fats, and switching to olive oil, can drastically raise your natural endorphins, which remove stress or pain, and change the condition of the blood flows to the extremities of your body, resulting in enhanced and prolonged erections... Ba da bing..
Did you know, that there are foods, such as natural aphrodisiacs, that stimulate the normal body functions, that have been used throughout history, to create high sexual interest in both women and men? Ba da boom
Any of this sound familiar?The Silver lining...
WHAT? Are you nuts? How can there be any SILVER LINING?
For most men, having discovered any of the symptoms as an early warning sign, can dissuade much of the long term destructive behaviors, and choices can be treated, corrected, and/or avoided, before they consume your relationships. Having been detected early, these common problems can be stopped in there tracts.Now what...
Having been made aware of the rules and red flags in the game, now is the time to take the ball and run with it. Lets get a handle on the problems and take the first step in solving them. Now with our help lets start to tackle, and remove the simplest roadblocks.Cooking now takes on a whole new world of fun, ...that is aside from holding your family and sex life together.. it tastes good too... blush.. smirk!
Copyright: Carlo3b, Morelli Publishing Inc.
The Mustang Ranch maybe? Once was the day you could have gone on up to the Chicken Ranch in LaGrange (Texas), but no longer.
Not one damn word! Not one!
Not even a good one? ;-x
But right now, I'm drooling thinking about this Chicago Style Pizza.
That seafood pasta dish is excellent, BTW!! We're both waiting for it to settle on down so we'll have room for the chok-lit delight that awaits our eating it. We're too stuffed at the moment for desert. LOL!!
The pizza recipe and the Italian Sausage one are printed off and WILL be created later this week. YUM!! Thank you!!!!!!!
That is as good as a Chef can get... I love to cook for people that love to eat, and thank God I am one lucky Chef, because I have a bushel of kids that love to eat my meals. Next to my little ones, my dear friend, you are the happiest patron I have had the pleasure to talk food with... LOLOL My thanks to you.. and any time you need a recipe to rave about, I'm your private Chef... Hugggg
I suggest the wife eat it as well as the husband.
Mmmmmmmmm-mmmm-good. This sounds like a winner, although I don't need any help in the fertility department (4 kids, 9 grandkids). Thanks.
Thanks for the Ping! I'm not here often; I home educate 2 teenagers! Just returned a few weeks ago from our homeschooled national tournament for speech and debate. Served on the judge coordinator committee, and was B-U-S-Y!!! It was worth it, as we had law professors and lawyers tell us how their lawschool students could not hold a candle to the speech and debate abilities of our students! Praising God for the accomplishments :-)
The recipes sound DE-licious! Mmmm. Want to try that beef with the jasmine rice; I LOVE jasmine rice!
Take care, and see you around the forum.
This is just another reason to be an active parent, to show your children that their education is important enough that you are investing as much time and effort, as you expect of them. By your participation in this vital school activity, you have demonstrated your willingness to give of your time and effort to insure their education will remain the priority in your home, with the full support of your entire family. BRAVO
There isn't any doubt in my mind, that children raised in an environment that places achievement above mediocrity, that those kids will learn to expect to succeed above the crowd in any situation. Winning, is an acquired habit, and as with any habit, admirable or otherwise, practice always improves the outcome. Good losers, eventually become great losers, and ultimately become satisfied with never expecting to win!
Stay in your neighborhood and close to the kids and families of parents that are drifting through life with mind numb students, 2 cars, a remote, and a microwave. They will be a great resource in the future as your successful children recruit employees to work for them. Afterall, doesn't the Bible tells us, to help our neighbor?
Now I'm having a hard time believing there aren't a bunch of others here who rave about the recipes you post. LOL! Everything I've tried has been scrumptious. I printed off ALL those recipes listed on the "Italian Garden Party" page of your website and can't wait to try them all.
I even have some extra bibs on hand. LOL! I'll probably need 'em! 
Hug backatcha, my FRiend.
Haven't read past post 50 to see if this has been addressed. Usually it's understood that if male performance isn't in the mix, there isn't a lot of cresting female pleasure.
So God bless, and thanks for the reply. Keep up the great cooking!
Blessings,
Cons1st
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