Sex has permeated nearly everything in the modern world, from popular television shows like The Game of Thrones displaying sex and nudity in nearly every episode, to even hamburger commercials using sex to sell their products. It has become so commonplace that it is the norm to see a half-naked man or women on a billboard in the western world telling you to buy what they are selling, or your waitress strategically position her low cut shirt to reveal more cleavage to gain more tips, and hey it works great at grabbing our attention as sex is one of our
most primal desires.
If we are so entranced by sex, why is it so difficult to seek help for sexual dysfunction when needed? It could be a social stigma or decades of sexual oppression spreading the fear of succumbing to ridicule if spoken freely, but fear not as speaking to a trained licensed professional, like your doctor you are protected by doctor/patient confidentiality.
Finding health professions who deal primarily with sexual health issues may be challenging, so here are a couple of reputable sexual health practitioners located in the
Calgary area.
Helping both male and female citizens of Alberta, the Calgary sexual health center aims to promote sexual health by providing non-judgmental, evidence-based
sexual health programs and services for people of all ages. Their staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of sexual development for the young and old, helping anyone who is finding difficulties with sexual identity, to those who have trouble with sexual performance at an older age. Their motto is to promote healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and an overall healthy community. Their center can be located at suite# 304, 301-14 Street NW Calgary, Phone: 403-283-5580.
After achieving a master’s of science, and a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Calgary, Dr. Pittman has become an expert in counseling psychology specializing in human sexuality, sex therapy, and gender identity. Cathy strives to help individuals facing any degree of stress in their personal lives in order for them to achieve greater happiness while utilizing her strong background in psychotherapy and counseling services to address sexual issues. Her offices can be located at 714 – 45th Street, S.W. Calgary, Phone: 403-228-8811.
Offering a wide range of medical services, the highly trained medical doctors at Oasis Professional Centers are able to help anyone dealing with sexual health issues, as well as other medical distresses. Expressing absolute confidentiality when addressing men’s sexual health concerns, such as decreased libido and
andropause (decrease in testosterone), as well as assessing possible prostate cancer risk, the skilled physicians at Oasis Professional are ready to help, having multiple locations across Calgary. One such location is suite# 215, 971-64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Phone: 403-452-3388.
Erectile dysfunction is not a simple subject as one may think, having many varying possibilities for its appearance, with some more common reasons for occurring than others. The complexity of male reproductive anatomy requires the central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as other physiological and emotional factors to all work in concert, for if one of these aspects were to become subdued in any way, the entire male sexual drive may become compromised. Here are some common reasons for male impotence.
Psychological Stress: feelings of depression or anxiety can put a serious dampener on arousal, not allowing us to “get in the mood” for sexual intercourse (yes, it happens to men too!). The brain is a key component for allowing you to get excited, and if your mind cannot focus on the present, sex is not a priority. Mind altering substances like alcohol and hard drugs can also disrupt the brain's ability to achieve arousal, further attributing to impotence.
Endocrine/Hormonal Disorders: due to an imbalance of bodily hormones that help regulate various functions of the body. When suffering from decreased levels testosterone (commonly attributed to aging), or a disease such as Diabetes which can result in nerve damage and other ailments, achieving and maintaining an erection can become difficult
Brain and Nervous System Disorders: as mentioned above, our nervous system is a key component for practically every stimulus and reaction in the human body, with the brain being the one controlling it all. So if there were damage or a dysfunction in this integral component, erectile dysfunction can become a symptom.
Common disorders include: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke.
Blood vessel Diseases: having unimpeded blood flow is absolutely vital to achieving an erection, for if our blood vessels were occluded from the likes of atherosclerosis (narrowing of blood vessels), or damaged from long-standing high blood pressure, maintaining penile engorgement becomes challenging.
Sexual health issues are never easy to talk about, even in this modern age, and yet it is an important topic for many. If you are dealing with such issues, you owe it to yourself to seek help as having a healthy sex life can do wonders for overall happiness.
