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By Anindita Paul
Most people worry about sex but do little to address the cause of their disgruntlement. Instead, they turn to friends, gossip and online porn for answers. Here are some of the most common myths sexologists wish you'd stop believing in 2019.
Everyone is having more or better sex than I am I often counsel couples in their early and mid-30s who are healthy but have not had sex for many months at a stretch. They push themselves into a cycle of despair and depression by naively comparing their sex life to their friends' or what they read online or in magazines. Couples must introspect about the reasons - underlying health issues that can be treated medically, or relationship issues that need counselling. Visiting a sexologist can help - often, the reason for a sexless relationship can be just that two people are preoccupied with their work and smartphones. The moment such couples become answerable to a sexologist and become mindful about their sexual life, they will notice a significant improvement. - Dr Rajan Bhonsle
Sex ends at 40 The biggest reason most people in their 40s and 50s find themselves unable to perform in the bedroom is because of co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Statistically, as many as 50 percent of men above the age of 40 suffer from...