Men Too Stressed for Sex
A survey by the University of Hamburg has found that men in their 30s and 40s are avoiding sex because they simply don’t have the energy. According to the research, the average man has sex four to 10 times a month, but only a generation ago, this age group would have had sex around 18 to 22 times a month. Frank Sommer, who conducted the survey, believes that daily stress is the cause leaving men tired and uninterested.
Snoring Ruins Sex Lives
Oh dear. If it wasn’t enough to learn that men are too tired for sex, it seems snoring is ruining women’s appetite for nooky too. According to the Great British Snoring Survey, nothing is more likely to ruin a couple’s sex live than snoring. Men are the most likely culprits, as seven in 10 men are snorers compared to four in ten women. Because of this, 25% of couples prefer to sleep in separate bedrooms. Relate, the relationship counselling service, agrees, saying that due to lack of sleep, snoring can leave couples too physically and emotionally drained for sex.

Premature Ejaculation Drug Possible
Help for men who suffer from premature ejaculation could be on the way. Clinical trials of a new drug, an anti-depressant called Dapoxetine, developed by Johnson & Johnson, seem to indicate that the treatment is generally effective for men suffering from moderate-to-severe premature ejaculation. The drug has yet to be approved, as side effects included nausea, diarrhoea, headaches and dizziness (Jesus wept! – Ed). However, Johnson & Johnson have pledged to continue developing the treatment. If successful, Dapoxetine is likely to be an even bigger seller than Viagra. According to the American Urological Association 27% to 34% of all men suffer some form of premature ejaculation.

Books
There are numerous studies and countless collections of erotic photography of female models, but very few looking at erotic photography featuring men. The Male Nudes by David Leddick seeks to redress this imbalance. Leddick’s book is a fascinating collection and overview of the history of the naked male in photography from the anonymous erotica of the 19th century to the to the works of contemporary photographic artists. The Male Nudes is available in paperback from Eason at Buy4Now.ie for only ¤5.89.

Sexton’s Miscellany: What’s your favourite sexual position?
How much do men and women differ when it comes to favourite sexual positions? Not as much as you’d suppose. This poll was conducted by the website, SexInfo101 and found that although men and women do differ, the top three positions are the same for both sexes. Here are the results.

This Week's Top Sex Tip: The Little Things
This one is for the girls. Sometimes just a small change to your sexual routine can make all the difference. Here are a few easy things to try.

- Rub some lavender oil in your hair. According to the experts, the smell of lavender is a huge olfactory turn-on for most men.
- Lie with the back of your head lower than your body. The rush of blood to the brain makes for a more intense orgasm.
- Lesearch has shown that women who get stuck just before coming can reach orgasm by tensing legs, arms, stomach or feet.
- Have a drink. Two glasses of alcohol elevates a woman’s testosterone, making her more in the mood. However, alcohol has the opposite effect on men.
- Masturbate regularly. Women who pleasure themselves frequently have increased sexual desire, more orgasms and greater sexual satisfaction.
- Put on some bright red lipstick before giving your partner a blowjob. Red lips are what Desmond Morris would call a ‘genital echo’, that is they look like a vagina. That’s all very well, but it may be more important that wearing lipstick while going down can make you feel like a strong, sexy woman starring in her own personal porn flick – and men love it too!