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Facts and fiction about old sex tales

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Outdated stories

In bygone days, there was very little sex education available. Many young people, and even some mature folk, had to find their own way through the ins and outs of sexuality. Sex was seldom even mentioned in the home.

Unfortunately, some people still bring old stories they have heard when they were much younger into their adult relationships without knowing the true facts about everything. Many of the stories were simply old wives’ tales, picked up and believed along the rocky sex road to maturity. Some people still hold on to these myths, in spite of the fact that in this modern-day, sexual education comes as a matter of course to everyone who wants it.

Are you confused about some of the outdated beliefs?

Here are some of the facts and fiction ideas that may be affecting your sex life:

Fiction: Menopause decimates a woman’s sex drive.
Fact: During menopause, the sex drive-boosting hormones estrogen and testosterone begin to decrease, but your libido will not vanish into thin air. Treatment to balance the hormones will help restore libido.
Fiction: Men always seem to be ready for sex, and if not, you may think he has his eye on someone else.
Fact: There are several things which can affect a man’s sex drive, from emotional reasons such as anxiety, to a hormonal problem, all of which can be fixed.
Fiction: Oysters and chocolates are aphrodisiacs.
Fact: There are no studies which show that oysters have any sexually enhancing effects. However, oysters contain a lot of zinc, which is needed for healthy sperm, but there is no proof that oysters promote any kind of sexual desire. There are studies, however, which have indicated that chocolate is linked to better blood flow, which may assist the penis with erections.
Fiction: Condoms are for teenagers and are only good for preventing pregnancy.
Fact: This is still true today, but there are more uses for condoms, as unprotected sex is dangerous. Anyone who is sexually active needs protection. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like syphilis and genital herpes are very contagious.

There are many other strange ideas which have been documented as time has gone by. The stories have mostly come down through the family generations, while others have circulated via word of mouth or on the internet. Experts agree that if you hear something which sounds somewhat odd, or possibly an outdated idea, don’t just accept it. Make sure that what you are hearing is fact and not fiction.