High Blood Pressure and Your Sex Life
What Every Man - and Woman - Should Know

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Men and Sexual Arousal

When Is a Sex Problem Really a Problem?
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A Woman's View

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For Men With Hypertension
High Blood Pressure & Sexual Problems: The Medical
High Blood Pressure & Sexual Problems: The Medical Link
About 49% of men with high blood pressure have sexual problems. Why? High blood pressure keeps the arteries that carry blood into the penis from dilating properly. So, not enough blood flows into the penis to make it erect.
For Men Willing to Take Charge
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High Blood Pressure and the Better Sex Lifestyle
A healthy diet and exercise helps all parts of the body. Do you know how they help you get and maintain an erection?
Rate the Impact On Your Sex Life
The Sex Quiz: Hypertension & Arousal
The Sex Quiz: Hypertension & Arousal
Is high blood pressure affecting your sex life? Find out in this quick quiz.

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