According to a new study, low sexual satisfaction in middle age could be linked to memory loss later in life. Researchers tested and measured participants’ memory and processing speed over time, and found that reported declines in erectile function and sexual satisfaction correlated to future memory loss. “Research on sexual health has historically focused on quantifiable facets of sexuality like number of sexual partners or frequency of sexual activity,” lead author and Penn State doctoral candidate Riki Slayday said in a news release. “When we mapped the relationship over time, we found increases or decreases in erectile function and sexual satisfaction were associated with concurrent increases or decreases in cognitive function,” Slayday said. “We already have a pill for treating erectile dysfunction,” Sliwinski said.

Source: CNN May 31, 2023 14:38 UTC