Lifeline 8212; Age old problem

In the second phase, called the expulsion phase8217;, the perennial muscles surrounding the penis contract thereby expelling the ejaculate. The initial two-three contractions are stronger and are followed by diminishing spurts.In some ageing men, the contractions of these muscles becomes less powerful, resulting in semen being expelled in a flow8217; rather than in spurts. As the seminal volume is also reduced, the overall effect is that the feeling of ejaculation is lacking. Please see a urologist who will tell you about the techniques which may help in enhancing ejaculatory sensation.

Eat balanced meals

Q All my friends laugh at my being skinny. Why am I so weak? What should I do?

8212; Hasan, Virar

The rapid increase in height during puberty makes many boys appear lean, lanky and angular. This seems to be the case with you too. A major amount of proteins and calories are being used for adding height, increasing muscle ratio and for internal-organ enlargement. During this age, fat is the last thing to be added to the body.

There is no need to equate an ectomorphic thin looking body with weakness8217; as long as you are healthy and active. Try to increase your protein-calorie intake and see that your diet is balanced. Do consult height-weight charts you haven8217;t mentioned both to find out if you are seriously underweight. Take corrective action, and learn to shrug away your friends8217; jibes.Continue therapy

Q I am 28-year-old woman with a thyroid goitre. I have been taking thyroid hormones Eltroxine for the past 10 years. Should I continue it during my pregnancy or not? Will it have an adverse effect on the baby?

8212; Reshma, Thane

Thyroxine, the hormone secreted by the thyroid gland, is required by the body for metabolism. Most of the hormone is bound to the plasma proteins in the blood, and only a small amount is available in free form for cell usage. Thyroid disorders, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, are common in India.

They may be with or without goitre the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is often the cause of excessive menstrual bleeding and infertility. The thyroxine-binding globulins level increase during pregnancy, leading to a higher level of the protein-bound hormone. This usually necessitates a higher supplemental dose of hormone during pregnancy.

Tantrik tales

Q What is tantrik sex therapy? Is there any book on the subject? 8211;N K Singh, Colaba

Tantra Shastra, is said to be Shiva8217;s gift to Kalyug. It offers multiple interconnected paths aimed at human perfection. The objective of sex here is not only pleasure, but the oneness that both partners experience during such a sexual high8217;. Tantra can be therapeutic in the sense that it tries to use the rapture of sex to shatter the ego-protective barriers of inhibition and tap the powers of subconscious.

Some exercises prolong coitus and thus relieve premature ejaculation. Tantra says that sex is not just procreative but creative. The creative powers of sex lies curled up like a coiled serpent kundalini and can be made to rise up to active successive centres of creativity called chakras.

Tantra: The Secret Power of Sex by Arvind and Shanta Kala, can be a preliminary reading. Don8217;t let the so-called tantriks give a bad name to this ancient treatise. Tantra calls in for great discipline, hard work, application and reorientation of mental attitude. Only the serious should seek it as it offers nothing to thrill-seekers and erotophiles.