Penis Pumps Funded by Medicare – What About HelpingThe Women?

by Linda Franklin 

 

American taxpayers are spending $36 million a year on penis pumps to treat erectile dysfunction for Medicare patients.  After a political uproar that led to Viagra not being covered by Medicare, doctors began prescribing ‘male vacuum erection systems’ to patients — at an average cost of $338 each. 

The pumps have skyrocketed in popularity since 2007, when Medicare ruled that Viagra, and similar drugs for erectile dysfunction, were ‘lifestyle’ drugs and not medically necessary.

Last year, Medicare paid out $36 million — more than 160,000 vacuum devices.

So, wait a damn minute!  Men always find a way to get help in treating their sexual dysfunction while women are left to twist in the breeze. Remember the disrespectful way women wanting a little insurance coverage for safe birth control were treated not so long ago?  

Always, always the double standard.  Women aren’t supposed to be sexual beings and that’s why natural sexual enhancers like Zestra can’t get advertising spots on national television.  According to the American Medical Association, 43 percent of women suffer from sexual dysfunction, compared to 31 percent of men.    

The question is when will we narrow the margins on this ugly double standard? On the outside it appears our country is so progressive when it comes to sex.  But, clearly that’s not the case.  What is OK for the man is definitely not OK for the women.

The Real Cougar Woman is a 5-carat diamond who knows the importance of taking care of her health, beauty, relationships, finances and spirituality. Linda Franklin says,”there is no stopping a woman who has a strong belief system, passion and a dream. All things are possible”. Linda’s book, Don’t Ever Call Me Ma’am helps women of all ages tap into their power and live life to the fullest.

Business Week’s Spin On Cougars

When I got up this morning and went through my emails I was surprised to find that The Real Cougar Woman was mentioned in an article in Business Week.  I was surprised because I wasn't interviewed for the article, yet there I was. 

Here's what it said: The Real Cougar Woman offers virtual group therapy for women contemplating cougarness and includes ads for beauty magazines, cougar books, Zestra "essential arousal oils," and links to "sexperts," nutritionists, trainers, salons, and fashion boutiques.  Ok I told you I wasn't interviewed.  I wish I had been because I have a lot to say about women of all ages and its very different than anything I read in this article.

Sexual Boredom – From HoHum To Cougar Crazy

Guest blogger Dr. Michael L. Krychman, Medical Director of Sexual Medicine Hoag Hospital and Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine reveals how to take your sex life from tiresome to thrilling and banish sexual boredom. 

What is Sexual boredom? Even if you absolutely love chocolate chip cookies having them every night week after week, day after day and year after year can lead to some periods of monotony.  Sexual boredom is not uncommon for many couples.  They need to modify the sexual  routine by changing the erotic  script.

Orgasm Confusion? – Don’t Throw In The Towel

Women have been taught that achieving orgasm is the ultimate sexual experience. But what happens when “getting there” seems downright impossible? Dr. Michael L. Krychman, Medical Director of Sexual Medicine Hoag Hospital and Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, guides all of us Real Cougars on what to when you feel like throwing in the towel.  

Dr. Krychman assures us that difficulty in achieving orgasm is not an uncommon problem. Women often notice that the intensity of their orgasm has diminished or that it takes longer to achieve. There are clear solutions that can be implemented in order to regain the "the orgasmic WOW factor". 

The first step, is getting a medical evaluation. Sometimes there are underlying medical conditions that may be hindering the clitoral blood flow.  These could range from undiagnosed diabetes, Parkinson’s, hypertension, high cholesterol and all have been known to impact overall orgasmic response.

Orgasm – The Movie – Does Female Sexual Dysfunction Really Exist

In the shocking and hilarious documentary ORGASM INC., filmmaker Liz Canner takes a job editing erotic videos for a drug trial for a pharmaceutical company. Her employer is developing what they hope will be the first Viagra drug for women that wins FDA approval to treat a new disease: Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD).

Liz gains permission to film the company for her own documentary. Initially, she plans to create a movie about science and pleasure but she soon begins to suspect that her employer, along with a cadre of other medical companies, might be trying to take advantage of women (and potentially endanger their health) in pursuit of billion dollar profits

ORGASM INC. is a powerful look inside the medical industry and the marketing campaigns that are literally and figuratively reshaping our everyday lives around health, illness, desire — and that ultimate moment: orgasm.

Female sexuality is a hot topic but one that is shunned by most media outlets

Cougar Sex Strategies That Will Deliver The Sizzle

More women than you can imagine want to put back the sizzle in their sex lives. We may not talk about it but secretly we miss when hot sex turns a boring luke warm. In the latest survey released by SkinnyScoop.com, 100% of  women admit they would like to have lots more sex or be more adventurous with the sex they are having.
 
There's a conflict however between what we want and what we are willing to do to get it. According to the American Medical Association Journal, over 72% of  women say they want sex at different times of the day and night and in different locations, yet close to half complained about a host of sexual problems.  So, is it any wonder that 81% of women would rather have a massage than a good romp in the hay?

Cougars, it's the beginning of a New Year and the perfect time to get back the sizzle.  Life is too short to deprive yourself of the excitement and pleasure of a fabulous sex life.   Here are some proven strategies that is sure to heat up what happens between your sheets in 2011.  Sex deserves a top spot on your priority list – it's up to you to put it there.

Sexual Satisfaction and How Real Cougars Are Getting Back Their Sizzle

We hear it all the time -  sex has lost it's sizzle. In fact, loss of sexual desire has reached reached epidemic proportions in this country.  That's why Mary and I recently sponsored a symposium inviting health editors of leading consumer publications  to hear the latest findings released by internationally recognized sexual health, wellness and relationship experts.  Their cutting-edge research revealed some interesting reasons why Americans are experiencing, what Dr.Mehmet Oz has identified as a “sexual famine”.  

Dr. Susan Kellogg, internationally recognized sex and wellness authority, explored the neurochemistry behind sexual response.   According to Kellogg, new experiences in which we engage in with partners (including activities that may be new or induce excitement or a sense of quasi-danger) can help to activate chemicals in the brain….notably dopamine and norepineprine.  The result is that couples feel more romantically exhilarated. Another chemical..oxytocin…generally released upon sexual stimulation and orgasm….can heighten romantic and sexual response, too.

In the most recent national sex study published released in September, the truth about women and orgasms was revealed.   Men’s perceptions of women reaching orgasm did not match reality.  Women were having fewer orgasms than men imagined.

Dr. Oz Says “Americans Are Experiencing A Sexual Famine”

According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, we are not living to our fullest potential. This is because Americans are experiencing a sexual famine. That’s right. Despite all the media hype, we are starved for sex. especially sex that is linked to real intimacy.

The research we do at Semprae confirms that Dr. Oz is right. Women are investing their time and effort in so many areas, but unfortunately, their sexual satisfaction takes a back seat to all of the other demands.

We want big houses, new cars, and are obsessed with collecting shoes.  In fact, on average, women own 19 pairs of shoes, with 15% of women owning at least 30 pairs, according to the Consumer Reports National Research Group.  And, we are logging more hours at work than any other nation on earth to pay for all this feasting. 

Dr Oz says "we’re not having sex anymore and we’re not doing things that bring us joy. People need sex, which is a predictor of human longevity and health,” he maintains.   Naysayers dispute his contention, pointing to popular culture’s obsession with sex and women reporting a rise in multiple sex partners.  But stack us up with the rest of the world, and sex is an area where Americans fall short.

Women’s Sexual Pleasure & The Double Standard

You know, if you've been reading my blogs, that I have a big gripe – and that is the existing double standard which is so unfair to women. Many would argue that it doesn't exist, but it really does and it's keeping important issues out of the public spotlight.  But, yesterday there was big breakthrough.  The outdated double standard was outed by none other than The New York Times.

Abby Ellin at Times wrote a fabulous article on my new blog sexperts Mary Jaensch, CEO and Rachel Braun Scherl, President of Semprae. They are the fabulous twosome who manufacture Zestra, the all natural product that enhances a women's sexual pleasure. This is an article you need to read because it highlights the double standard at work – and it ain't pretty. 

Sexual Satisfaction For Women – Let’s Talk!

Have you noticed that a women's sexual satisfaction is still a taboo subject?  You don't see that discussion on TV, and it's rarely talked about even with best friends. So what's up with that?  Why is Viagara, a drug that helps men with erectile dysfunction considered mainstream and seen everywhere while something that safely helps women's arousal still perceived as a no-no?  

Those are the questions, both of my Real Cougar Woman 'sexperts' will be addressing when this blog relaunches bigger and better in September.  I'm so excited about them coming aboard, I want to introduce them to you now. They are Rachel Braun Sherl and Mary Wallace Jaensch, the CEO and President, of Semprae Laboratories, Inc., a company by women and for women dedicated to the idea that all women deserve sexual satisfaction.  Their flagship product is Zestra® Essential Arousal Oils™, a patented blend of botanical oils and extracts clinically proven to improve arousal, desire and satisfaction for 70% of women.  

Both Rachel and Mary are tireless in their efforts to make women's sexual satisfaction a more mainstream conversation. It's so funny that when they talk to a mixed group about this subject, you see the men trip over themselves rushing to get the free samples. Yes, men love anything that will help their women have a more satisfying experience in the bedroom.

This is something you will love. Right now,  Zestra is offering you the chance to win $1,000.00. They are having a contest that's called  "You Feel That Way About Sex Too!!!  Just click here for your chance to win. Oh, by the way there's a free gift just for entering, so check it out and don't miss out.