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Sooner or later, most men have some sort of concern related to their sex life. But are you worrying about things you don’t need to be? Take this quiz to throw back the covers and expose the truth.

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Women don’t like chest hair on a man.

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Women don’t like chest hair on a man.

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There is, of course, tremendous range in what women might find attractive when it comes to body hair. But a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that despite a recent trend toward hairless male models in ads and other media, the presence of hair on the torso “had a marked, positive effect” on women's ratings of male attractiveness.

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The size of a man's penis is very important to most women.

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The size of a man's penis is very important to most women.

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Most women do not find this important. A Dutch study focusing on this specific question found that only 1% of women surveyed said penis length is "very important" and only 20% rated it "important." By contrast, 22% said it was "totally unimportant" and 55% said length was “unimportant.” The survey also reported that only about a third of women rated penis girth “important.”

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What’s the average length of an erect adult penis?

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What’s the average length of an erect adult penis?

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Erect, the average adult penis measures 5 to 6 inches long. When flaccid, penis size averages around 3.5 inches in length.

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A woman's satisfaction with sexual intercourse depends on her partner's ability to bring her to orgasm.

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A woman's satisfaction with sexual intercourse depends on her partner's ability to bring her to orgasm.

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While orgasm is a desired sexual result, studies of sexual satisfaction in women have found that many women do not refer to orgasm when asked about their most satisfying sexual experiences. Instead, they refer to feelings of being loved, passionate, happy, aroused, and erotic -- with a common emphasis on the feeling of being connected to someone.

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Most couples find sex less pleasurable when the man wears a condom.

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Most couples find sex less pleasurable when the man wears a condom.

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A national survey found that condoms had no effect on whether people considered sexual intercourse to be a positive experience.

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What percentage of married men between the ages of 50 and 59 said they hadn’t had sexual intercourse in the past year?

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What percentage of married men between the ages of 50 and 59 said they hadn’t had sexual intercourse in the past year?

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According to the 2010 National Survey of Sexual Health Behavior, 9% of married men between the ages of 40 and 49 said they hadn’t had sex in the past year, compared with 21% of married men between the ages of 50 and 59, 34% of married men ages 60 to 69, and 54% of married men over 70.

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What is one of the most frequently self-reported male sexual dysfunctions?

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What is one of the most frequently self-reported male sexual dysfunctions?

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Premature ejaculation is the most frequently self-reported male sexual dysfunction, occurring in about 20% to 30% in men of all ages. "Premature" is a subjective term, but most experts consider ejaculation to be "premature" if it happens within one or two minutes of vaginal penetration.

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On average, how long does it take a man to reach orgasm?

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On average, how long does it take a man to reach orgasm?

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A study of 500 couples from five different countries, including the U.S., found that, on average, it takes a man a little over 5 minutes to reach orgasm during intercourse.

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Which of the following may help with premature ejaculation?

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Which of the following may help with premature ejaculation?

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Doctors sometimes prescribe medications or the “pause and squeeze” technique to help men extend time to ejaculation. With this technique, a man stops penile stimulation when ejaculation seems imminent and squeezes the sensitive tip of the penis. Wearing a condom also can reduce the time it takes to ejaculate, and some sex therapists recommend more frequent intercourse as a way of making a man's body more accustomed to sexual pleasure, thereby helping delay orgasm.

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Most men experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives.

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Most men experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives.

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In 1994, the landmark Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS) reported rates of combined minimal, moderate, and complete impotence at 52%. Complete impotence tripled from 5% to 15% in men between 40 and 70 years old. Erectile dysfunction was most strongly related to age, health status (such as high blood pressure), diabetes, and heart disease, as well as to emotional function, such as anger and depression.

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Failure to achieve or maintain an erection is considered a problem that may need treatment if it happens:

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Failure to achieve or maintain an erection is considered a problem that may need treatment if it happens:

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Failure to achieve or maintain an erection is considered a problem that may need treatment if it happens more than 50% of the time. Occasional failure to achieve an erection -- less than 20% of the time -- is not uncommon and can happen for many reasons, including being extremely tired or drinking too much alcohol.

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Men with erectile dysfunction should avoid alcohol.

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Men with erectile dysfunction should avoid alcohol.

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Studies have not shown any link between moderate drinking and erectile dysfunction. While it’s true that drinking too much alcohol can affect the ability to get an erection, this doesn’t always happen. For some, alcohol use can reduce anxiety and help facilitate an erection. For older men, the use of alcohol, even in small amounts, may inhibit erections. Men taking medication for erectile dysfunction should ask their doctors about potential interactions with alcohol.

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As men age, they may need more stimulation to reach orgasm.

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As men age, they may need more stimulation to reach orgasm.

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As men age, more stimulation may be needed for a man to reach orgasm because of reduced testosterone levels, medications, medical issues, or weak muscles.

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Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on May 15, 2011

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