SAUDI ARABIA: Middle-aged Men Unhappy About Sex Life, Shows Study

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (DPA - Earth Times), October 17, 2007: A study conducted in Saudi Arabia reveals that 45 per ent of Saudi middle-aged and older men are not satisfied with their sex lives, a newspaper reported on Wednesday. The study of Saudi men between the age of 45 and 65 shows a low sexual satisfaction, the Saudi newspaper al-Madina said. Only ten per ent of men in this age group are receiving some treatment and medical advice to deal with the problem while another ten per cent resort to self-treatment, the study suggests. Al-Madina quoted a Saudi sex expert, Dr Shadid Ashur, as advising men to plan their time to allow for more sex and sport. A low-fat diet is also recommended. Copyright DPA