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		Blokes Smoking can ruin a man's sex life. It affects every part of the body and the sexual and reproductive parts are no exception. Erections Fact - Men who smoke are twice as likely to suffer from impotence or erectile dysfunction as non-smokers. (This means that they can't get or keep an erection long enough to have sex) Fact - In the UK around 120,000 men in their 30's and 40's suffer from impotence caused by smoking When a man has an erection the blood flows under pressure into the arteries of the penis. To maintain the erection the veins that carry the blood flow out of the penis become tighter. This reduces blood flow out of the penis. Smoking causes a build-up of fatty deposits in the blood vessels which slow down the blood flow to the penis. Smoking also damages the valves in the veins that keep the blood in the penis during an erection. Quitting can help but the longer you smoke the more the damage is irreversible Male libido Fact - Researchers have shown that smoking reduces sexual desire and satisfaction even in men in their 20's and 30's. Fact - Smokers have less sex than non-smokers Fact - Smokers rate their enjoyment of sex lower than that of non-smokers Male infertility Fact - Male smokers have less ejaculate and fewer sperm Fact - Male smokers have less mobile sperm Fact - Male smokers have fewer Y-chromosome sperm Fact - Male smokers have less testosterone Cancer of the penis Fact - Cancer of the penis is rare but deadly and treatment involves amputation of part or all of the penis. "Smoking has a direct, negative effect on the sexuality of a man at every level" - Professor of Reproductive Medicine To find out more about the effects smoking has on men click here



		Women Smoking can damage a woman's sex life and cause problems whether she is trying to get pregnant or not. Sexual Arousal Fact - Smoking can affect female sexual arousal During sexual arousal a woman's labia, clitoris and vagina swell up with blood just like a mans penis. This increases her arousal and sensation. Smoking blocks and hardens the blood vessels all over the body. Contraceptive Pill Fact - Smoking and taking the 'pill' is a cause for concern. Fact - Both smoking and taking the 'pill' increase the risk of heart disease. Fact - A woman in her 30's who smokes and takes the 'pill' is 10 times more likely to have a stroke or fatal heart attack than a non smoker Fact - Smoking can definitely kill your sex life Cervical & Vulva cancer Fact - Cancer of the cervix (the neck of the womb) is relatively common but women who smoke have a higher risk Fact - 30% of deaths from cervical cancer are smoking related Fact - Cervical cancer is linked to a virus that is sexually transmitted. Smoking increases a woman's susceptibility to this virus. Fact - Vulva cancer is rare but women who smoke are twice as likely to suffer from it. Menstrual problems and early menopause Fact - Smokers miss their periods more often and have more menstrual cramps Fact - Older women smokers are more likely to have irregular bleeding Fact - Smokers have lower oestrogen levels and reach menopause about 2 years earlier Fact - Smokers are more likely to have hot flushes Female fertility Fact - Women who smoke are 60% more likely to be infertile than non-smokers Fact - Tobacco smoke can damage the tubes that carry the eggs to the womb. Fact - Stopping smoking can improve your chances of conceiving Fertility treatment Fact - Women who smoke have a lower success rate than non-smokers Pregnancy Click here to view our pregnancy pages " There's evidence to show that smoking interferes with a woman's ability to have an orgasm. It can damage the ovaries and leads to early menopause with premature aging and vaginal dryness" Reproductive medicine specialist. To find out more about the effects smoking has on women click here
	Men prefer woman who don't smoke - Women prefer men who don't smoke