DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a radical prostatectomy in 2012 and two subsequent inguinal hernias. Due to having three surgeries in eight and a half months and the recovery from them, my desire for intimacy was very low. My understanding is that the longer you delay intimacy, the greater the chance of erectile dysfunction. Am […]
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Calling all sweet tooths — pleasure can be yours!
DEAR ABBY: I’ve heard that your dessert recipes are unmatchable and I’d like to have them. Some time ago, I saw a column that mentioned cookbooklets you have available for purchase. I hope that this is still correct, because I’m interested in ordering them. By the way, what is YOUR favorite dessert recipe, Abby? — […]
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Scorpio: Let your creative imagination take over
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leven Rambin, 26; Derek Hough, 31; Trent Reznor, 51; Bill Paxton, 61. Happy Birthday: Patience and diplomacy will be required if you intend to keep the peace when dealing with personal or business partnerships. An open and honest approach will help you maintain your integrity and lessen the chance of […]
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Heart disease symptoms of transgender people
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 51-year-old male-to-female transgender woman. According to my doctor, I am in very good health, and my body has adapted to the traditional regimen of hormone replacement therapy quite well. I have been on HRT for almost five years now. As you know, men and women at risk of heart […]
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Wife eager to get pregnant; husband not so much
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for eight years, but married only a few months. It took him a long time to finally marry me, and it ended up that I was the one to propose. I am 30 and he’s 39. I know he loves me. I have always expressed that […]
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Libra: Stay focused on what’s important
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Fox, 30; Tori Spelling, 43; Janet Jackson, 50; Pierce Brosnan, 63. Happy Birthday: Step into the spotlight and share your ideas, solutions and concerns. You can make a difference if you participate. Don’t be afraid to put a little muscle behind your beliefs or to journey down a path […]
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Selectively eliminate foods that bring on reflux
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have GERD. I’ve been on a proton pump inhibitor for a month, and though it’s quite effective, I do not want to remain on it because of the possible side effects. Apart from Crestor, I do not take any additional medications. I am trying to lower the acidity in my foods […]
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Spray tanning for preteen girl is not recommended
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband has suggested and arranged for a series of spray-tan sessions for my 12-year-old daughter. I feel that telling my preteen girl that she should spray tan is sending her the wrong message, and we should instead be teaching her that she’s beautiful just the way she is. How do you feel […]
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Warn children about financial plans
DEAR ABBY: We have an adult son and daughter who can’t handle money and can’t keep a job. Should we tell them they are NOT going to inherit everything we have when my wife and I are gone? We have bailed them out of trouble more than once, but they don’t seem to learn. They […]
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Leo: Concentrate on personal development
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 35; David Krumholtz, 38; David Charvet, 44; Chazz Palminteri, 64. Happy Birthday: The more you interact with the people you love and those who can help you get ahead, the more success you will achieve in both your personal and professional life. Dealing with uncertainty before it has […]