Same-Sex Marriage Solution

Getting married should not be a government function. If the government were not involved in getting married there would be no need for federal or state laws to govern who can marry who.

Marriage started out as a religious ceremony and the act of getting married should be limited to a person's religious belief, or lack of religious beliefs. There is no need for the government to be involved. If a couple believes they should be married in a religious ceremony and be issued a piece of paper that says they are married that is fine. Each religion can decide if they want to allow same-sex marriages. If a couple simply wants to live together and be committed to each other there should be not need for them to have a piece of paper that says they are married. If either party to a commitment has significant assets the use of a lawyer to draw up a legal agreement would certainly be advisable.

Divorce should also not be a government function. When one or both people in marriage-type situation decide to separate the courts should only become involved if the couple can not mutually agree on separation conditions (division of assets, alimony, child support, child custody, etc.). Whether the couple has a religious marriage certificate or were just living together should not be an issue.

Current income tax rules have mostly illuminated the difference between being single and filing jointly but it might be necessary to further refine the tax rules. Income taxes should be based on an individual's income and a person's living status should not be a factor.

Employers and insurance companies all each need to decide whom they consider a "spouse". Some have already done this and provide benefits for non-married spouses/companions. While the benefits conditions certainly are a factor in determining whom a person wants to work for or buy insurance from, they should not be dictated by the government.

Social Security needs to be changed so benefits are determined for each individual and not the individual's marital status.

Monogamy should not be a government legal issue. Now a man or woman can be in a marriage-like relationship with multiple partners and it is perfectly legal as long as they don't formalize it with a marriage license. A piece of paper does not change the facts of the relationship. While I am not promoting non-monogamist relationships, the government should not be involved unless there is another legal issue (sex with a minor, child abuse, etc.).

I respect the various religious views on the marriage issue but the religious views should not dictate governmental law. Those that want to abide by a religious believe should be able to do so and those that want to form other types of relationships should be able to without government interference.

Hair Loss and High Sex Drive

Male Pattern Baldness or Hair Loss has been shown to be associated with high levels of testosterone in the body; specifically DHT or "Dihydrotestosterone". This has led to the suggestion that all men with a receding hairline also have high sex drive. Not necessarily, but not totally untrue either.

What causes hair loss?

What causes hair loss? The chances for male pattern baldness to develop ranges from 23 to 87 percent in men and DHT related hair loss is only one of the causes for male pattern baldness. Environmental factors such as poor nutrition, infection and stress can also bring about the onset of hair losses.

In balding men with high levels of DHT, their hair follicles becomes hyper sensitive to DHT and over a period of time (anywhere from 5 to 25 years), their hair starts to thin as the hair follicles shrinks. Without treatment, eventually the thinning hair will fall off.

Asking a doctor

If you ask a doctor, most of them will tell you that bald men do not have high sex drive. But what they are not telling you is that men with high sex drive and hence high testosterone have higher chances for male pattern baldness. Bald men may not necessary have a high sex drive but having high levels of testosterone can lead to hair loss. So should we be worried if we are a very virile male? No, unless you have a family history of males in the family with male pattern baldness or if you have already started to noticed falling clumps of hair.

What can you do?

Male pattern baldness will affect majority of men at some stage in their lives. To halt hair loss and increase your chances for hair to grow back, seek treatment early. Without affecting your sex life, it is possible to stop hair loss today.

There are several options available to halt hair loss. One recommended solution for initial onset of hair loss is Rogaine. It is an over-the-counter medication approved by FDA for the treatment of hair loss, caused by DHT. It is a liquid that you can rub into your scalp to regrow hair and to prevent further loss. Unlike other medication, users of Rogaine did not experienced any drop in their sex drive. So next time someone passed a remark about your receding hairline, let them know that women have found you to be sexier this way. Losing your hair may not be the best way of improving your sex life, but if hair loss is a reflection of one's sex life, at least you know that despite your hair loss, you are still getting it.