It may seem rather far-fetched to say that testosterone supplements affect moral judgment or reasoning. After all, these supplements are usually prescribed to help relieve symptoms of hypogonadism (excessively low testosterone), as well as used off-label by men who are worried about low testosterone. Yet that’s what the results of some studies are suggesting. More…
The display of testosterone and brawn apparent during a football game leaves little room in the observer’s mind for thoughts of impotence and declining T. Yet a new study has found that some former NFL players risk erectile dysfunction and low testosterone after retirement. More specifically, former NFL players who experienced more concussions during their…
Obese men who undergo weight loss surgery can experience a number of health benefits from their efforts. Among them, bariatric surgery boosts testosterone levels, according to the findings of a joint study at University of Alberta and McMaster University in Canada. Obesity and testosterone Numerous studies have provided evidence that obesity has a negative impact…
Lots of men hit the pavement or treadmill hard when they are trying to lose weight, training for a race, or just working to keep their heart health on track. Yet for those who are thinking about fathering children, too much cardio can have a negative impact on male fertility. For many men, fertility may…
If you and your partner are having less sex nowadays, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a new study appearing in the British Medical Journal, people of all ages, including young people and individuals who are living together either in or out of marriage, are not getting it on as much as in decades…
If there is blood coming out of your penis when you urinate, masturbate, or during intercourse, your first thought may be that something is terribly wrong. In most cases, there’s nothing to be concerned about, but that doesn’t mean you should just sweep the matter under the rug and forget out it. Rather, it’s best…
If you’ve been contemplating taking testosterone to address symptoms associated with aging, or if your doctor has prescribed the hormone therapy to treat a disorder of the pituitary gland, brain, or testicles, you should be aware there appears to be a link between testosterone treatment and cardiovascular risk. However, all the evidence isn’t in yet….
When it comes to testosterone production in men, the testicles are the main manufacturing spot, along with some help from the adrenal glands. When it comes to what determines your set point testosterone level as an adult, it’s generally been accepted that genetics and race are key factors, unless disease such as hypogonadism or HIV/AIDS…
An estimated 103 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is about half the adult population of the United States. Research shows that men are more likely to develop high blood pressure than women, especially men who are younger than 50. Many men are taking antihypertensive drugs to help control their hypertension, but how many…
Some men like to keep an eye on their testosterone levels, especially around the fourth decade. Because levels of the hormone naturally decline more than 1 percent per year on average beginning near age 30, it’s important to know what factors can chip away at its status in the body. One question few men ever…
Would you like your penis to be bigger? It seems safe to assume lots of guys would answer yes to that question, yet finding the perfect way to achieve this goal has led many men down some not-so-pleasant roads. Most of the penis growing techniques are a bust, although a few surgically invasive ones may…
For couples who are faced with maneuvering through menopause and postmenopause, there is often a host of questions and confusion about this time of life. Although every menopausal experience is unique, there are some basic biological changes that occur that can have a significant impact on a woman’s sex life and thus her partner’s as…
How important is maintaining satisfactory sexual function in your life? Chances are, it’s fairly high on your list. Yet men with erectile dysfunction and serious illness are less likely to get treatment for their sexual challenges, even though healthy sexual activity is a significant part of the quality of life. Why do some seriously ill…
The explosion of internet porn has made access to it incredibly easy. Many school-aged kids are computer savvy enough to make their way to pornography sites or bypass parental blocks. For the rest of the population, the pornography path is even easier to travel. But the issue here isn’t access; it’s impact. Specifically, is porn…
Use of an herbal supplement containing yohimbine resulted in extremely high blood pressure, well above the threshold for seeking emergency care, according to a case reported in the April 25, 2019 issue of The Journal of Emergency Medicine. The 49-year-old man had a recorded blood pressure of 280/160 mmHg, while 180/120 mmHg is considered to…
Impotence is a common challenge many men face during their lifetime, and fortunately, there is a growing awareness of this problem and ways to treat it. In most cases, cardiovascular problems and erectile dysfunction go hand in hand, yet many men are not aware of this relationship. In fact, both conditions are the consequence of…
How Many Times is Healthy to Ejaculate? Harvard University researchers have analyzed the ejaculatory behaviors of 31,925 men over a period of 18 years. The researchers found that: Ejaculating 21 or more times per month significantly reduces prostate cancer risks. Findings published by the researchers did not differentiate between ejaculation resulting from sexual acts with…
You’ve probably read about the pros and cons of having sex—especially the pros, including intimacy and pleasure—but how much do you know about sex and your immune system? Is sexual activity a boon or a bust when it comes to how your immune system functions? As you may have guessed, it’s both a boon and…
What do penis pumps do, exactly? Penis pumps claim to be the solution for a variety of sexual health and performance factors. Whether you are interested in increasing the size of your penis, addressing erectile dysfunction, or simply want harder and longer lasting erections – someone, somewhere, will tell you that a penis pump is…
Men with prostate cancer who undergo brachytherapy can maintain erectile function at one year after therapy, according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. For optimal sexual function, however, most men will need some help from either erectile dysfunction drugs or sexual aids such as penis pumps. Brachytherapy is…
