Female sexual dysfunction is a common problem that many couples face. The good news is that little blue pill that helps men with erectile dysfunction can also help women facing sexual dysfunction. A number of studies seem to show that Viagra (sildenafil citrate) helps woman with symptoms of low libido and the more serious hypoactive sexual…
Can exercise improve your sex life? Emory University researchers report that men 40 and younger who participate in exercise outside the bedroom will enjoy better sexual function, orgasm, and intercourse behind closed doors. This suggests that young men need to get up off the couch and exercise for sex if they want to enjoy better sexual…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects nearly every man at some point in his life. Whether it happens only occasionally or has become a chronic problem—or somewhere in between—men frequently turn to erectile dysfunction drugs. While the “little blue pill” and its cousins usually come to mind first, there are other medications for erectile dysfunction that are…
The connection between bike riding and erectile dysfunction is one you may never have considered. However, if you experience erectile dysfunction (ED) and bicycling is your preferred workout, there could be a relationship between the two. Scientists have debated for years about whether bicycling can cause erectile dysfunction. It seems likely that prolonged bicycling can…
Sex exercises for men include a variety of activities, moves, and stretches you can do to improve your sex life. These moves help strengthen muscles in the pelvic region as well as other areas of the body to help with position and stamina. Learn how Kegels can help with premature ejaculation, stronger erections, and erectile…
Many men are concerned about declining testosterone as they get older, but age is only one cause of changing hormone levels. Your lifestyle and habits also have a lot to do with it. There are things you do and don’t do in your life that can affect your hormone levels, but the good news is…
An inability to orgasm (anorgasmia) is an infrequent but highly disturbing condition that can affect men for a variety of reasons. Now a new study reports that use of the drug cabergoline improved or completely restored the ability to orgasm in nearly 70% of men treated who were experiencing this phenomenon. Men with an inability to orgasm…
If you’re having a problem with erectile dysfunction (ED), you may want to pay a visit to the produce aisle or the farmers’ market and pick up some beets. Okay, we admit beets are not among the most popular vegetables, but once you find out what these reddish root veggies are capable of, you may…
Many drugs can cause ED (erectile dysfunction) or other sexual problems as side effects. You might want more hair on your head or relief from urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate but perhaps not at the expense of your sexual function. Unfortunately, there are five drugs for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that could…
Infertility is often thought of as a female issue, but according to WebMD, about 40% of the time, male infertility is to blame. Even if you have the ability to maintain erections and ejaculate normally, it is possible that you might be infertile. This male health problem can often be attributed to low sperm counts…
“Snip, snip” are usually the first words that come to mind when you hear the term vasectomy. You may rest assured that a vasectomy does not involve scissors of any kind. (But it may involve a scalpel.) A vasectomy is a form of birth control for men. It is a safe, routine procedure. If you…
Open any men’s magazine or visit a website that targets men or men’s health and you probably will see them: ads promoting testosterone hormone therapy and articles urging men to consider taking testosterone to improve muscle mass, lose weight, improve their sex drive, and boost their mood. But is testosterone therapy the answer to these…
Men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) who take saw palmetto may experience an unexpected benefit from this natural remedy. A new study found that saw palmetto not only improved urinary symptoms in men with BPH, but also helped with erectile dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown that saw palmetto works for prostate conditions and in…
So you’ve decided to have penile implants for erectile dysfunction. Penile implants are available in two forms: an inflatable device or semirigid rods. Talk to your doctor about both types to decide which is best for you. As well, use our “Getting Help” guide to talk with your doctor and other healthcare professionals about long-term management of…
Next to adrenaline, testosterone is probably one of the most well-known and beloved hormones that humans produce. Ask any guy what testosterone means to him, and he might start raving about his barbell workout or boasting about his love life. But sometimes, the amount of testosterone that the body produces declines, and this is where…
According to a new study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DBT), taking synthetic testosterone for male menopause symptoms is questionable. In fact, the report casts doubt on whether male menopause, or late-onset hypogonadism (when the testes produce little or no hormone), really exists. Generally, testosterone levels decline by only 1 to 2 percent per…
Sexual performance, endurance, and libido are important to some degree for most guys, regardless of their age. So it’s natural for men to question their ability to recover sexual function after prostate cancer surgery (prostatectomy). After all, prostatectomy is a radical surgery that can have a major impact on a man’s sexual identity, physically and…
Melatonin is perhaps best known as the hormone that is involved with the sleep/wake cycle. Yet there is also some research indicate that it could be a player in impotence, which affects 25 percent of men younger than 40, and an increasing percentage of men older than 50. This information leads us to ask the…
What is a penis pump? Countless men have experienced erectile dysfunction (ED), either on a temporary or a long-term basis. It may be an embarrassing problem to have, but rest assured that you’re not alone. It’s important to seek help from your doctor for erectile dysfunction because this issue may be a sign of a…
What is a vasectomy? Although some people may already know that a vasectomy is the most reliable form of birth control or sterilization for men, other facts about the procedure may be a mystery. Yet every year, approximately 600,000 men in North America undergo a vasectomy, and about 20% of men older than 35 have…
