What is andropause? Many people are unfamiliar with this term, but you may be familiar with the phrase male menopause. So the easy answer to the question, what is andropause? is to say it’s male menopause. However, you also will hear male menopause referred to as “low T,” with “T” meaning testosterone. In the struggle…
Oatmeal may not sound sexy, but the whole-grain goodness of oatmeal can offer a real boost to your sexual function and as a natural remedy for erectile dysfunction. You’ve probably heard that oatmeal can help lower cholesterol levels, which in turn can improve blood flow and help prevent heart disease. But there are several oatmeal…
If you want to maintain your penis size and keep it ready to perform, it is important to know how to exercise your penis. While the “love muscle” is not actually a muscle itself, your member contains spongy tissue and chambers that fill with blood to make it harder and larger; so it’s important to exercise…
Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The definition of such abuse is “the intentional self-administration of a medication for a non-medical purpose such as ‘getting high.’” But not all prescription drugs are abused for this reason, which is what brings us to…
You might be familiar with the 1975 song, “Love Hurts,” a sentiment many people can identify with, but why does ejaculation have to hurt? Up to 10 percent of men experience painful ejaculation, which can occur in different ways, depending on the man. These episodes can be a source of fear, frustration, and relationship challenges….
Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most common forms of male sexual dysfunction and is when ejaculation happens during sex sooner than a man or his partner would like (by definition, ejaculation under a minute). It can be frustrating, but your health care provider can help. In the U.S., about 1 in 3 men,…
The signature surgical treatment for testicular cancer is called an orchiectomy, which sometimes is referred to simply as orchi. What is involved in testicular cancer surgery? Basially, it is a procedure that involves the removal of one or both testicles. What are the types of orchiectomy? The three main types of orchiectomy are simple, subcapsular,…
Injection therapy for Peyronie’s disease, which can include use of calcium channel blockers, verapamil and nicardipine, has been tried as a treatment option. Calcium channel blockers, also known as calcium antagonists, are drugs used to prevent calcium from entering cells in the blood vessel walls and heart. In the process, they relax and widen blood…
Sperm morphology refers to the shape and size of sperm. You may be familiar with what normal sperm looks like; basically, an oval head with a long skinny tail. Some have likened healthy sperm to a tadpole without the tiny appendages, which is a fair description. What’s important, however, are the health implications and consequences…
How many times do you need to get up during the night to urinate? Nocturia, or waking up at night to pee multiple times, affects about 50 million Americans. Sixty-six percent of Americans who suffer with nocturia never tell their doctor because they believe it’s just a part of getting older. They also believe there’s…
Many men’s health problems are discovered during routine physical examinations or while undergoing testing for male infertility. If you and your partner have been experiencing difficulty conceiving a child, both of you should be examined by your doctors. Male infertility can be caused by many issues, such as a low sperm count and decreased sperm…
You may have heard your wife or partner complaining about menopause symptoms – the sleep problems, the decreased libido, and most especially, the dreaded hot flashes. But did you know that men also deal with their own version of menopause? If you find yourself in the midst of a tumultuous midlife crisis, talk to your…
Penile implant for Peyronie’s disease is one of the three surgical options for men who meet the criteria for surgery, which includes the presence of erectile dysfunction. A penile implant for Peyronie’s disease involves implanting a device that increases rigidity of the penis, and for some men the implant is enough to make their penis straight. When…
Results of a new, small study indicate that radical prostatectomy can have a significant negative impact on men’s sexual health, resulting in erectile dysfunction, lower sexual desire, and reduced frequency of intercourse, among other sexual issues. The study appears in the April 2011 issue of the International Journal of Impotence Research. A total of 63…
A recent study verified what researchers suggested 24 years ago: that sperm concentration and the percentage of normal-looking sperm are declining dramatically. What are the reasons for these changes in the viability of sperm? A first-of-its-kind study from Harvard researchers has identified one reason and explains how diet can affect sperm count and quality. First,…
What is trich? Trichomoniasis (trich) is the most common curable sexually transmitted disease (STD). A protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis causes the infection, and it affects both men and women. Men typically don’t experience symptoms of the disease, so they may need to rely on their partners to tell them if they have either been…
What women want to know about vasectomy reversal is often more than the questions posed by men. Although men are curious about what happens when a vasectomy is reversed, women often have a broader scope of questions. If you are a woman, are the following questions among those chosen to be called “what women want…
Men who suffer with symptoms of Peyronie’s disease, which is characterized by a painful penis that may be bent at a 45 degree angle or more, have limited treatment options and none approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That may change soon, as an experimental drug for Peyronie’s disease has done well in two…
Does a vasectomy reversal work? Men are told they should consider a vasectomy to be a permanent form of birth control, and a vasectomy is effective in preventing pregnancy in nearly 100% of cases. However, every year in North America, up to 10% of men who have undergone a vasectomy want to bank on a…
Periodically you hear news stories about viruses such as avian influenza and infectious bronchitis virus affecting chickens and other poultry, and often with devastating effects. What you may not know, however, is that exposure to poultry viruses has been associated with an increased risk of various human cancers, including penis cancer (aka, penile cancer). Penis…
