First it was the coughing, and then the congestion. Just a cold, I thought. No big deal. So off I went to work. The next morning, my body temperature had soared to 103.8. This was no cold – a visit to my doctor confirmed I had the flu. It got worse. A few days later,...
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ED drugs not working? You may be using them wrong
New research from Spain says many men fail to respond to erectile dysfunction medications correctly. The study was done by Dr. Borja Garcia Gomez at the Hospital Universitario in Madrid and published in the journal Urology. According to the study, 69% of men report that their erectile dysfunction persisted after taking PDE5 inhibitors including Viagra,...Continue reading
It’s all about sex. Or not?
Sex is everywhere. We see sex related topics in the media, on our Facebook timelines, spam folders, in politics and various magazines and public sites. So it begs the question – why are people so hesitant to talk about personal sex issues with their doctors or even their partners? According to...
Men: Get your PSA checked
Men: Get your PSA checked New healthcare guidelines from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommend that men should not have a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer. A PSA test is a simple blood test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen in a man’s blood. When the PSA is elevated,...Continue reading
My Men’s Movement: 45 Years on the Path
Part 1 My Father, Myself, My Future By Jed Diamond, PhD When I began writing this I realized I couldn’t talk about the Men’s Movement because, for me, my involvement is personal and I don’t seem to fit within any one tributary within the Men’s Movement river. Wikipedia says, “The men’s movement is a social...Continue reading
The Truth About Vasectomy and Pain
I give a Certificate of Honor to specially recognize every patient on whom I perform a vasectomy. It’s really quite nice and very frameable. “Why?” You ask. Well, it’s not that a no scalpel vasectomy is the most gruesome thing that a man could experience in his life. It’s just that, in the real world of fish stories and Internet tales,...Continue reading
Sperm and Testosterone: A Love-Hate Relationship
He stood there looking at me, as deflated as an old circus balloon. “Doc, I heard that testosterone is important for my fertility, so that’s why I started taking it. I had no idea my sperm count would drop!” It’s Complicated Sure, testosterone is good for you. It’s critical for good overall health and for...Continue reading
Protect Yourself & Those You Care About: Take Time to Get a Flu Vaccine
The fall season ushers in many favorite things: cooler temperatures, football season, outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and one not-so-favorite thing – the flu. While you can’t keep the flu from invading your space, what you can and should do is protect yourself from flu by getting your flu vaccination this year and every...Continue reading
Groin Pain and Swelling in Men: What Could it Mean?
Groin pain and swelling could be a red flag for men and potentially indicate many different conditions. It is important to know what these conditions are since they can range from kidney stones to cancers, and to be able to identify when something is wrong. Not only can this be worrisome to any man experiencing...Continue reading
Taking Skin Out of the Game
“I think I need to be cut, Doc.” He was 18-years old and his sexuality was flowering. I really couldn’t think of even half a reason to do a circumcision on him. But then he went on: “It’s getting hard to pee, and it hurts to have sex.” Ok, so maybe something really is going on. I...Continue reading
