Men suffering from depression often struggle to ask for help. Asking for help is widely perceived as a weakness among men, which prevents them from getting the care they need. While vulnerability may hurt a man’s self image, receiving effective treatment could dramatically improve his well-being. “More than 6 million men in the United States...Continue reading
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October 26, 2010 is a date that radically changed my life forever. It was my mother’s 80th birthday and I planned a big party for her in Mexico. We had lots of wonderful food. I made arrangements for a mariachi band to sing her favorite romantic ballads or boleros and I ordered 80 red roses...
Buried Penis: When Your Penis Is the Prize
I was recently speaking with a urologist about “radical” circumcision, a procedure where pretty much all of the foreskin is removed from the penis. He told me that the removal of too much skin may lead to a condition called “buried penis.” I never heard of buried penis before, and I was intrigued, so I...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
Chronic Conditions and Medications That Can Lead to Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction often refers to different symptoms in men and women, yet can share similar underlying causes. In women, it is often characterized by low sexual desire or various disorders including sexual arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain. In men, erectile dysfunction (ED) is just that: difficulty getting or keeping erections sufficient for intercourse. ED is...Continue reading
Athletes slide into slump after signing contract | Futurity
I knew it, just knew it! Doesn’t it always seem that before the ink is even dry on one of those hundred-million-dollar contracts, the athlete in question goes into a major slump? Well, now science proves it. Athletes slide into slump after signing contract | Futurity.
4 Healthy Ways Chocolate Can Affect Your Sweetheart
According to the National Confectioners Association, more than 36 million boxes of chocolate will be purchased for Valentine’s gifts this year. When you get yet another heart-shaped box from your sweetie on V-Day, don’t lament his lack of imagination. Chocolate is an excellent Valentine’s gift, and not just because it’s tradition. It actually has a...Continue reading
Science Proves Owning a Dog is Good for Your Health
It’s no secret that finding a friend in man’s best friend is one of the greatest joys in life. On top of their undying affection and constant company, there is in fact a hidden benefit that comes with owning a dog. While you may think that there are already types of dogs that provide real...Continue reading
Bullying: The Unpleasant Gift that Keeps on Giving
Bullies and their victims are finally getting the attention they deserve—and so are the long-lasting consequences to both victim and perpetrator. Contrary to the popular belief that bullied kids eventually outgrow the psychological and physical pain they suffered, the effect of bullying persist far into adulthood.
How The Economy Impacts Our Health
Stress can damage your immune system, making your more susceptible to getting sick. It increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. And it can make people abuse drugs and alcohol, which in turn does all sorts of damage to the body—not to mention the damage that’s done to others when stressed out people cause...Continue reading