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
Category: STDs
A Sex Life After Being Diagnosed with HIV
For many people who just found out that they have been diagnosed with HIV, engaging in sexual activities isn’t on top of the priority list. However, when that “loving feeling” begins to move its way back up that list, thoughts may start running through your head like: Is this even possible? Will it feel the...Continue reading
Sperm + (Heart)x2 = Father
“Doc, should I bank my sperm to protect my heirs from going mad?” Wow, now that’s a question. He was wondering how he should handle the now credible link between older dads and their kids having higher rates of autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Although small, the increase in these conditions in offspring of older dads is significant, and guys...Continue reading
Breaking The Silence – It’s Time To Speak Up About Male Sexual Health
Silence is how many men handle problems. It’s almost part of the Man Code –“If it’s a problem, don’t talk about it.” So, when it comes to the topic of sex – and sex problems – men are even more reluctant to start talking. And who can blame them? It seems the whole world snickers at...Continue reading
Men’s Health Begins with Boys
“Our male youth are in trouble,” says Dennis Barbour, CEO of The Boy’s Initiative. “Their school dropout rates are climbing and they are dropping out of college more than ever. They are failing to adjust to a rapidly changing economy.” Harsh words from a man who really cares about where America’s youth are headed.Continue reading
Fewer men are paying for sex, survey suggests – latimes.com
Fewer men are paying for sex, survey suggests – latimes.com.
Human Oral Papillomavirus—Now There’s a Real Mouthful
Now let’s be clear. Michael Douglas is not a doctor, nor does he play one on TV. But when he recently blamed his bout with throat cancer on having contracted Human Papillomavirus (HPV) from performing oral sex, he may have been on to something. In fact, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, HPV may be...Continue reading
The Secret to a Longer Life? Follow Directions
It seems that there’s a new study out every day proving that eating certain foods (like more veggies and less meat) or doing certain things (like getting enough exercise and sleep) can improve and/or extend your life. Reading—and thinking—are a good first step. But they’re not much unless you actually do something to make some...Continue reading
Sperm Stories,Part III
In Part I and Part II of Sperm Stories, we talked about some of the factors that can affect sperm quality and quantity. In Part III, we’ll go beyond testing sperm and talk about some interesting stories—good and bad—that have to do with using sperm in the manner nature intended: to create babies.Continue reading
Why Is Sex-Ed in Schools “For Girls Only?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ARhawLYbZIU Forty-nine percent of boys have had sexual intercourse by the time they finish high school. One in four has an STD. Yet sex ed by and large still focuses on the needs of girls. How do we teach in ways that resonate with all students, regardless of their gender?Continue reading