Men: Supporting Your Partner
Barring some unexpected scientific breakthroughs, pregnancy will always be a woman’s job. A man can feel a baby kick and love it before it’s born,
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Male Libido: Maintaining Desire
The sex lives of men can seem like something akin to an Aesop’s fable. As years go by and youth fades, we may stop aspiring
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Erectile Dysfunction?
The human erection is an amazing feat of engineering. The progression from flaccid to firm requires close cooperation between the brain and the nerves, blood
Male Menopause: Reality or Myth?
Women aren’t the only ones who get hot flashes in their later years. Aging men can get them, too, along with osteoporosis, dwindling energy, fading
Domestic Violence: The Escape
If you’re caught in an abusive relationship, your top priority should be safety. You may not be able to control the abuse, but with some
Peyronie’s Disease: Causes and Treatment
Why does my penis have a bend in it when it’s erect? Many men have a slight curve in their penis, so if you’ve always
Domestic Violence
Many people equate “domestic violence” with an angry husband hitting his wife. In reality, that’s only one possible scene. Although women are far more likely
Premature Ejaculation: Causes and Cures
How fast is too fast? You don’t need a stopwatch to decide whether you have a problem with premature ejaculation. If you’re reaching orgasm before
Male Infertility
From a man’s point of view, starting a family is easy. While women are on the job for nine months, men can often complete the
Digital Rectal Exam for Prostate Cancer
Who should have this exam? If you’re 50 or older, you should discuss whether to have the exam with your doctor. Sure, it’s uncomfortable, maybe
Condoms for Men
What’s so great about condoms? The condom, a thin rubber sheath that fits over your erect penis, traps your semen during sex and keeps you
Osteoporosis: Not Just a Women’s Disease
It’s a familiar complaint: Men receive better medical care than women. Research has shown, for instance, that male heart attack victims are given more aggressive
Top Infertility Myths
For as long as people have been having children, they’ve been trying to understand the mystery of fertility. We’ve come a long way, but many
Herbal Treatments for Prostate Problems
Men are notoriously leery of doctors, especially when it comes to “sensitive” topics like the prostate. So when over-the-counter herbal products claim to “promote prostate
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) revolutionized treatment for male infertility. The procedure, introduced in 1992, involves taking single motile sperm and directly injecting the sperm into
PSA Test
What is the PSA test? It helps determine whether you have cancer of the prostate, a walnut-sized gland enfolding the duct leading from the bladder
Enlarged Prostate
What is an enlarged prostate? The prostate, a small gland that produces fluid for semen, is in an ideal position to cause trouble. The gland
Prostate Biopsy
What is a prostate biopsy? For many men 50 and over, digital rectal exams (DREs) have become a routine part of the annual checkup, as
Groin Pain and Injuries in Men
Men are always just one misstep away from groin pain. Even if they manage to avoid serious injury, some aches and pains just come with
Prostate Exam
Who should have this exam? If you’re 50 or older, you should discuss whether to have the exam with your doctor. Sure, it’s uncomfortable, maybe