As if the impact of the pandemic could not get any worse or longer-lasting, we are now learning that having COVID puts you at risk to develop a number of sexual dysfunctions and difficulties. Just great. Other articles have … [Read more...] about If You’ve Had COVID, It Might Impact Your Sex Life Down The Road
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STIs Are Becoming A Problem In The Aging Population
When we think of sexually transmitted infections, we tend to think of younger people taking risks, not using condoms, etc. We definitely don’t think about our widowed granddad getting it on with multiple partners and not using … [Read more...] about STIs Are Becoming A Problem In The Aging Population
Erection Changes After Age 50: The Facts
After around age 50, men’s erections change. They become more difficult to raise, lose firmness, and wilt more easily. Many men wonder if they’re developing erectile dysfunction (ED). That’s quite possible. By age 65 most men have … [Read more...] about Erection Changes After Age 50: The Facts
The Truth About Painful Sex
Our culture is gradually becoming more open when it comes to sex. From hit songs on the radio to our favorite movies and TV shows, it feels like we're talking about sex constantly. However, mainstream media is primarily focused on … [Read more...] about The Truth About Painful Sex
What Is Menopause Really?
I got this great question recently about women and our changing bodies with age. Many of us saw our moms go through “the change” and now it’s our turn. It’s normal to wonder whether we will experience it in the same way. Q: When … [Read more...] about What Is Menopause Really?
Podcast: Penile Elongation
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie digs into the truth about penile elongation and talks with a urologist about the ways men are trying to "grow their members." You'll also hear answers to listener-submitted questions, and … [Read more...] about Podcast: Penile Elongation
At-Home Testing: BV, Yeast, Or Something Else?
For this post, I interviewed Antonette DeCrescenzo one of the founders of JustGetTested.org. I was very interested in the testing for vaginal infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis as the two can be confused and oftentimes, … [Read more...] about At-Home Testing: BV, Yeast, Or Something Else?
Video: Cycling And Erectile Dysfunction
Anyone who has spent an extended amount of time on a bicycle can testify about the pressure that it puts on the pelvic area. So, can this cause any long-term damage? And is there really a link between cycling and erectile … [Read more...] about Video: Cycling And Erectile Dysfunction
The Truth About Penile Augmentation
Do you wish that your penis was longer and thicker? Most men do. However, a small percentage of men act on this desire, sometimes with unfortunate results. … [Read more...] about The Truth About Penile Augmentation
Video: Peyronie’s Disease
What is Peyronie's disease? Well, in short, Peyronie’s is a condition where scar tissue develops inside the penis. It is characterized by a curvature of the penis, and it can cause a reduction in length and girth. Sadly, this … [Read more...] about Video: Peyronie’s Disease
STI Screening During A Pandemic
For this blog, I interviewed Sarah McElroy, a Nurse Practitioner with TBD Health, a telehealth-based sexual health platform, about how Covid-19 has changed the way we think about STIs and STI screening. … [Read more...] about STI Screening During A Pandemic
Video: Delayed Ejaculation
We hear a lot about premature ejaculation, but what about delayed ejaculation or climax? There are a number of causes behind delayed ejaculation—and many treatments. Dr. Judson Brandeis joins us in this video to give us the … [Read more...] about Video: Delayed Ejaculation