I had the pleasure of speaking to a number of survivors of testicular cancer (TC) about what they learned through the whole ordeal. The standard treatment for TC is an orchiectomy, which is a surgery to remove one testicle. For … [Read more...] about Real Survivors Share Their Experiences With Testicular Cancer
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The Most Common Cosmetic Procedures For Men
For many years, it was women who dominated the cosmetic procedure market, accounting for over 90% of procedures. However, with patients now living longer, lifestyle changes, social changes involving more fluid relationships, and … [Read more...] about The Most Common Cosmetic Procedures For Men
Video: The Importance Of Orgasms
Sure, reproduction is the end goal of evolutionary fitness—but humans might not be so eager to reproduce without a little reward! This is why orgasms evolved to be so pleasurable. Many people don't realize just how important they … [Read more...] about Video: The Importance Of Orgasms
April Is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month—Have You Checked Yourself?
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 40, and the second most common in young men between ages 15 and 19. The chance of developing testicular cancer in your life is 1 in 270. Fortunately, … [Read more...] about April Is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month—Have You Checked Yourself?
Don’t Douche: It’s Very Bad For Women’s Sexual Health
Behind “that clean, fresh feeling” touted in ads for feminine hygiene products is the cruel implication that the vagina is a dirty, smelly organ that turns men off during sex. The ads have struck a nerve. An estimated 15% of US … [Read more...] about Don’t Douche: It’s Very Bad For Women’s Sexual Health
The Importance Of Orgasms
In the struggle for the opportunity to reproduce, an individual has to out-compete rivals and attract partners. Sexual selection ultimately dictates who gets to pass their genes into the next generation. Reproduction is the end … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Orgasms
You’ve Heard Of Gut Biomes—But What About Vaginal Biomes? They’re More Important Thank You Think
We hear a lot about gut biomes, but rarely do we hear about vaginal biomes. You have probably heard about maintaining the “PH balance” in the vagina, but what does this actually mean? I turned to Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love … [Read more...] about You’ve Heard Of Gut Biomes—But What About Vaginal Biomes? They’re More Important Thank You Think
Video: Nighttime Erections Are The Key To Lifelong Erectile Health
Depending on where you are in life, nighttime erections may seem like a nuisance, a pleasant surprise, or just plain unremarkable. But what many people don't know is just how important they are for lifelong erectile health. Check … [Read more...] about Video: Nighttime Erections Are The Key To Lifelong Erectile Health
STI/STDs: Make Testing A Part Of Your Routine!
This Guest post is by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. Getting an STD test—or STI test, as it’s now referred to—probably makes you think of going to the doctor and peeing in a cup. Most of us are avoiding leaving the … [Read more...] about STI/STDs: Make Testing A Part Of Your Routine!
Is Maca An Aphrodisiac?
Did the ancient Incas discover an aphrodisiac? Recent research suggests they might have found one in maca. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a perennial ground cover that grows high in the Andes under very harsh conditions where few … [Read more...] about Is Maca An Aphrodisiac?
Night Time Erections: The Key To Lifelong Erectile Health
Have you ever watched the TV show Naked and Afraid? The premise is that a man and a woman—both physically fit and expert in wilderness survival—are dropped into a remote location to see if they can survive for 30 days. If you've … [Read more...] about Night Time Erections: The Key To Lifelong Erectile Health
Pornhub Sex Ed: All About Condoms
In this edition of Pornhub Sex Ed, our fearless leader Dr. Laurie Betito joins us to talk all things condom. Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no way around it: condom use is one of the best and easiest ways to ensure safe sex. … [Read more...] about Pornhub Sex Ed: All About Condoms