Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, affecting about one in seven men. The good news is that with the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood-screening test, transrectal prostate ultrasonography, and heightened public awareness, prostate cancer can be diagnosed early, which is the key to effective treatment. [...]
By far, the most frequent complaint from male patients is a variation on the following: “Something’s wrong, Doc. I am not the man I used to be.” What men usually mean is that they do not have the same level of sexual desire they used to have, it takes longer to get an erection, it [...]
For most men, sex is an obstacle course—a track filled with snares and hurdles in which one scores points for technique as well as for getting to the finish line. The goal is not just to satisfy yourself, it is also all about satisfying your partner. And let’s be honest, sometimes you may not know [...]
Similar to what happens to women during menopause, for men over 40, testosterone levels start to fall at an average of about 1.6 percent per year. Once serum testosterone levels fall below normal, symptoms of andropause, including a reduction in vigor and sexual drive, ensue. For young men, testosterone helps build muscles and develop strong [...]
Nearly every culture in every period of history has a record of substances alleged to stimulate sexual desire and improve virility. Medical science has found no evidence that these folk remedies work, but that has not stopped people from using them. If you’ve been looking for a substance to boost your sexual performance, make sure [...]
