Let’s face the truth: It is a lot easier for a man to operate smoothly and vigorously in bed if he is not carrying a 20-pound belt of blubber around his waist. Not only are there health risks to being overweight, but in most cases, a lean physique is much more attractive to your partner [...]
Nonsurgical Treatment for Prostate Cancer Monthly Newsletter If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’ll want to know all your options before making a treatment decision with your doctor. When the cancer is detected early, surgery is not necessarily inevitable. If you can tolerate the uncertainty that comes with living with a cancer [...]
With the ongoing controversy on prostate cancer screening and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing, a trend appears to be developing away from aggressive surgical treatment for early-stage localized prostate cancer. Today, most urologists and radiation oncologists regard watchful waiting or active surveillance as an effective strategy for managing low-risk prostate cancer. Oddly though, only a minority [...]
Dr. Danoff's Top Ten Myths about Sex Monthly Newsletter You have probably heard people say that certain foods, herbs, or other substances are aphrodisiacs; public toilet seats can transmit STDs; and "bigger is better." But are those statements based on facts, or are they grounded in fear or ignorance? Read what Dr. Danoff has [...]
Having practiced urology for more than 30 years and having examined more men than can fill the Rose Bowl, I have heard every myth conceivable with regard to sex and would like to share my top 10 myths with you (in no particular order). Myth #1. Size matters! The unique size of every man's penis [...]
Sex and Illness Monthly Newsletter Are you putting yourself at risk for sexually transmitted diseases? Are you putting your partner at risk? Learn about the most common sexually transmitted infections and why having a one-night stand with a stranger is not a smart option these days. Sex and Illness Any illness can have a [...]
Any illness can have a dampening effect on one's libido. The general weakness and fatigue that accompanies sickness will naturally affect a man's sex drive and ability to respond to stimulation. Also, depending on the nature of the affliction and its severity, his range of movement might be limited to the point where he is [...]
How Men Can Stay Safe in Today’s Sexual Environment Monthly Newsletter Are you putting yourself at risk for sexually transmitted diseases? Are you putting your partner at risk? Learn about the most common sexually transmitted infections and why having a one-night stand with a stranger is not a smart option these days. How Men [...]
Men have good reason to be concerned about sexually transmitted infections and diseases—whether a viral infection such as herpes, a bacterial infection like syphilis, or HIV/AIDS—as they have been on the increase in recent years. The time to worry about STDs is not at the moment of intercourse. You need a game plan long before [...]
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. [...]
