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Erectile Dysfunction and Gum Disease: How is Impotence Associated with Gum Disease?

Sexual dysfunction can have many contributing factors or associated conditions. The more educated you are about your general health issues, the better you can regulate and optimize your performance. Is there a link between periodontal disease and erectile dysfunction? That’s exactly the case with some types of impotence (or ED) and gum disease. Periodontal disease […]

EAT MORE PISTACHIOS AND OTHER NUTS

Studies suggest that a diet rich in Pistachios (and other nuts) can actually improve erectile function. It is known that ED and heart disease can be two different manifestations of an underlying condition, poorly functioning or diseased arteries. To help combat clogged blood vessels one should seek a diet full of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant foods, […]

Andropause Symptoms: Understanding the Effects of Andropause on Men

Andropause is a condition associated with the gradual decline of testosterone levels in aging men. Sometimes referred to as male menopause, andropause describes a collection of symptoms related to hormonal changes that can affect physical health, sexual function, and emotional well-being. Unlike female menopause, which occurs over a relatively short period of time, andropause develops […]

Belly Fat: A Serious Concern in Men’s Health

For many men, gaining weight around the midsection may seem like a normal part of aging. However, belly fat in men is more than just a cosmetic concern. Excess fat in the abdominal region can signal deeper health problems that affect metabolism, cardiovascular health, and even sexual function. Medical researchers have found that fat stored […]

Erectile Dysfunction: Is ICP Treatment right for you?

Since the early 1980s, intracavernous pharmacotherapy (ICP) has been prescribed by physicians as the most effective and fast-acting treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE). It has a proven track record for being the most reliable way for men to achieve rigid and lasting erections. It is also especially helpful for men taking […]

VALENTINE’S DAY and ED

This annual holiday is celebrated on February 14th and originated as a feast day honoring the saint Valentinus who was said to have been imprisoned for performing forbidden weddings and ministering to Christians (the Romans tended to persecute these people). The date has since become synonymous with romantic love and further commercialized in western societies […]

Prostate and ED Problems: Does Prostate Cancer Cause Impotence?

Prostate cancer is a serious health problem that kills around 25,000 men a year in the United States alone. Although this disease can be deadly, prostate cancer generally doesn’t affect male sexual function, but the treatments can. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate and is the leading cause of incontinence and […]

Love on a Plate: The Five Foods That Improve Sexual Health

For centuries, people have searched for foods capable of putting a little more romance on the menu. Chocolate, oysters, fruits, herbs, and countless other supposed aphrodisiacs have been credited with increasing sexual desire or improving performance. The word itself comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess associated with love and desire. Modern nutrition science gives us […]

Alcohol and Low Testosterone: Excessive Drinking Can Lower Testosterone

Alcohol consumption is common in many social settings, but excessive drinking can have significant effects on hormone health, particularly in men. One question researchers and physicians frequently examine is whether alcohol reduces testosterone levels. The short answer is: yes, alcohol can interfere with testosterone through several biological pathways. The longer answer is a bit more […]

Penile Disuse Atrophy & Erectile Dysfunction: What Men Need to Know

Disuse atrophy is a medical term used to describe the loss of normal healthy tissue and worsening function after a prolonged period of lack of use. This condition applies to all organs, but it becomes especially concerning for sexual health because penile disuse atrophy can significantly affect erectile function over time. The longer erectile dysfunction […]