What the Color of Your Urine Says About Your Health
Let’s talk about something we all do, multiple times a day, but rarely talk about: urinating. Turns out, your urine can reveal a lot about your health, including hydration levels, liver function, possible infections, and even rare genetic conditions. Your urine is like your body’s liquid report card. Sometimes, your body drops hints in the toilet bowl, and it’s worth knowing what they mean.
UTIs, Sex, and Cranberries
It may occur more frequently in women, but men can and do experience urinary tract infections (UTIs). The way these infections start is generally the same across genders, but their development can vary due to differences in anatomy and physiology. In this article, we’ll explore what causes UTIs in men, how they can affect sexual health, and whether cranberries deserve their reputation as a natural remedy.
“The Weekender” ED Medication – A Real Thing or Hype?
You may have encountered the term “the weekender” when researching your ED medication options – there is no shortage of pithy names in the erectile dysfunction world. With that said, what exactly is a weekender, and is it real or all hype?
Ultimately, the weekender is simply a colloquial way to describe Cialis/tadalafil because of its more lasting effects versus Viagra/sildenafil.
The Best ED Medication for Single or Divorced Men on the Dating Scene
When researching your options for purchasing erectile dysfunction/ED medication, you’ll often read that tadalafil and sildenafil, the generic versions of Cialis and Viagra, respectively, are interchangeable. And to some degree, they are. Both are PDE-5 inhibitors that relax the smooth muscles of the blood vessels, allowing more blood into the penis to create and maintain a harder erection.
However, less discussed are the distinct sexual patterns of a man in a long-term committed relationship with their wife or partner versus the single or divorced man who’s on the dating scene. So, to that end, it’s important to discuss these differences and how to optimize ED medication therapy for the highest effectiveness.
Penile Injections for ED – Are They Extreme?
Discussing the full range of treatment options for exile dysfunction or ED is good practice. For most patients, five treatment options exist:
- Medication such as Viagra/sildenafil and Cialis/Tadalafil
- Urethral suppositories
- Vacuum erection devices
- Penile injections
- And penile prosthesis or implants.
Retrograde Ejaculation – What Is It, and Why Does It Occur After BPH Treatment?
Retrograde ejaculation is the process by which semen does not exit the body via the penis but instead gets pushed back into the bladder during ejaculation. This is also known as a dry orgasm and can be caused by specific heat-based BPH treatments. Let’s talk about retrograde ejaculation in the context of BPH treatment, why it occurs, and if it should be a concern.
Can BPH Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction ED may seem entirely separate, but have some interesting overlap. After all, the prostate is located near a man’s sexual organs. But while the enlargement of one’s prostate does not have a direct cause or effect on erectile dysfunction, some of the follow-on effects of BPH can make an erection more challenging to achieve or maintain.
Is Low T (Low Testosterone) a Myth?
Low testosterone, commonly referred to as Low T, is the term most people use for hypogonadism. Testosterone is an important hormone (produced in both men and women) that drives various bodily functions and traits, not least sexual desire and “manly” traits like muscle building and strength.
It’s worth noting that testosterone is also essential in women. However, they require about 1/10 of the testosterone that men do. Women with concerns revolving around testosterone can see a female urologic specialist or knowledgeable endocrinologist. For the purposes of this article, however, we will focus on male testosterone levels.
Testicular Cancer Self-Screening Reminder
It’s April, which means testicular cancer awareness month is upon us. Testicular cancer is relatively rare yet has the highest prevalence of any cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 44. Unlike many other cancers, testicular cancer self-screening is straightforward and very effective. Regular self-testing has saved lives and, in part because of early detection, has made testicular cancer eminently treatable with exceptional survivorship.
Can You Take Too Much Viagra or Cialis?
Viagra, the brand name for Sildenafil, and Cialis, the brand name for Tadalafil, are very popular drugs approved to treat erectile dysfunction, most often caused by obstruction of blood flow to the penis. These drugs, known as phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, are exceptionally effective in helping men achieve an erection because they relax the muscles lining the arteries that supply the penis (and elsewhere in the body) with oxygen-rich blood.
