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How Men Can Fix Low Testosterone Caused By Covid-19

While the strongest wave of COVID-19 has come to pass, its effects continue to linger and afflict our society in the present time. Besides the symptomatic manifestations during the initial battle with the infection, COVID-19 has also been proven to cause long-term effects that…

How Psychiatric Disorders Impact Men’s Sexual Health

The effect of our mental health doesn’t only stay confined in our minds—it also shapes and influences our physical health. The mind-body connection is inextricably linked, and an illness on one side can cause the other side to have its own set of shortcomings.…

Does Metformin Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is a condition that can, mildly put, zap a man’s desire for sex. While many men suffer from loss of erectile function because of underlying health problems like heart disease and atherosclerosis, in some instances, it could be your prescription pills that…

What is Sexual Chemistry?

Have you ever felt an electrifying spark when you see someone attractive? Do you find yourself irresistibly drawn to the idea of getting physically intimate with them? And, most importantly, do you find it the case that they too exhibit signs of sexual attraction…

How Much Sildenafil Is Too Much?

Sildenafil citrate—or Viagra, as it’s more commonly called—is an erectile dysfunction (ED) pill meant to strengthen erections. This ED medication is a common prescription pill. That said, doctors often prescribe different Sildenafil doses per person depending on the severity of the ED as well…

4 Sexual Side Effects of Zoloft in Men

The vast majority of men are no strangers to taking medication—the pill-shaped, consumable capsules that treat a slew of health conditions afflicting us. While these medications work for the most part, many of them carry unintended risks in the form of potential side effects.…

How Men with Diabetes Can Overcome Erectile Dysfunction

Living with diabetes exposes men to several potential complications including erectile dysfunction (ED). But that doesn’t mean they can’t have a healthy sex life. There are plenty of ways to remedy sexual dysfunction, especially for people that properly manage their high blood sugar. In…

How to Improve Men’s Sexual Health After Cancer

Cancer and cancer treatments can take a toll on a man’s body. Even when you have recovered from active cancer, the side effects of this condition—and its treatments—can leave behind a devastating health aftermath in its wake. Among these changes is your sexual health…

Can Prostate Cancer Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Let’s state some truths: the grass is green, the sky is blue, and prostate cancer is incredibly common. Across Europe, prostate cancer accounts for an astonishing 23% of all male cancer diagnoses and 10% of male cancer deaths. The numbers aren’t too far apart…

Testosterone Test: Levels, How It’s Done & Results

Ever questioned why some men have an incredibly lush beard or a deeper, more resonant voice? The answer doesn’t solely lie in one’s genetics—it’s also affected by the male sex hormone testosterone. Testosterone—a hormone produced in a man’s testes by the Leydig cells—is responsible…

Low Testosterone: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Does your mood swing in a matter of seconds? Can’t remember where you left your keys or the file your boss repeatedly reminded you to bring? Too tired to get out of bed sometimes? If these are a few scenarios you face daily, then…

How to Treat Peyronie’s Disease (5 Methods)

No organ is quite like the penis. It’s highly sensitive and complex—and can be affected by a long list of conditions, including Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease is marked by the buildup of scar tissue in the erectile tissues, leading to painful and curved erections…

Does Testosterone Therapy (TRT) Increase the Risk of a Heart Attack?

Testosterone replacement therapy is often praised as a breakthrough treatment for men suffering from low testosterone levels. This clinical therapy administers testosterone-boosting products such as gels, injections, patches, and pills that exogenously raise the body’s testosterone levels. For the most part, testosterone is effective…

Headaches from Viagra? 6 Ways to Prevent Headaches from ED Pills

Have you experienced the dreaded Viagra headache? Are these headaches so severe that they’ve diminished your desire to have sex entirely? If so, you’re not alone. Erectile dysfunction—also known as the inability to get or maintain an erection—can be a debilitating health condition. One…

Viagra & Blood Pressure: How Sildenafil Affects the Heart

Sexual dysfunction can be a harrowing ordeal, especially if it happens all of a sudden. One day, you’re enjoying a healthy sex life; the next, you’re having trouble keeping it up. Despite how crippling these situations can be, the majority of sexual dysfunction cases…

Can Low Testosterone Shorten Male Lifespan?

Can low testosterone shorten lifespan of males? The short answer: Yes, it can. The concept of testosterone affecting your lifespan is not a novel one. Epidemiological studies have found that men with low testosterone have an increased risk of mortality than those with healthy…

Can Being Sick Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Some days you just wake up feeling absolutely exhausted. Getting up in the morning becomes excruciatingly difficult, your body fails to cooperate with you, and you’re stifling a never-ending stream of colds. You might also experience a scratchy throat, digestive problems, and a fever.…

BPH Symptoms: 7 Signs of an Enlarged Prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous medical condition that primarily affects older men. It’s when the prostate gland—a small, walnut-shaped gland that sits just below the bladder—becomes enlarged. As the prostate enlarges, it can squeeze or partially block the urethra—the passageway that carries…

5 Ways for Men to Increase Energy Levels

Have you ever caught yourself snoozing your alarm to catch more minutes of sleep? Do you often doze during a crucial meeting or on the commute home? If you have done any of those things before, you’re not alone. Feeling tired is a universal…

Male Incontinence: Causes & Treatments for Leaky Bladder in Men

Has it been excruciatingly difficult to hold urine lately? You might be suffering from a leaky bladder disorder known as incontinence. The first thing you should know is that this condition—although debilitating—isn’t recognized as a disease by most medical professionals. Nonetheless, it can be…

Male Sex Drive: What Age Does a Man Lose His Libido?

A man’s drive for sex can vary from person to person, and age to age. One person could be enjoying sex well into their 70s, while another could be struggling with erectile difficulties as early as their 40s. However, one thing’s for certain. From…

4 Sex Positions to Last Longer in Bed

Let’s face the facts, men. Having passionate, steamy sex is an experience unlike any other. While there are couples out there who’ve found the best positions to maximize pleasure, there are many folks that have a less-than-stellar sexual experience with their partner. For instance,…

How PTSD Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction and Intimacy Problems

PTSD (or post-traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Patients with PTSD usually undergo emotional and psychological distress that significantly affect their quality of life. In addition to the emotional…

Painful Ejaculation: Common Causes and Treatments

Do you feel a burning sensation after ejaculating? Is the pain unbearable and affecting your sex life? Let’s face it, a painful ejaculation (or a painful orgasm) is perhaps one of the worst things a man can face. This feeling, known medically as dysorgasmia…

Can Dehydration Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

To answer the question, yes, dehydration can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) temporarily. But how, you ask? Let’s look at the facts. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual health disorder that affects a high percentage of the male population;approximately 1 out of 10 men may…

What is Sexual Health? Sexual Health Definition and Facts

According to the World Health Organization, “sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity.” Though, as the World Health Organization implies, dysfunction and disease is…

Top Signs of High Testosterone in Men

What comes to mind when you hear the words, “high testosterone”? Masculine and burly men at the gym? Confrontational guys in the bar? A male manager’s unhinged anger issues? Contrary to popular belief, a high testosterone count in men doesn’t correlate with aggressive behavior.…

Gallbladder Stone Disease Associated With Increased Risk of ED

Gallbladder stone disease—or gallstones—is a condition that affects 10% to 15% of the US population according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. That is the equivalent of 25 million people. It’s something that people have to look out for…

At What Age Do Men Stop Being Sexually Active?

There are many things in this world that get better as they get older. A fine glass of scotch is one. The balance in your 401k is typically another. When it comes to aging for men, we gain wisdom, our tastes grow more refined,…

The Risks of Men Masturbating Too Much

Masturbation is a natural and safe activity that a man can do to feel pleasure and relieve sexual tension. It’s a perfectly normal and healthy undertaking that both boys and men do. In moderation, the act poses a minimal physical risk. In fact, masturbation…

How Low Testosterone Causes Anxiety and Depression

Most men are already familiar with their biological clocks. They know that sometime around middle age—typically ranging from their late thirties through their seventies—they’ll experience a decline in their physical capabilities. They’ll gradually lose muscle tone and gain fat. They’ll likely lose some of…

Depression and Sex: Can Depression Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Can depression cause erectile dysfunction? Does having ED mean that depression is near? Is there a connect between sex drive, libido and depression? The cultural conversation regarding what depression looks like and how it should be handled has shifted in many positive ways over…

Signs of ED: 3 Most Common Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms

Many signs of ED and erectile dysfunction symptoms are commonly ignored by men of varying age groups around the world. It’s difficult to accept that there may be an underlying reason causing difficulty to a man’s sexual health, however, it is important that ED…

5 Common Symptoms of Andropause, or “Male Menopause”

Before addressing the most common andropause symptoms, it’s important to understand where the term originated. At this point, all of us should be aware of what our female partners encounter when they go through menopause. This is typically a major milestone in their lives,…

3 Methods to Increase Low Libido in Men

Dealing with low libido in men and having less interest in sex can be extremely challenging. As men age, we begin to notice changes both in and around us. Some of these are good – we advance in our careers, find ourselves more comfortable…

4 Reasons Why New Year Diets Don’t Work

January is here and with it all the craze of people believing “new year, new you.” As a new year begins, many people try to adjust, set aside unhealthy habits, and make choices that support them. Unfortunately, dieting in general and new year’s resolutions…

Is Premature Ejaculation Permanent?

“Is premature ejaculation permanent?” This is a question we hear a lot. Have you ever had a problem that just seemed to go on and on. Though chronic problems seem neverending, there is therapy available for you to manage or even end your suffering.…

5 Warning Signs that You Might Have Adrenal Fatigue

“Am I tired or am I dying?” That is an extreme question, but it shows the confusion many people have about their medical conditions. Many people have symptoms without knowing what they mean. Stress puts an enormous strain on your body and can impact…

Does High Blood Pressure Cause ED?

With more than 600,000 annual deaths, heart disease remains the most common cause of death in the US. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease beats out cancer, accidents, and breathing issues. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, relates to heart…

The Impacts of Diabetes on Your Sexual Health as a Man

Staying healthy is not easy. There are many factors in living a safe, balanced life for a man. However, one factor that can complicate your sexual health is diabetes. Diabetes impacts 9% of people in the United States, or at least 30 million people.…

Benefits Of Kegels For Men

Kegel exercises are pelvic floor exercises used to strengthen pelvic muscles. Muscles in the pelvic floor help in increasing blood flow into the groin and are active during sexual intercourse. If you would like to enhance your sexual function, then you need to put…

Premature Ejaculation Myths and Realities

There seems to be as much correct information available about premature ejaculation (PE) as there is incorrect information. Separating the myths from the realities can be tough, especially when everyone from social media influencers to alleged experts lend their voice and share their ideas.…

Is Erectile Dysfunction a Sign of Heart Disease?

Heart disease is a cause for concern for both men and women. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease killed over 640,000 people or 1 in 4 deaths in the US during 2018 alone. These are staggering and scary numbers to…

The Impact of Alcohol on Men’s Sexual Health and Testosterone

We cannot overstate the effects of alcohol on your bodily maintenance and functions. In the short-term, alcohol can impair judgment and motor abilities, such as coordination. This immediate impact extends to the next day through a hangover; the feelings of headaches, nausea, and fatigue…

Differences Between Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction

Many medical terms are often used interchangeably, such as impotence and erectile dysfunction. The terms are connected but not the same, even though some sources report that erectile dysfunction was previously called impotence. Here at Prime Men’s Medical Center, we want to correct myths about…

What is PRP Therapy and How Can it Help Me?

Over half of men over age 40 experience symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their lives. There are many treatment options for men experiencing ED. At Prime Men’s Medical Center, we explore your personal medical history and your unique needs when…

What You Need to Know About Acoustic Wave Therapy for ED

Many men struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their lives. This condition can be confusing, embarrassing, and frustrating – especially if you aren’t sure how to move forward. There are all sorts of treatments out there, including penile injections, pills, and…

The Link Between Sleep and Low T

Feeling less interested in sex? Well, you might want to sleep on it — literally. Sleep deprivation may be the reason behind your lack of sexual energy. In fact, studies show a link between lack of sleep and low testosterone. In this post, you’ll…

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