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Men's Health: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Penis Spots Lumps Rashes
When spots, lumps, or rashes appear on the penis, men often fear they have a sexually transmitted disease. In many cases, however, the spots are harmless.
Penis Enlargement
Penis enlargement surgery offers the only permanent solution to getting a bigger penis
Sign Symptom Syphilis
The primary stage of syphilis, often begins with a sore on the part that has been in contact with the infection, the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis is a disease of four stages. If syphilis is not treated it can in a worst case scenario make you go mad before it kills you. Thankfully syphilis is easily treated in the early stage.
Signs of HIV & AIDS
Some people experience signs and symptoms of HIV, Human immunodeficiency virus, as soon as they become infected, others do not. It is estimated that over 40 million people are living with HIV AIDS.
Genital Warts
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Blood Pressure for Men
You go to your doctor and he or she tells you your blood pressure is 130/80. What does that mean? Blood pressure results from two forces. One created by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries through the circulatory system. The other is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow.
Penis Signs of Infection
Can you tell you have got a sexually transmitted disease by noticing that something is wrong with your penis? Here are some common signs of penis infection.
Male Orgasm
The male orgasm is not just about ejaculation. It is possible to have an orgasm without ejaculation. Pre adolescent boys can often experience an orgasm without ejaculation.
Urinary Tract Infections
Millions of men develop urinary tract infections each year. Even though such infections in men are less common than in women, it is still important to recognize the symptoms and get treatment quickly.
Facts About Semen
Semen can indicate whether health status is good or not. The color, texture, smell, and even the taste of semen, are indicators of health or illness. Find out the facts about semen.
The Prostate Examination
Learn more about what to expect during a prostate examination.
Sign Symptom Gonorrhea
Although gonorrhea is a more localized infection than other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), if it is not treated it can spread and cause lots of health problems. Learn more about the symptoms of gonorrhea in men.
Men 's Nipples
Why do men have nipples? Darwinian natural selection says that nipples should have been factored out many centuries ago. Men's nipples have no real function after all. So what reason is there for men having nipples?
Genital Warts HPV
It is estimated that around 20 million Americans are infected with one of the hundred types of human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for genital warts. Read our top 10 questions and answers about HPV.
7 steps to weight loss
Looking to lose weight? Here are the 7 golden rules for losing weight & keeping it off.
Rectal Pain
Pain in the rectum is a common experience and is not, in general, due to any serious medical condition. However the pain can be intense and worrying. This article looks at the causes of rectal pain and gives advice and a few home treatment suggestions.
Psoriasis
About 1 in 50 men are affected by psoriasis - a skin condition that can lead to a number of emotional problems.
Nose Bleeds
Nose bleeds are often a result of common events, often trauma but nose bleeds can be a warning of other problems.
Impotence Treatments
There have been huge advances in the treatment of impotence in the last few years. Many men have a problem achieving and or sustaining an erection at some point in their lives. The important thing is to get help. We review the treatments for impotence, also known as erectile dysfuntion.
Keeping Sperm Healthy
What do tight pants, smoking and hot tubs have in common? Answer: they all have a negative effective on sperm counts and sperm potency. Learn about how to keep sperm healthy and maximize your fertility.
Micro Penis
Until relatively recently babies born with a very small penis were routinely surgically realigned as females and given hormones to enhance the development of female characteristics. We take a look at the complex and confusing issue of the micro penis.
Balanitis
Men over the age of 40 are most prone to balanitis, an inflammation that affects the head of the penis and/or the foreskin.
Sex Satisfaction & Penis Size
Is there any relationship between penis size and sexual satisfaction?
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexual infection in men. More than 2.8 million new cases of chlamydia are reported in the US every year. Many more cases are unreported, undetected and untreated. Find out about chlamydia signs symptoms and treatment for this sexually transmitted disease.
Stretch Marks and Men
Stretch marks. Stretch marks as somthing that affect women much more that men. Thats just not true. Men are just as likely to get stretch marks as women, it is just that men's stretch marks tend to be covered by hair. Some men's activities can cause stretch marks. Causes, treatments and prevention of straie (stretch marks) are explored in this article
Hematuria
Discoloration of urine is usually a sign that something isn't right. When the color of urine is red or brown it most likely points to internal bleeding. Blood in urine is called hematuria. Check out the common and the not so common causes of hemoturia.
Hepatitis facts
The transmission routes for hepatititis vary according to the type of hepatitis. Here we examine the varying modes of transmission, how you get hepatitis.
Viagra
Viagra is a drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Learn about how it works, potential side effects, and more.
6 Causes Condom Failure
Condoms are a pretty reliable barrier for sexually transmitted diseases and for family planning. Things can go wrong, however; read six reasons for condom failure.
molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a painless, whitish, firm, small button like growth that can occur on the genitalia, buttocks, face and trunk. Learn more about the causes and treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
Penis Piercing
Body piercing is increasingly common. Piercing around the genital area needs to be undertaken with caution. Here's how to safely get and take care of a penis piercing.
Vasectomy surgical side effect
As with any surgical procedure, there can be some complications and side effects after having a vasectomy. However, major complications are rare. Learn more here.
Inguinal hernia
Around half a million men in America will require surgery for their hernia next year. Inguinal hernias are more than 10 times more likely to occur in men. Find out more about inguinal hernia.
Phimosis and Paraphimosis
Phimosis can be caused by failure of foreskin to loosen during growth, infections such as balinitis, deformities caused by trauma and diseases of the genitals.
Penis Cancer
Cancer of the penis is a malignant growth of cells in the tissue and/or external area of the penis. It is a very rare but aggressive form of cancer that has a tendency to spread. Signs of cancer and treatment options are considered.
The Penis Health Quiz
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Syphilis& Men
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Ejaculation
Ejaculate is 90% water. Semen is a milky opalescence, and opaque. Opalescence increases when the ejaculate has a higher concentration of sperm.
Height/Weight Table for Men
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Anabolic Steroids
Today, anabolic steroids are more associated with body building and performance enhancement than with medical conditions. This feature provides a review of anabolic steroids and their side effects.
Bladder Tumors
Bladder tumors are three times more common in men. Here is some facts about bladder tumors.
Age penis growth begins
At what age does penis growth start?
Size of the flaccid penis
What is the average flaccid penis size?
Genital herpes
Genital herpes is spread via sexual contact with someone else who is infected. Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Treating Pubic Lice
Crabs - so called because of their crab-like shape these little critters infest, itch and bite but are easily disposed of
Orchitis Swollen Testicles
Orchitis is the medical term for swelling of the testicles. Learn more about the causes and treatment of orchitis here.
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Alcoholism
Men are twice as likely to be alcohol abusing or alcohol dependant.
Types of Hernia Men
Information on the causes of hernia, the different types and treatments. Lifestyle changes can help treat or control hernia symptoms.
Male grooming tips
Men now spend more time on the way they look. How men present themselves at work, in their social and home lives has become so much more important. Here are some of the top ways to look cool and feel confident.
Sexual Addiction
Most common among men, sexual addiction is an overwhelming desire to have sex.
Enlarged Prostate Screening Test
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Treatments for Syphilis
The main of therapy for syphilis is antibiotic treatment, usually penicillin. Doxycycline may be used if you have a penicillin allergy.
Gynecomastia
Breasts are not just confined to women. In men, this condition is called gynecomastia.
Average size of an erect penis
What size should an erect penis be?
Pregnancy Guide for men
This pregnancy guide for men will help you understand what's happening in the first trimester.
Bladder & urination problems
Bladder and urination problems are common in men. This article allows you to link from a topic area which describes your bladder or urination problem and find out causation, signs and symptoms and related information
Routes of Infection
Most people get infections of some sort or another and there are four main routes for infections to enter the body.
Pain during intercourse
Pain during intercourse if often thought of as a female issue. This is not case, however, as men suffer intercourse pain for a variety of reasons.
Symptoms Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is most common in men between the ages of 18 and 39. Men should regularly do a self examination of their testicles so that you can detect any changes in them. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer.
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Non-Specific Urethritis
Non-specific urethritis, as with all forms of sexually transmitted diseases, is on the increase. Knowing how to prevent getting infected or passing the infection around is important. So we're looking at the signs and symptoms, the treatments and the complications, as well as offering some practical tips.
Hepatitis B
Men are six times more likely than women to become chronic carriers of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) although the reasons for that are unclear.
Penis exercises and penis size
Are there any penis exercises that increase size?
Unable to Reach Orgasm
Anorgasmia is the inability to reach orgasm during sexual intercourse. Learn about its possible causes in men, as well as treatment options.
Mumps in Men
Mumps is more risky in older children and can, in rare cases cause long term and life threatening complications in men.
Causes of snoring
Men snore more than women and this can, in part, be down to lifestyle choices. This feature looks at the causes, the effects, and the self-help options.
Crystal Meth
All you need to know about the effects and implications of the psychoactive substance known as crystal meth.
Keloid Scarring
Keloid scars are defined as an abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundary of the original site of a skin injury. African American and Hispanic people are 16 times more susceptible.
Men's Body Shape
Body shape and self esteem are strongly related. Men are also catching up with women in the sense of feeling pressure to conform to an ideal. With the right exercise plan and lifestyle changes you can make the best out of what you've got.
Boxing Injuries
Boxing can and does have some serious effects on the health of people, mostly men, who are involved in the sport. Is boxing as dangerous as some people think?
Vasectomy
Vasectomy male sterilization is the 4th leading method of contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Vasectomy is also something many men find hard to consider. They worry about future sexual performance, that the operation may make them less masculine if they cannot produce sperm and it's a bit embarrassing. Lets look at what is involved, the pros and cons of vasectomy.
Prostate treatments
The type of treatment needed for prostate enlargement depends on the severity of the signs and symptoms being experienced. Bleeding from the urinary system, serious or frequent urine infections that can cause more lasting damage, discomfort or lifestyle problems may all indicate that active medical intervention is required. We summarize just some of the treatment options on offer for prostate enlargement
Stress Symptoms Men
Stress in men, could you recognize the signs and symptoms? Men are great at trying to ignore them and hope they will go away! Broadly speaking stress can be experienced in two ways, physically and psychologically, but the two are interrelated. Check out the signs and symptoms of stress
Sex Following a Vasectomy
How soon can I have sex after a vasectomy operation? How and when is the semen analysis done following my vasectomy
Hands, feet & penis size
Can you tell the size of a man's penis by his body size or the size of hands or feet?
Boost Self Confidence
Self confidence requires a positive self image. We have the 'real' self and 'ideal' self. To boost your confidence these two images need to come closer together in a realistic way. Here are some top tips about how to boost your self confidence.
Male Pattern Baldness
Some men just want to make the best of what hair they have, while others seek a more permanent solution. This feature examines hair loss treatment options for men.
Can a penis get smaller ?
Can a penis get smaller permanently?
Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is very common but can leave both parties frustrated. There are a number of very easy remedies for men to experiment with in order to help them move towards a healthy and fulfilling sex life. Find out how to deal with premature ejaculation
Gonorrhoea
The incidence of gonorrhea is highest in high-density urban areas among young people under 24 year of age who have multiple sex partners and engage in unprotected sexual intercourse.
Safe sex
The safe sex message applies to sex workers as much as it does to hundreds of thousands of users
Men Age and Fertility
Most men realize the importance of women's age and their ability to have a baby. But the research is increasingly indicating that the age of the man is important too. If you are putting off having a baby because of your partner's and your career or are reluctant to compromise a comfortable standard of living for longer you better think again. A Man's age does affects his fertility. It may also increase the risk of miscarriage
Epididymitis
Epididymitis refers to infection and inflamation of the tubes that lie on top and the back of the testicles. Check out these FAQs to get a better understanding.
Peyronie's Disease
Curvature of the penis may occur for a variety of reasons. When hardening of the tissue is accompanied by pain the condition is likely to be diagnosed as Peyronies disease.
Bigorexia in Men
The quest for physical perfection is taking its toll on thousands of men. Bigorexia is sometimes called reverse anorexia and is just as difficult a challenge for men
Alcohol and Teenagers
Most people start drinking alcohol in their teens. It's a rite of passage to adulthood, but also carries health risks. Alcohol is a social lubricant, but it's also a toxin that the body works hard at to expel.
Hangover Remedies
Cures for hangovers. Got a bad hangover? What causes a hangover and how can hangovers be avoided? Is it hair of the dog, or something else?
The Prostate Quiz
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Breast Problems in Men
Men get breast problems too, such as breast cancer, enlarged breasts, and runner's nipple.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis a parasitic infection which infects the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, in men. Trichomoniasis is more common in women than men. Trichomoniasis infects 7.4 million people each year.
Infectious hepatitis
There are many forms of hepatitis, some infectious and some not. This article presents a review of hepatitis A, the least serious form of hepatitis, but one that can cause great discomfort and jaundice to the sufferer- Infectious hepatitis.
Gay men taking more risks
Barebacking is the term used to describe the practice of gay men who have unprotected anal intercourse and it's on the increase. We take a look at the risks of bearbacking.
Face Exercises
The muscles of the face elongate just like the muscles in your arms, thighs and buttocks; in fact, the muscles in the face will have elongated about one-half inch by the time most people have reached the age of 55.
Prostate cancer symptoms
Do you know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer?
Safe Alcohol Levels
It is possible to drink alcohol and be healthy. In fact there is a lot of evidence that drinking small amounts of alcohol is good for you.
Baldness facts
A review of male pattern baldness. Why it occurs and what can be done to treat it.
Pictures of Fetal Development
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What is Cholesterol?
What is cholesterol
Sexual arousal & problems
Male sexual arousal follows a predictable path. In this article both the process of sexual arousal leading to orgasm is reviewed, as are the most common reasons why arousal is inhibited or stopped.
Ejaculation prostate cancer
Good news for male emissions! Reduced risk of prostate cancer is linked to regular ejaculation. Men who ejaculate between 13 and 20 times a month have a 14% lower risk of prostate cancer,
Oral Thrush
Oral thrush is caused by yeast called candida albicans which is present with many other organisms in the mouth. Under normal circumstances candida albicans is kept under control by bacteria but sometimes it spirals out of control and causes oral thrush.
Vasectomy Op Time
How long does an vasectomy operation take?
Vasectomy operation
Vasectomy operation.You are thinking of having a vasectomy. What happens during a vasectomy. How is a vasectomy operation performed?
Penectomy
Although it is very rare the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 1,530 new cases of penile cancer diagnosed this year. The treatment option for a few of them will be the surgical removal of part or all of the penis. Statistics on partial or radical penectomy following trauma are unknown
Success with Strength Training
Strength training is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine and stay in great shape! It is the most productive form of exercise there is! In order to be successful with strength training there are some basic principles that must be followed if you want to receive the many benefits which strength training has to offer!
6 Fitness Steps for Men
Six steps to getting fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Start in your own time and at your own pace. You may find you've already achieved one or more of the steps without even trying!
Syphilis
Syphilis transmission occurs most frequently by sexual contact with an infected person.
Gender Reassignment
Gender reassignment has to be considered when children are born without a clear-cut gender. When sexual ambiguity occurs the decision to assign gender has largely been determined by the size of the external genitalia. Now the debate has shifted towards individual rights and a question over whether we need to learn to accept the existence of a third sex.
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Penis length and surgery
Is there any surgical procedure to enlarge the penis?
Men's vital statistics
Men's bodies vital statistics. Find out about man's Average height, average weight, number of bones, heart beats in a lifetime and more
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Sneezing and Men
Sneezing used to be thought of as a means for the body to drive out evil spirits. Today we know that the sudden forceful expulsion of air through the nose and mouth is caused by irritation of the mucous membrane.
Decreased appetite
Decreased weight is fairly common during illness but when it is unexpected it needs investigating.
Prostatitis
It's common, it affects roughly half of all men at some time in their life and it accounts for as many as 25 per cent of all visits to the doctor for problems in the genital and urinary systems by the young and middle aged. So what is it? It's Prostatitis.
Color Blindness
Mostly men inherit color blindness. Color blindness affects about 1 in 20 men to every 1 in 200 women
Withdrawal & Birth Control
Nearly half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintentional. Coitus interruptus is one of the oldest forms of contraceptive methods known to man and it is by no means a fool proof way of contraception.
Treatment Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie's disease is a condition where the penis bends, usually upwards or downwards and is most apparent during an erection. This condition can be painful. Treatment for Peyronie's disease aim to reduce pain and maintain sexual function
Jock itch causes & cures
Jock itch is an irritating fungal infection around the groin area that is easily treated. Find out how.
Electric Shavers
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Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers can be symptoms of herpes infection, sex related infection (canker sores), inflammatory bowel disease , leukoplakia, gingivostomatitis, oral cancer, herpes simplex, oral thrush, and immune disorders.
Circumcision Complications
It is estimated that up to 10 percent of males experience complications after circumcision.
Gonorrhea Tests Treatments
Gonorrhea There are a number of tests to confirm a diagnosis of gonorrhea. None of the tests are painful but may just be slightly uncomfortable.
Do penis pills work?
Is penis enlargement possible with pills, potions, lotions or oils?
Bowel Cancer and Men
Also called colorectal cancer, bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in men. If bowel cancer is found early, it is typically curable. The problem, however, is that the early stages of bowel cancer show few symptoms.
Internal Structure of the Penis
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Laptops cause male infertility
A University team are investigating the relationship between laptop use, elevated temperature on the testicles and possible infertility.
Kleinfelter's Syndrome XXY
Kleinfelter's Syndrome is a chromosome abnormality. About 1 in 1000 men have the genetic XXY of Klienfelter's Syndrome yet have no or few signs or symptoms. Often it is when a man goes to a fertility clinic that the abnormality is found. Find out about this genetic condition that affects only men, Klienfelter's Syndrome
Bullying at Work
Men, are you being bullied at work? Many people are but don't even know it.
Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is more common in men than women. There are a number of diseases that cause cirrhosis but the most common are hepatitis C and alcohol abuse. One of the problems with cirrhosis of the liver is that signs and symptoms may not appear until the disease is quite advanced.
Testicular Implants
Testicular implants is a proceedure that is carried out for a number of reasons. Implants have been used since the early 1940s
How To Keep Your Heart Healthy
There's a lot of advice flying around about what makes for a healthy heart. And, while ideas may come and go the evidence consistently points to 8 important factors.
About Gout
Are you one of the people that thought Gout died out centuries ago? Well, it's alive and well and busily causing grief to men everywhere. Nearly 90% all cases of Gout affect men and it is very painful. Find out more about Gout.
Rectal Abscess
A rectal abscess is caused by a bacterial infection. As the body attempts to combat the infection bacteria, white corpuscles and body fluids collect. This forms pus.
Male Incontinence
It is estimated that urinary incontinence affects at least 5 million men. The causes of male urinary incontinence are many and varied. Finding out the cause and getting the best treatment can cure or at least control this embarrassing condition
Testicular self examination
Regular testicular self examination, once a month, can alert you to changes in your testicles so it can save your life. Chose the same day each month.
Treatments for Varicocele
Varioceles are one of the main causes of infertilityin men. Treatment is usually effective and is undertaken on a day-patient basis. Roughly half of all men who receive treatment go on to father children within a year. Read more about the treatment for varicocele.
Male Menopause Fact or Fiction
Can a man go through the menopause? Is a middle-aged man in a sports car the sign of a mid-life crisis, or might the issue run deeper than this? In this article we examine concept of the male menopause.
Percentage Calculator
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Cosmetic Surgery
Want a bigger chest, a little off the nose, or perhaps just a little Botox to smooth the wrinkles? Cosmetic surgery for men is now a boom industry. So, what are the facts, the costs and dangers of cosmetic surgery? We review the situation.
Excessive Hair Loss Men
Why am I going bald? What is scalp reduction? What are the treatments for hair loss? What causes male pattern baldness? My father is bald, will I go bald too? What is Rogaine and Minoxidil? What is normal hair loss?
Pain following vasectomy
Will I be in pain following a vasectomy ?
Black Male Health Stats
Black American men suffer far worse health than any other racial group in America.
The ADD Adult
Around half of all ADD children mature into adulthood with the symptoms and behaviors they had as children. In an adult however additional problems are bound to follow
Pancreatitis
African Americans males aged between 35-64 are 10 times more at risk of developing pancreatitis than any other group. This serious disease affects around 80,000 people a year in America alone.
Pregnancy 3rd Trimester
Pregnancy guide for men. Between the 38th week and the 40th week the baby's head will move into position in the pelvis ready to be born.
Dynamic strength routines
This dynamic training routine engages your muscles from every possible direction. Dynamic strength routines lead to a greater level of muscle growth. They can shatter the strength plateau
Men & Emotional Expression
Men are traditionally thought of as being less emotional than women but the evidence suggests it is the way that men express emotions that is different.
Male Suicides
Men are 4 times more likely than women to die from suicide. We look at some of the danger signs, who is most at risk and we consider what might be done to help.

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