Men's Health: Most Popular Articles

Internal Structure of the Penis
image of the internal structure of the 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.

Penis Enlargement
The desire for a larger penis leads many men pay out hard earned cash on products that promise everything but deliver nothing. There are only two certain methods for enlarging penis size and plenty of others that won't. This article reviews the facts and exposes the myths.

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.

Penis Spots Lumps Rashes
When spots, lumps or rashes appear on the penis men often fear they have a sexually transmitted disease.

Genital Warts (below ad)
photograph of genital warts on the penis

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.

Four Secrets to a Flat Stomach
Do you want a flat stomach? I don't know a person who doesn't! Put away that contraption and follow these four secrets to a flat stomach

Penis exercises and penis size
Are there any penis exercises that increase size?

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.

Syphilis images (below ad)
syphilis images

Enlarged Prostate Screening Test
enlarged prostate screening test online

7 steps to weight loss
Looking to lose weight? Here are the 7 golden rules for losing weight & keeping it off.

Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections Men, Function of the urinary system, causes of urinary tract infection in men, Men's health UTI

Ejaculation
Ejaculate is 90% water. Semen is a milky opalescence, and opaque. Opalescence increases when the ejaculate has a higher concentration of sperm.

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

The Prostate Quiz
the prostate quiz

Penis Signs of Infection
Can you tell you have got a sexually transmitted disease by noticing that something is wrong with your penis?

Baldness facts
A review of male pattern baldness. Why it occurs and what can be done to treat it.

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

Nose Bleeds
Nose bleeds are often a result of common events, often trauma but nose bleeds can be a warning of other problems.

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.

Average size of an erect penis
What size should an erect penis be?

Pictures of genital warts (below ad)
photographs of men with genital warts

The Prostate Examination
The Prostate Examination. What happens to you during a prostate examination and what the doctor is looking for

World's Heaviest Man Ever
The World's Heaviest Man.

Treating Pubic Lice
Crabs - so called because of their crab-like shape these little critters infest, itch and bite but are easily disposed of

Penis Piercing
Body piercing is increasingly common. Piercing around the genital area needs to be undertaken with caution. We review the general measures you need to look out for and the particular precautions necessary if penis piercing is being considered.

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.

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.

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 a more about inguinal hernia.

Postpartum Depression in Men
The initial 'high' that many fathers experience after the birth of a child can quickly give way to feelings of isolation and depression.

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
photograph of Atopic dermatitis (eczema) on the cheeks of a child

Types of Hernia Men
Information on the causes of hernia, the different types and treatments. Lifestyle changes can help treat or control hernia symptoms.

Size of the flaccid penis
Is there an ‘average’ flacid penis size?

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.

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.

Genital herpes
Genital herpes is spread via sexual contact with someone else who is infected. Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.

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Top rated razors at competitive prices.

Sex Satisfaction & Penis Size
Is there any relationship between penis size and sexual satisfaction? Penis size is an issue of concern to many men. Masculinity, attractiveness and sexual performance are leading issues that men fret over. Performance anxiety can lead to impotence, although for most men it will be temporary.

Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI) signs symptoms and diagnosis of this common condition

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.

The Penis Health Quiz
the penis health quiz

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.

Hair & Scalp Treatments
Hair and scalp treatments. Buy Rogaine, Minoxidil, shampoos and conditioners

Sign Symptom Gonorrhea
Although gonorrhea is a more localized infection than other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), if it is not treated it can spread to the blood stream and infect bone joints causing arthritis

Estimating erect penis size
Can you tell the size of a man’s erection by the size of his flaccid penis?

Syphilis& Men
Syphilis isexually transmitted disease STD, Facts about syphilis signs symptoms image images STDs

Crystal Meth
The movement of crystal meth into the mainstream is causing concern to health professionals. Crystal meth is now associated with the increase of sexually transmitted diseases and other conditions associated with unprotected sex. We review the effects, side effects and implications of the psychoactive substance known as crystal meth.

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?

Treatments for Syphilis
The main of therapy for syphilis is antibiotic treatment, usually penicillin. Doxycycline may be used if you have a penicillin allergy.

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.

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 has a cure rate of 90%. The problem is that the early stages of bowel cancer shows few signs symptoms

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.

Heart Rate Monitors
Heart Rate Monitors

Pictures of Fetal Development
Images of fetal development 1 month to 9months

How to use a Condom
How to put on a condom. What to look for and what to avoid.

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.

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?

Kaposi's Sarcoma: Photo 1
photograph of kaposi's sarcoma

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.

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.

Age penis growth begins
At what age does penis growth start?

Gynecomastia
Breasts are not just confined to women. In men this condition is called gynecomastia and can affect any infants to adult body builders

Do penis pills work?
Is penis enlargement possible with pills, potions, lotions or oils?

Hepatitis Explained
What is hepatitis? Here's a quick overview of what it means and the different forms of hepatitis.

Images of syphilis (below ad)
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Condoms and Lubricants
Buy condoms for contraception--family planning and pregnancy prevention, effective barrier against sexually transmitted diseases --condoms.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Chancres on the shaft of the penis (below ad)
Chancres on the shaft of the penis photograph

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.

Fitness Equipment
Fitness equipment

Alcoholism
Men are twice as likely to be alcohol abusing or alcohol dependant.

Teen Suicide
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15-24 and suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students.

What's in a Cigarette?
What's in a cigarette? For their small size the cigarette manages to pack in thousand of chemicals and toxins. Check out the list.

Seborrheic dermatitis involving the chest and armpits
photograph of seborrheic dermatitis involving the chest and armpits

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

The tallest man
Worlds tallest man. Record breaking statistics about men.

Prostate cancer symptoms
Do you know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer?

Get Rid of Your Double Chin
Double chins tend to be associated with weight gain and/or aging but they may also occur as an inherited characteristic.

Testicular pain in men
Testicular pain may occur as a result of factors directly or indirectly related to the testicles

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.

Chancre on the coronal sulcus of the penis (below ad)
Chancre on the coronal sulcus of the penis photograph

Male Pattern Baldness
Hair loss treatments can help but there are other stratagies too. Some men just want to make the best of what hair they have got whilst others seek a more permanent solution. This feature examines the treatment options for hair loss and male pattern baldness.

Unable to Reach Orgasm
When men can't reach orgasm during intercourse the reason is likely to be psychogenic

Decreased appetite
Decreased weight is fairly common during illness but when it is unexpected it needs investigating.

genital warts around the perineal region of the anus (below ad)
photograph of genital warts around the perineal region of the anus

Safe sex
The safe sex message applies to sex workers as much as it does to hundreds of thousands of users

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 surgical side effect
Vasectomy operation can cause surgical complications and side effects and Surgical Complications. What are the surgical complications and side effects following a vasectomy?

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.

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

Height/Weight Table for Men
Height/Weight Table for Men

Severe acne vulgaris involving the back
photograph of severe acne vulgaris involving the back

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

Percentage Calculator
Automatic online percentage calculator

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.

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.

Psoriasis
Around 1 in 50 men are affected by psoriasis - a skin condition that can lead to a number of emotional problems.

Pregnancy Guide for men
Pregnancy guide for men. The first trimester. Keep cool, be supportive and most of all talk. Good communication between you both will get you through.

Sneezing and Men
There are a number of interesting things about sneezing that you might not have considered. They include evil spirits and your heart stopping![p]

Orchitis Swollen Testicles
Swelling of the testicles is termed orchitis. About 30% case of all cases of Orcitis are due to the mumps virus, but there are other causes. Read More about Orchitis

Piles
Piles affect roughly 1 in every 1000 people.

Image of Balanitis
photographic image of balanitis

Treatment of Mild Acne
photograph of treatment for mild acne.

Male eating disorders
Although eating disorders are commonly associated with women but gender distributions of anorexia show about 10 per cent of people with anorexia are men. Men with eating disorders have a significant health problem. Find out more......

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.

Normal Penis Size
A feature regarding the normal penis size is available here

molluscum contagiosum
Although not dangerous this skin condition might not be much fun to look at. Molluscum contagiosum is a painless, whitish, firm, small button like growth that can occur on the genitalia, buttocks, face and trunk.

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

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

Secondary syphilitic macular rash
Secondary syphilitic macular rash photograph

Bladder Tumors
Bladder tumors are three times more common in men. Here is some facts about bladder tumors.

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

Bullying at Work
Men, are you being bullied at work? Many people are but don't even know it.

What is Impotence?
There are many reasons why men become impotent. One in Ten men experience erectile dysfunction at some times in their lives. Find out about what can cause impotence. Is it a physical or a psychological problem, or a combination of the two.

Pictures of people with acne (below ad)
photographs of syphilis: nickel and dime lesions to the face.

Black Male Health Stats
Black American men suffer far worse health than any other racial group in America.

Hemophilia
An overview of this inherited blood condition affecting men in which blood is prevented from clotting.

Can a penis get smaller ?
Can a penis get smaller permanently?

Jock itch causes & cures
Jock itch is an irritating fungal infection around the groin area that is easily treated. Find out how.

Mountain Bikes
Mountain bikes. Check out this range of affordable quality mountain bikes

Syphilis
Syphilis transmission occurs most frequently by sexual contact with an infected person.

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,

Primary syphilitic chancre of the glans penis (below ad)
Primary syphilitic chancre of the glans penis photograph

Atopic dermatitis involving the axilla
photograph of atopic dermatitis involving the axilla

Sexual Addiction
Most common among men, sexual addiction is an overwhelming desire to have sex.

Nummular dermatitis on the buttocks
photograph of nummular dermatitis on the buttocks

Breast Symptom Checker
Men's breasts can enlarge. It could be weight gain or it may be a sign of disease that you need to have looked at by your doctor. Use this symptom checker to check yourself out.

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.

Testosterone Deficiency
What is testosterone and how does it affect men? We provide a quick review of the 'male' hormone as to how it affects us, and what affects it.

Blood Pressure Monitors
Automatic blood pressure monitors. Check out our selection of blood pressure machines that automatically read and report your blood pressure.

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.

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.

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

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.

Pictures of people with acne
photographs and images of kaposi's sarcoma

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.

Primary syphilitic chancre of the lower lip
Primary syphilitic chancre of the lower lip photograph

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.

Do vacuum devices work?
Do vacuum devices enlarge the penis?

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!

Male Circumcision
Male circumcisions in the United States occur at a rate of over 3,000 a day. Overall the numbers of male newborns having a circumcisions are going down. A policy statement by the The American Academy of Pediatrics said that although there were benefits from a cicumcision the 'data are not sufficient to recommend routine neonatal circumcision'. The reasons for circumcision vary greatly- religious, social, cultural and sometimes medical. What should you decide for your boy?

Depression in Men
Depression is a common experience. Every year over six million American men feel depressed. It is sometimes reported that while women ruminate when they are depressed, men seek distraction. This may be part of the picture but as every person is different so there may be differences in the signs and symptoms of depression.

Treponema pallidum bacterium
Treponema pallidum bacterium photograph

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.