Don’t let the cold weather keep you from heating up in the bedroom. A doctor is warning to watch out for “winter penis,” a seasonal condition that may hinder a man’s ability to perform sexually. As the temperature drops, the male genitalia recede into the body to maintain body heat, resulting in restricted blood flow. … Read more
More than a dozen chemicals used in popular weed killers like Roundup could be raising the risk of prostate cancer, shocking new research has revealed. In a report published in the journal Cancer, researchers analyzed 300 pesticides and found that 22 were directly linked to the development of prostate cancer, and four were shown to increase … Read more
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy recently revealed he has terminal prostate cancer. Amid Hoy’s diagnosis, experts are urging men to keep an eye out for an easy-to-miss sign of prostate cancer that can lead to early detection and life-saving intervention. The 48-year-old retired cyclist — the second most decorated British Olympian — shared … Read more
A broken penis is many a man’s worst nightmare. The gruesome reality of penile injuries has been revealed in a new educational video on YouTube from the Institute of Human Anatomy, a lab specialized in human cadaver research. An estimated 1 in every 100,000 American men will suffer from a broken penis in their lifetime, … Read more
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is sharing his cancer prevention journey with the world. Portnoy, 47, had a colonoscopy on July 31 and documented the experience on social media for his fans. The CEO announced in a video on X, formerly Twitter, on July 29 that he was preparing for the procedure in Boston, as … Read more
Is there a sweet new solution to the bitter luck of baldness? Scientists say they may have accidentally discovered a revolutionary cure for male pattern baldness, a genetic condition that affects up to half of men and a quarter of women by age 50. Researchers found the gel treatment to be just as effective as … Read more
Daddy’s home — and he’s working out at 2 a.m. For many, Sunday is built for sleeping in, eating brunch and easing into the coming week. For Mark Wahlberg, when the clock strikes 2 on the Sabbath, it’s time to boogie to the gym. The 53-year-old movie star, entrepreneur and father of four used to … Read more
Behind every good, straight man is a sexually satisfied woman. In the US alone approximately 30 million men are living with erectile dysfunction while an estimated 2 out of every 100 American males is not producing testosterone within a typical healthy range, a condition known as male hypogonadism. Fortunately, drugs like Viagra [sildenafil] and testosterone … Read more
Not all vices are created equally. New research published in Human Brain Mapping shows that pornographic images trigger the reward centers of the brain more than the prospect of money or gaming in healthy adult men. The study explored how the human brain becomes conditioned to receive internet-related stimuli, particularly pornography, gambling and video gaming — … Read more
It turns out that wealth may not buy good health. A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers. These findings challenge the long-held belief that people struggling with poverty are more likely to have higher rates of cancer. … Read more
An innocent comment from his preschooler sent Jason Henriques on his weight loss journey. Henriques told TODAY.com last week that he and son Wyatt, then 3, were playing on the dining room floor when Wyatt remarked, “When I get big like you, I want a big tummy like you.” At the time, Henriques was 37, and … Read more
Moderate or vigorous exercise may lower the risk of ALS, a fatal disease, for men but not women, new research finds. The study, published Wednesday in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, followed 373,696 Norwegian people for about 27 years. Participants recorded their physical activity, ranging from sedentary to moderate to intense. … Read more
It’s every man’s worst nightmare. Penis cancer cases are rising around the world and are expected to surge a staggering 77% in the next 26 years, according to an alarming new investigation by BBC. The British news outlet says cases in Germany increased by 50% between 1961 and 2012, while the UK has also seen … Read more
Surveys have shown that less than half of men consider their physical, mental and sexual health as excellent or very good — but they don’t have to settle for functioning at sub-par levels. “While it’s true that aging brings changes in hormone levels and metabolism, it’s a misconception that nothing can be done about feelings … Read more
A recent survey has revealed that over half of American men feel the need to “tough it out” when they don’t feel well. The poll of 2,000 U.S. men found that many feel uncomfortable discussing their current health due to privacy concerns (61%), embarrassment (39%), or fear of feeling less “manly” (17%). Four in 10 … Read more
Sex sells — for $100. SKYN, a popular non-latex condom brand, is now offering a pack of “luxury” condoms that essentially “guarantees you’ll have great sex” for an eye-opening hundred bucks. The Supreme Feel Condoms are marketed as the world’s thinnest polyisoprene — a synthetic rubber — condom meant to provide the feeling of skin-on-skin … Read more
Don’t count men out just yet. New research is challenging recent reports that sperm count in men is on the decline globally. In a study published in the journal Human Reproduction on June 5, researchers at the University of Manchester, Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada and Cryos International, a sperm bank based in Denmark, collected … Read more
Health experts are warning of new and highly contagious fungal strains after an NYC man in his 30s developed a sexually transmitted form of ringworm — the first reported case in the US. “Healthcare providers should be aware that Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII [TMVII] is the latest in a group of severe skin infections to have now … Read more
There’s a good reason to ask whether or not it’s a gun in their pocket. The long-held myth that men who own guns are … err, overcompensating for something … has been debunked by scientists in a new study published in the American Journal of Men’s Health. Rather, researchers at the University of Texas at San … Read more
He’s rollin’ out of the house in a weighted vest a few times a week. Prolific Food Network host and restaurateur Guy Fieri revealed that he has lost more than 30 pounds in the last four years thanks to a combination of intermittent fasting; high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts with a trainer; and frequent rucks … Read more