Author: Dr. Hashmi
We’ve uncovered the secrets of sperm and the truth about testicles, but what about the star of the show—the mighty erection? Even if you’ve seen your fair share of penises, there are still a lot of things that may surprise you about what he’s packing. Here are ten fascinating facts you need to know about: There Are Three Kinds of Erections That’s right, there’s a separate salute for different occasions. Reflexogenic erections come from actual contact, psychogenic erections come from audiovisual stimulation or fantasy, and nocturnal erections take place, of course, at night. The second two types of erections aren’t always…
Since the accidental development of the drug sildenafil (Viagra) – originally a heart drug that researchers noticed had an effect on men’s penile erections – the condition of erectile dysfunction is something we have all become aware of. Men who have a problem with their sexual performance may be reluctant to talk to their doctor about an embarrassing issue. But modern medicine understands that there are numerous medical and psychological explanations for erectile dysfunction, including the possibility of underlying conditions that are important to address. The problem could also be one with a solution – and doctors are used to…
Since Viagra was approved by the FDA in 1998, the “little blue pill” has become a household name and part of our culture. But these days there are a host of lesser-known erectile dysfunction drugs on the market, including Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn and Stendra. Dr. David Samadi, vice chairman of the Department of Urology and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, makes sense of all the choices and offers advice on deciding what’s right for you. As a man ages, sexual performance can decline as a result of…
Lackluster libido? Try clearing your home of these sex-drive annihilators! Feeling a little lackluster in the libido department this Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone. Americans’ sex drives are plummeting, thanks to many chemicals and ingredients added to our food, medicines, shower gels, and even sex toys! Get your hormones back on track and rev up your sex drive by eliminating the top sex-drive killers that lurk in your home. Soda Have you heard the gross fact about many sodas? Some, like Mountain Dew, list brominated vegetable oil—or BVO—as an ingredient. Bromine products are linked to male infertility, impotence, and decreased…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very common condition and it affects about one in ten men worldwide. Initially, there were no medical treatments available to treat the condition, but now the FDA has approved five oral drugs that can help affected patients. These drugs work by increasing the blood flow to the penile muscle to ensure an erection. Common Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction: Mechanism of Action Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn, Stendra, and Viagra are now available for patients through prescription. These drugs belong to the drug class, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors. All these drugs work on the mechanism of drawing blood in…
Many medicines are suspected of interfering with sexual function, although it is unusual for them to be the sole cause of sexual problems. It is relatively difficult to determine whether a particular medicine is causing erectile dysfunction (impotence) or disrupting sexual function because: many diseases affect sexual function, so it can be difficult to establish if the dysfunction is a result of the disease or the medicine used to treat it. side-effects that involve sexual problems are often not reported to doctors because of embarrassment. This means the actual rate of sexual dysfunction caused by medicines may be higher than…
Male enhancement is big business these days, so it’s no surprise that there are a lot of rumors about how a guy can appear longer and thicker, work better, and feel better. There are three commonly advertised ways for a man to become super-sized. First, there is a medical procedure known as “phalloplasty.” Second, there are a variety of advertised pills, and third, there are various exercises that can be performed. If you’re a greenie looking for the best path to self improvement with minimal environmental impact—that is, avoiding environmentally harmful drugs and apparatuses—you’ll want to focus on which techniques…
Sexual impotence is also referred to as erectile dysfunction and affects more than 10 million men in the country today. Impotence refers to the inability to produce and maintain an erection in order to perform sexually. Sexual impotence is a surprisingly common problem and most men have experienced this condition at least once in their life. While nearly eight percent of men between the ages of 20 to 39 have reported cases of erectile dysfunction, nearly sixty percent of men over 70 suffer from sexual impotence. Cases can range in severity and incidence depending on the underlying causes of the…
I have been suffering from impotency (erectile dysfunction) and premature ejaculation. I want its herbal treatment. Erectile Dysfunction Remedies Erectile dysfunction is a sexual disorder wherein a man is unable to maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. There are many different causes of this condition. Erectile dysfunction is not a serious disorder, neither does it cause any harm to the body. However it can adversely affect self esteem and may even cause problems in personal relationships. It is essential for the partner to be supportive as added stress can also aggravate the erectile dysfunction. Mostly, older males…
Our email inboxes fill up every day with advertisements for pills, ointments, supplements, and contraptions aimed at enhancing penis size, sexual stamina, or libido. It’s a testimony to men’s abiding insecurities about sexual performance. The question is, do any of these “male enhancement” techniques really work? Richard, a mechanic from upstate New York, is a muscular, athletic guy. He has a loving wife who has always enjoyed their sex life. But ever since he was a young boy, Richard couldn’t get over the feeling that his penis was too small. In public bathrooms, he’d use the handicapped stall. He felt…