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Feeling funny down there? Things not as hard as it should be? Having trouble rising to the occasion? Sometimes, it is best to just grab things by the horns and address the giant elephant in the room: erectile dysfunction (ED) can happen. Rather than dealing with it by yourself – much to you and your […]
Reviewed by Hello Doctor Medical Panel • 5 days ago
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Prostate milking is something you've probably heard of, but aren't exactly sure about what it is. Is it safe to do? Does prostate milking prevent cancer like some proponents claim? How do you even "milk" a prostate? Read on to find out the answers to these questions, and more. What Is Prostate Milking? Prostate milking, also known as […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • May 10, 2022
For a lot of men, their foreskin isn't really something they think about often. This is especially true for most men in the Philippines, who have already been circumcised. But what is foreskin exactly? Does it even serve a purpose? Should it be removed? Read on to find out the answers to these questions, and more. What […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • May 06, 2022
Phimosis is a condition affecting the penis that not a lot of men are aware of. However, phimosis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort if left untreated. Read on to learn more about what is phimosis, its symptoms, and what the most effective forms of treatment are. What Is Phimosis? Phimosis is a problem that affects […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • May 06, 2022
Do you know what is balanitis? It's a condition that affects about 10% of men, yet not a lot of men are aware of it. Read on to learn more about what this condition is, its symptoms, treatment, and how it can be prevented. What Is Balanitis? Balanitis is a condition wherein the glans or head of the […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • May 06, 2022
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get a sustainable erection for sex and can also be a sensitive issue for men. Studies show that COVID-19 affects men’s ability to an erection. But is erectile dysfunction permanent for COVID-19 patients? What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a man is not able to get […]
Reviewed by Michael Henry Wanat • Apr 22, 2022
Erectile dysfunction is a problem most commonly experienced by men over the age of 70. Oral medications like Viagra are usually the prescribed treatment for this. However, a study from Greece found that the Mediterranean diet can help to improve the cardiovascular performance of patients diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. What is the connection between a […]
Reviewed by Kristina Campos, MD • Jun 20, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that occurs when you have high blood sugar that starts from 180 mg/dL. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. There are cases wherein diabetes can sometimes affect men’s sexual performance, hence the question: does diabetes cause erectile dysfunction? Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction People who have […]
Reviewed by Mia Dacumos, MD • Aug 19, 2022
Tuli or circumcision has become a rite of passage for boys in the Philippines. During summer, boys aged 10 to 12 line up to go through the operation just before school starts. Before this, ano ang tuli at paano mag tuli are some of the questions they may ask, and eventually leads to kailangan ba […]
Reviewed by Mary Rani Cadiz, MD • Jun 23, 2022
What is Hirsuties Coronae Glandis? Hirsuties Coronae Glandis or Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) are asymptomatic, painless, benign lesions that develop on the corona of the glans penis. It mostly occurs post-puberty amongst adolescents and young adults. The condition often occurs in uncircumcised men. The lesions look similar to those in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like condyloma acuminata, […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Jan 21, 2023
Varicocele refers to the dilatation of veins of the scrotum that may cause discomfort, heaviness, pain, and testicular atrophy. In extreme cases, it may cause infertility. It may be an asymptomatic condition in some males and usually affects the left testicle than the right. This is because the affected veins of the scrotum are generally […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Jan 31, 2023
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