Men's Health

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by the growth of bacteria in the urinary system, which comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTI is more common in the bladder and the urethra, the tract that drains urine out of the body from the bladder. And as common as it is in women, UTI in […]