Declining Sperm Counts a Concern
A recent meta-analysis1 reviewing 185 studies found that sperm counts in men from western countries have dropped by more than 50 percent over the past four decades, and the rate of decline is not slowing.
Sex after prostate cancer
Here’s what you should know about sexual function after treatment for prostate cancer.
Get Checked
Quick quiz: when should you get tested for sexually transmitted infections?
Hold-on, you’re not in your twenties? You’re not promiscuous? Did you know that rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have surged in the past decade in middle-aged Canadians? The Center for Disease Control in the US reports increases in syphilis and chlamydia of over 180% in adults aged 45 to 65 years old1. Why the increase? Experts speculate that the availability and use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors, such as Viagra™ and Cialis™, is linked.
Does masturbation prevent prostate cancer?
Recently, on-line media outlets touted the value of masturbating 21 times a month to prevent prostate cancer. We decided to check out the research behind this claim. Here’s what we found.
