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Expert perspectives on men's sexual health, testosterone therapy, vasectomy, and living at your best.

January 16, 2014
Testosterone Replacement and Heart Health: What You Should Know
Testosterone is the male hormone produced by the testicles. It’s an essential hormone that functions to maintain normal sexual function, energy level and muscle mass in men. Low testosterone levels can lead to many symptoms including but not limited to sexual dysfunction, fatigue, depressed mood, lack of motivation and loss of muscle mass. Testosterone deficiency
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January 1, 2014
Talking to Your Partner About Sex
For many, one of the most challenging things to address in any intimate relationship is sex. Why? It may be personal. Perhaps we were raised to consider sex an off-limits, taboo topic. Or it might be uncomfortable to discuss sex with our partner. It may imply “a problem,” one or both partners would rather ignore.
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December 31, 2013
Men's Sex Myths: Does Vasectomy Cause Testosterone Deficiency?
Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure used for permanent birth control. A vasectomy simply stops the flow of sperm from the testicles to the urethra. It does NOT affect testicular function. The testicles continue to produce testosterone at the same rate. So, this myth is very easy to bust. A vasectomy will NOT change your
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December 30, 2013
Ask the Doctor: What's the best oral drug treatment for erectile dysfunction?
All three of the oral ED drugs (Cialis, Viagra and Levitra) have a very similar mechanism of action. They all happen to be quite effective at treating ED. Success rates are similar although some men may report better results with one particular agent for unknown reasons. There are certainly subtle differences between the drugs in terms
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