Kegel (pelvic-floor) exercises strengthen the pubococcygeus muscle to improve urinary control and may help some men with sexual function. Learn how to locate the muscle, a simple program, and when to seek professional care.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the failure to achieve or maintain an erection adequate for sex. It results from vascular, neurologic, hormonal, medication, psychological, or lifestyle causes and has effective, evidence-based treatments.
Some supplements - ginkgo, L-arginine, DHEA, yohimbe - are marketed as "natural Viagra." Evidence is limited, product quality varies, and interactions or side effects can be serious. Talk with your clinician before trying them.
Updated, practical guidance on diet, exercise, vaccines, screening, oral care, and mental health - what men should know about preventive care and when to talk with a clinician.
Erectile dysfunction should be evaluated medically before using pills or supplements. PDE5 inhibitors are effective for many men, but supplements have limited evidence and can carry real risks and drug interactions.
Erectile dysfunction has many causes. Prioritize medical evaluation, proven therapies (lifestyle change, PDE5 inhibitors, devices, surgery, counseling), and avoid unregulated "cures."
Aneros-style prostate massagers provide hands-free prostate stimulation that many users say produces intense, sometimes non-ejaculatory orgasms. They may improve pelvic-floor awareness and have limited therapeutic reports for some prostate conditions, but they are not proven to prevent prostate cancer. Practice safe use and consult a clinician for health concerns.
Male breast cancer accounts for about 1% of breast cancers; men should report lumps and other changes promptly because early diagnosis improves treatment options.