Viagra Sales Surge After Broadcast Of Uplifting BBC Drama
Pharmacists are reporting a surge in demand for Viagra, the clinically approved treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), after the BBC drama Men Up was aired over the festive season. Wales Online reports that online searches to buy Viagra have doubled since the end of December, while sales are up 13% compared to the same period last year. The drama […]
New Study Suggests Connection Between Gut Bacteria And ED
A new study has validated a potential link between gut microbiota and erectile dysfunction (ED). Medical Life Sciences News reports that the study, published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, analysed the results of two previous comprehensive studies based on data from 18,340 participants. The evidence for a causal relationship between a high volume […]
Parliamentary Inquiry Into Men’s Health Continues
The parliamentary inquiry into men’s health in the UK continues as further evidence was given to the Health and Social Care Committee. Men’s Health Forum reports that their CEO Martin Todd attended the second session on 23 January, alongside representatives from Prostate Cancer UK, the Movember charity, and men’s health, inclusion and domestic abuse charities. […]
Royal Procedure Prompts More Awareness Of Prostate Problems
The news that King Charles is undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate has sparked an increase in searches for the condition online. NHS England reports that their advice webpage on prostate enlargement has seen a 1061% increase in traffic since the news of the Monarch’s condition was announced. The prostate is a small gland that […]
Is Penile Shockwave Therapy The Answer To Sexual Health?
The biotech guru Bryan Johnson is dedicated to exploring (and exploiting) the possibilities of reversing the biological ageing process, and his main subject is himself. The 46-year old works with a team of 30 personal doctors to monitor every detail of his body, with the aim of achieving the biological age of an 18 year […]
Hopes Hit BBC Drama Will Open The Conversation About ED
Erectile dysfunction (ED) isn’t a topic that most men are inclined to talk about with their mates, or even with their doctor. This is despite the fact that it’s a common condition that affects about half of all men over the age of 40. However, a new BBC drama that premiered over the festive season […]
What Is The Link Between ED And Nasal Irritation?
At this time of the year, it’s common to have a stuffy nose and feel a bit under the weather. This can leave you feeling tetchy and low in energy, and interfere with your sleep and ability to concentrate. It can also have a negative effect on men’s sex lives, dampening desire or causing difficulty […]
Is Robbie Williams Really Suffering From The Manopause?
The singer Robbie Williams has claimed in a recent interview with The Times that he is suffering from the ‘manopause’. This is the male equivalent of the menopause; a time in midlife when hormone levels drop and some women experience unpleasant symptoms such as mood swings, hot flushes, changes in sleep patterns and weight gain. The male […]
Could The Humble Blueberry Really Cure Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the medical term for the inability to get or keep an erection, and it is thought to affect at least one in five men in the UK. There are a whole host of reasons why it might occur, from physical problems that restrict blood supply, to mental and emotional problems such […]
New Research Reveals Impact Of ED On Men’s Mental Health
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent male health problem, especially for men in middle age or beyond. In the UK, it is estimated that it affects about half of all men over the age of 40, and at least a quarter of men under this age. However, because it is an issue that is not […]