Efficacy of Combined Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum and RestoreX Penile Traction Therapy in Men with Peyronie’s Disease Manaf Alom MBBS; Kiran L. Sharma PhD; Amir Toussi MD; Tobias Kohler MD; Landon Trost MD FIRST PUBLISHED: April 4, 2019 – The Journal of Sexual Medicine DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.03.007 Introduction Penile traction therapy (PTT) devices are used to […]
How and why should a man measure his penis?
It’s natural for a man to wonder how his penis “measures up” to those of his peers. According to Medical News Today, average penis sizes fall in the following ranges: Flaccid* length 7 to 10 centimeters (2.8 to 3.9 inches) Flaccid girth** 9 to 10 centimeters (3.5 to 3.9 inches) Erect length 12 to […]
Hormonal Therapy Changes Facial Features in Transgender Patients, Study Finds
Transgender individuals who undergo hormone therapy see changes in their facial features within the first year of treatment, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Facial changes may continue for at least a year, the authors noted, which may have implications for the timing of facial surgery. Having a face that resembles […]
Counseling Important for Men Complaining of Small Penis
Men who are concerned about small penis size should be offered counseling before any medical interventions are considered, according to a new paper in Sexual Medicine Reviews. Penile extenders – traction devices that aim to lengthen the penis – might be an appropriate path for some, and injectables and surgery should be considered last resorts […]
Can high blood pressure medications lower sex drive?
It’s possible. Some people who take beta blockers or diuretics (“water pills”) for high blood pressure find themselves less interested sex. However, it’s important to determine whether diminished libido is caused by the drugs themselves or other factors related to high blood pressure. If your libido drops shortly after beginning a new medication, the drug […]
Should men be concerned about watery semen? Does it affect their fertility?
Semen is usually a thick, whitish-gray liquid that is propelled out of the penis when a man ejaculates. It is made of seminal fluid (secreted largely by the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland) and sperm (produced by the testes). At times, men might find that their semen is watery rather than thick. This situation […]