A decrease in urine output in a toddler can be an indication of a moderate to severe health issue that requires medical attention. Even a short-term decrease in urination can indicate a potential problem. In many cases, if it is caught early, the...
Impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED), affects millions of men. However, with the advent of huge advertising campaigns and mass media attention, more men are coming forward to talk about their symptoms. Diabetes and poor blood circulation are...
An essential structural component of the male reproductive system, the penis serves as a functional element in delivering the male reproductive cells called sperm into the female during sexual intercourse. Any abnormalities to the body of the...
Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, affects millions of men. With the advent of huge advertising campaigns and mass media attention, more men are coming forward to talk about their symptoms. Diabetes and poor blood circulation are two notable...
When gathering the necessary protective equipment for most any sport, a jockstrap and cup often are on the list of necessities for men. Male athlete have a unique concern of both the scrotum and penis, which are left unprotected without any bone...
Abuse in relationships occurs in a variety of forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. Signs of abuse may be visible to an outsider including obvious bruises or welts; or more subtle in the cases of emotional or sexual...
Dyspareunia is the medical name for painful sexual intercourse. While men can experience painful intercourse, the term dyspareunia is usually reserved to describe this condition in women. Dyspareunia can be caused by a number of different things...
Football is a demanding and violent sport that requires specialized equipment to protect players from injury. Football gear has come a long way since the beginning of the game when players wore little or no protective equipment. Today players wear...
Football is a fast-paced sport that is filled with incredible runs, passes and catches, as well as violent hits and dangerous tackles. Every play in a football game ends with a tackle and, in some cases, it takes a group of players to bring down a...
Degenerative disc disease and its major complication, spinal stenosis, are exceedingly common problems for those over age 50. Degenerative disc disease is caused by intervertebral discs losing their elasticity with age or when a herniation, or...
According to the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, sexual abuse in children is rarely a one-time event--it may last anywhere from one day to many years. While the average age of a sexually abused child is seven or eight, child abuse...
Fertility testing can help your doctor determine why you and your partner are unable to conceive a child. Fertility problems can occur in the male, female, or both partners can have problems that make conception difficult. Testing involves...
Athletes from many sports wear protective cups while they play. The cup is designed to protect the genital region, more specifically the testicles, from injury. A cup is not always the most comfortable piece of equipment, but if you find the right...
Jockstraps have been used to "support" men's parts dating back to the times of King Tut and the Egyptians. They are now state-of-the-art pieces of equipment paired with protective sports cups. This combination protects a man's genital area from...
The herpes simplex virus that caused your first herpes outbreak remains in your body forever, reactivating often indiscriminately. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the HSV (types 1 and 2) that causes genital herpes outbreaks...
Cycling improves your cardiovascular health, strengthens your lower body and helps control your weight, and benefits the environment by reducing pollution and traffic congestion. Unfortunately, cyclists can get injured and killed in accidents, and...
Playing many sports requires the use of a hard or soft plastic athletic cup to support your genitals and avoid testicular injuries. In 2009, the Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre wasn't wearing any protection when a baseball hit him,...
Inguinal hernias occur when a weakened spot on the abdominal wall allows the small intestine to slip into the groin. Men develop inguinal hernia nine times as often as women, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Open inguinal...
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world today. It is also a youth sport in the United States that is growing in popularity and sees children as young as 3 or 4 joining organized leagues. Like any sport, soccer brings with it physical...
The guy sitting in the stands cheering on his favorite sports team might support athletes, but he's not an athletic supporter. Because taking a hit in the genitals can be temporarily disabling for most males, some sports encourage the athlete to...
Spinal anesthesia involves the direct application of local anesthetic drugs to nerve roots that enter and exit the spinal cord. According to the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, spinal anesthesia is preferred over general...
As the name implies, an athletic supporter is used to support and shield the male genitals. Without this protective undergarment, there's a greater potential for injury due to shifting, jarring or impact. Basketball, soccer, tennis, cross-country...
Psoriasis is a skin condition that is thought to stem from an improper or altered response of the immune system. Dry, scaly lesions may appear on the arms, legs, trunk, face or genital regions of the body. Triggers such as injuries to the skin,...
Football is a popular game played all across the United States. Football is played on a 100-yard field, between two teams. Professional and college games last for four quarters, each 15 minutes long. Teams alternate ball possessions and score...
Potty training is a necessary part of every child's development. Potty training any child can be challenging, but due to anatomical differences, potty training a boy can provide its own challenges. A little guidance and a few tricks can help make...
When performing physical activities, there will always be a risk of injury, albeit slight. Some sports and activities are prone to causing the same injury repeatedly, due to the equipment used or the engagement of specific muscles and body parts....
Elder abuse is serious problem that affects older people at a time in their lives when they are becoming more dependent on others to meet their basic needs. Instead of receiving assistance, some elderly people are subjected to physical and...
Millions of people are living with some form of spinal cord injury. Each injury is unique based on the degree of spinal cord damage. Even people with the diagnosis of paraplegia have different degrees of ability, ranging from the ability to walk...
Human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, are a group of viruses that may cause warts. Most of the 100 or so types of HPV do not cause serious health consequences, although about 30 types may increase your risk for certain types of cancer. The injurious...
