Unnecessary Circumcision By George C. Denniston, MD, MPH In recent years, the debate on circumcision has been conducted on a relatively low plane, with proponents arguing that circumcision may prevent some rare conditions. Opponents of...
When it comes to rare cancers, few are rarer than penile cancer. Each year, more cases of breast cancer in men will be reported than those of penile cancer. Only one or two in every 100,000 men will get penile cancer. This is a cancer of the...
Peyronie's disease is a condition characterized by a curvature of your penis caused by scar tissue that builds up inside the penis. It can cause shortening of the penis in addition to pain. While doctors note that most treatments for the condition...
Male circumcision is a surgical procedure to cut away the foreskin of a boy's penis and expose the glans, or the head of the penis. Circumcision usually happens in the first day or two of a child's life and comes with few, if any, complications....
The technique known as Arabic jelqing, or milking, is a Middle Eastern penis enlargement exercise that is reported to increase both the size and circumference of the male organ. It is designed to stimulate blood flow to the penis. While there are...
Cancer of the penis is extremely rare in the United States, affecting only about 1,500 men each year, or about 1 in every 100,000 men. The penile cancer rate is much higher among men in India and some South American countries, where circumcision...
Premature ejaculation occurs in as much as 1/3 of the male population. It is a common and treatable condition that can be caused by biological or psychological issues. When engaging in sexual intercourse, work with your partner, but be sure to go...
The corpora cavernosa is sponge-like tissue located in the penis that expands as it fills with blood to create an erection. The chambers in the tissue are able to enlarge as blood rushes in, often growing several times larger than their original...
MedlinePlus defines premature ejaculation as a condition in which a man meets an orgasm before his partner wishes. Common causes of premature ejaculation are anxiety and too much sexual stimulation. Psychology and guilt factor also play a role in...
Candida is a family of yeast that causes fungal infection of an array of organs, including the vagina, the penis, the central nervous system and the mouth, as shown by the National Institutes of Health. The most common locations for people with...
Men with penis problems usually only seek medical attention if they have painful erections and/or difficulty with intercourse. However, there are five other conditions believed to be common in most males. Peyronie's Disease The most...
Addison's disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is the inadequate production and release of hormones from the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are found on top of both kidneys and are responsible for the production of epinephrine,...
Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin from the penis. It is an elective procedure performed on the majority of newborn males in the United States. It is usually done in the first two days of life but can be performed at any age. Side...
The corpora cavernosa are spongy chambers located in the penis that fill with blood to engorge the penis when sexually stimulated, according to the medical definition website medicinenet.com. These chambers can be enlarged through exercise,...
A yeast infection occurs because of an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida, which naturally lives in the mouth and vagina. Some people may think that yeast infections only occur for females. While females experience yeast infections more...
Overview Premature ejaculation is a very common sexual disorder. When a male frequently ejaculates before he or his partner would prefer, this is considered premature ejaculation. Infrequent cases of this are normal, especially in young...
While there are many exercises that men and women can do together, exercises that can help enlarge the length and girth of the penis are specific to men only. By exercising the muscles that control the penis, men might be able to achieve a more...
Sexual FAQs - VI Q. Where is my clitoris? A. I get asked this question a lot. Try your public library; get a book on Human Anatomy and Physiology. Look at their drawings for a better understanding of the anatomy. **Update: Go to page 15 or...
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, men are 70 percent less likely to see a doctor for health concerns compared to women and are 80 percent less likely to have a regular doctor. This reluctance to take care of...
Herpes diseases are caused by two different forms of the herpes simplex virus, known as HSV-1 and HSV-2, both of which are ubiquitous and contagious. Herpes is categorized according to the site of infection by the virus, and common forms include...
Men who have suffered even once from erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation know how embarrassing it can be. But there is good news, you don't have to go out and spend a lot of money on expensive pumps and creams. With a little guidance and...
Balanitis xerotica obliterans, also known as lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, or Csillag's disease, is a severe skin condition in men that affects the head of the penis, or glans, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. This...
Up to 20 percent of the population at any given time is shedding herpes simplex virus, according to the "5-Minute Clinical Consult" textbook. Risk factors for contracting the virus include sexual intercourse with an infected person, occupational...
Small, elevated white or yellowish bumps around the mouth or lips is a very common condition in adults. These bumps are called Fordyce spots and they are nearly ubiquitous, often present since childhood, and entirely benign. They may cause some...
The urinary system has several components working together for successful elimination of waste from the body. The ureters are ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, and the urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder...
Exercises for your corpora cavernosa are designed make your penis bigger by increasing the amount of blood that flows into your member during an erection, according to the penis enlargement website 4men.org. The corpora cavernosa are a pair of...
It is a well-known truism that the largest sexual organ humans possess is between their ears. The brain controls many aspects of sexual stimulation for men and women. However, the act of intercourse is physical, and there are a number of physical...
Glucose oxidation refers to the immediate utilization of glucose in your body. When your body saves glucose for later use, non-oxidative glucose metabolism is involved. Exercising increases your body's non-oxidative glucose metabolism. Boosting...
The Candida group of yeasts includes approximately 150 different species. One species, C. albicans causes between 70 and 80 percent of all infections by these yeasts, according to the Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. C. albicans normally...