Peyronie’s disease has been getting more attention this past year, with Endo Pharmaceuticals playing a large part through their creative ad campaign for Xiaflex. Their most recent ad called “All Shapes and Sizes”, has even been on streaming services such as Hulu. Although they’ve run a number of different ads, the message has remained the same: …
Continue ReadingPelvic Floor Muscle Therapy: An At Home Option for Training Your Penis Back to Health
The pelvic floor muscles are located in the perineal area (commonly referred to as the taint) and are directly linked to the ability or inability to control urinary continence and post-void dribbling. For men, these muscles play a major role in erectile function and ejaculatory control. There are different ways to exercise these muscles through …
Continue ReadingIf it’s bad for your heart, guess what, it’s bad for your penis.
A recent study at the Mount Sinai school of medicine has finally determined once and for all that there is a direct relationship between hardening of the arteries (also called atherosclerosis) and erectile dysfunction. This has been a commonly accepted relationship for many years. But finally, through PET scans, doctors can now see exactly what …
Continue ReadingSpermbanking May Now be Covered by Insurance in NY
There are many circumstances in which a man may want to preserve his fertility. For example, many cancer patients must undergo chemo therapy or other treatments that can affect their ability to produce sperm. A single man in his mid-30’s, who isn’t ready to have children yet, may want to ensure he has viable sperm …
Continue ReadingPeyronie’s Disease: Setting Things Straight
It’s great to see that there has been an increase in the awareness of Peyronie’s disease. Advertisements for Xiaflex treatment, for example, have been encouraging more and more men to seek help for a disease they are most likely too embarrassed to talk about. Although this is a good first step, it’s important to understand …
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