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The first time is always the most exciting. And for teenagers who can’t tame their hormonal urges, having their first sexual encounter can be a most stressful experience. In the backseat of a car, in a bathroom stall, or in a closet while the party is going on, most first timers engaging in the bliss of sex often find themselves in a less than relaxed situation. And at the back of their minds, the message of sex can be lasting: “Hurry up and be done with it.” Or “Better not get caught doing it, so hurry up.” Now you have the seeds planted in the unconscious mind for premature ejaculation to plague most people up to their married lives.

This is one theory behind what ails most men suffering from premature ejaculation. Defined as the inability to control orgasm to arrive at the right time with your partner, premature orgasm can be quite dismaying for the woman. And unless corrected, it can and does scar the sex experience for both partners.

But is it all in the mind? There’s this theory that suggests its roots can be traced Read the rest of this entry »

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We age; it’s a fact of life. We are born and with every passing moment we age. As our bodies age, changes are inevitable. There is a natural slowing down process. Our reproductive life slows and eventually comes to a halt. The reproductive organs are not the same young vital full of life organs that they used to be.

There is much in the news about female menopause. There are plenty of books, websites, magazine articles and talk shows devoted to discussing the misunderstood women who undergo the change of life called menopause. Now, it seems that men too have declining hormones to blame for experiencing similar symptoms that women do when they go through menopause.

Male menopause happens much more slowly and does not have the obvious physical announcement (cessation of menses) that the female menopause has. Menopause male or female does have one thing in common – it happens as the approach of mid-life rears it’s ugly head. A time of life when age takes a toll on the body and mind. How then do we tell if there is a medical condition causing the symptoms or Read the rest of this entry »

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The mere fact that you’re reading this article only means that you have a special concern about yourself. Don’t worry, it’s not something to be afraid of.

Millions of men all over the world are either looking into penis enhancement options or has undergone the treatment. Because of the huge market of men looking for solutions, penis enlargement techniques abound. You can read about some of them here.

Since intimacy is considered a vital element in a relationship, oftentimes the question about size arises. Men with smaller penises often feel inadequate, resulting in reduced sexual drive, low levels of libido, and a relationship predicament. Even when it is not requirement for a relationship, a woman most likely would prefer a man who is well-equipped.

So if you’re searching for a solution to your “little” problem, you can have these penis enlargement techniques as options. You can go for working on internal conditions in your body, or using external remedies to help you out. Devices and tools to assist you range from affordable to mind-blowing prices. If you run out of ideas, there’s always the extreme of undergoing penile enhancement surgery. All in all, these techniques are aimed Read the rest of this entry »

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Forgot her birthday? You can always make up for it. Failed to compliment her on her new dress? You can always do it next time. Failed to meet her at the restaurant for your date? A good explanation can often calm her down.

She can forgive much of your forgetfulness but the selfishness and lack of desire to please her will not be forgiven. Of all the things a woman finds dismaying is to have a partner’s erection disappear because he orgasms the moment he penetrates her. You could probably get away with it the first time around. But if premature ejaculation happens more as a rule than a first time exception, there’s probably no way you can make up for that.

You may find that your partner even remains silent in bed. In fact, ages before the liberated woman surfaced in the mid 20^th century, it was believed that women were not able to have an orgasm. Then once men started to understand that they were supposed to please their partners, women would start faking their orgasms and allowing the men to get away with not satisfying them.

Premature ejaculation isn’t new. The difference lies in the fact that in the past, it was largely taboo to discuss the problem. Women were not viewed in respectable society to have any right to Read the rest of this entry »

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Because each doctor and man is different, the exams also are different amongst men. What to expect at a prostate exam then depends on the doctor, but in many instances, doctors will use DRE and PSA tests.

DRE is common, which the doctor inserts a finger inside the anus and feels around for lumps. Using the DRE method is effective. In most instances, the doctor can tell if the gland is enlarged simply by inserting a finger.

Preparation:

The doctor places a pair of gloves on and lubricates the glove well. His lubricated finger is then inserted inside the male’s rectum. Usually if the BPH is affected, the gland feels enlarged and smooth, yet it is not painful. That is you will not feel pain from the doctor touching the gland.

If the doctor detects that the gland is Read the rest of this entry »

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Choosing to get a vasectomy is a serious business. This is a form of birth control that will be permanent and any time you are having a surgical procedure, no matter how minor, it is always important for you to know the risks and the side effects.

Potential Risks Associated With A Vasectomy

Though a vasectomy is considered a procedure that is low risk, complications can arise any time you have surgery. For most men, having major complications associated with the procedure is a rare occurrence and most are caused by infection. Some symptoms you should be aware of are a fever that is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, having extreme pain or if there is unusual swelling or if there is pus or blood seeping from your incision. If any of these symptoms occur, you should call your doctor immediately.

Problems You May Encounter After A Vasectomy

Most men who have had a vasectomy, breeze in and out of the appointment with little or no after effects. For others, there may have been some bleeding into the skin while the procedure was being Read the rest of this entry »

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Is there really a lot of interest in the topic: Male Menopause? One way to see if there is an interest in the subject is to find out how many books have been written about male menopause.

When searching the popular book Website, Amazon, the following books surfaced:

Hormone Use in Menopause and Male Andropause: A Choice for Women and Men by Sheldon J. Segal and Luigi Mastroianni

The Best of Your Life: For the Rest of Your Life by Devra Z. Hill

You and Your Husband at Midlife by Sally Conway

Menopause: A Positive Approach by Rosie Reitz

Searching Magazine databases reveal that Newsweek ran a cover story on Male Menopause titled: Is Male menopause Real? It ran in their 1/22/2007 issue, Vol. 149 Issue 4, and can be found on p 46 - 48.

A similar article ran in the Mental Health Weekly; 3/14/2005, Vol. 15 Issue 11, p 8 in which it was discussed that the symptoms that crumpy old men exhibit like anxiety, Read the rest of this entry »

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When some people say, “Size doesn’t matter,” you don’t have to believe them right away. If you’re talking about penis enlargement, size does matter, and it’s a very big deal, both for the man and the woman. There are hundreds of penis enlargement remedies online and in the market today, that choosing the right product is a challenge.

For one, penis enlargement surgery is an extreme alternative, not to mention costly and painful. Long term effects may be decreased sensitivity to sexual stimulation, and erectile dysfunction due to damaged nerves or blood vessels. Some men opt for penis pumps, stretchers, or weight hangers, but these devices may be painful if improperly used.

Scarring or bruising may result, and intercourse may become uncomfortable. Penis enlargement pills are hassle-free to take, but some side effects may be encountered, like allergies or contradictions with other medicines.

A better alternative proposed by experts on male enhancement is by using topical creams to enlarge the penis. These products are Read the rest of this entry »

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Coming in first in some of parts of your life is great, others not so much. For instance one of the more depressing things for men is to be first to come in bed. That means having an orgasm before your partner reaches hers. The situation is commonly referred to as premature ejaculation.

It may be normal for aroused pubescent boys to reach orgasm really fast. And teenagers engaging in sex with a partner the first time around have been known to climax within seconds. Of course, much to the displeasure of their partners in bed. It really shouldn’t happen after a while.

Younger men complain about premature ejaculation more often. Frequent sex experiences common at this age have been a learning experience in controlling ejaculation to satisfy his partner. As you get older and become an adult, you are expected to be mature enough to be good at it.

Sadly, that’s not always the case. It’s not exactly uncommon. About 40% of men are known to have premature orgasm. It afflicts men past their teens and into their prime. Even men in there 40s and above and married for years can suffer from it as well. Not that they do not care that it happens. They simply cannot control it.

It is said that it takes the average man only three minutes to reach orgasm after starting sexual intercourse. The ideal outcome would Read the rest of this entry »

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During surgery, doctors will remove the prostatectomy at some phases it can cure cancer, but if the cancer is spread out, there is no cure. The surgical procedure however can prolong life.

During the surgery, the doctor may explore the lymph nodes to decide how extensive the cancer has spread. Resection is another type of procedure, which is commonly known as TURB. During the surgery, the doctor will remove all areas of the prostate gland. The purpose is to eliminate the cancer and reduce any obstructions.

In some surgical procedures, the testes are removed. Typically, this is orchiectomy, which reduces the level of testosterone to slow cancer spread. Men often endure flash backs and other symptoms after surgery.

According to medical doctors, removing the prostatectomy is useful when the cancer is confined to the prostate gland only. If the cancer is rapidly Read the rest of this entry »

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