There’s been a lot of talk around concussions these days, especially around professional, college, and high school sports. But what about everyday guys who happen to find themselves with one? Can a hit in the noggin conk out your sex life? As it turns out, it just might. Researchers at Harvard took a look at the connection that multiple studies had pointed out over the years and went to work to see if concussions really could affect penis health. It turns out, they can.

What is a concuss...

Bad breath in the bedroom may not be your only problem if you have gum disease; your dick may fail you too. Studies show that men in their 30s are 3 times more likely to have difficulty getting erections if they have gum disease. How could they possibly be related? When a man gets that sexual feeling, his healthy blood vessels naturally expand to increase blood flow throughout the body, a process known as vasodilation. However, when blood vessels are degraded by dirty mouths, it reduces dila...

There are so many things that can stall out a man’s sex life like an old jalopy on an LA highway. There are work and kids and breakups and in-laws and home repairs, and…the list goes on. Not only is it sucking the joy of sex out of your life, but it’s also affecting your health. Let’s talk about some issues that can arise from a dry spell and how to get the fire back in your bed.

You’re more prone to colds and the flu

Fewer tumbles in the sheets mean less of immunoglobulin A (I...

The mood is set, and you’ve got the woman of your dreams anxiously awaiting her ticket to the Big Show. Candles lit, Barry White is on, and your junk is, well, junk. Your star player is being called to the Big Leagues, and he’s pulling a no-show. Instead of a Louisville Slugger in your shorts, there’s a weak hot dog even the most frugal vendor wouldn’t sell. So what gives?

Before panic sets in, take a knee and regroup. There are plenty of harmless reasons a man can find himself wit...

It’s not crazy to think that most people will have a sexual problem of some type at some point in their lives. However, certain disease states come with an extra side of sexual complications, and diabetes is one of them. Diabetes and penis health are inextricably linked, most notably when it comes to erectile function.

Why is that? When a man has high sugar levels for a prolonged period, it can damage the blood vessels and nerves, especially the ones that deliver boner-boosting blood to ...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a typical penis problem for men, and it can affect men in many different ways. ED is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. A host of things can cause it. The root can be physical, such as issues with low testosterone, heart disease, or obesity. Psychological issues like depression, performance anxiety, or sexual trauma can cause a temporary or permanent erection hiatus. Even emotional issues like relationship problems can cause a man’s love dart to b...

There are few things more frustrating for a man than a weak erection. When the wind is out of his sail, a man can feel very angry, confused, and bad about himself. However, over 50 percent of men have issues with erectile function at some point in their lives, so don’t get down – get solutions instead. Here are seven ways a man can raise his erection from the dead.

#1: Lose the Spare Tire

Dunlap syndrome can rob men of boners – it’s true. Obesity is quickly becoming the top killer in...

Cycling is one of the best ways to get regular exercise, and that’s good for a man’s health. That said, cyclists are at risk when it comes to penis health. Some researchers are pointing to evidence that cycling (and spinning is included here) is a potential cause of erectile dysfunction. So, are all those miles a man does every day taking a toll on his sex life? Let’s find out.

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

First, let’s define erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is actually very common; it...

Millions of men across the world suffer from erectile dysfunction. In fact, it’s one of the most common penis problems that send a man to the doctor seeking a solution. And there are solutions, fortunately - some of them are as simple as paying more attention to good penis care, while others require a bit more attention and effort. Understanding the most common reasons for erectile dysfunction can help a man eliminate his risk factors and avoid the penis problems that can result from not b...

Dealing with erectile dysfunction can be one of the most heart-wrenching, frightening issues for a guy. This is especially true if there appears to be no physical cause of the problem. With a physical cause, at least a guy has the knowledge that modern medicine can help fix the issue; but when the source of his penis problems is psychological, it can mean that he doesn’t know where to start to fix the problem. In addition to great penis care, a man might also need to look into better menta...

Not every penis stands up straight and tall when aroused. Some degree of curvature is absolutely normal in many men, and is no indication of a penis health issue or other concern. But sometimes a man has a bent penis in which the curvature is excessive, perhaps to the degree that it can impact his sexual performance due to difficulty in inserting said penis. But does an extremely bent penis also carry the risk of creating an erectile issue?

Peyronie’s

When a man’s bent penis is curv...

It’s the one thing concerning the penis that men don’t like to talk about: erectile dysfunction. Probably the single biggest reason that men pay extra special attention to their penis health is to keep erectile dysfunction at bay. Yet it’s a far from uncommon issue, with the National Institutes of Health stating that as many as 30,000,000 men in America suffer from it. And while it’s true that it tends to affect older men more readily, plenty of young males are known to have function...

Many men are worried about erectile dysfunction, and go to great pains to ensure top-notch penis care in an effort to avoid the problem. In most cases of erectile dysfunction, there is a physical component; for example, a man might suffer from diabetes, circulation issues or other problems that can be addressed by a physician.

But for some men, there appears to be no physical problem at all - other than the fact that he just can’t get it up when it’s time to get busy. This can be quite...

Men who pay very close attention to good penis care will often notice immediately if something is not quite right. Almost every man will make note if his erection is softer than usual, takes longer to obtain or doesn’t rise at all. And though every man had the occasional erectile dysfunction - usually after a night of drinking too much! - sometimes the problem continues through several sex sessions.

When that happens, it is vitally important to get things checked out. That’s because go...

Many men loathe condoms, but also understand that they are a necessary component of safe sex. And while most men can still have an enjoyable sexual experience with a barrier between their bodies and a partner’s, some find achieving and/or maintaining an erection when using a condom difficult, if not impossible. There are a number of reasons why this might be, and several things men can do about it. Since condoms are imperative to penile health, simply foregoing condoms is almost never the ...

Feeling sluggish in the sack? There are many everyday culprits behind a low sex drive or inability to perform well in bed. Men with sexual difficulties need to make sure that their troubles aren’t a sign of poor penis health, as physical conditions can affect their performance and may require treatment. But sometimes, problems in the bedroom are caused by everyday habits that men can identify and tweak to put the spark back in their love lives. The following common causes of low sex drive ...

"Use it or lose it" is a phrase used in many situations, and it's true with sex as well: an active penis tends to be stronger and healthier than an inactive one. A new study gives further proof that practicing proper penis health as a young man can pay off in one's senior years - as well as in one's prime, of course.

Testosterone

For years, doctors and researchers have reported a general decline in both sexual activity and sex drive in senior men. This has coincided with a measured and n...

A healthy sex life is important to a man’s overall well-being, but a lot of things can get in the way of it. Although erectile dysfunction is sometimes rooted in an underlying health condition, one of the main culprits behind an unperky pecker is stress. When a man is chronically stressed, his body is pumping out the hormone cortisol, which has a negative impact on the production of testosterone. The male sex hormone is crucial to a healthy libido and the ability to achieve erections; a de...

When something goes wrong in the body, one of the first places a person should look for the source is the content of his plate. Proper nutrition is the foundation of health from the cells up, and the penis is affected by what one eats as much as any other body part. The foods a man eats can either help or hinder bedroom activities. Men can boost their penis care regimens by making alterations to their diet that promote erectile function, healthy testosterone levels and nicely flavored semen....

The causes of weak erections range from lifestyle choices to serious underlying health conditions. Before running to the doctor for a prescription of Viagra, it’s a good idea for a man to think about what he can do to more proactively deal with erectile problems. There are several natural, healthy steps a man can take to strengthen his stiffies and improve overall penis health. Men can incorporate the following changes into their daily routines for optimal erectile function.

1) Do kegels...

Loss of penis function is often chalked up to a side effect of getting older, and it’s true that many men experience erectile health problems as they age. However - and this should come as good news to many men - erectile dysfunction is not strictly related to aging, and men can enjoy a healthy sex life well into their senior years. On the other hand, the issue is a complex one, with many factors that can affect the ability to get hard and stay hard. One of these is one that men can easily...

Recently, a great deal of attention has been given to the obesity epidemic that is taking its toll on the health of most industrialized countries; at the same time, there has been a push by public service agencies to celebrate people of all sizes and shapes and to promote a healthy body image for all. While their efforts are admirable, and it is true that self-worth should not be rooted in physical appearance, the truth is that being overweight just is not good for the body. The negative hea...

Every red-blooded male is proud of his erect red penis, but not every man thinks about just how his member gets so red. The fact is the healthy glow of a healthy penis is all a result of a thunderous flow of blood to the organ. Comprehensive knowledge of good erectile health includes understanding the vital role that blood circulation has in keeping a penis in peak condition.

A few fun facts

1. Although many women claim that men think with their penises, the fact is that the penis is jus...

A surprising number of men believe that the penis does not need much in the way of attention, beyond a quick shower every day or so and maybe the use of protection during an intimate encounter. Sadly, this is not true. A penis is a delicate structure that requires proper healthcare. The good news is that all it takes are a few basic changes to one's routine to ensure a hygienic and healthy penis. Here are some common mistakes men make when it comes to their health and how to improve on them....

The physiology of an erection is highly complex and involves almost all of the systems of the body. Fortunately, most aspects of the process happen without much in the way of conscious control, meaning that a man doesn’t need to know exactly how it works in order to get it up. On the flip side, this also means that any number of things can affect the ability to achieve and sustain an erection, and when something does go wrong, it can be difficult to understand why. Anything from a tough da...

While guys tend to pride themselves on their ability to get an erection on call, this same issue can become problematic when a woody shows up uninvited at the wrong time. Many a man has been surprised by a spontaneous arousal at an inconvenient moment that has left him twisting, turning, and contorting himself to avoid detection of the unwanted erection.

On the bright side, an eager penis is generally a healthy penis, and with a little forethought and a few strategies (literally) at hand, ...

Erection problems are often seen as a problem for older men, but the truth is that men of any age can experience a less-than-stellar performance from time to time. While a bedroom flop might seem like a reason for panic, men who have only occasional bouts of erectile loss may want to look at some other aspects of their lifestyle. Some non-ED causes of erectile problems are detailed below, along with some simple suggestions for improved penis health.

7 Non-ED causes of erection problems:

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What is Peyronie’s disease?

Peyronie’s disease refers to the occurrence of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis. This inflexible tissue can often be felt underneath the penile skin, on the shaft, and it can cause unnatural bending or curving during erections. Men with this inflammatory condition may also experience painful erections or problems with erectile function; patients with Peyronie’s often develop symptoms of stress and anxiety related to the physiological problems related t...

How old is too old to have sex?

Happily, the answer to that question is "never." While the young may have a hard time imagining themselves - or anyone else - getting their geriatric jollies, there is no age cut off for between-the-sheets action. That being said, men who wish to enjoy a lengthy sex life, certainly need to engage in persistent, careful penis care.

How sex changes as a man’s body ages

Have no fear, there are plenty of men and women alike who feel frisky well into their ...

High cholesterol and erectile dysfunction are two problems that commonly plague men, especially as they move into their older years. However, what many men do not realize is that these two conditions are closely linked; excessive levels of cholesterol can seriously impair sexual function and reduce men’s sex drive. The good news is that reducing levels of bad cholesterol can significantly improve sex drive and performance; with the right attention to diet, exercise and penis health, men ca...

According to popular belief, the average man is ready at a moment’s notice to spring into action - even the slightest of breezes may be enough to set off a sensual response. However, while few men will openly admit it, guys are almost as likely as women to experience periods of low sex drive, where they just can’t seem to muster enough interest to get things started - never mind take them to a glorious finish.

Although men tend to judge themselves by their sex drive and ability to be r...

In today’s world, there seems to be an ongoing conflict between the need to convince people of the dangers of obesity and the need to let everyone know that they are worthwhile and attractive no matter what. While it is true that a person’s worth is not based on their physical appearance, and body type is not an indicator of humanity, the hard truth is that being overweight is simply not healthy.

Among the negative effects of obesity, one of the most distressing for men is the issue of...

A piece of fried chicken served with a glass of milk can supply men with L-arginine, an enzyme that's considered vital for penis health. However, that chicken dinner must take a long and tortured course through the body before it reaches the organ in question, and sometimes, the body spends its L-arginine quota before it ever reaches the penis, leaving the penile tissues starving for the nutrition they need. As a result, supplementation can be considered an important part of a man's penis p...

While issues with erectile function are generally associated with aging, men at every stage of life may experience the occasional flop in the bedroom. Erectile dysfunction is a complex problem with a multitude of underlying causes, but the bottom line is that penis performance is an indicator of what is going on with the body in general, and especially with the heart.

Because erectile function is so closely related to cardiovascular health, it stands to reason that a healthy heart will mor...

An erect penis is a force to be reckoned with, and it's reasonable for men to compare notes and wonder if the tool they've been given measures up to the equipment of other guys. But if an erection is the yardstick by which men are measured, the judging can get tricky, as erections can look vastly different, depending on a man's anatomical gifts, hereditary tendencies and penis care techniques.

Using Measuring Tape

Over the years, multiple studies have been conducted all around the world,...

Many men believe erectile dysfunction is a problem that only occurs in older men, but those who do will need to rethink this assumption. A man under 30 - even some as young as 20 - can experience the same problems down under as a man 65 or older. Erectile dysfunction is estimated to plague as many as 15 to 30 million men in the United States. While it’s true that men over 65 are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, many young bucks have had the very same problems in the bedroom. Ther...