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Ejaculation is the expulsion of semen from the penis. Orgasm is a feeling of intense pleasure, relaxation, and connection that is associated with sexual climax. In most men, orgasm and ejaculation happen simultaneously but they are in fact different …
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Many men experience changes in their sexual drive (also known as libido) over the course of their lives. It is normal for sexual interest to wax and wane intermittently. Temporary decreases in libido can be due to changes in relationships, work or family …
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What is meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the opening of the urethra, the hole at the tip of the penis through which urine leaves the body. Who gets meatal stenosis? Meatal stenosis affects only circumcised males. The cause is thought to …
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Infertility—the inability to conceive a child after one year or more of unprotected sexual intercourse– affects about 15 percent of couples. Male infertility plays a role in about half these cases. The problem may be a result of low or poor quality sperm …
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Overview: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the recurrent or chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It is not uncommon, and affects as many as 15-30 million men in the United States today. Although …
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Testosterone is the “male” hormone; it is responsible for the changes that occur in boys during puberty including deepening of the voice, growth of body hair, enlargement of the penis, development of muscle mass, and production of sperm. Testosterone …
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Many men experience pain in the pelvis at some point in their life. Common symptoms may include difficult, painful, or frequent urination; pain in the area of the bladder, groin, anus, and abdomen; inability to obtain an erection or pain during …
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The testicles are paired structures located in the scrotum. They are the male gonads, responsible for the production of sperm and also of the “male” hormone testosterone. Many men of all ages experience pain in their testicles at some point in their …
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What is Peyronie’s disease Peryronie’s is an abnormal curvature of the penis that occurs during an erection. The disease is not a health threat, but it can sometimes cause pain with erection and/ or with intercourse, and interfere with a man’s ability to …
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The penis is part of the male external genitalia located in the pelvis just above the scrotum. The penis is comprised of smooth muscle and blood vessels and is used for both sexual intercourse and urination. Cancer of the penis is rare with an annual …