Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and this year's theme is 'Mental Health and Wellbeing'. The topic of mental health and wellbeing is central to the healthcare treatment we as transgender people receive. According to the World…
Is your flaccid penis trying to tell you something? There’s no need to keep a stiff upper lip about your failure to launch. Erectile dysfunction (ED) used to be a condition that affected men over a certain age, but nowadays…
If your foreskin is too tight and restrictive, it’s a good idea to go to a health care provider to get it checked out. Contraction of the foreskin is known as phimosis and it can make it difficult to pull…
Studies have found that bright people masturbate more often, and they have good reason to do so. Educated people partake in self-pleasure more often than their less-educated counterparts, according to a National Health Survey’s findings obtained at the Kinsey Institute.…
Grabbing a shag when a hug would do. It’s not unusual to hear a guy say something like: “Damn, it’s been too long since I last had sex!” But can you remember ever hearing someone lamenting the fact that they…
Nothing to eat? That might not be such a bad thing. You’re in a rush. There’s no time to find something healthy to shove down your throat, so you order a dodgy takeaway to fill the tank. Better than running…
Before you pop that allergy pill, succumb to man-flu, or book a botox “sesh”, take another look at vitamin C. It’s essential for the creation of collagen; creates skin, bone, and connective tissue; it’s anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial, and can function…
If you’re HIV-positive and likely to develop diabetes, you may need to check your blood sugar levels before starting some 2nd line treatment ARVs. The whole of April is used to focus on world health and the 7th of April,…
Dr. Oscar Radebe, Clinical Manager: Senior Medical and Communications Consultant: Health4Men, answers some questions about getting the flu vaccine. What is the flu vaccine, and how does it work? Flu vaccines are created to protect against seasonal flu, which…
The Testicular Cancer Society recognises April as Testicular Awareness Month. Despite being one of the most treatable forms of cancer (only 1 out of 5000 guys that are diagnosed will die from it), early diagnosis is essential because testicular cancer…