So what exactly is pelvic floor dysfunction, also known as chronic pelvic pain syndrome? This requires a bit of male anatomy education. The pelvic floor is a complicated network of muscles that support our bowels and abdominal organs. These muscles overlap and interact with each other. Nerves and blood vessels wrap around and through these …
Continue ReadingIs there a link between porn and erectile dysfunction?
One of the most common concerns I hear from patients is regarding the use of pornography and masturbation. There is a lot of buzz on the Internet these days about the idea of porn addiction and websites devoted to “Porn-induced erectile dysfunction.” The topic causes a lot of anxiety and concern. I hear parents worrying …
Continue ReadingIs there help for Premature ejaculation?
Rapid or premature ejaculation has been reported to affect as many as one third of all men at some point in their lives. It can be a very distressing condition for both the man and his partner. Not a day goes by where we do not have a man seeking help in controlling his ejaculation …
Continue ReadingPenis Size – It’s just not that big a deal
I was on the phone with a young man in Texas the other day who had called me because he was very distraught. He was sure a fulfilling sex life was never going to be for him because his penis was only 5 ½ inches long. I told him that was a perfectly average size …
Continue ReadingED – It’s not just your grandfather’s problem
Jason sat in front of me on the sofa. He had spent most of the time looking at the floor and answering my questions. He had warmed up a little bit over the course of the session, but he was still clearly uncomfortable. He was 29, tall, athletic, and seemed to be the picture of …
Continue Reading