Do Testosterone Levels Impact Mental Health?
Testosterone is a hormone that plays many roles in a man’s life. Maintaining high hormone levels to maintain good mental health and an active libido is essential. Testosterone and mental health are closely connected. Low testosterone levels can slow down the speed at which a man builds muscle mass and cause weight gain, possibly leading […]
Four Things Testosterone Does to Your Brain
Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays an important role for both males and females. And while it is called a sex hormone, its effects go far beyond sex, libido and muscle building. Testosterone levels have a huge impact on the brain, affecting cognition, memory, emotions and more. Testosterone gradually decreases with age once a […]
Understanding the role of testosterone in females
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced in smaller amounts in the ovaries of females, as well as in the adrenal glands. While testosterone is best known for its role in the development of male sexual characteristics and reproductive function, it also plays several important roles in females. Testosterone is involved in developing female sexual […]
Age affects your testosterone levels – and what to do about it
A quick search on Google or any of the other main search engines shows that there are still many fundamental questions about how aging can affect the testosterone level in your body. Questions high on the list are “At what age does a man’s testosterone drop?” or “What should my testosterone level be for my […]
Side-by-side comparison – treatments for erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse all the way through to orgasm. Many men are too embarrassed to talk about this problem, but health care professionals, such as primary healthcare providers and urologists are able to treat […]
Side effects of some drugs may include Erectile Dysfunction
Every package of prescription drugs and also of most over-the-counter medications and supplements includes a sheet of information that details the known or potential side-effects of all of the chemicals in the pack. Often, you need a college degree including chemistry or pharmaceuticals in order to fully understand every nuance and meaning of what is […]
Does long COVID-19 affect sexual function in men?
Most people are by now quite familiar with the immediate effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which ripped through the world in 2020 – 2023, causing over six million deaths and 660 million cases worldwide. The development of vaccines and therapies has turned COVID-19 from a pandemic threatening the whole population into an at least partially […]
Some of the likely causes of ED
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects around thirty percent of adult males, rising to over fifty percent in men over the age of fifty. For some men, it’s an occasional problem, in which they can’t achieve or sustain a full erection through to orgasm. In many cases, it has become a chronic condition that profoundly affects their […]
Can Alcohol Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
The science is overwhelming – there is a direct link between the failure to have a successful sexual encounter and indulgence in alcohol. The title of this article should rather be “How little alcohol does it take to ruin you sex life?” Alternatively, we could ask, “does overindulgence in alcohol permanently affect your ability to […]
Getting your body ready for a better sex life
Somewhere you may have read that simply having enough testosterone in your body is a key factor in getting better performance in bed, and this is essentially true. But, there are a few “buts.” Think of it in this way. Just because you have a full tank of gas in your sports car (or let’s […]
Our Guide to Low Testosterone Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Introduction: What is Low Testosterone? Testosterone is the hormone that helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, and sex drive in men. Testosterone is typically seen as the “male hormone.” Testosterone is a hormone with multifaceted physiological functions in men. Testosterone is essential for health throughout life and becomes most critical in the sexual prime of […]
The Benefits of Good Sex Keep on Improving as you Age
It’s hard to argue with the idea that a satisfactory sex life is fundamentally good for you! Numerous studies of how it improves a person’s physical health and emotional wellbeing have shown two important things. Firstly, there is no “expiry date” on our sex lives. The need, desire and reward for active and fulfilling sexual […]
Take the Testomed testosterone deficiency assessment test
Testosterone is the key hormone that sets the degree of masculinity throughout the life of a male. You might already know that testosterone levels change as the body ages. Still, many men are unaware of how much testosterone is in their bodies at each point of their lives. Testosterone levels change as mature men age, […]
Getting enough sleep is vital to your sex life
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore gathered data about nearly six million men ages 40 to 70 with an existing diagnosis of sleep disorder (sleep apnea, insomnia, or circadian rhythm sleep disorder), matched against an equal number of men without sleep problems. It has concluded that sleep issues can impact testosterone […]
Five Reasons Men Have Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is when a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection. There are many possible reasons why this happens. Approximately thirty million men across America experience erectile dysfunction. If ED happens occasionally, it isn’t usually a cause for concern. Erectile dysfunction that happens more frequently or is an ongoing […]
Testosterone Therapy and your Heart
Testosterone Therapy and your Heart Testosterone plays a major role in characterizing a man. It is responsible for increased muscle mass, strong bones, the deep voice, and sexual drive and performance. As a man ages, testosterone levels decline. Some men experience a drop in testosterone that is lower than it should be for their age. […]
How Testosterone Improves Sexual Performance
Testosterone plays an important role in both sexual performance and libido. While it isn’t the only fuel for sex drive and performance, having low levels can cause low libido and erectile dysfunction. So, what is the link between low libido and T levels? The link between low libido and testosterone levels A man’s testosterone begins […]
Testosterone Myths Debunked
Testosterone has a reputation for being responsible for many things such as sex, violence, sports performance and more. While testosterone is a crucial hormone for both men and women, and is often known as the sex hormone, and low testosterone still being a bit of a taboo, experts are starting to question whether it’s as […]
Does sleep (or lack of it) affect testosterone levels?
It can be difficult to pack enough sleeping hours into the night, but not doing so may lead to lower testosterone levels according to new studies. You might be asking what sleep has to do with testosterone levels in the first place. Many of us know that testosterone is vital for healthy sexual function, energy […]
Seven Reasons Why We Need Testosterone
The role of testosterone is most commonly associated with libido and sexual performance. However, its effects go far beyond sex. T has an impact on your brain, emotions, cognitive performance, muscle mass, mood and more. Men need testosterone in order to create sperm. During puberty, it is responsible for voice deepening, growth spurts and growth […]
Four Things the Weather does to your T Levels
Each season brings about something special. Summer – we think about vacations, beaches and excitement. Autumn – we associate with thanksgiving and cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate. Winter – we look forward to long, hot baths and bringing out our favorite knitwear. Spring is a time for fresh hair, flowers and revival. […]
Can T affect your personality?
Testosterone is often referred to as the sex hormone, but it is so much more than just a sex hormone. For both men and women, testosterone can affect many areas of our lives, including our personality. Read ahead for all you need to know on testosterone and personality. For men, testosterone plays a key role […]
Normal Testosterone Levels
Testosterone is the sex hormone that both men and women produce, though men produce it in far larger quantities. Testosterone is responsible for healthy libido, energy, muscle building, and in men – a deep voice and body hair. What are normal testosterone levels? Testosterone levels for healthy men measure between 300 and 1,110 ng/dL. This […]
V 101 : All you need to know about Sildenafil (aka V or ViagraⓇ)
When you think of erection problems your first thought is probably the pharmaceutical drug ViagraⓇ . This article will give you the rundown of everything you need to know about Sildenafil, including who should use it, what the side effects are, the difference between V and hormone replacement therapy and its effectiveness. What is Sildenafil? […]
The Role of Testosterone in Romantic Relationships
We have discussed before that testosterone levels impact libido, energy levels, mood and other factors. Now, scientists are also finding a link between testosterone and the quality of relationships. Do testosterone levels impact the ability to sustain a long-term relationship? Can levels of testosterone predict the relationship quality? Read on to find out. What the […]
Can You Self-Diagnose Low T?
With testosterone playing such a central role in our bodies, it is important to recognize the symptoms of low T and what that can do to us physically and emotionally. It is in our best interests to be in tune with our bodies. This way, we are better prepared to take action when something doesn’t […]