General Sexual Health problems in men include premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, anejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, hydrocele, varicocele etc.
Mons pubis refers to the region above the penis shaft (in men) and above the vagina (in women). This is the area where the pubic hair grows. As men and women age and put on weight, this region bulges in size (varies from person to person) and can make the life of the person uncomfortable and can be a cause for some diseases. Removal of fat from this region and excess skin is called Monsplasty. The procedure is cosmetic in nature and is also called public lift.
Nightfall is very common during puberty while the reproductive organs are developing and there is a huge spike in testosterone in a boy’s body. This can continue till his 20s and occasionally can be seen even in middle aged men depending on their lifestyle and sexual activity.
Sex, an important part of a spousal relationship. Though love is enough to keep two people together, physical intimacy makes the bond even stronger with every passing day. In this article, let’s look at the stages through which a man’s body goes through during and after sex. This can help some women understand why their man is behaving the way he is.
Jelqing is a process of massaging your semi-erect penis with your fingers, causing micro tears in the muscles of the penis shaft so that, as they heal, the penis gets longer and thicker. Well, the idea may have stemmed from the gym guys who repetitively tear their muscles to grow their arms, legs and other muscles in their body. But, does the same concept apply for penis’ muscles too? Let’s find out.
One thing that most deodorant companies do is to tell you that their product makes you smell great and also attracts people around you. Well, the truth is, whether it is just a spray deo or body perfume or an anti-perspirant, you are applying something to your body every single day that is playing with your hormones and making you impotent.
Urethral stricture refers to a condition where the urethra (the tube connecting the bladder and the penis in men and to the urethral opening in women) narrows down restricting the free flow of urine causing symptoms and complications if left untreated.
Urethritis makes it difficult and painful to urinate and ejaculate (in men). Urethritis can be caused by either bacteria or virus or other medical conditions. Treatment is aimed at the cause of urethritis.
If the lymph nodes are swollen, understand that your body is fighting an infection but may not be with much success. The infection could be due to an injury, STI, UTI or airborne like Corona. In some cases, even a simple fungal infection like jock itch can cause lymph nodes in the groin to swell.
Jock itch, also known as Tinea Cruris is a fungal infection of the skin that is usually seen in moist areas of the body. Tinea cruris belongs to a category of fungi called Tinea. This fungus is already present on the skin, hair and nails of the body.
Buried penis is a condition wherein the penis gets buried in the surrounding tissue/skin. Buried penis is common in infants and small kids but can be seen in adults too. Buried penis can be caused due to the defect in the penile suspensory ligamentous system or overgrown abdomen fat or the scrotum.
Penis is just like any other body part which can get infected and swell. Penis swelling is just a symptom that is most often hinting at an underlying medical condition that should be treated. Penis swelling can be just the swelling of the head of the penis (glans) or just the foreskin or both the foreskin and the glans.
If you lost interest in sex after recovering from COVID-19 and if it has been over few months and you haven’t got your libido back, then, it could probably be a long covid symptom and you might be having Erectile Dysfunction as per the study published here.
Penis is just another body part and is no exception for infection causing microbes. Many men suffer from penis yeast infection, fungal infection on penis, bacterial infection on penis etc and such infections may be just on penis skin or penis head or both. Penis infections can be mild with very light itchy symptoms to severe where warts, inflammation, leaking of fluids may be seen.
Let’s look at one latest introduction in medical treatments, PRP shot or The Priapus Shot™ which some sexologists in Chennai and India claim to make your penis bigger. Let’s get into little details and validate if that is true or they are just trying to make money out of a myth.
Sex is an important part of a relationship. How much ever you may be loving your partner but without sex, you will be missing something very intimate in your relationship. Sex not only brings a couple closer physically and emotionally but also there are number of other benefits of sex for both men and women.
Libido meaning – Libido is the sexual drive or the desire to have sex. Libido is a unisex term that can refer to the desire to have sex in men or women. Low libido refers to the lowered interest in having sex or lack of interest in having sex.
Metromale Clinic & Fertility Center has opened up a new clinic in Tambaram, Chennai for the convenience of all men who are suffering from Premature Ejaculation, Erectile Dysfunction, Low sex drive and other infertility problems.
Some common myths about masturbation include “does masturbation cause pimples”, “effects of excessive sperm release”, “does masturbation cause memory loss”, “does releasing sperm affect muscle growth” etc are debunked by Chennai’s top sexologist, Dr. Karthik Gunasekaran
Some men may find a small bump or lump on their testicles and this can range anything from a harmless pimple or cyst to a cancer tumour that may grow silently. Lumps on the testes can form at any age but most of the time, cancerous tumours are seen in men who are in the range of 15 to 45 years of age.
Testicular swelling (also called swollen testicles or enlarged scrotum) is a medical condition where the testicle (either one or both) gets enlarged due to an infection or accumulation of fluids or due to cysts or tumour.
Frenulum breve – what is it? Is frenulum breve common? Is frenulum breve genetic? Is frenulum breve dangerous? know answers to such frequently asked questions about frenulum breve or short frenulum under penis.
Did you know that some men and women are allergic to semen/sperm? Makes you wonder, right? It’s true. This is very uncommon but some people are allergic to semen, even if it is their own. Semen allergy, in medical terms is called – Human Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity, a condition that indicates allergic reaction to the proteins found in a man’s semen.
Penile discolouration is caused due to a handful of conditions and penile vitiligo is just one of them. If you haven’t gone through our article on skin depigmentation on penis causing vitiligo of penis, please read through. A small injury on the penis to cancer, anything can cause a change the colour of skin on penis.
Curved Penis (Penile curvature) refers to the ‘bend’ of the penis when erect. In most men (or people with a penis), the penis is not straight when erect. It will be either bending up a little or down or sideways etc. But, if the ‘bend’ is too sharp and is not letting you have intercourse, that’s when you should be concerned and see a good sexologist near you.
Did you know that there exists an injection called ‘Penile Injection’ or ‘Penis injection for erection’ that can help a man achieve an erection? Penile injection helps a man achieve an erection within 5 to 15 minutes after injecting the medicine.
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic anomaly where a boy is born with XXY chromosome instead of regular XY chromosome. Typically, a male carries XY chromosomes and a woman carries XX chromosomes. When these two combine, the resultant may be an XX or an XY that defines whether the offspring is a female or a male respectively. A person may not know about this condition until he has problem when trying to have a child. Klinefelter syndrome doesn’t have a cure but it is a treatable condition
Urinary incontinence is described as a condition when urine leaks out involuntarily. Typically urine leaks out when a person coughs, sneezes, lifts weight, lays stress on the abdominal area.
Usually, in a healthy person, when the bladder is full, it sends a signal to the brain. The person then visits the restroom to urinate. The brain then informs the muscles around the bladder to put pressure on the bladder and the muscles around the prostate to relax so that the urine can flow out of the body
Prostatectomy, also called prostate surgery is performed on the prostate either to remove a part of it or the entire prostate depending on the medical condition at hand. Prostate surgery is performed when the person is suffering from BPH or inflammation of prostate that is obstructing the flow of urine or when the person is suffering from prostate cancer.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is defined as a condition in which the bacterium overgrows in the bladder, ureters, urethra or the kidneys. UTI in men is less common than that compared to women due to the fact that the length of the urethra is shorter in women than in men and the bacteria finds way quickly to the bladder to grow.
Stress is typically temporary depending on your circumstance whereas anxiety is continuing to feel stressed or worried. Causes of stress can be either work, finances, personal relationships etc. People with anxiety may feel nervous, helpless, restless, depressed or even worthless.
Painful Ejaculation, also called dysorgasmia or orgasmalgia refers to the pain in the penis or scrotum or in the perineum area during ejaculation. Occasional pain is common and most often you need not worry about it. But if the pain is persistent and hindering your sex life, you need to see a good sexologist in your city to figure out the root cause and get it treated.
Posthitis is inflammation of the foreskin. Foreskin is the thin layer of skin on the penis head/glans. Posthitis is most often caused due to bacterial or fungal infection. The cause of infection can be due to improper hygiene, having unprotected sex etc. Treatment for posthitis addresses the root cause of the problem after diagnosis by a qualified sexologist or urologist.
The lifespan of sperms depend on the surroundings such as whether the semen is ejaculated inside the woman’s body or in a bathtub or a pool or on the floor etc. Sperms can remain alive as long as the seminal fluids don’t dry up.
Semen is typically silvery white or ivory white in colour. Occasionally, the colour of semen changes and that may indicate some underlying condition that needs to be attended by an experienced sexologist. If you are interested in learning about the possible semen colours and what they indicate, you need to go through one of our earlier articles on Semen colour / Sperm colour – what does it indicate?
Penis Enlargement surgery for penis growth is referred to as penoplasty. Enlargement of penis can be done in several ways such as using implants that is a permanent lifetime enlargement or with fat transfer which significantly increases the penis length and girth (width/circumference) but may not last for lifetime etc.
Most of you men would have seen your semen colour after masturbation, it is silvery white, thick jelly like, little sticky liquid. Semen colour (some call it sperm colour) varies a little bit depending on the diet and your genetics but more or less that would be the colour of healthy semen/sperms.
As per a study conducted in 2020, where laser circumcision was performed on 40 teenagers to young adults, following were the observations that were made:The average time of surgery was significantly less when laser was used in circumcision. The estimated blood loss was very less compared to conventional circumcision. Post operative complications were very minimal.
Prone masturbation can simply be explained as a position of masturbation where a man lies face down on his chest masturbates. During this process, the person applies pressure on the erect penis for more pleasure. The pressure can be given either by pressing his hip to the bed/pillow under him or by pressing or even squeezing the penis with his palms very hard.
Most of you would be aware of normal hygiene and some tips about how to maintain your general health. Similarly, there are some important things to do to maintain your penis in good health. Good health of penis not only includes you being free from sexually transmitted infections or penile cancer but also what you do to avoid Erectile Dysfunction, if you are able to urinate comfortably and completely, staying fertile for longer etc.
Just like all other organs in the body, penis is also one important organ in a man’s body. Unfortunately, not many treat that as a grey area and some don’t even care to take enough and proper care of penis health. If a man is able to pee properly, have erections and perform sex doesn’t necessarily mean that all is well with it. Penis too needs regular check up and care to keep your body in good health.
Typically an injury to the muscles in this area is a common cause of groin pain. It often feels like pulling or straining of muscles in this area. In this article, we will explore what can cause pain in groin, how is it diagnosed and how pain in groin area is treated.
Epididymis is a tube located at the back of testicles that stores and carries the sperm to the vas deferens. Swelling and inflammation of epididymis is called ‘Epididymitis’. Epididymitis is very common in men aging between 14 and 35. It can also happen in men of different age groups too.
When you present yourself to your sex specialist, the first he/she would do to you is a physical examination of your testicles. An experienced sexologist can easily feel any lumps or tumors in the area. If no condition is obvious through physical examination, he/she may ask to go for certain tests.
Testicular pain may be chronic or sharp; may be felt in one or both the testicles depending on the cause. There are several reasons that can lead to pain in testicles including testicular torsion, epididymitis, orchitis, injury or trauma, inguinal hernia, growth of lumps or tumors, kidney stones etc. Even a mild testicular pain should not be ignored because sometimes, that may be indicating a severe underlying cause that needs to be treated. Ignoring testicular pain can lead to surgical intervention or removal of testicles.
Low sex drive, not having erections like you had few months ago? Not having interest in sex or feeling tired always? These could be signs that are telling you that you are low on testosterone, an important male hormone. Know the symptoms of that you will see when your body is producing low levels of testosterone.
Scrotal swelling is the swelling of scrotum (the sack/bag that holds your balls). Reasons can be many from a harmless cyst to cancerous tumor. If you have persistent pain and see any kind of swelling, don’t delay; see a good sex specialist immediately. After a physical examination, your doctor may ask for imaging or biopsy to determine/confirm the actual cause and treat accordingly. Treatment of scrotal swelling may be as simple as a prescription or may even require a surgery.
“Excuse me Sir, Ma’m, I have to pee or go ‘su su’ ” – remember the days when you used to raise your little finger and ask your teacher that you want to go to the toilet in the middle of the class? Some teachers would allow and some would ask you to wait until it’s time for recess. Have you ever thought if holding your pee (su su) is good or bad; how much urine you can hold and for how long? What happens if you hold your urine for long? Read on to find out some interesting facts about holding your pee.
Does your penis smell bad? Find out when penis can stinkEver felt that your penis is stinking when you take it out to pee? There are some very common reasons why a penis stinks and those include few medical conditions that a good sexologist must treat. Formation of Smegma Accumulation of dried semen, dead skin…
Cryptorchidism refers to a condition when one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum of the baby by the time he is born. In most of the cases, it’s only one testicle that remains undescended. This condition is commonly seen in at around 10% of the male babies. Typically the problem sets itself right within 3 months after the baby is born.
With age, the levels of testosterone decreases in any man’s body. And that results in acquiring some medical conditions in some men. Experts disagree on the benefits that Hormone Replacement Therapy in men can bring in, so some may prefer to administer while some may not.
Most of you would have heard of menopause in women, but have you heard about Andropause, also called Male menopause? Yes, even men reach andropause, a stage where the levels of testosterone fall decently resulting in many changes in the body
Frenuloplasty procedure is done at doctor’s office / clinic. You will be given local or full body anaesthesia as per the discretion of the doctor. The frenulum will be cut off or extended as needed by the doctor. It was done using a scalpel previously but with the advent of laser technology, doctors today use laser to extend or cut the frenulum
Vasectomy Reversal – All you need to know about the procedure Vasectomy is a male family planning procedure (popularly used verbiage in India) done to a man. This is a simple, short procedure done as an outpatient service by a good sexologist / sex specialist. In this procedure, the tubes carrying the sperm from the…
Effects of masturbation on your brain Masturbation, a very common way of showing yourself some love! Over 90% of the men do it and over 50% of the women do it too. It is no more a taboo or some taboo that shouldn’t even be discussed. In this article, let’s look at the positive and…
Foods to improve your stamina in bed Who doesn’t want to perform better and longer? Having longer intimate moments with your partner helps in improving the bonding between you and also leaves memories that last for a lifetime. Following are some of the foods (based on the required nutrients) that can help you last longer…
Male Reproductive System – Know the basics All the while, we have been talking about various problems that can affect the fertility in men. Let’s get down to the basics and know a little about the male reproductive system, what constitutes the male reproductive system and how does it function. We are sure that you…
When does semen leak out?
1. Nocturnal emissions or night fall
2. Problems with your prostate gland
3. Nerve injury, typically in your spine or in the brain
4. Side effects of medication
5. Sexual Arousal
Penile Vitiligo (vitiligo of the penis) refers to the discoloured or white patches of skin on the penis. The patches are caused due to loss of melanin, the pigment that gives colour to our skin. Why they lose that pigment and why particularly in those spots is still unknown.
Novel Corona Virus can affect fertility in men Covid-19 a.k.a. Novel Corona Virus – almost every literate in the world would be aware of the virus and symptoms caused. However, the effects or damages caused by Corona to various parts/organs of the body is yet to be understood and studied completely. One such organ that…
Penile Cancer – Cancer of the Penis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Penile cancer is treatable and completely curable provided you find it in it’s early stages. Reading this article completely will equip with knowledge enough to detect any abnormalities with/on your penis. Ignoring the symptoms can delay the treatment and will let the cancer…
What is killing your sex drive? Apart from a person’s age, there are several factors affecting his/her sex drive. They include: Stress Your Partner Less Sleep Too much alcohol Having a baby Becoming Overweight Erectile Dysfunction Depression Menopause Not spending time with your partner It is common for every man that the sex drive comes…
Vasectomy – Birth control surgery for men What is vasectomy? Vasectomy is a birth control surgery that is done to a man. In many cases, women undergo birth control surgeries such as tubal ligation or hysterectomy. In vasectomy, the tubes carrying the sperms (vas-deferens) are blocked or disconnected so that no sperm is ejaculated in…
Are you addicted to porn? Before knowing whether you are addicted to porn, let us know what addiction is and what changes happen to the brain and body when you are addicted to a substance or behaviour. What is addiction? Addiction is more than being interested in a substance or behaviour. The person feels compelled…
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Compulsive Sexual Behaviour is a medical condition when a person thinks too much about sex and sexual fantasies that is difficult to control. This excessive thinking can lead to the emotions of guilt, depression, negative effects on health, job, relationships and overall life. Compulsive Sexual Behaviour is also called Hypersexuality, Hypersexuality disorder,…
Suffering from Low Sex Drive – What could be the reasons?From mental connection between couples to medical conditions in either partner, there are numerous factors that can affect the sexual relationship between them. Let us look in detail, what are the possible reasons that can affect the sex drive between partners. Diabetes The most common…
What factors can cause male infertility? Did you know that 20 to 40% of the times, the problem lies with men in couples who are not able to give birth to a child? Although problem with women’s reproductive system or body attribute to a larger percentage, in case when a couple is unable to beget…
Testicular Cancer Cancer that occurs to either of the testicles is called Testicular Cancer. This is not a very common condition but can happen at any age of a man. Good news is, testicular cancer is treatable irrespective of the stage it is in. Symptoms of testicular cancer The tumor like lumps form on the…
Morning Wood – What is it? Many men would have noticed that their penis is erect when they wake up in the morning. This is called “Morning Wood”. In medical terms, this is called Nocturnal Penile Tumescence. This is a very common thing and occurs frequently in the case of young men and boys. But,…
Sebaceous Cysts – What are they? Sebaceous cysts are bumps on the skin that contain liquid or semi-liquid substance collected inside them. They are pretty common and benign. (Benign = non cancerous). Not only on scrotum, they can form on face, neck or in other parts of the body. Most of the time, they are…
FAQs on Wet Dreams Wet dreams – involuntary ejaculation due to dreams that causes arousal. Women may not see anything in their garments or bed sheets but the vagina becomes wet when they get aroused. Yes, they too have wet dreams. Wet dreams, also called ‘Nocturnal Emission’ or ‘Sleep Orgasm’ occur mostly during puberty or…
Frequency of Ejaculation – How many times is normal? For men, ejaculation and orgasm feel the same, but are they really the same? Some men can experience orgasm without ejaculation and some can’t feel the orgasm even when they ejaculate. However, some sexologists argue that ejaculation and orgasm are two different things. Ejaculation – ejecting…
HCG – The pregnancy hormone for men? HCG – Human Chorionic Ganodotropin (hCG) is called ‘pregnancy hormone’ because it plays an important role in maintaining pregnancy. The pregnancy test kits that women typically use when they miss their period checks for the presence of this hormone. Along with women, hCG injections are also used for…
Cancer Causing Viruses Virus needs no introduction today. We are very well aware that there exist thousands of virus strains that can affect a person’s health. Some may not cause serious damages to human body but some may even cause life threatening conditions. Let’s take a look at some diseases caused by viruses. Here are…
Semen is a combination of fluids and sperms generated by the male reproductive system. Generally, semen is a thick, viscous whitish liquid. Certain body conditions can change the colour, smell, consistency of the semen and it can look more watery.
Epididymal Hypertension – Blue Balls Blue Balls (in Men), medically termed as “Epididymal Hypertension”, is a condition when the testicles turn blue-ish when a man has an erection, typically prolonged without an orgasm. This results in pain and aching in the testicles and in the groin area. Though this is not a serious condition, many…
Masturbation – when does it go wrong? Masturbation is the sexual stimulation of one’s own genitals for sexual arousal or sexual pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm. Masturbation is probably the most universal of all sexual practices, at least among men. Surveys on the subject since the nineteenth century suggest that well over 90…
The Prepuce or the foreskin on the penis, characterized as “primary erogenous tissue necessary for normal sexual function”, itself explains its role in natural, mechanical and sensory capacities of the penis. Hence, Circumcision, the procedure of removing the foreskin covering the head of the penis is inferred to necessarily reduce sensitivity and has been erotically controversial. Not surprisingly, it is general assumption that amputation of the penile foreskin and exposure of the glans penis thus reducing penile sensitivity could be a cure for Premature Ejaculation.
Indian Endogamy plays a significant role in male infertility! Endogamy:- 1. The custom of marrying only within the limits of local community, clan or tribe. 2. The fusion of reproductive cells from related individuals, inbreeding; self pollination. Infertility affects 10 – 15% of couples globally with rates steadily increasing in part due to deterioration in…
Smoking kills your sperms and your son’s sperms too! It is a commonly known fact that smoking tobacco can have ill effects not only on a mans physical well being but also on his sexual health. To add to the concerns recent studies have suggested that smoking in men can lead to significant lowering of…
Did you know that smoking up can burn out a man’s sperms? It is worrisome but true that smoking weed can be harmful to your sperms. In the recent years scientific research has extensively studied the effects of various lifestyle choices and addictive habits on male fertility. One of the latest studies from the Duke…
Semen Parameters in a Healthy Male If you are attending a fertility clinic with your partner, semen analysis would be the basic test recommended for you, as it forms the cornerstone of male infertility evaluation. A semen sample is collected by masturbation into a clean, dry and sterile container. It may also be collected during…
Sexologist in Chennai – Treatments Offered Discussing sexual concerns of a couple with a third person is considered embarrassing and a taboo even in this modern era. But sexual problems have been on the rise these days owing to a stressful lifestyle and it is important to find the right person to seek help from.…
Male Circumcision – To do or Not to do Male circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the human penis. The word circumcision is from Latin circumcidere, meaning “to cut around”. The foreskin extends out from the base of the glans and covers the glans when the penis is flaccid. Proposed theories for the…
Cryopreservation – Gamete preservation before chemotherapy A big group of people in the reproductive age group are diagnosed with cancer or other such diseases. Oncological patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy run the risk of losing their reproductive potential. An important part of post chemotherapy in both men and women is to maximise quality of their…
Curvature of the Penis – Right to Left or Left to Right When I speak on Sun TV, a frequent question that I get bombarded with is about Penile curvature (the way their penis is bent). Young men are unduly concerned about the curvature in their penis, i.e. to the right, to the left, up…
Sperm Donation Criteria Sperm Donation – What is it? Whenever news of Metromale Clinic and Fertility Center flashes in the newspaper, there are calls from well intentioned, endearing young men asking whether the clinic requires sperm donors. I am pleasantly surprised by these men and their motives often wondering whether there is a touch of…
In an internet survey of more than 50,000 men and women, men who rated their penis as large had significantly more positive views about their body and the attractiveness of their face than did other men. However, the funny side was that a higher percentage of women were satisfied with their partner’s penis size than the percentage of men who were satisfied with their own penis size (84% vs. 55%)
Mindfulness for Sexual Problems When couples or individuals present to the clinic with sexual dysfunction, after biopsychosocial assessment, sometimes along with medication psychosexual therapy may be advocated. An important tool that is employed by the treating physician could be mindfulness. What is Mindfulness? When an individual thinks about sensations and responds to thoughts about the sensations…
High speed Porn – Is it bad? One fine morning I got a call from Chennai Live 104.8FM asking me to be a panelist on their talk show “Mid week Ban” hosted by Jane. The topic was about pornography as the debate on porn had escalated in India with a tie off between the Supreme…
Sexual concerns in young men – PDE5’s are not the answer! LEO ( libido, erection, orgasm ) is what men crave for. For most men, it happens automatically. For others it is a Himalayan task if you are on this side of the world. have a deep concern. A 24 year old walks into my…
Frenular Tears – Scary but common! A frantic phone call. A plea for help. A male in distress. This calls for the Metromale SWAT team to get into action pronto. A newly-wed couple arrives at the clinic with a lot of trepidation. The couple walk into my office and the man says that he is…
A Certification in Sexual Medicine (FECSM) – Need of the Hour The most abused field in medicine in India is Sexual Medicine. Why do I say this? Sexual medicine does not exist as a separate entity. Neither does it belong to a specialty like Gynecology or Urology. There is neither a Department of Sexual medicine…
Texting is fine-but Sexting? The widespread use of technology, especially the smart phone, has made the world a smaller much safer place to live in or has it? When you send or receive sexually explicit messages/photos on the phone it is described as sexting. The Sunday Telegraph first coined the word sexting and published it…
Semen Analysis – How to collect a sample? It is important to understand that men presenting to a fertility clinic need to be given specific instructions as to how to collect a semen sample. Of primordial importance is the fact that a single semen sample is never enough, does not complete the picture, and at…
Nightfall – Wet Dreams – Dispelling the myths I was browsing through the internet the other day and was fascinated to see a number of websites offer magical cures for Nightfall/Wet Dreams. This is a common problem that men present with at my clinic. The typical history is that a person who masturbates regularly stops…