The Truths We Need to Say Out Loud This isn’t about your diet. This isn’t about your willpower. The shape of your body is changing because the fundamental hormonal operating system you’ve had for 30 years is being rewritten. The fat around your middle isn’t a sign you’ve “let yourself go.” It’s a biological response […]
Key Facts Side effects after prostate cancer treatment are not a maybe, they are a when and how much. Be prepared for a new normal. The big two challenges are almost always urinary control and erectile function. Bowel issues can also occur, especially with radiation. These issues happen because the prostate lives in a very […]
Key Facts BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that squeezes the urethra, causing urination problems. We have two main types of medication that tackle this problem in completely different ways. Alpha-blockers (like Flomax) are relaxers. They work quickly to relax the muscle around the prostate to improve urine flow. 5-ARIs (like Proscar) are […]
Key Facts These are two different philosophies for using the same effective medication. As-Needed Cialis is a higher dose you take for a specific event. Think of it as a tool you pull out when you know you’ll need it. Daily Cialis is a much lower dose you take every day. Think of it as […]
Key Facts There is no such thing as a female Viagra in the way most people think of it. Viagra is a blood flow drug. It was designed to fix a man’s plumbing issue (ED). It does not create sexual desire. When women take Viagra, it can increase blood flow to the genitals, but research […]
Key Facts If you have diabetes, your risk of developing erectile dysfunction is up to three times higher than in men without it. ED is often the very first sign that diabetes is starting to damage your blood vessels and nerves. This is not just about sex. ED is a critical warning sign for your […]
Key Facts The effects of one Cialis pill can last for up to 36 hours. This is why it’s called “The Weekend Pill.” It takes your body about two full days (48 hours) to clear out the majority of the drug. For the drug to be almost completely gone from your system, it can take […]
Key Facts Kamagra is illegal to sell or buy in the United States. Period. It is an unregulated drug from foreign manufacturers that is not approved by the FDA. Because it’s unregulated, you have no idea what dose you’re actually getting or what else is in the pill. Lab tests on seized counterfeit drugs like […]
Key Facts Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very common—and expected—side effect of nearly all prostate cancer treatments, including surgery and radiation. ED happens because the delicate nerves and blood vessels controlling erections are located right next to the prostate and are often affected by treatment. This is not a sign of failure. It is a […]
Key Facts If Viagra (sildenafil) doesn’t work for you, you are not out of options. Not even close. Sometimes, simply trying a different ED pill from the same class, like Cialis or Stendra, is all that’s needed. For a more powerful and direct approach, penile injections like Trimix are incredibly effective and reliable. Non-medication options […]