2023-10-19 10:16:13
A major concern for many men, sexuality and the ability to procreate remain difficult subjects to discuss in consultation or with loved ones. At the heart of the idea of virility, the genital sphere remains the subject of numerous misunderstandings and preconceived ideas which harm the health of men and sometimes that of their offspring.
STIs, HIV: what you need to know
Generally going to the andrologist less often than women to their gynecologist, many men are unaware of the dangers of certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and are unaware of the tests to detect them in order to preserve their health and that of their child(ren). ) partner(s) (read box below). In the context of the heterosexual couple, women make about 80% of health care decisionsand studies show that men have very little knowledge of the basics of reproduction and often misinterpret the signs of a possible STI.
Some audiences ofMen, such as those who have gay sex, are nearly 5 to 10 times more at risk of STIs than heterosexual men. The only group of men for whom the number of new HIV diagnoses is not decreasing, men who have sex with men continue to display riskier sexual behaviors, such as systematic non-use of condoms for almost of a third of them.
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Peniscopy: the smear for men (and without pain)?
Seven out of ten people carry the human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lifetime. In men, the consequences are mainly the appearance of genital warts. In women, on the other hand, certain strains promote cervical cancer (99% caused by chronic HPV infection).
Peniscopy, a non-painful and little-known clinical examination which consists of passing the penis under a magnifying glassmakes it possible to effectively detect HPV and thus treat lesions which would otherwise have gone unnoticed.
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Erectile dysfunction: boost your nitric oxide!
Erectile dysfunction remains, along with premature ejaculation, one of the main areas of concern for men regarding their sexuality. Affecting half of men aged 40 to 70, it is mainly linked to physical causes such as heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension or diabetes and certain psychological causes such as stress or depression.
The key to a good erection lies in the body’s ability to produce onitric oxide (a molecule which promotes blood circulation and which is notably stimulated by drugs against erectile dysfunction). The good news is that you can do something about it by making a few lifestyle changes. Among these, prioritize a healthy weight, a quality diet, and regular exercise. And stop smoking.
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Design: men also transmit their way of life
When you are looking to conceive, know that your health plays a big role. Among all cases of infertility, in almost half of the cases, it is the man who is affected. Likewise, recent animal studies show that the offspring also inherits the lifestyle of their father, the quality of which influences genetic material and good health. The way a father eats, does sports (or does not do sports), his weight or the endocrine disruptors to which he is exposed (read box “Peniscopy” above) have an impact on the DNA transmitted to the future embryo from the sperm.
Researchers have also recently found that a vitamin B9 deficiency in the fatheror alcohol consumption, could increase the risk of certain malformations congenital disorders of the spine or skull. Conversely, adopting a balanced diet, such as that advocated by the Mediterranean diet, really seems to improve sperm quality.
The opportunity to say to yourself that by improving your health, you are also improving that of everyone around you, and even generations to come. What better proof of virility?
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Toothpaste, poalstics, perfumes: daily pollutants harmful to male fertility
In the West, the average sperm concentration has fallen by 50 to 60% over the past forty years. For the first time, a study has ranked the twenty-nine daily pollutants most harmful to sperm quality and found, in a cohort of Danish men, “alarming” thresholds for exceeding these substances.
In the lead, the infamous bisphenol A (a substance used in the manufacture of plastics and banned in food containers in France), its cousins bisphenols S and F (often used to replace bisphenol A), phtalates DEHP (present in perfumes and certain food containers), THE parabens (contained in certain deodorants, toothpastes and shaving foams) or even paracetamol.
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Design: Gentlemen, watch your alcohol consumption too
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