The state of STIs in England

Sex is one of the joys of the human experience, but with that intimacy comes the chance of contracting sexually transmitted infections, commonly referred to as STIs. Although the overall number of diagnosed STI cases has remained steady in recent years, a recent report published by Public Health England (PHE) reveals there was a 20% […]

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Talking Health

Talking Health surveyed 1000 British men to find out what they think about sex, contraception, hair loss, STIs, erections and more. Could a contraceptive pill for men be coming soon? Is porn to blame for our lack of sex drive? Plus, our 60-sec erection check – see how your erection’s behaviour measures up. Click    below right […]

August 16, 2018 More
 

Is my online doctor safe?

Many of us use online services to order food and gadgets, book holidays and even manage our money. These services enable us to order what we want when we want, without visiting a shop or battling the crowds. Increasingly, and for similar reasons, people are turning to online doctors to get their prescription medicines. With […]

August 8, 2018 More
 

Sexual health testing at home

It’s often wrongly assumed that sexual health testing is only for people who have had numerous sexual partners. But just one encounter with one partner can expose anyone to an STI. Meaning if you’ve had unprotected sex with someone who was already sexually active, and that includes mishaps where the condom may have split or […]

March 15, 2018 More
 

3 top tips for making your resolutions last

Is getting up at 06:00 to go for a run, eating a kale smoothie for breakfast and quitting smoking all getting a bit too much to handle? We feel you, and so do the other one in five people who’ve broken their New Year’s resolution by 6th January. Making a permanent change is no easy […]

February 14, 2018 More
 

Premature ejaculation: causes and treatment

What exactly is Premature Ejaculation? Premature Ejaculation (PE) is a very common sexual disorder, affecting around 30% of men. A man could be described as experiencing PE if all of the following apply: Ejaculation occurs within less than one minute of penetrative sex This happens 75% of the time It occurs for a period of at […]

February 6, 2018 More
 

Essential Valentine’s Day guide for the modern man

With chocolates, flowers, and pink cards everywhere we look, it’s no surprise that most of us think of Valentine’s Day as a day for women. But the truth is, Valentine’s Day should be about men too. Putting aside the fact that everyone appreciates a bouquet of roses every now and then, there’s also the simple […]

January 31, 2018 More
 

How to successfully quit smoking

We all know smoking is bad for our health but quitting isn’t as simple as it sounds. Although it takes commitment and a strong will, it is possible. Up to 40% of smokers attempt to quit each year, but how do you make it count this time and stay ‘quit’ for good? Don’t do it on […]

January 16, 2018 More
 

What’s the difference between migraines and headaches?

A headache can vary greatly in its duration from a few short sharp seconds to days. The cause of a headache could be due to  many things such as dehydration or an illness. Whatever the cause they usually go away once the cause is resolved, for example, a headache only lasts a few hours and a […]

January 15, 2018 More
 

Top tips for improving your sleep

Sleep is a primary function of life, we need to do it every day to stay alive so why is it so difficult for some of us? The thought of drifting off into a deep relaxing sleep in a soft bed, clean sheets, quiet room and waking up feeling relaxed, sounds like heaven, but for […]

January 15, 2018 More
 

Why does weight loss take time?

Your body needs food to help it function, and it uses the calories you consume to fuel everything from repairing cells to thinking or moving. But if you consume more calories than your body needs, it stores these extra calories in the muscles, or as fat. Gradually over time, this will cause weight gain. In […]

January 15, 2018 More