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Four STIs you might have without knowing

You feel ok, everything looks ok, so you can’t possibly have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), right? Not necessarily. There are STIs you might have without even knowing. If you don’t get yourself tested, you’ve no way of knowing if you’re infected. More than 420,000 people were diagnosed with an STI last year though the number […]

July 2, 2018 More
 

What happens when you break your penis?

Many of us will break or fracture a leg or an arm during our lifetime, but did you know it’s possible to break your penis? The condition that’s known medically as a ‘penile fracture’, is serious, but also very rare. Aside from the psychological trauma, long term a broken penis can cause erectile dysfunction. Although there […]

June 4, 2018 More
 

Is Sex really “Sex” without Intercourse?

Perhaps when you think of the word “sex”, you think of one particular sexual act; penetrative intercourse. However, non-penetrative sex or sex without intercourse can also be thought of as “sex”, and seeing it this way can lead to a more adventurous and exciting sex life. What is so important about intercourse anyway? There are […]

May 8, 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
 

How Healthy is Your Erection?

Is your erection thrusting forth to a proud 5.16 inches – like that of the average man? Is your penis hard enough for sex? Do you still get morning glory? Do you even find it easy to get an erection in the first place? If the answer to any of the above is ‘not really’, you’re not […]

February 2, 2016 More
 

Does sex drive decrease with age?

With increasing age, a natural fall in testosterone may lead you to experience a lower libido (sex drive) as well as taking longer to achieve an erection, which can be distressing. There are several factors that can contribute to this, but you will be pleased to hear, there are some effective treatments. As an older […]

July 17, 2015 More
 

How to last longer in bed

There are many reasons why you might not last as long in bed as you would like. The good news is that there are behavioural changes, health tips, and in certain cases, even prescription treatments that can help you last longer in bed. The clinical team at LloydsPharmacy’s Online Doctor is here to provide some tips and tricks to help […]

June 19, 2015 More
 

Erectile Dysfunction on TV

Most men will experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. So it’s strange that when discussed in public or on the TV, impotence is treated like an extremely rare and comical condition. Several prominent TV shows have featured episodes or storylines examining the erectile problems of their male characters. Some portrayals are serious, […]

May 9, 2015 More
 

Erectile Dysfunction in Film

Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men worldwide and, indeed, most men will experience some form of ED during their lifetime. Despite its prevalence, it is still treated as a taboo subject which most men do not wish to approach. However, erectile dysfunction has received some important screentime which has helped to raise its profile and […]

May 7, 2015 More
 

What is Male Infertility?

  One in seven couples experience difficulty conceiving – about 3.5 million people in the UK. In a significant number of such cases the infertility is related to the man. Around one in three cases of infertility is due to the man alone, while 50% of infertility cases involve the man in some regard.There are […]

April 29, 2015 More