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Gay Men’s Support Group to Discuss Erectile Dysfunction :: STUDIO CITY, CA

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STUDIO CITY, Calif. — Gay men with erectile dysfunction (ED) will meet Saturday, March 10, in Southern California to talk about their common experiences and find ways to connect around impotence.

Gay men have long faced homophobia when seeking care for problems common to both gay and straight men. Many gay-focused national nonprofits have long histories of helping gay men with diseases such as prostate cancer and HIV/AIDS. Now, for the first time, gay men will be meeting to discuss ED among men who enjoy sex with men.

“Gay men experience health issues from their unique perspective, but, health care professionals continue to ignore this, causing needless harm to thousands upon thousands of gay men who experience erectile dysfunction,” said Darryl Mitteldorf, LCSW, executive director of the national men’s cancer survivor nonprofit organization, Malecare Cancer Support, which is involved in the meeting.

“Malecare wants all gay men to find the help they need, from men who care about them and we are proud that one of our support group leaders, Dennis Bogorad, has developed a supportive meeting focused on erectile dysfunction,” Mitteldorf said.

This social gathering will offer single gay men with erectile dysfunction a chance to meet other gay men with erectile dysfunction. It will be a chance for men to mix and mingle in a no stress environment, share experiences, make new friends or maybe meet the love of their life.

“This is one silent sexual issue both gay and straight men share in common,” said Bogorad, a film producer who volunteers as leader of the gay men with prostate cancer support group that is co-sponsored by Malecare Cancer Support and the Cancer Support Community at the Benjamin Center in Los Angeles.

Gay men are best supported by each other, in a gay friendly atmosphere, organizers said.

Erectile dysfunction may be caused by many different diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, HIV, antidepressants, prostate issues, physical injury, aging and more.

Although the cause may vary, the life changes resulting from ED can challenge the quality of life for many gay men. Unfortunately, caregivers, medical professionals and advertisements present treatment options and social remedies almost always from a heterosexual point of view. Success with this first gay men and erectile dysfunction event will likely lead to similar events throughout the United States.

If you’d like to attend, please send an email to dennis@malecare.org.

About Malecare Cancer Support

Founded in 1998, Malecare Cancer Support is the national men’s cancer survivor support and advocacy national nonprofit organization. Malecare facilitates in-person and online cancer survivor support groups and develops men’s health awareness and advocacy campaigns. It currently manages the largest global prostate cancer support network online. VIA

Exercise May Protect Against Erectile Dysfunction

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Does really mean, if  you don’t use it your lose it?

The study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, assessed the association between physical activity and erectile function in young, healthy men ages 18 to 40. Previous studies have suggested that erectile dysfunction in men under 40 is correlated with increased cardiovascular risks.

“The men in our study who exercised more seemed to experience a protective benefit against erectile dysfunction,” says Wayland Hsiao, MD, co-author of the study and assistant professor of urology at the Emory University School of Medicine.

“We hope that early screening for ED may be a gateway issue to help motivate young men to live healthily on a consistent basis so that they can possibly avoid health issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We see this as just the beginning.”

Study participants self-administered two surveys: the Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF).

The Paffenburger Physical Activity Questionnaire translates patient-reported physical activity into weekly energy expenditure to determine whether a participant is sedentary or active. The IIEF is a 15-question survey for the measurement of erectile function.

The study reported improved erectile function in men under 40 with increased exercise, as well as higher rates of sexual dysfunction in sedentary men under 40.

“Several studies have evaluated the relationship between exercise and erectile function in older or obese men,” says study co-author Chad W.M. Ritenour, MD, director of the Emory’s Men’s Health Center and associate professor of urology.

“Our goal with this particular study was to determine if there is a connection between increased exercise and better erectile function in younger men.” (www.futurity.org)

Know Your Penis: “Penis Power” the Book, Do you Have “Penis Weakness” ?

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The penis, mans best friend. Penis Power™ is a book by Dudley Seth Danoff, MD, FACS, and will not doubt be an interesting read. I think men know very little about their penis besides its basic functions. I know there is always skepticism when someone is selling their words in a book and pushing it. In my humble opinion, Dudley Seth Danoff is doing it for all the right reasons, good, healthy, girthy, knowledge of your family jewels.

The Truth About PW

In his over 30 years of experience as a practicing urologist, Dr. Dudley Seth Danoff has learned that most men (and women) know very little about the penis and how it functions. When men have problems in the bedroom, they assume the cause is medical and worry that the issue is permanent.

The truth is that most penis-related problems aren’t physical and can be resolved by changing the way you think. Continue reading →