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Nov 22, 2025
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Can certain medications cause penile shrinkage and which ones are most common?

Medical reporting and lay-health sites repeatedly link certain medications — especially 5‑alpha‑reductase inhibitors used for hair loss and prostate enlargement (finasteride, dutasteride) and androgen...

Nov 21, 2025
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Does prostate massage alter orgasm intensity or timing for people with prostates?

Prostate stimulation is widely reported to change both the intensity and timing of orgasm for many people with prostates: numerous health and sex-advice outlets say prostate orgasms are often more int...

Nov 21, 2025
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What are the known side effects of high-dose saffron supplements (30–60 mg daily)?

Clinical trials commonly use saffron extract at about 30 mg/day (often 15 mg twice daily) and report it is generally well tolerated short‑term, but higher doses and very large gram‑level ingestions ha...

Dec 2, 2025

What pre-play cleaning steps reduce infection risk for anal sex and prostate stimulation?

Pre-play cleaning that most sources recommend centers on simple external washing, bowel emptying 30–120 minutes beforehand, clean hands/gloves, and abundant lubrication — not routine deep enemas — bec...

Dec 14, 2025

Can retirees reduce MAGI to qualify for larger 2025 ACA subsidies and how?

Retirees can sometimes lower the MAGI used for 2025 ACA subsidy calculations by using pre-tax retirement and HSA contributions, which reduce AGI and therefore ACA MAGI; healthinsurance.org and verywel...

Dec 10, 2025

What deductions (self-employment tax, SEP/IRA contributions) affect MAGI for 2025 marketplace subsidies?

Traditional above‑the‑line deductions such as deductible traditional IRA contributions and the self‑employed health insurance deduction reduce AGI and therefore generally reduce ACA‑specific MAGI; MAG...

Dec 15, 2025

What frequency is safe for using a penis pump?

Medical and consumer sources differ, but common guidance is clear: many experts and manufacturers recommend limits around once daily to a few times per week, with session lengths typically 5–20 minute...

Dec 12, 2025

What signs of complications after prostate stimulation require immediate medical attention?

Serious complications after prostate stimulation include signs of infection (fever, worsening pelvic pain, urinary symptoms), visible tissue injury (bleeding or severe anal/rectal pain), and neurologi...

Nov 23, 2025

Average USA flaccid effect penis girth

Measured studies report average flaccid girth (circumference) around 9.3 cm (3.66–3.7 in) and average erect girth around 11.66 cm (4.59 in) in pooled professional measurements; one large synthesis of ...

Nov 21, 2025

What is the average height and weight for U.S. men aged 78 in 2025?

There is no single, authoritative figure in the provided sources that states the "average height and weight for U.S. men aged 78 in 2025." Available reporting includes general adult height and weight ...

Nov 17, 2025

How do age-related changes affect average erect and flaccid penis size over a lifespan?

Available reporting shows disagreement: several clinical and popular outlets say perceived penile shortening with age is usually due to factors such as fat at the pubic base, reduced blood flow, Peyro...

Nov 16, 2025

How do long-term relationships affect sexual desires in women over 50?

Long-term relationships can both blunt and bolster sexual desire for women over 50: many clinical and survey sources say libido often declines around menopause due to hormonal changes and health or me...