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A condition where a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
Cock rings are constrictive devices worn at the base of the penis, or around the penis and scrotum together, that can make erections firmer, larger in appearance, and longer lasting while also enhanci...
(Vs) — available as manual hand pumps, battery-powered/electric pumps, and systems paired with constriction rings — all operate on the same basic principle of creating negative pressure to draw blood ...
A gradual decline in semen volume is common with aging and often benign, but a man over 50 should see a doctor when low ejaculate is persistent, coincides with attempts, or comes with other worrying s...
Penis pumps (vacuum erection devices) are effective, evidence-backed tools for creating and maintaining temporary erections and can aid rehabilitation after prostate surgery, but they generally do not...
Lifestyle factors influence mainly by altering blood flow, hormone milieu and body composition—changes that can make the penis appear smaller, reduce erectile quality, or worsen other genital conditio...
Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are an effective, noninvasive option for many men with erectile dysfunction (ED), but there are clear clinical situations in which they are discouraged or require extrem...
(penis pumps) create erections by suctioning blood into the penis and are widely used for and rehabilitation, but they carry clear contraindications for men on and for those with because of elevated r...
Prostate play after a diagnosis of or following prostate surgery carries specific risks tied to common treatment side effects—most importantly , , urethral strictures or anastomotic leaks, and changes...
Exercise and broader healthy-lifestyle changes can reduce or reverse the common causes of perceived penile shrinkage—chiefly obesity, poor circulation and smoking—by improving cardiovascular health an...
Age-related penile shrinkage (penile atrophy) has multiple causes and is sometimes reversible: treatments exist that can slow, partly reverse, or compensate for loss of length depending on the cause, ...
Two large, investigator-measured meta-analyses and their downstream summaries place average erect penile length in the low-to-mid 13 cm range and cluster the 90th percentile around ~15.2 cm and the 95...
Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) are non‑invasive tools that reliably produce erections and are used clinically for penile rehabilitation, but the literature shows they do not meaningfully increase perm...
Regular use of (penis pumps) can be an effective, low-risk way to achieve on-demand erections and support after procedures such as , but improper or excessive use carries known short- and long-term ha...
— also called pelvic‑floor drops or down‑training — are conscious relaxation and lengthening exercises for the pelvic‑floor muscles that contrast with traditional Kegels’ contractions . They are taugh...
— medically known as vacuum erection devices (VEDs) — are an established, non‑drug option that many urologists and sexual‑health clinicians recommend for specific situations such as and penile rehabil...
(VEDs) cleared by the are a class of non‑invasive pumps used to produce erections for men with and for penile rehabilitation after ; manufacturers with FDA 510(k) clearances and marketed medical model...
Long-term clinical trials and systematic reviews of (VEDs) consistently endorse their safety and efficacy for and but do not converge on a single numeric "safe" negative pressure; manufacturers and cl...
and appearance commonly change with age due to lower testosterone, reduced blood flow, loss of skin elasticity and fat redistribution—changes that are often mild but can be distressing; some of these ...
(vacuum erection devices) are widely used for and and are generally considered safe when used as instructed, but misuse or prolonged use can cause bruising, numbness, ejaculation problems and—rarely—m...
(VEDs) are an established, non‑invasive therapy for (ED) and a tool in penile rehabilitation after urologic surgery; they create an erection by negative pressure and often use a constriction ring to m...