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Prostate Cancer Risk Factors

The primary risk factors for prostate cancer, including age, race/ethnicity, and family history.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How common is prostate play among self‑identified straight men in recent surveys?

Recent survey research shows prostate-focused anal play is common among self‑identified straight (cisgender) men: at least one recent large survey found that over half of straight cis men reported hav...

Jan 12, 2026

What are the main risk factors for prostate cancer in men?

The principal, well-established risk factors for prostate cancer are advancing age, race/ethnicity (notably higher risk in men of African descent), and a family history or inherited genetic mutations;...