HIV and AIDS
What is HIV? HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that has been identified as the cause of AIDS (Acquired
Erectile dysfunction: causes and treatments
Erectile Dysfunction: What is it? Dr Matthew Cullen, Psychiatrist, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney The commonest way that sexual dysfunction in
Testicular cancer
Cancer that develops in a testicle is called testicular cancer. It usually starts as a painless lump or swelling just
Herpes: your questions answered
What is herpes? Herpes is a common, life-long infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and generally transmitted through
Ejaculation: how it works
When a man is sexually stimulated, friction on the glans penis and other stimuli send signals through the nervous system
Genital herpes: what is it?
What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a viral infection characterised by outbreaks of blisters and sores around your genital
Prostate cancer tests
There is no single, simple test to detect prostate cancer. Two commonly used tests are the PSA (prostate specific antigen)
Hydrocoeles
Hydrocoeles are fluid-filled bags occurring on one or both sides inside the scrotum. They feel like a balloon filled with
Video: Men’s health – know your risks
Life expectancy for Australian men has risen from 75 years in 1995 to 80.4 years in 2016 (Australian Bureau of Statistics).
Video: Boxer shorts versus briefs for sperm quality
Boxer shorts lead to higher quality and quantity of sperm versus briefs, Harvard School of Public Health has confirmed.