Sex, no doubt is good for the body. Beyond the unequalled pleasure derivable from it, it has been found to have enormous health benefits. And according to a sex therapist, Dr. Ian Kerner, sexual attraction and sexual compatibility are the
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A study has revealed that over a quarter of pregnancies might end up as ectopic, in miscarriage or stillbirth if the father-to-be is unhealthy and has three or more medical conditions like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
A filmmaker from the Gambia, who has a low sperm count has welcomed his first biological child with his third wife after two failed marriages. Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu, a University of Stirling UK graduate took to Facebook on Saturday,
A wet dream is also known as a nocturnal emission. Nocturnal means “at night” and emission means “discharge.” This makes sense because a wet dream is when semen (the fluid containing sperm) is discharged from the penis during ejaculation while a
Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar (glucose) levels in your body are too high. Diabetes can cause serious health problems. For example, when someone begins to experience frequent urination, increased thirst and increased hunger, all is certainly not well
Have you ever entered a room and then wondered why? You know you went in for something, but was it to grab your keys, or your phones, or to turn off the lights? You remember soon enough, but the momentary
In many African homes, not having a child in the first few months or years of marriage can lead to untold pressure on the couple, especially the woman by their immediate families. In fact, childlessness is one of the main
For men, a healthy lifestyle isn’t just good for their wellbeing but can also impact their ability to have children. A proper diet can affect the quality of a man’s sperm, for better or worse. Researchers in Spain say adding
Colon cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer. It is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon). The colon is the final part of the digestive tract. Colon cancer typically affects older adults, though it
The United States Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts, has advised men to undergo medical tests regularly, depending on their ages and medical history. According to the experts, screening tests are designed to detect hidden disease in
Zero sperm count, otherwise called Azoospermia is an uncommon but severe form of male infertility and while you might assume that men with azoospermia can’t have genetic children, this isn’t necessarily so. With the help of Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART),
COVID-19 may lead to infertility in men by blocking testicular cells that produce sperm, a new study has claimed. According to scientists, the disease could make men infertile even if they only suffer a mild form of the disease. The
Men might want to think twice before reaching for their smartphone at night. A new study found correlations between electronic media use at night and poor sperm quality. Preliminary results show that greater self-reported exposure to light-emitting media devices in
Sexually transmitted infections, STIs are the infections you get from another person through sexual contact, meaning it can happen to anyone. STIs are common. However, people who have a STI often have no symptoms and can therefore have the infection
Low sperm count, one of the leading causes of male infertility, is responsible for a lot of today’s couples’ inability to conceive. Sperm count refers to the amount of sperm per milliliter of semen. Measuring sperm count is usually part
A Consultant Urologist at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Dr. Suleiman Salisu, on Wednesday, sensitized men on the need to screen regularly for Prostate-Specific Antigen, after the age of 40. According to Dr Salisu, prostate disease is the second
A General Physician, Peter Atangwho, has revealed why more men are coming down with low sperm count. Low sperm count, one of the leading causes of male infertility, is responsible for a lot of today’s couples’ inability to conceive. According
Potbelly, in the olden days was a function of wealth, a sign that signifies a person is well-to-do and it’s also a sign of an important person in the society and that is why Yoruba people would say, “eni to
A fertility and reproductive health expert has warned men struggling with low sperm count to avoid using hormonal drugs to suppress the health condition. The term “hormonal drugs”, according to the expert, Dr. Ibrahim Wada, originally applies to substances secreted
Studies, globally have shown that women from 40 and above have a higher tendency to visit their doctors more often to keep a track on their health status than men do. Men often only go to hospitals to see a
A latest research has shown that medical practitioners in the area of fertility control have found vasectomy to be one of the safest ways couples can prevent unwanted pregnancies. Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception.
A team of researchers in China have discovered a blood test that can detect cancer up to four years before symptoms appear, in a latest study. The study, published in Nature Communications, a scientific journal, on Tuesday, revealed that the
Dr. Ibrahim Wada, a fertility and reproductive health expert has revealed why more men are coming down with low sperm count. Low sperm count, one of the leading causes of male infertility, is responsible for a lot of today’s couples’
A health expert, Prof. Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, has revealed that an iron micronutrient deficiency can make a man weak and affect his sexual performance, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports. The Consultant Nutritionist, who works at the Department of Nutrition and
Stanley Ukpai, a medical doctor and public health expert said, “My aunt died of lupus last year. She had always complained of body weakness and joint pains. She was being treated for arthritis. It took three years to diagnose her.”