Testosterone is important for the physical changes that happen during male puberty, and features typical of adult men, such as facial and body hair. Dave 77459/Flickr

Here’s what you need to know about testosterone

Testosterone is blamed for violence in males, implicated in sport scandals, linked to sexual prowess, desired by gym devotees, and promoted as a tonic for ageing. But how many of us really understand what…
Two thirds of Australian men aged 45 and over are at risk of suffering from erectile dysfunction. Shutterstock

Nearly two thirds of men over 45 report erectile dysfunction: study

Almost two thirds of men aged 45 and over have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction, a new study has shown. The study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, examined data on health, socio-demographic…
Women’s contraceptive options have evolved over time, but men have limited options. This could change following a new discovery. AAP/KRT

Male contraceptive pill a step closer

US researchers have identified a compound that may offer the first effective and hormone-free birth control pill for men. The discovery, reported in medical journal Cell, is of a small molecule which the…
Tight underwear may increase scrotal temperature but there’s no evidence to show it reduces fertility. AAP

Monday’s medical myth: wearing tight undies will make you infertile

Most men have a preference for boxers or briefs, but which are better when it comes to fertility? Many things can affect a man’s ability to make or transport sperm, including sexually transmitted infections…
Many men experience reproductive issues yet find it difficult to talk about them. Jane Rawson

Talk about your tackle? There’s no point beating around the bush

Getting men to talk about their “tackle” – those bits below the belt – is no easy feat. And the fact men aren’t talking about their reproductive health means they are putting their health and quality of…

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