1. FAQ - Genital Herpes FAQs

   14/04/16

   A very painful sexually transmitted infection where blisters develop on your penis. What is it? A virus that produces a red blistering rash on your genitals. What are the main symptoms? Many people will have herpes and not know they have it as it remains ... More

2. FAQ - Chlamydia FAQs

   14/04/16

   Chlamydia is the most common STI but it's not trivial. Untreated it can cause infertility. What is it? Chlmaydia is the most common STIs in the UK and is passed from person to person through sex. It often has no symptoms, especially in men, so you ca ... More

3. FAQ - Klinefelter's Syndrome FAQs

   14/04/16

   Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic condition that only affects males. KS men tend to have less body hair and more feminine features. What is Klinefelter's Syndrome (KS)? In 1942 Dr Harry Klinefelter and his co-workers published a study about ni ... More

4. FAQ - Sexually Transmitted Infections FAQs

   31/05/16

   STI's are the group of diseases transferred through sex. You know the drill: wear a condom. Sex. It feels good, helps to create personal bonds and relieves stress. Like anything however there are risks but, luckily for you, we have a guide on how to ... More

5. Symptom Watch

   26/07/18

   Easy things to watch out for that might be the sign of something more serious. Knowing your own body is the best way to catch illnesses and diseases sooner rather than later. This article highlights some symptoms for men to be aware of. A lump in your bal ... More

6. 'Have the balls to ask for help'

   31/07/14

   Ryan Walshe discovered he had testicular cancer when watching TV I noticed something was wrong after I watched  Embarrassing Bodies on Channel 4. There was a piece about testicular cancer. When I did a self-examination, I noticed that one of testicles was ... More

7. Chris: 'I've only had one person walk out at the sight of my cock.'

   03/06/14

   Chris has severe hypospadias. From the age of about 2, I had surgery in hospital every 18 months until I was 16. By then I could pee standing up. My mum talked about it a bit when I was a child but I can't remember much. I think I've blocked a l ... More

8. 'Shy bladder syndrome must be one of the most secretive afflictions going'

   03/06/14

   Ian, 40, a musician from north-west England, has paruresis or shy bladder syndrom I was always a bit worried about toilets- full of bullying and people smoking. When I started going out to pubs and clubs any trouble would usually kick off in the bogs. I u ... More

9. 'For 35 years I couldn't pee in a urinal'

   03/06/14

   David, an IT consultant from the English Midlands, has paruresis or shy bladder syndrome. Looking back, it started when I was 11 and moved to the upper school. I was kicked and pushed into a urinal by some bullies. I started to avoid the toilets when othe ... More

10. 'I'm 16 years old and I have hypospadias'

    03/06/14

    Archive Page This is archive material from the MHF's malehealth.co.uk website which is now part of this site in the section  Male Health. This page remains on the site as site traffic suggests visitors find this page useful but it may not be up to da ... More

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