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Veedma's editorial team: Evidence-based men's health

The Veedma editorial team writes evidence-based men's health content with AI-assisted research tools. Every article is medically reviewed by Vladimir Kotlov, MD, urologist, CEO and founder of Veedma, before publication. Read our editorial policy.

What happens if we release sperm daily? What science says about testosterone, muscle, and men’s health

What happens if we release sperm daily? What science says about testosterone, muscle, and men’s health

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Dec 11, 2025 · 14 min read

For most healthy men, ejaculating daily is safe and does not meaningfully lower long-term testosterone or impair muscle gains. Frequent ejaculation is unlikely to wreck long-term health, but there are a few important exceptions you should know about. “For the average healthy man, ejaculating every day is more of a lifestyle choice than a medical ...

How body fat speeds up aging in men: The science of metabolism and longevity

How body fat speeds up aging in men: The science of metabolism and longevity

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Dec 10, 2025 · 15 min read

In men, excess visceral (deep belly) fat speeds up aging by acting as an inflammatory endocrine organ that releases cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, driving chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and faster atherosclerosis. Losing just 5 to 10% of body weight in midlife can measurably improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammatory markers. This makes ...

Ranking the healthiest cut of steak for building muscle and managing weight

Ranking the healthiest cut of steak for building muscle and managing weight

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Dec 10, 2025 · 12 min read

According to USDA FoodData Central, eye of round is one of the leanest steak cuts for building muscle while managing weight, helping keep calories and saturated fat relatively low while prioritizing protein. Here’s how to rank the leanest cuts so you still get leucine-driven muscle protein synthesis without the excess saturated fat that can push ...

How do you measure your penis correctly, according to a urologist

How do you measure your penis correctly, according to a urologist

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Dec 09, 2025 · 14 min read

Urologists measure penis length as “bone-pressed” length. Press a rigid ruler into the pubic bone on the top side and measure straight to the tip (glans). Measure girth by wrapping a tape measure around the mid-shaft. With this standardized method, the average erect length is about 5.1 to 5.5 inches and the average erect girth ...

Does glycine help you sleep better? What studies show about core temperature and next day fatigue

Does glycine help you sleep better? What studies show about core temperature and next day fatigue

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Dec 09, 2025 · 11 min read

Yes. Human research suggests that taking 3 grams of glycine about 1 hour before bed can improve subjective sleep quality and next day fatigue, potentially because glycine lowers core body temperature during sleep. If you are a man who runs “hot” at night, wakes up unrefreshed, or feels flat the next day, glycine is a ...