Episode 9: MET value for masturbation: Does it boost BMR?
March 03, 2026 · 9:07
Masturbation burns about 15–40 kcal per 10–15 minutes (≈2–3 METs) and does not meaningfully increase men's BMR.
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Episode 6: How long do honey packs last in your system?
February 14, 2026 · 10:40
Honey packs often contain undeclared sildenafil/tadalafil, causing prolonged effects and dangerous drug interactions.
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Function Health testosterone results: What “out of range” really means and what to do next
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Feb 09, 2026 · 13 min read
An “out of range” testosterone result means your value fell outside that lab’s reference interval, not that you have hypogonadism. The next step is to repeat a morning total testosterone and add confirmatory labs (free testosterone with SHBG, plus LH/FSH) interpreted alongside symptoms before deciding on treatment. “When a lab report says ‘normal’, it mostly ...
At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 19, 2026 · 12 min read
There is no specific age when a man stops ejaculating, and many men can ejaculate throughout life, though semen volume and the “force” of ejaculation often decline with age.[1] If ejaculation changes suddenly or stops completely, it is worth getting checked because the cause is often identifiable and treatable. “Most men don’t hit a birthday ...
Worst foods for erectile dysfunction: The eating habits that quietly wreck erections
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 15, 2026 · 11 min read
The worst foods for erectile dysfunction are the ones that raise blood pressure, damage blood vessels, spike cholesterol, destabilize blood sugar, or impair nerve signals, especially high sodium processed foods, trans and saturated fat heavy meals, added sugar, and alcohol. If you keep running into “can’t get hard” nights, your plate may be a bigger ...
How much curve is too much? A urologist’s guide to penis curvature and Peyronie’s disease
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 12, 2026 · 10 min read
For most men, a penis curve of about 5 to 30 degrees is normal, and concern starts when the curve is more than 30 degrees or causes pain or sex problems. This guide explains how to measure curvature, what Peyronie’s disease is, and which next steps and treatments a urologist may recommend. “A small bend ...
Does alcohol cause inflammation? What men need to know about the immune response
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 04, 2026 · 11 min read
Alcohol causes systemic, dose-dependent inflammation by producing acetaldehyde and activating liver immune cells (Kupffer cells) to release pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, while also weakening the gut barrier so bacterial toxins can enter the bloodstream. That immune “alarm” can keep firing long after the buzz fades. It can affect blood vessels, testosterone production, ...