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Celebrity penises and the big penis myth: What men should know

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min read

The average erect penis length is about 13 cm, and “celebrity” size claims are usually meaningless because flaccid photos, camera angles, and nonstandard methods (vs. bone-pressed erect length) can’t reliably indicate true erect size. Here’s how to measure accurately, stop misleading comparisons, and focus on what actually improves performance and confidence (like erection quality and ...

Does TRT raise blood pressure? What the science says

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min read

In a 2023 New England Journal of Medicine trial of over 5,000 men, testosterone replacement therapy did not increase major cardiovascular events, although some individuals can develop modest systolic blood pressure increases from fluid shifts and higher blood viscosity. Here’s how dose, baseline metabolic health, and careful monitoring help “optimize” testosterone without pushing blood pressure ...

Metabolic confusion diet: Can calorie cycling help men lose fat without stalling?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 14, 2025 · 12 min read

When weekly calories (and protein) are matched, calorie cycling (“metabolic confusion”) tends to produce fat loss similar to a steady daily deficit, but higher-calorie days may improve adherence and help manage diet fatigue tied to adaptive thermogenesis (a drop in resting metabolic rate during prolonged dieting). Here’s how to structure high- and low-calorie days so ...

The anabolic crunch: Are protein chips a viable tool for male metabolic health?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 13, 2025 · 10 min read

Protein chips can be a viable tool for male metabolic health when used as an occasional swap for traditional chips, because their higher protein and lower rapidly digesting carb load tends to increase satiety and better supports muscle repair than starch-heavy snacks. The trade-off is that most are ultra-processed and often high in sodium and ...

High estrogen on trt symptoms: What happens when your balance shifts

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate

Dec 13, 2025 · 11 min read

On TRT, a portion of injected testosterone is converted by the aromatase enzyme into estradiol, and about 15–20% of men develop elevated estrogen levels that can cause symptoms like water retention, nipple/breast tenderness, mood changes, and sexual dysfunction. Here’s how to recognize the pattern, why it can mimic low‑T, and what to adjust so your ...