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At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

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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

Worst foods for erectile dysfunction: The eating habits that quietly wreck erections

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
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

How much curve is too much? A urologist’s guide to penis curvature and Peyronie’s disease

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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

Does alcohol cause inflammation? What men need to know about the immune response

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
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, ...

Does creatine cause erectile dysfunction? What the evidence says for men

Does creatine cause erectile dysfunction? What the evidence says for men

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 01, 2026 · 10 min read

No, creatine does not cause erectile dysfunction in men based on the current clinical evidence. The more important story is why the rumor started, what actually drives ED, and how to use creatine safely while protecting sexual performance. “When men ask me, ‘does creatine cause erectile dysfunction,’ my answer is no. In the medical literature ...

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