Posts tagged chronic stress

Can somatic exercises for weight loss actually help men get lean?

Can somatic exercises for weight loss actually help men get lean?

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD avatar
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 27, 2025 · 9 min read

Most men attack fat loss with high intensity cardio and calorie deficits, but chronic stress may be holding your metabolism hostage. Here is the science on how slowing down could be the missing link for your physique. “If your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, your body holds onto visceral fat as a survival ...

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

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

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 15, 2025 · 10 min read

Searches for “celebrity penises” and “big penis” spike for a reason: men want certainty about what’s normal, what’s possible, and what actually affects performance. Here’s the evidence-based, urology-grounded answer, plus a practical plan for what to do next. “Most men aren’t really asking for a bigger penis. They’re asking for reassurance, better erections, and fewer ...

The metabolic truth: How many calories does masturbation actually burn?

The metabolic truth: How many calories does masturbation actually burn?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Dec 07, 2025 · 13 min read

Masturbation does burn calories, but not nearly enough to count as a workout. Here is what the research says, how many calories jerking off actually burns, and how to fold it into a smart, male-focused weight plan. “Masturbation is normal, healthy sexual behavior for most men. It burns a few calories and can ease stress, ...

Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating

Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD avatar
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 05, 2025 · 14 min read

If you keep Googling “why do i get so hot when i sleep” even though your bedroom feels cool, you are not imagining it. Your brain, hormones, muscles, and bedroom setup all play a role — and most of them are fixable. “When men ask me ‘why do i get hot when i sleep?’ I ...

Does stress cause low testosterone in men? What science really shows

Does stress cause low testosterone in men? What science really shows

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 05, 2025 · 13 min read

Chronic stress can quietly push testosterone down and make it harder for your body to recover, focus, and stay lean. Here is how stress and testosterone interact, what symptoms to watch for, and what actually helps break the cycle. “Stress and testosterone talk to each other all day long. Short bursts of stress are usually ...

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