April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
We believe that an open and empowered male culture results in more proactivity around health and preventative self-care. Where better to start than with testicular care? Testicular cancer is the [...]
Sperm and your weight: the untold connection
Now, I want to be very clear here, there is a strong correlation between males who are overweight and infertility. For years we have placed the malfunction of conceiving a [...]
Erections and Sperm counts are both on the decline, but are they linked?
Two trends that have been identified but have yet to be linked is the increasing number of reported cases of erectile dysfunction in young men and the plummeting sperm count [...]
Can Clomid treat male infertility?
Clomid, generically known as clomiphene citrate, is often a first line drug to help induce ovulation in women. It is also commonly prescribed to men to treat infertility and low T. This article summarizes what Clomid is, how it works and when it is most likely to be effective as a fertility treatment for men.
Anabolic Steroids & Testicular Atrophy: Why your balls shrink when you use steroids
Steroids (often called anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) or anabolic steroids) are becoming more popular among recreational and non-professional power athletes. It is estimated that there are approximately three million steroid users [...]
Trak Product Review: How I boosted my sperm count
This Trak product review was submitted by an anonymous Don't Cook your Balls reader who wanted to share his experience and encourage others to get healthier
What is the Prostate? A quick primer on prostate health
Sometimes bigger isn’t better. Enlarged prostate is one of the most common health issues facing men today. But the prostate is also one of the most important parts of a man’s reproductive system. To understand what can go wrong and what to look out for, let’s first understand what the prostate does and why you want to take care of it.
Treating Low T: Sperm Friendly Alternatives to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) is incredibly powerful for relieving symptoms of low T, but it has a well known side effect of shutting down sperm production. Luckily, there are a number of alternative medications that have been shown to be effective at boosting T levels while maintaining and in some cases even boosting sperm counts.
Does masturbation lower sperm count?
A lot of men have asked if masturbation lowers sperm count or fertility. Learn how frequent masturbation can impact a man's chances of conception.
Mega Biceps, Mini Balls
In this episode of Urologist Nerds Drinking Beer, the doctors discuss the long term health effects of using steroids which can include permanent infertility.
Male contraception: the quest for a pill for men
Male birth control options have been limited to condoms or vasectomy. Since the late 50's scientists have been working on a male birth control pill. This article reviews the development history of male birth control and what options might be available in the future.
New Year’s Resolution for Your Balls
Another year, another moment of “Damnit, I never came up with a new year’s resolution!” So you could shrug, and pick “get in shape” and pay for gym membership you [...]