Average penis length has grown in 30 years, doctors call it ‘concerning’
Researchers had actually expected a decline in penile length. The average penis length has increased over the past 30 years, a new study has found. However, experts aren’t celebrating as they say the discovery is “concerning”. “Any overall change in development is concerning because our reproductive system is one of the most important pieces of […]
3 years ago
New survey reveals 1 in 4 Irish men experience erectile dysfunction – here’s a very discreet way to deal with it
Brought to you by Lloyds Online Doctor It affects people more than you think… Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be a difficult condition to deal with, especially if you’re not clued up on the treatment options that are available. Recent research has revealed that 1 in 4 Irish men have experienced erectile dysfunction but, despite how […]
5 years ago
“I was poisoning myself every time I drank.” An Irishman in his mid-20s on his battle with alcoholism
“When it comes to mental health… You want to blame everything else except the substance that you’re using.” As part of our coverage of Men’s Health Month, JOE spoke to Jack* (not his real name), a 26-year-old Dubliner battling alcoholism, who has been sober for the last six months. It’s no secret that alcohol consumption […]
5 years ago
“You don’t have to man up… be vulnerable.” Keith Walsh on the need to change attitudes to men’s mental health
It’s time to stop telling men to “man up”. Experiencing difficulty opening up about mental health is the reality for many Irish men, who are all too often told to ‘just get on with it’. This outdated thinking undoubtedly contributes to the fact that hundreds of men die by suicide each year in Ireland alone. […]
5 years ago
Two-time cancer survivor Chris Proby explains the importance of giving blood
Register to save lives on World Blood Donor Day. Giving blood is a crucial and lifesaving act. Yet, only 3% of Irish people are active donors. World Blood Donor Day, which takes place on Monday 14 June, aims to raise global awareness around the topic and encourage the public to give blood. “One in four […]
5 years ago
Male eating disorders: Breaking the stigma
Yes, men get eating disorders too. Conversations about female body image are common in society but the concept of male eating disorders is rarely spoken about. According to bodywhysie, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, the number of men dealing with eating disorders has increased in recent years. Studies suggest one in 10 of those suffering are […]
5 years ago