While a vasectomy is a quick and highly effective birth-control procedure for men, the idea of surgery on one’s testicles, however brief, can be a bit of a mental hurdle for some guys. But what if there’s a way to get this surgery with built-in moral support? To ease the anxiety, men are starting to turn vasectomies into social activities with friends, getting the procedure done one after another before recuperating together. Group vasectomies might actually have some pain-relieving perks, but it’s also just more fun to recover with a pal around.

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If you’re having heterosexual sex, the straight (heh) answer is this: The average time it takes men to ejaculate after entering the vagina is seven minutes, so add another 30 minutes of foreplay in front of that to get a total of about 40 minutes, says board-certified urologist and men’s sexual health expert Paul Turek, M.D. Some studies say that the average is more like five and a half minutes, though–and it does make sense that there’s some variance, given the self-reported nature of the matter.

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“Whiskey dick.” The phrase conjures up images of alcohol-soaked nights, fumbling in a too-small bed and whispering “I swear this has never happened before” over and over. It’s awkward, and a little bit embarrassing, but it’s happened to just about every guy once. And while it’s commonly known as the aforementioned “whiskey dick,” it’s really erectile dysfunction brought on by alcohol.

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Scientists are struggling to find out why, across the globe, men are becoming increasingly less fertile.

One meta-analysis concluded from hundreds of other studies that there is a “significant decline in sperm counts” in men over the past 40 years.

There are numerous reasons why a man and a woman may not be able to conceive, but most of the time a definitive cause can be pinned down.

But one new study suggests a new factor that may be linked to a man’s ability to conceive children: the size of his penis.

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Even if you’re fortunate enough to never get kicked in the balls, there are other reasons you might feel some soreness down there.

“Testicular pain is so common that it’s likely every guy, at some point in his life, will have experience with it,” says Jamin Brahmbhatt, M.D., co-director at The PUR Clinic, which specializes in urology and men’s health.

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MONA STARTED DONATING her eggs in 2012, not long after she arrived in the U.S. from the Middle East. As a refugee, Mona, who asked to keep her last name private, ran up credit card debt while she was securing her refugee status and wanted to repay it quickly. “I started to donate because I heard that there was good money,” she says. “When I heard [I could make] between $6,000 and $8,000, I thought, ‘Great, an easy way to make money, close out my debt and be comfortable.'”

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In general, it’s always a good idea to try to get as much vitamins and nutrients from the food you’re eating. The reality is, that’s easier said than done. In some cases, dietary supplements can really help and your doctor may even recommend it. But before you start stocking up on vitamins you think you may need, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks. If you’re not careful, some supplements can affect your fertility in the long-run without you knowing.

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It’s not just a sci-fi scenario in The Handmaid’s Tale: Actual scientists are worrying about a coming reproductive apocalypse.

You heard me right.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Dr. Paul Turek was on his way to speak to employees at a cryptocurrency investment firm one recent afternoon about a growing anxiety for the men in the office: What’s going on with their sperm?

Is there enough? Is the existing supply satisfactory? Are we men enough?

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On a Friday afternoon in August 2017, Marcos Cline and Rob Clyde meet up at AKA, a posh, extended-stay hotel in Los Angeles’s glamorous Golden Triangle, a few blocks from Rodeo Drive. When they enter their reserved suite, the two friends are greeted with white robes and slippers, Spago’s pizza, sparkling apple cider, and a flat-screen TV already tuned to ESPN. Soon, they get a phone call letting them know a stretch limo is waiting downstairs. A five-minute drive delivers them to the Beverly Hills clinic where Dr. Paul Turek is waiting, ready to sterilize them.

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When it comes to penises in their flaccid state, there are two varieties: growers and showers. Growers are penises that, when flaccid, aren’t generally impressive to look at. Showers, on the other hand, represent the boastful peacocks of the penis world. Their members are more visually impressive when soft and more accurately reflect the penis in its erect state.

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