The new 2date4love web service

A new online dating service has been developed for people who —  for medical or other reasons — are unable to participate in sexual intercourse but still want to be able to build meaningful long-term relationships. … READ MORE …

Incidence of climacturia “surprising” to one leading surgeon

It is sometimes amazing how little some physicians appear to understand about the side effects of the treatments that they give to their patients! If these were really rare side effects it might be understandable, but the one we shall discuss below is far from rare … … READ MORE …

Climacturia as a side effect of radical prostatectomy

“Climacturia” is the involuntary release of urine at the time of orgasm during sexual activity. A new paper by a Swedish research team has expanded our understanding of the prevalence of this problem among men after surgery for localized prostate cancer. … READ MORE …

International survey on men’s sexual activity post-treatment

The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia is conducting an international survey of men’s experiences of sexual activity following treatment for prostate cancer. … READ MORE …

The news report: Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Today’s news report covers articles on:

  • Prevention of prostate cancer and other prostate disorders
  • Pelvic lymph node dissection
  • Sexual activity at 15 years after radiation therapy
  • Non-hormonal, non-surgical orchiectomy
  • Another possible prostate cancer drug … READ MORE …

Age, masturbation, intercourse, and prostate cancer risk

Dimitropoulou et al. have reported data from a case-control study in > 800 men in the United Kingdom. The study was designed to investigate whether there is a real association between the frequency of sexual activity (intercourse, masturbation, overall) and prostate cancer risk in men diagnosed at ≤ 60 years of age. … READ MORE …