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testosterone

3 minute read

Does masturbation decrease testosterone?

You’ve heard the rumours about masturbating. At Numan, we’ve heard them all. Causing blindness, baldness, erectile dysfunction, or infertility. None of these are true, by the way.

testosterone

5 minute read

Muscle mass and testosterone: what's the link?

Crouch and Defoe, Ant and Dec, testosterone and muscle mass – some things just go together. We’re sure about the strike partnership and geordie duo, but is the link between muscle mass and testosterone justified?

men's health

2 minute read

Are blue balls real? We asked an expert

You’ve probably heard the phrase thrown around in jest. But what does it actually mean and are men around the world experiencing blue balls? We asked our lead GP, Dr Luke Pratsides, to spill the truth on the condition.

men's health

3 minute read

A medical student spent 7 weeks with Numan: this is what she learned

As Parisah dove into the world of digital healthcare at Numan, she got the inside scoop on exactly how it works...

Why do men seek healthcare less often than women

men's health

3 minute read

Why do men seek healthcare less often than women?

Men are twice as likely to wait for at least 2 years to attend their next doctor’s appointment compared to women. Let's explore why this is the case.

men's health

2 minute read

Could coffee heat up your sex life?

Research has revealed that coffee might actually be the secret ingredient for good sex. But what does the evidence actually show? Let’s break it down.

5 health habits to skyrocket your sex life

men's health

3 minute read

5 health habits to skyrocket your sex life

A whopping 43% of women and 31% of men will experience a drop in libido in their lifetime. Here's how to get it back.

5 essential products for male sexual enhancement

erections

3 minute read

5 essential products for male sexual enhancement

Sex products help some men to gain back lost confidence in the bedroom or simply enhance the sexual experience. We picked out 5 of the best products for a pleasurable night...

men's health

2 minute read

From scream therapy to sex: 7 unconventional ways to bust stress

We look at stress-busting for those of us who want to scream, stomp and seduce their way to a stress-free life.

men's health

3 minute read

5 surprising facts I learned at medical school

Nerd. No life. Antisocial. These are the words that commonly spring to mind after hearing 'medical student'. But is this always the case for medical students? And was this the case for me?

a fruity purple-coloured cocktail with protruding white straw

all

3 minute read

7 simple and effective tweaks to reduce alcohol intake without noticing

Our Head of Medical, Dr Luke Pratsides, tells us why cutting down on alcohol is so important and how simple tricks can be effective.

heart shaped hanging tags spelling out the word 'donate'

men's health

4 minute read

5 things you should know about giving blood

During a standard blood donation, around a pint of blood is taken from the body. So if you're interested in donating blood, here are a few things you ought to know.

men's health

4 minute read

What is phimosis?

Phimosis, the medical term for being unable to retract your foreskin over the head of your glans, is not easy to discuss. And it’s easy to ignore until the pivotal moment. Let’s see what you can do about it.

depressed man gazing out to the deep blue sea

men's health

5 minute read

Dudes and depression: signs of depressive behaviour in men

Noticing these signs doesn’t automatically mean a man is depressed. But if they are a prominent occurrence for weeks on end, it’s a good idea to seek medical help.

men's health

2 minute read

HPV: ‘I had no idea the effect it has on men who have sex with men’

After hearing through a friend that he could get the HPV vaccine, Ben Hubbard, 25, was shocked to find out why. We asked him what he now knows about HPV and what he’d like other men who have sex with men to know too.

men's health

3 minute read

What’s the average penis size?

Only 55% of men are satisfied with their penis size. But the average isn’t as big as you might think. Let’s see the facts.

packet of white pills on a blue background

men's health

2 minute read

What does off-label prescribing mean?

Numan sometimes subscribes medication off-label. To give you an in-depth understanding of off-label prescribing, if it’s safe and how it affects you, keep on reading.

men's health

2 minute read

How prescriptions work at Numan

Gone are the days of endless wait times, boring forms, and tedious phone calls. Now you can do something about your health the easy way. Let’s see how you can get started.