Kirsty Mason

Content and Studio Lead

BA Sociology

After spending some time in Australia working in pharmaceuticals, Kirsty was excited to return to the UK and crack into the men’s health industry. She’s a passionate writer who loves to learn obscure facts about health and watch Dr Luke on TikTok.

Latest articles

beard

2 minute read

Minoxidil for beard growth: 5 reasons why the treatment might grow on you

Minoxidil can completely transform your head of hair. But does it have the same results when it comes to beard growth? Here are 5 things we know to be true about minoxidil for beard growth.

beard

5 minute read

Can’t grow a beard? Here’s what you need to do.

As beards become increasingly popular, you might find the inability to attain luscious chin locks is a growing concern. For those that aren’t blessed with the genes of Gandalf, here’s what you need to do.

men's health

5 minute read

From hair to bones: before and after quitting smoking

Let's take a look at how smoking damages the different parts of the body and how the body repairs itself after smoking cessation.

men's health

2 minute read

6 things we learned from Bondara’s masturbation survey

Sex toy company, Bondara, conducted a large survey that looked into a key aspect of sexual health: masturbation. Here's what it revealed,

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men's health

2 minute read

Why do men have shorter life spans?

In the UK, the average life expectancy for men is 79 years - a whopping 3 years fewer than women. Why is that?

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testosterone

2 minute read

Does ashwagandha increase testosterone?

Ashwagandha is a natural remedy that’s rumoured to boost testosterone. The herb has been put to the test in a variety of human and animal studies investigating its links to immunity, stress, thyroid function, and even brain disorders. Research on this versatile herb helps us to understand how it interacts with the hormones in our bodies, but what does the scientific evidence actually show?

men's health

4 minute read

Seasonal affective disorder: causes, symptoms and treatments

A change in season is often met with a change in mood. This is common but it's important to recognise when the shift in mood is serious as it may be a symptom of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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

Losing a loved one: Dan’s mental and physical journey through grief

After the sudden loss of his wife, Dan explored different ways of coping with grief. His journey to recovery took some unexpected turns...

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.

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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 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

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.

men's health

5 minute read

The C word: 'There’s a huge amount of help out there. You don’t have to do it on your own.'

As part of our Numan Talks series, we wanted to find out what it’s really like to be diagnosed and treated for the disease. We spoke to Phil, founder of the charity, Testicular Cancer UK, and John, who were diagnosed with testicular and oesophageal cancer, respectively.

men's health

5 minute read

Testicular Cancer UK: The charity that’s got men talking

Philly was awarded an MBE for his contribution to men’s health. We caught up with him to find out more about the testicular cancer charity he founded.

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

4 minute read

Stress and bereavement: ‘You shouldn’t underestimate the power stress has on the body'

As part of our Numan Talks Series, we wanted to take a closer look at how stress can affect the body. We spoke to our lead GP, Dr Luke Pratsides and Efrem Brynin, who, after the devastating loss of his son, developed a number of physical health issues.

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men's health

4 minute read

Everything you need to know about sexual consent

No means no, but it’s not always as simple as that. Revenge porn, stealthing and digital relationships have evolved our understanding of acceptable sexual behaviour.