Men\'s Health UK - 10.2019

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CANNED HEAT

Popeye was right:

spinach gives you

superpowers. Its

folic acid has been

linked to sustained

erections. Suddenly

those forearms

make sense...

Andrologia

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OIL CHANGE

Thorough groin

hygiene is good

practice, but soaps

can cause irritation

and even balanitis. If

you’re sensitive, use an

emollient bath oil for

a clean bill of health.

BMJ

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WORK

THE ANGLES

Splashes from urinals

spread bacteria

on your trousers.

Minimise splash-back

by aiming just

below 45°.

American

Physical

Society

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BUTT OF THE JOKE

The trope of a post-

romp ciggy lowers

your sperm count and

testosterone levels,

sending your hopes

of a second wind

up in smoke.

Boston University

School of Medicine

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UNDER THE KNIFE

A study found

that enlargement

treatments were

less effective than

therapy in improving

men’s self-esteem

about their penis size.

Sexual Medicine

Reviews

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BEAN COUNTERS

Your morning cup of

Joe can perk you up

in more ways than

one. Two to three

cups of coffee a day

have been proven

to reduce ED. Swap

Viagra for a venti.

Plos One

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COMPOUND

INTEREST

Heavy lifting,

especially compound

movements such as

deadlifts, can boost

testosterone and

restore your sex drive.

Journal of Strength

and Conditioning

Research

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MORE THE

MERRIER

According to a 10-

year study, more

frequent ejaculation

correlates to a lower

prostate cancer risk.

That’s a great excuse

if you get caught,

er, red-

handed.

European

Urology

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HOT-DESKING

Resting your

computer on your lap

raises your scrotal

temperature by 2.5°C,

hitting delete on

your sperm reserves.

Forget agile working

and sit at a desk.

Human Reproduction

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TAKE CONTROL

Kegels are for men,

too. Their benefits

extend beyond better

control during sex: the

strengthened pelvic

muscles prevent

urinary tract issues.

Campbell-Walsh

Urology

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NIGHT VISION

Recent studies

suggest that

the antioxidant

carotenoids in carrots

can boost your fertility.

Plus, you’ll be better

able to see what you’re

doing in bed.

ASRM

HOLD

STREAM OF

CONSCIOUSNESS

Is the strength of your

urine stream getting

weaker? If you’re over

40, this could be one

of the first signs of

an enlarged prostate.

Book in with your GP

for an examination.

Plos One

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TIGHT SQUEEZE

Your genitals are

external to regulate

the temperature of

your testes. Swerve

tight undies for loose

boxers to prevent

excessive heat from

toasting your sperm.

Human Reproduction

RISERS AND FALLERS

UP

Pole

position

HOLD

Hanging

loose

DOWN

Shrinking

feeling

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HARD

BARGAINS

WORDS: MATT EVANS | ILLUSTRATION: INFOMEN

RISE TO THE

CHALLENGE

EVERY TIME

Whether you want to raise

fertility or maintain health,

our hard facts will ensure

you keep up the good work

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