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A new cream to regrow hair? Prevent Male Pattern Baldness?

on January 06, 2026

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The Health Benefits of Masturbation (and Edging): More Than Just Fun

on January 02, 2026

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“Dude, Why Is My Foreskin So Angry?”

Balanitis 101 — A Tom of P-Town Health Blog Post 1. Balan-WHAT-is? Balanitis is medical-speak for “inflamed head of the penis.” Picture the glans (aka the helmet) looking red, shiny, itchy, maybe smelly, and sometimes sporting a cottage-cheese coating. Not a good look, not a fun feel. 2. Why Does It Happen? Usual Suspect How It Starts Yeast (Candida) Warm, damp foreskin → fungus disco. Common after sweaty workouts or antibiotics. Bacteria Poor rinse after soap, trapped smegma, or sex without a quick wash-off. Irritants Scented lube, harsh body wash, new laundry detergent. Skin Conditions Psoriasis, eczema, lichen sclerosus can show up here too. STIs Herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia can mimic balanitis, so testing matters. 3. Spotting the Signs Red or pink patchy glans Itch, burn, or “paper-cut” cracks Thick white goop under the foreskin Funky smell even after showering Pain pulling the foreskin back Pee stream spraying everywhere (swelling at the tip) 4. DIY First-Aid (24–48 hrs) Gent...

The Health Benefits of Masturbation (and Edging): More Than Just Fun

Let’s talk about something most people do—but few talk to their doctor about: masturbation . And its slightly more intentional cousin, edging . Beyond pleasure, both actually play a meaningful role in physical, mental, and sexual health—especially for men as we age. Masturbation Is Normal. And Healthy. From a medical perspective, masturbation is one of the safest forms of sexual expression. No STI risk, no performance pressure, and no one else’s schedule to coordinate with. But the benefits go well beyond convenience: Stress reduction & better sleep: Orgasm releases endorphins and oxytocin, helping lower cortisol and promote relaxation. Pelvic floor health: Regular ejaculation engages pelvic muscles, which supports erectile function and urinary control over time. Prostate health: Some studies suggest regular ejaculation may be associated with a lower risk of prostate issues later in life. Body awareness: Knowing what feels good (and what doesn’t) ...

The Jockstrap Journey: From Bicycle Saddles to Backroom Slings

Invented in 1874 by C. F. Bennett for Boston’s bicycle messengers, the jockstrap is celebrating its 150ᵗʰ birthday. wbur.org Its minimalist three-strap design remains virtually unchanged, but performance fabrics and cup inserts have broadened athletic utility. en.wikipedia.org Since the 1950s gay men have repurposed the jock as erotic gear and a Pride symbol, a trend fashion houses now amplify on runways and magazine covers. apnews.com While compression shorts dominate modern locker rooms, queer culture keeps global demand high—Bike alone has sold >350 million supporters. apnews.com Bike® (classic utility) and Nasty Pig® (fashion swagger) remain Tom of P-Town’s top picks, but we’ve added six solid alternatives below. 1. Origins on the Cobblestones (1874) C. F. Bennett’s “Bike Jockey Strap” cushioned Boston’s bicycle “jockeys” from cobblestone jolts, then spread to baseball, football, and the military by 1900. wbur.org cbsnews.com ...

A new cream to regrow hair? Prevent Male Pattern Baldness?

If you spend any time around men’s health (especially guys who’ve watched their hairline change in real time), you’ve probably heard the buzz: Winlevi® (clascoterone) —a topical anti-androgen already FDA-approved for acne—may have a future role in androgenetic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss) . There’s a reason this idea won’t die: the biology makes sense. And recently, late-stage trial programs of clascoterone formulated for the scalp have reported promising topline results in androgenetic alopecia. STAT +2 Fierce Pharma +2 But here’s the key clinical reality: Winlevi is FDA-approved for acne, not hair loss. That means we do not yet have FDA-reviewed evidence that Winlevi regrows hair, and we don’t have standardized guidance on dosing, scalp formulation, long-term outcomes, or insurance coverage for alopecia treatment using this medication. FDA Access Data +1 Let’s break down what we know, what we don’t, and how some cl...

Flakes- when they move off Grindr and onto your black T-shirt

Nothing kills the vibe faster than a flurry of white chips drifting onto your black T-shirt —or worse, a snowy dusting in that glorious beard you spent all winter cultivating. Dandruff (a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis) is ridiculously common in men, and the good news is that—in most cases—it’s beatable with the right game plan. 1. Why Men Get Dandruff Yeast Feast: The culprit is usually Malassezia yeast partying on your oily scalp (and face). When it munches on sebum it leaves behind inflammatory by-products that trigger flaking, itching, and redness. PMC Hormones & Oil: Testosterone cranks up sebum production, giving the yeast a buffet. Cold, Stress, Sweat: Winter air, job drama, sweaty workouts, and even that ball cap you never wash can all flare the fire. Face Fur Fallout: Those same sebaceous glands live in beard and mustache territory, so “beardruff” is basically scalp dandruff’s scruffy cousin. National Eczema Association 2....

“Rimming” 101: Why It Feels Amazing — and the Gut Bugs Your Doctor May Miss

1. Why it (really) feels so good Neuro-rich real estate. The anal rim and perineum are packed with free nerve endings (A-δ and C fibers) plus branches of the pudendal and vagus nerves. Light, wet stimulation sends a direct line of sensory traffic to the sacral spinal cord and onward to the limbic “reward” loop. Parasympathetic power-up. Gentle oral pressure activates baro-receptors around the sphincter, triggering a vagal surge of acetylcholine → smooth-muscle relaxation, lower heart rate, and that warm, floaty feeling many guys describe. Oxytocin + dopamine cocktail. Oral–anal contact is about as intimate as it gets; MRI work on affectionate touch shows a rapid rise in oxytocin and nucleus-accumbens dopamine, amplifying trust and arousal. Add the flavor layer. Taste and scent cues from apocrine glands light up the same olfactory cortex that responds to pheromones, folding another sensory channel into the mix. No wonder survey work puts lifetime analingus experie...

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