Priapism is a condition that affects men, causing prolonged and painful erections that can last for hours or even days. While this might seem like a good thing at first, it can actually be quite dangerous and even lead to permanent damage if not treated promptly. This is a medical emergency that, if left untreated, can result in permanent damage to the penis. Experiencing it even once can impact your ability to achieve erections in the future. How does it happen? There are two main types of priapism: low-flow and high-flow. Low-flow priapism is caused by blood not being able to flow out of the ..read more

Erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is a condition that impacts millions of men worldwide. It is characterized by the incapacity to achieve or sustain an erection that is satisfactory for sexual intercourse, which can have a substantial influence on a man’s self-confidence and may also lead to issues in personal relationships. However, it is quickly losing its reputation as a condition that effects older men in their later years. Some men in their 20s and 30s are speaking more freely about taking medication for ED issues, with a desire to guarantee performance in the bedroom. Alo ..read more

Obesity is commonly known as a medical condition and is becoming an epidemic of the 21st century. Obesity is one of today’s most blatantly visible – yet most neglected – public health problems all across the world. The term obese describes a person who is very overweight, with excess body fat. Medically you are considered obese when your body mass index (BMI) is 30kg or more. It is now becoming a common problem is the UK that’s estimated to affect half the British public. Being obese increases your risk of developing several health conditions, including erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is the ina ..read more

Normally the vagina can self-lubricate when you are feeling sexually aroused however there can be occasions where women may find the natural lubricant to not be enough. Sexual intercourse without lubrication can become quite painful and increase incidences of urinary tract infections, thrush or bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal dryness can often occur during PMS or menopause, but women of any age can experience it. Low libido, lack of sexual stimulation, stress, anxiety and certain medications are another common cause. This can further result in avoiding sexual intercourse and self-consciousness wh ..read more

Erectile Dysfunction and your partner. The key to a successful relationship is communication. So, remember it’s not yours or your partner’s fault! As a man, you may be feeling overwhelmed, ashamed and stressed. Many men fear that by talking and opening up to their partners, they are letting them down and by sexually not performing they may even lose them. Most men don’t realise that this common situation happens to many men of all different ages and for a variety of reasons. The good news is that it is easily treatable. Performance anxiety and erectile dysfunction are becoming more common ..read more

  No one expects they will have Erectile Dysfunction (ED). But don’t worry you’re not alone. ED is common and can affect men of all ages and for a variety of different reasons.  ED is not often spoken about amongst men so therefore there is a fair amount of misunderstanding about the condition. Below, we have listed 5 facts which may surprise you. With this information, you can gain a better understanding of ED, who it affects and how it can be treated. Age is just a number Most people think ED comes with old age. This is far from the truth; it can affect any man at any age. A stud ..read more

– everything you need to know about tackling the issue that people just aren’t talking about. The term midlife crisis is often banded about in jest or exaggeration when someone is going through a period of change in mood or appearance. We’ve all heard someone say ‘oh they’re just having a midlife crisis’ in the same way people joke about ‘senior moments’ or the ‘terrible twos’ But in reality, the midlife crisis in men is very much real and more serious than you think. So what are the signs and what can you do to tackle it? A midlife crisis, particularly in men can be seen as a moment of reckon ..read more

Image sourced from “three decades of viagra“ Sildenafil is a medicine to treat adult men with erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. It is common in men at any age and is usually caused by a number of reasons such as stress, anxiety, tiredness, drinking too much alcohol and even smoking. Sildenafil is the generic version of Viagra, it works by increasing blood flow to the penis. Sildenanfil can also sometimes be used to treat pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is when you have high blood pressure in the blood ..read more

As a clinician I commonly come across questions from patients which are essential to ensure success of hair loss treatment. Hair loss is very common. In fact the onset of hair loss can occur from 20-25 years old and affects up to 80% of men during their life, with a frequency that increases with puberty age. As we know physical appearance and hair play a huge role in an individual’s confidence socially and culturally so here at The Family Chemist we want to ensure the treatments for hair loss is right for you. Who can take hair loss medication? Taking a detailed history t ..read more

Hair Loss is completely normal and nothing new. We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing. It is estimated 53% of men in their late 40’s experience moderate to extensive hair loss.  There are many misconceptions about hair loss and what causes it. For thousands of years, there has been many hair myths, it is often difficult to tell what is the truth and what is simply just fiction. Let us look into some of the most common hair myths and gain some understanding on the most effective hair loss treatments that are available. Myth 1: Wearing hats too often ..read more