Remember how good it felt? Do you remember how great it felt to make love with your partner? Remember the feeling of your bodies close together, the pleasure it gave to both of you, and the lovely warmth of lying together afterwards? Do you recall how the simple act of making love seemed to bring …
Have you been looking after yourself? Before you read … This article was written in the thick of the Coronavirus epidemic, but many aspects remain valid years down the track. We’ve all been impacted by the COVID pandemic. In the case of Prostate Cancer Support Groups, many of us haven’t been able to meet face-to-face. …
Mental health is in the news again The recent release of the Productivity Commission’s report has put mental health back in the news. For those of you who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer (or have a loved one who’s had that diagnosis), you will know that it affects a man’s mental health. “Mental health” …
How your body makes an erection If you’re a man, you’ve probably had an erection or two. They just happen – right? You wake up in the morning and there’s your old mate, standing to attention. Your good old, reliable, one-eyed trouser snake, popping up whenever you need him. All is well, until suddenly it …
Are you still leaking after prostate cancer treatment? For many men, the incontinence issue has been resolved 12 months or so after treatment. For others, “leaky plumbing” can be an ongoing battle – often not spoken about except within the confines of a Support Group setting. Over the years of giving presentations about the NAVIGATE …
Before you read … This article was written in the thick of the Coronavirus epidemic, but many aspects remain valid years down the track. Hints & tips to deal with difficulty We are all living through a deeply challenging time right now. The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting our lives in so many ways. If you …
Joining the GU Podcast On Friday, we were excited to join a podcast by the dynamic duo – Professor Declan Murphy and Dr Renu Eapen. Declan and Renu produce GU Cast, with regular episodes on all things prostate, kidney, bladder, testis and penile cancer. They invite guests on (like us) to discuss these issues. Our …
Please read this first A few quick statements to bear in mind as you read this article:- I am not a healthcare professional and my comments do not constitute medical advice. I am a woman, so my perspective as a partner is likely to be different from that of a male partner. My experience relates …
Please read this first A few quick statements to bear in mind as you read this article:- I am not a healthcare professional and my comments do not constitute medical advice. I am a woman, so my perspective as a partner is likely to be different from that of a male partner. My experience relates …
How’s your plumbing? When Fiona and I travel around giving talks about prostate cancer and men’s health, we often meet men who are dealing with incontinence. They tend to be men who have already had treatment for prostate cancer – sometimes quite some time ago. Clearly, ongoing “plumbing problems” are an issue out there in …
