Exercise Could Be as Good as Meds for Treating Premature EjaculationApr 28, 2023Cardio and Kegels may provide up to three times more stamina during sex, new research indicates. Author: Kate Daniel Published: April 27, 2023Continue reading →
Christina Aguilera Says Semen Has "a Lot of Protein," but Does It Really?Apr 19, 2023Dr. Josh is one of only a few key experts breaking down the myth, with commentary weaved throughout the piece. The article includes his ASTROGLIDE title hyperlinked to the ‘Our Experts’ page. Here’s one snippet from the article:Continue reading →
Boost Your Self-Esteem With Penile FillerMar 03, 2023Not surprisingly, penis size is often a big component of a man's self-esteem. Well, thankfully there is a way to get the size you’ve been looking for. Penile girth enhancement is a popular way to boost your penis size and self-esteem. Continue reading →
Do You Have These Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?Feb 03, 2023About half the men over 50 have enlarged prostates, and that percentage grows with age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) isn’t cancerous but can interfere with urinary and sexual function. Continue reading →
Don't Let Menopause Affect Your Sex Life: Try MonaLisa Touch®Jan 11, 2023Menopause can coincide with a time of great freedom in your life. Sometimes, the physical effects of changing hormone levels can interfere with some of the enjoyable aspects of living, like your sex life. MonaLisa Touch® may be able to help. Continue reading →
Anal Orgasms Are Real—and They're SpectacularJan 06, 2023IF YOU HAVE a penis, then you might already know that stimulating the pleasure-inducing prostate gland can lead to earth-shattering orgasms from your rear end. But did you know that people of all anatomies and genders can have anal-based orgasms, too?Continue reading →
What You Should Know About Rim Jobs, According to a UrologistJan 06, 2023Has sex gotten boring as of late? Looking for a way to spice things up in the bedroom? Come on, it’s a new year. Why not venture into uncharted sexual waters to ring in 2023? If you’re feeling adventurous, I’ve got the perfect thing for you: rimming.Continue reading →
Benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement TherapyDec 20, 2022Hormone replacement therapy has long been used to counter specific effects of aging, like menopause in women and low testosterone in men. Increasingly, patients and doctors turn to bioidentical hormones to reduce potential side effects. Continue reading →
A Guide to Living and Dating with a Sexually Transmitted InfectionDec 08, 2022Dating seems to be getting harder and harder. Now add to that a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and things can get even more complicated. As scary as it may seem, knowing your status is a crucial part of engaging in a healthy and active sex life.Continue reading →
How The UroLift® System Provides Relief From Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Without Nov 10, 2022The most common benign tumor occurring in men, enlargement of the prostate gland, called benign prostatic hyperplasia, sometimes requires treatment that can end the ability to have orgasms. The UroLift® System provides a safer alternative. Continue reading →
Shockwave Therapy: A Game-Changer for Remedying Erectile DysfunctionOct 01, 2022Are you frustrated by symptoms of erectile dysfunction? It’s a common condition, but it can be treated. Find out how your ED could be the result of restricted blood flow and how shockwave therapy offers a painless solution to boost your sex life. Continue reading →
The Theory Behind the Mushroom Penis HeadSep 06, 2022The shape could be due to evolution or maybe chance, but at least those hard spines are gone. Read MoreContinue reading →
What is Premature Ejaculation? Definitions, Causes and TreatmentsJul 05, 2022Many of us take ejaculation for granted. Think about it. When we have sex, most of us assume ejaculation is a forgone conclusion. We also assume that ejaculation is something we can control. But that’s not always the case… Read MoreContinue reading →
What is Male Menopause?May 10, 2022Menopause, from the Latin menopausis, was first used in the 19th century to describe the final cessation of the monthly menstruation of women. That understanding of menopause has continued even to this day… Read MoreContinue reading →
Pilates Could Be a Low-Impact Investment With High-Impact ReturnsFeb 23, 2022Body-strengthening exercises can improve erectile dysfunction symptoms for many men. Read MoreContinue reading →
A Guide To The “Male G-Spot,” aka How To Have Prostate OrgasmsFeb 15, 2022Most people have heard of the famed G-spot found on the anterior wall of the vagina. But did you know that people with penises also have something akin to a G-spot?Continue reading →
13 Health Benefits of SexFeb 10, 2022It’s more than just a good time. A romp in the hay can improve everything from your mood to your heart health. When it comes to good health, you know the drill: Eat a well-balanced diet. Exercise. Get a good night’s sleep. And have regular sex? Read MoreContinue reading →
7 Myths About Bottoming–More Than Just Anal SexJan 19, 2022Bottoming is nothing new. It happens all over the world. It’s an act that dates back to the ancient Greeks and has been depicted time and again in artifacts from eras long gone. It’s common and natural, something that even animals do.Continue reading →
Should I be out here milking prostates?Jan 04, 2022First of all, if you haven’t heard the term “prostate milking” before that’s because it is a new colloquialism. What it refers to is prostate massage, though, which is not new at all.Continue reading →
COVID and ED: The Evidence for a Connection Keeps Getting FirmerDec 28, 2021If infertility isn’t an impetus to get vaccinated, how about potential erectile dysfunction? Read MoreContinue reading →
I Feel the Need, the Need for Nitric OxideOct 16, 2021As an essential component of erections, NO can be a big yes in avoiding ED. Read moreContinue reading →
This Doctor Is Sharing All The Foods That May Be Good And Bad For ErectionsOct 09, 2021If you didn’t already know, there may be foods that are not so great for erections… Read MoreContinue reading →
The Painful Mystery of Hard-Flaccid SyndromeOct 06, 2021Men with HFS are often turned away by doctors and told their pain is ‘all in their heads.’ To cope, they’ve banded together to develop treatments for this mysterious condition on their own.Continue reading →
Do Big Dicks Have a Harder Time Getting Hard?Oct 06, 2021Giant-hog havers claim their bodies can’t produce enough blood for their massive members. Are they right or just bragging? Read MoreContinue reading →
Please Stop Believing These Vasectomy/ED InaccuraciesSep 15, 2021Yes, ‘the snip’ involves a sexual organ, but that doesn’t mean it will impact sexual function. Read MoreContinue reading →
How Concerned Should I Be That My Testicles Are Different Sizes?Sep 08, 2021It’s normal for your testes to look more like cousins or brothers, but sometimes, asymmetry can sound the alarm for something more serious…Continue reading →
How To Overcome Depression – Related Erectile DysfunctionAug 26, 2021It’s hard to get hard when you lack motivation and don’t feel great about yourself, but for guys with depression-related ED, there are plenty of solutions…Continue reading →
Will Loosing Weight Make My Dick Bigger?Aug 24, 2021Excess weight can make the penis appear smaller, but if you’re a certain type of man, you can reverse the illusion…Continue reading →
Bad News For Your Erection – New Science on Covid and ED Just Popped UpAug 13, 2021Since the early days of the pandemic, doctors, researchers, and COVID survivors have noticed a link between the virus and erectile dysfunction. Now, nearly 18 months later, new data has proven this connection to be even stronger. Continue reading →
Exactly how much of your blood goes into your boner?Aug 06, 2021Apparently, all of the blood in your body accounts for around 10 percent of your weight. That’s a fun little factoid, sure, but exactly how much of that blood goes into your boner?Continue reading →
Are Blue Balls a Real Thing? We Talk To the Experts and Get the Lowdown.Aug 03, 2021You’ve probably heard of the phrase “blue balls” before or used it yourself when sexually frustrated. But is there any truth behind it or was it just made up by a man who really wanted to get some?Continue reading →
What Does Sexual Function After Prostate Surgery Look Like?Aug 03, 2021Procedures for BPH have side effects. A diminished sex life doesn’t have to be one of them. There’s nothing like the prospect of an upcoming medical procedure or surgery to send the ol’ anxiety into overdrive.Continue reading →
Tips for Your First Time Having Anal SexJul 29, 2021It is often said that you never forget your first time, but that rarely refers to your first time having anal sex. Perhaps that is because for far too long, anal sex has been considered taboo, something to be ashamed of, or at least to stay quiet about.Continue reading →
Tips to Reach Orgasm for the LGBTQ+ CommunityJul 08, 2021While it is true that most people know very little about the female orgasm, even less is known about orgasmic function in people not having traditional penovaginal intercourse.Continue reading →
ED 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Hard On (Or Lack Thereof)May 14, 2021As someone who works in the sexual health space, I get asked about erections and erectile dysfunction more than anything else. It’s amazing how little men know about their hard-ons.Continue reading →
The Female Orgasm: Correcting the Biggest Misconceptions About the Big OMar 28, 2021There are few things as elusive in our communal understanding of sex than the female orgasm. I get patients coming into my office all the time asking questions about their orgasm or what qualifies as “normal.”Continue reading →
Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic Pain Syndrome Series: The Urologist’s Perspective – Joshua Gonzalez, MDMar 26, 2021In part one, we covered the science and research sides of the disease. In this episode, we will be getting the MD perspective. We are excited to have the board-certified fellowship-trained urologist and men’s health expert, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez,...Continue reading →
The Truth About Male Sexual Health SupplementsFeb 18, 2021I get asked all the time from patients about which supplements I recommend to enhance performance. Men and their partners are often interested in avoiding prescribed medications when they can in favor of more “natural” methods.Continue reading →
Buzzfeed: Are “Blue Balls” An Excuse For Guys To Get Women To Have Sex With Them?Feb 17, 2021In a now-deleted mega-viral TikTok, a guy got the attention of lots of women by saying “blue balls” are not painful — saying it just an excuse for guys to tell girls to get them to have sex. What?Continue reading →
Gay Sex Ed: BlowjobsFeb 11, 2021Yes, it’s hard. Yes, you’ll need to study. Yes, extra credit is available. Everybody and their discreet neighbor think they give great head. And while I’m absolutely here for this sexual confidence, I’d be remiss not to say it’s a bit delusional.Continue reading →
The Homo Homie Podcast: Valentine’s Day With Our Dick Doctor!Feb 10, 2021Oh yea, we went there! Valentine’s Day is around the corner so we had to talk about dick real quick. Board-certified Urologist, Dr. Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD, aka the #DickDoc from TikTok, joins us for a HARD convo about our penises.Continue reading →
Erections in the Time of COVID: Dr. Josh answers FAQ’sJan 26, 2021Many people are wondering how COVID will affect men’s sexual health. ASTROGLIDE’s resident sexual health advisor and board-certified urologist, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, is here to answer commonly asked questions:Continue reading →
2021 Sexual Health and Wellness PredictionsDec 30, 2020Here’s What Sex Will Be Like in the Year 2021 In order to give us an idea of what 2021 might look like in sexual terms, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez at Astroglide, one of the world’s foremost lubricant manufacturers, took a peek under the covers, as it were.Continue reading →
21 Anal Masturbation Tips Experts Swear By For The Best Solo Session EverDec 14, 2020“Slow down, be present, and experience.” That may be how your last wine tasting started, but the somm’s advice applies to anal masturbation too: Slow down, be present, and experience. That, and use lube…lots and lots of lube.Continue reading →
Love Hurts, But Sex Shouldn’t: An Introduction to Female Sexual PainDec 08, 2020Women are too often indoctrinated at a young age to believe that sometimes sex is painful as if it is some inevitable part of intimacy and the sexual experience. Think about every movie you’ve ever seen when a woman has sex for the first time...Continue reading →
Hormones and Sexual HealthDec 03, 2020Do you or your partner have low libido, a lack of desire for sex, or experience sexual difficulties? In this episode Dr. Lori is joined by Joshua Gonzalez, MD to discuss the reasons and solutions to these common sexual problems.Continue reading →
Shoot Like a Pro: How To Maximize Your Ejaculatory FunctionNov 17, 2020This month Dr. Josh talks about maximizing your ejaculatory function over at the Astroglide blog.Continue reading →
8 Topics Queer Folks Should Discuss with Their Doctor to Maximize Their Sexual HealthOct 05, 2020As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I can attest to the difficulty many of us face navigating the healthcare system and advocating for our sexual health. Here are 8 topics to discuss with your doctor.Continue reading →
Perimenopause & MenopauseAug 24, 2020As a sexual medicine specialist, I see patients every day who have misconceptions about perimenopause and menopause. Now that science, diet and lifestyle habits have expanded our life spans,...Continue reading →
Anal Sex Tips, Tricks, and MythsAug 04, 2020If you’ve thought about exploring your backside during sex or testing the waters of anal play, consider this your guide. We are excited to offer our expert tips on everything anal and help quell common anal misconceptions.Continue reading →
How COVID-19 Became an Indoor Recess of Sorts for Sexual PleasureJul 21, 2020At the end of 2019, Well+Good forecasted that the next year would bring a sex-positive revolution. The raunchy-feminist series Fleabag had just scored four Emmy awards...Continue reading →
11 Ways To Improve Male Sexual PerformanceJul 08, 2020I would be hard-pressed to find a male patient in my practice that would not gladly take some tips on how to improve his sexual performance. Even the most virile man wouldn’t turn down a few pointers.Continue reading →
When Sex HurtsMay 21, 2020This lecture is an introduction into the various causes of pain that women can experience during sexual activity and a review of the latest, state-of-the art therapies to help women have better, more satisfying, pain-free sex.Continue reading →
Do Guys With Low Testosterone Really Need HormoneApr 28, 2020If you’ve spent any amount of time listening to AM radio, no doubt you’ve heard ads where some nondescript man bemoans his lack of a sex drive or manliness,...Continue reading →
Hormonal Changes Associated with MenopauseApr 22, 2020Joshua Gonzalez, MD joins a Hela Health Class lecture to give an introduction into the symptoms that can affect women as they enter menopause. He will discuss standard hormone replacement therapies...Continue reading →
Forefront by Next Health #28: Quarantine SeriesApr 21, 2020Dr. Joshua Gonzalez joins Forefront by Next Health’s ‘quarantine series’ episode, Dr. Shah has a no holds barred conversation about the taboo topic of sexual health with Dr. Joshua Gonzalez.Continue reading →
The Sexual Side Effects of Birth ControlApr 02, 2020Hela Health Classes welcomes Joshua Gonzalez, MD as he presents “The Sexual Side Effects of Birth Control”, An introduction into the potential adverse sexual side effects that can arise from certain contraceptive options.Continue reading →
Is There Any Medical Reason to Donate a Testicle?Feb 06, 2020Like, can science use my balls for any better reason than me? Last September, right-wing moron and YouTube star Joey Salads vowed that if Trump were impeached, he’d donate his left testicle to medical research.Continue reading →
MenMD: ED Treatment OptionsJan 19, 2020In this webinar, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, urologist and sexual medicine specialist, discusses common treatment options for erectile dysfunction and what you need to know about each.Continue reading →
Dyspareunia: A Center For Healthy Sex LectureJan 19, 2020This lecture will provide the clinician with effective ways of discussing dyspareunia in patients reporting pain with sex. It will help them screen for common organic factors that contribute to dyspareunia,...Continue reading →
The Full Release: Doctor vs Doctor vs IdiotJan 19, 2020Fellow dick doctor Josh Gonzalez joins Ashley and Mo for some hard core medical goofy insightful insanity. They talk about cosmetic penile surgeries (bigger is better) , circumcisions,...Continue reading →
Cumming Too Soon: The Truth About Premature EjaculationJul 15, 2019One of the most challenging sexual problems in men’s health is ejaculatory dysfunction. Men can have all types of ejaculatory problems. Sometimes men ejaculate too early or too quickly.Continue reading →
How Important Is Sex For A Man?Jun 25, 2019Join Joshua Gonzalez, MD as he talks about how important sex is for a man on Radio Dr. Gluss’s podcast JOLT YOUR BRAIN!Continue reading →
Penile Transplants, Plasma Therapy, and Human Tissue EngineeringMay 09, 2019The Sex Savy podcast’s guest is sexual medicine physician Joshua Gonzalez, M.D. They discuss the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat erectile dysfunction in men and the use of lasers to treat pelvic pain and post-menopausal pain in women.Continue reading →
VaginismusMar 24, 2019We typically associate sex with pleasure, connection and good feelings, but for some with vaginas, intercourse can feel exactly the opposite–painful, frustrating even isolating.Continue reading →
Does Getting Older Really Turn You Into A Cantankerous Asshole?Feb 25, 2019GET OFF MY LAWN, OLD MAN If we’re to believe the results that come up with a Google search, the phenomenon of becoming a cantankerous old fart as you age is exclusively a male problem...Continue reading →
Everything That Happens To Your Body Over The Course Of A SummerFeb 25, 2019I was featured in the article “Everything That Happens To Your Body Over The Course Of A Summer” in MEL Magazine. A head-to-balls-to-toe guide to what’s happening in your booze and sun-addled bodContinue reading →
A Gentleman’s Guide to Taking Your Medical Diagnosis Like A ChampFeb 25, 2019I was featured in an article in MEL Magazine entitled “A Gentleman’s Guide to Taking Your Medical Diagnosis Like A Champ”Continue reading →
The Women’s Pelvic Health PodcastJan 29, 2019The Women’s Pelvic Health Podcast, created and hosted by Holistic Health and Wellness Coach, Hannah Matluck, a pelvic pain warrior herself, is the #1 source for real, authentic and uncensored information on women’s pelvic health.Continue reading →
Dr. Joshua Gonzalez – The Sex Ed PodcastNov 12, 2018I have a podcast available on iTunes, Radio Public, Tune In, Spotify and Stitcher Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, MD, is a urologist specializing in Sexual Medicine. He has devoted his career to studying and treating sexual dysfunction,...Continue reading →
Ejaculatory DysfunctionNov 06, 2018Here is an article I wrote over at TheSexEd.com What happens when cumming doesn’t work out the way we think it will? There are all types of common ejaculatory problems: You can pop prematurely or cum too late or sometimes not at all.Continue reading →
Hard Conversations, Ep 8 – What Happens When a Urologist Talks About Medical Erectile DysfunctionSep 10, 2018Introducing Hard Conversations, a podcast about male sexuality. Therapist Tim Norton expands the conversation about male sexuality, adds context to why we struggle as a society to have hard conversations...Continue reading →
What is Erectile Dysfunction?Sep 09, 2018I’ve written an article over at TheSexEd.com: As a sexual medicine specialist, I get asked questions about erectile dysfunction (ED) all the time. How do I know if I have erectile dysfunction?Continue reading →
All Of Your Practical Questions About A Threesome, AnsweredJul 26, 2018I was featured in the article “All Of Your Practical Questions About A Threesome, Answered” on July 26, 2018 We give you the DL on all your FAQs about MFF, MFM, MMF, and FFM, and don’t forget to BYOVContinue reading →
When Getting Hard is Hard: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can HelpMay 14, 2018Today’s Men’s Health Monday is from our friends at Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation. They provided a guest blog about the importance of physical therapy in the treatment of erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction.Continue reading →
VaginismusApr 28, 2018Here is a great informative blog from our friends and colleagues at Pelvic Health & Rehab Clinic. Time to learn about Vaginismus.Continue reading →
Premature Ejaculation: A Mel Magazine FeatureMar 29, 2018Another article contribution that the offices of Joshua Gonzalez MD, Board Certified Urologist, is sharing here. Our friends at Mel Magazine have an article discussing the topic of Premature Ejaculation. Below is an excerpt taken from that article.Continue reading →
Do You Know About Male PMS?Mar 14, 2018Here is an article that I was featured in with Mel Magazine. It was a great opportunity to give some of my own insight and knowledge into male PMS or as it is referred to as Irritable Man Syndrome? Below is an excerpt from it.Continue reading →
The Doctor’s: Testosterone and Prostate CancerFeb 25, 2018If you’ve ever heard Bugs Bunny, “Ren and Stimpy”, or “Futurama” on television then you know his voice; cartoon voice actor Billy West, “the man of 1000 voices” joins The Doctors to share his story about his battle with prostate cancer.Continue reading →
Bespoke Surgical: A Guide To BottomingFeb 10, 2018Our friends at Bespoke Surgical provided a guest blog about ‘bottoming’ on the site today. It serves as an addition to my ‘Painful Sex’ content. Read along and also check out Bespoke Surgical for more resource information.Continue reading →
Allure Article Feature: Male Birth ControlFeb 08, 2018Here is an article that I was recently featured in for Allure on male birth control. One passage taken from the article is below. Did you know that there are still discussions around male birth control?Continue reading →
The Fight Mag & The Erection ExpertJan 19, 2018As you may or may not know part of being a Urologist is partnering with various organizations, brands and other local professionals. This time around I partnered with The Fight Magazine.Continue reading →
4 Reasons Why You Might Want to Try a Prostate MassageOct 12, 2017The prostate is a mysterious and oft-misunderstood organ. A walnut-size gland found between a man’s bladder and his rectum, the prostate’s main function is to produce fluid that is expelled as part of semen during ejaculation;...Continue reading →
Millions Of Women Face Astonishing Pain When They Have Sex.Sep 28, 2017A writer ventures out of his “male bubble” to find a medical jungle crowded with toxic treatments, false diagnoses, and shame by Maxwell WilliamsContinue reading →
Make Erections Great AgainSep 26, 2017As a sexual medicine specialist, I spend a good deal of time talking about erections. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is actually a pretty common problem. Estimates of the prevalence of ED range from 9% to 40% of men by age 40,...Continue reading →
Jagged Little Pill: Part TwoSep 26, 2017After reading my last post, Jagged Little Pill, many of you who have had similar suspected OCP-related problems may be thinking there’s no hope. Trust me, you are not doomed if you’ve ever taken an oral birth control and you have symptoms of vulvodynia.Continue reading →
Jagged Little Pill: How Oral Contraceptives Wreak Havoc on the Female BodySep 26, 2017The advent of oral birth control pills in the 1960s was heralded as a huge victory for women’s rights. Finally, women could take control of their bodies and their fertility.Continue reading →