MetaFilter posts tagged with prostate

XMRV A Retrovirus With Implications

~Sushma~ — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:01:24 -0800

People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome may have an answer as to why Nobody knows what causes CFS and fibromyalgia, for many years doctors poo-poohed the patient and sent them home with anti-anxiety drugs, but studies now show that there is a link to this retrovirus and these disorders. It's not in your head. Some studies earlier showed a link between prostate cancer and this virus, but the jury is still out on this. It's thought to be sexually transmitted via the blood, and actually binds with human DNA.

PSA and the media

roofus — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:45:06 -0800

“If you’re a prostate cancer survivor, one of the hardest things to question is whether your treatment was worth it.”
In 2003 Professor Alan Coates, then chief executive of the Cancer Council of Australia, caused a media storm, when he suggested that based on available evidence he personally would not undergo PSA screening for prostate cancer. This month's RSM journal analyses the Australian media response in detail.

Aneros

kika — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:01:43 -0800

Stimulating the male G-spot: The medically researched and designed Aneros was originally created to safely and effectively massage the prostate, relieve congested prostate fluid, and promote general prostate health. It is anatomically tailored to the male body. When it was initially released, the Aneros worked like designed and greatly improved the quality of lives for many of our customers. However, in addition to reporting improved prostate health, many of our users reported experiencing unbelievable orgasms and unique pleasure that, while different from a traditional penile orgasm, could only be described as "orgasmic."

And the best thing is, you don't have to charge any batteries neither do you have to use your hands. It's completely sphincter operated!

You can also just put it on your mantle piece and call it modern art. [Links might be NSFW, but no naked pictures]

Addiction Study, Plastics & Ocean Mixing

dfowler — Tue, 03 May 2005 09:58:47 -0800

Bees, Brains and Addiction
Tin Cans and Your Prostate
Salty Staircase and Ocean Mixing

Optimus Prime Dies of Prostate Cancer

oissubke — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 10:18:17 -0800

Optimus Prime Dies of Prostate Cancer "When it comes to prostate cancer, there's more than meets the eye," National Prostate Cancer Coalition CEO Richard N. Atkins, M.D. said. "Often times when one has symptoms for prostate cancer it's already in its late stages, that’s why early detection is so important."

Good News

mcgraw — Tue, 06 Apr 2004 13:18:20 -0800

Frequent sexual intercourse and masturbation protects men against prostate cancer. From the article: "The good news is it is not related to an increased risk…"

When health takes a back seat to ... taste?

magullo — Mon, 08 Sep 2003 06:49:46 -0800

We already knew that frequent masturbation might cut prostate cancer risk. But it turns out that this is not a message fit for American families. The details of the Lewinsky episode splattered across front pages of the US and abroad come to mind, but also Nancy Reagan pleading for stem research.

nickmark — Fri, 06 Sep 2002 06:58:22 -0800

Journey to Planet Prostate is an online (Shockwave) game created by the UK's Prostate Cancer Charity to help raise awareness and educate people about the importance of the prostate in men's sex lives, by way of a "pre-ejaculatory biological tour." It's also just the thing for a Friday morning. Are you one of the seven in eight who doesn't know what the prostate does?

dwivian — Tue, 09 Jul 2002 08:22:16 -0800

And, remember....have your Game Show Host spayed or neutered. Why are all the memories of my youth continuing to remind me that I'm getting old? Arg. Guess it's time for me to get an exam, too.

tamim — Fri, 15 Sep 2000 22:57:50 -0800

You thought this man was cranky before? Now he has radio active balls.