Homemade Viagra! 

I don’t recommend putting a clove headband on to try to boost your sex life!  I have heard about “a girl being so ugly she has to hang a porkchop around her neck to get the dog to play with her.” but this couture garland thig is just stupid! 

Garlic has long been used as a spice and has been reported to possess medicinal and pharmacological properties. Several studies have indicated that garlic can lower blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, but what is really exciting is what it can raise!  Indeed!  Testosterone and the body parts (ED) that need it are raised when you take Garlic.

Cameron Diaz -  raises more testosterone than Garlic

Surf babe Cameron Diaz, is a picture of health at the beach!  The sexy Charlie’s Angel loves a substantial breakfast of garlic and lemon chicken with broccolini  to give her the energy for hours of surfing.  I wonder if Garlic repels Paparazzi or Great White Sharks?  Testosterone boosts women’s bodies, and sex drive just like a man’s! 

This “guy” is several cloves short of a full bulb – “there ain’t enough Garlic in Italy to help this guy”

Garlic repels all forms of bloodsuckers actually- including Vampires, Mosquitoes, Ticks, and possibly Statists too!  Garlic’s healing powers come from the sulphorous compounds it contains (the same ones feed the bacteria in your mouth, causing bad breath and the natural insect repellant effect)!  Parsley is the best weapon against garlic breath and lonely nights.

So stock up on some parsley and mouthwash, and get to eating some garlic.  You’ll live better, look better, and have more sex!  I guess we could call Garlic – Mother Nature’s Roids!

Five Clove Friday Time,

Dr. Darrin Frye

Testosterone Coffee has proven to be a bad idea!

Female Sexual Dysfunction Patch

A recent report  looked at the effects of the new female sexual dysfunction patch called Intrinsa.  This patch which is being nicknamed the female Viagra works by giving women a boost of the male hormone testosterone which is sometimes lacking in women who have a low libido.

Hysterectomy may mean Stayawayfromme!

A new report which was written by Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg looked at over 130 women who said that their desire to have sex was greatly reduced after they lost their ovaries. When women to lose their ovaries they tend to immediately produce less of three important hormones namely estrogen, progesterone and testosterone which causes them in turn to experience menopause.

The Female Viagra Patch Works!

Women on the patch reported a positive effect with an average increase in sexual activity of 4.4 times over four weeks. In contrast, women who did not experience a benefit from the patch had only a 0.5 times increase in activity over four weeks. (still an increase interestingly enough!)

Women with low testosterone levels experience loss of libido which in turn can often cause relationship stress and loss of bone and muscle mass throughout their lives. It is estimated that around 40% of women suffer from some form of female sexual dysfunction. This is higher than the amount of men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED)!  So it is a really big deal!

Time for a patch!

Dr Frye

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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)- can really tie you up!

SHBG is produced by the liver cells and is released into the bloodstream. Other sites that produce SHBG are the brain, uterus, and placenta and vagina. In addition SHBG is produced by the testes; testes-produced SHBG is also called androgen-binding protein. 

Why is this important?  When you are doing testosterone replacement therapy, or trying to maximize your own natural supply, you must try to keep SHBG from increasing or else you will be a weak sister, with erection problems, or ED!

Pop the Protein Bubble – SHBG looks for testosterone to take out of circulation

As you know, the human body uses testosterone to bind to cells and promote lean muscle mass, sexual energy, and vitality.  However, the majority of testosterone is bound or weakly-bound to sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and therefore, useless.

This is an example of what can happen with too much SHBG binding up your testosterone.

Estrogen increases SHBG, so if you don’t control estrogen through medications, more of your free testosterone is bound by SHBG and wasted!  The good news is that Vigorous exercise lowers SHBG.  So total testosterone isn’t that important, it is what is available (or free)  that makes all the difference.

If you are on any kind of testosterone program, and your doctor hasn’t prescribed estrogen blockers, that doctor doesn’t know enough about testosterone, and you should call my office, dial the number at  www.pbpmed.com, and get some real help.  Also, keep eating decently, exercise like crazy, and take your vitamins and mineral supplements.  www.ivitaminscience.com.

Free time, and free testosterone matters,

Dr. Frye

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Arnold, if you take testosterone, you better beware of becoming a “girlie man”

Successful andropause (low testosterone in men) treatment requires a high degree of knowledge both by the patient and the physician.  Too many doctors are prescribing testosterone as a “side business” out of their natural medical zone of expertise – all with good intentions.  But they are causing a lot of problems, including elevated estrogen which can cause gynecomastia (man boobs, moobies, bitch tits).  This bad side effect can be permanent so it is a real problem.  The only recourse is for men to have plastic surgery, and that can run anywhere from $7500 – $20,000!  In the USA this is a very common procedure, and there are surgeons that do this exclusively because of the volume of guys needing it!  The problem of estrogen is just one of the many problems with inexperienced prescribing of testosterone – there are several others like ED, and low sex drive.

Gynecomastia – “Moobies”

Men have an enzyme that takes testosterone and turns it promptly into estrogen!  This is called the aromatase enzyme, and it must be controlled and blocked to prevent problems like gyno.

The Estrogen Blockers – here are just two of many choices:

Chrysin- ” a natural aromatase inhibitor” – some guys use this natural product, and probably are into flowers if they do!

Chrysin (5, 7 Dihyroxyflavone) is a flavonoid extracted from the plant Passiflori coerulea, a member of the blue passion flower family.  It is promoted in bodybuilding to be an effective inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme.   I can tell you in my experience, it is a poor choice, even though it is “natural.”

“Arimidex”- Anastrozole – the holy grail of estrogen blockers

A new generation of estrogen blocker – this powerful prescription medication targets the aromatase enzyme with a vengence, and works very well.  It can actually work too well, because estrogen in small amounts is critical to male health.  In fact, you must have estrogen to have lean muscle, and also to make an erection.  So, we need to keep estrogen in a narrow range to have it work for a guy, instead of working against him.  Some see a drop in good cholesterol and a raise of bad cholesterol with estrogen blockers.   (We combat that with Niacin (Vitamin B3).

It is a dangerous time to be a testosterone patient

So, if you are going to do testosterone, don’t do it yourself, and don’t pick a doctor that doesn’t do this full time. 

Full Timer,

Dr. Frye

Many men have Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or troubles getting, or maintaining an erection.   It is normal to have times of difficulty, but it always seems to be at the worst possible time!  There are many products on the market, some more charming than others..

Natural Erection Protection

Tribulus terrestrisis a herb that has been used in the traditional medicine of China and India for centuries to help men get an erection.  In the mid-1990s, tribulus terrestris became known in North America after Eastern European Olympic athletes said that taking tribulus helped their performance.  The active compounds in tribulus are called steroidal saponins. Two types, called furostanol glycosides and spirostanol glycosides, appear to be involved with the effects of tribulus. These saponins are found primarily in the leaf.

 No Sex with Sheep Zone

Tribulus terrestris is a wonder drug for many men, but has a toxic effect in sheep. It has been found to cause a chronic, progressive, irreversible disorder in the dopamine circuits of the nigrostriatal complex in the brain, resulting in impaired muscle function and weakness in the hindquarters, eventually leading to death.  Normally, this wouldn’t be an issue, but there are some crazy and lonely sheep herders out there in the fields.

Do we really think the sign is going to stop sex starved wacko’s?

Have your Erection Made in China?

“Male Tonic” – Buyer Beware

Two men and a woman, were all admitted to Royal Darwin Hospital in the past two months after taking Nangen Zengzhangsu, a Chinese medication which claimed to enhance sexual function.It is marketed on websites as 100 per cent herbal, but contains ingredients such as donkey kidney and deer antler. It is also claimed to be a natural alternative to Viagra with no side effects.  

Remember, even though something is 100% ”herbal“  or “all-natural” doesn’t mean it isn’t strong, or even dangerous to some.  See what deer antlers do to deer!  Basically, herbs are just raw medicines. 

ED can be a mental catastrophe,  extremely frustrating, and a frightening experience for all..

But, be carefulordering stuff off the internet, especially those products that have amazing claims of fantastic nights in bed!  Thumbs down, we don’t want to lose a life over a lost erection! 

Dr. Frye

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Gynecomastia - Male Breast Development (aka Man Boobs, Moobies, Bitch Tit)

Androgel, or any testosterone product (cream, patch, pill, or injection) can turn out to be a disaster for men (and doctors) who don’t know all about hormones and how they work.  You must block estrogen using an aromatase inhibitor or you risk breast development and many other problems!  In my practice, I see tons of guys who complained to their doctors about low sex drive, and they were promptly given a sample and prescription for a year’s worth of cream.  This is much worse than if you did nothing!   I single out Androgel, because it is the most common offender of boobs (in the gym they are always called “Bitch Tits”) in men because of the convenient pump.  That convenience quickly turns to more than an inconvenience!  Does anyone have the number of that plastic surgeon that does breast reduction in men?  1 800 No Estrogen Blocker.

The Testosterone Cascade

The Aromatase Enzyme-  (see the left side of the diagram) Here’s how testosterone is converted to active metabolites some good – some bad (for men).  It is the estradiol that causes many problems for men, not just “man boobs”, but it can cause bloating, emotional outbursts, tears, depression, love of the color pink , and leads to loss of the ability to keep an erection (ED).  The sad part is, the testosterone does increase desire and erections, but the estrogen makes it impossible to do anything.  I am not a conspiracy freak, but I wonder if Androgel and Viagra have teamed up on the men of this world? 

Diet Testosterone – if you look at this picture for two minutes solid – you won’t eat for a week and you will lose weight.

Look for my upcoming blog on synthetic and natural estrogen blockers – they really are the power behind any good testosterone treatment plan.

Time counts,

Dr. Frye

The Tour de France can cause Trouble in de pants.

Cyclist and exercise bike users, put prolonged pressure on the perineum (area from the genitals to the anus) because of the shape and size of the bike seat, and that  causes the penis and scrotum to contract involuntarily - referred to as “saddle balls” or  as I like to call them, “Democrats.”  The highest risk is experienced by males who cycle at least three hours every week.  The “sitting bone” area is full of nerves and blood vessels, and the constant pressure on them harms the nerves and constricts blood flow, causing tingling or numbness in the penis and eventually can cause ED (erectile dysfunction), or impotence (and tiny balls).  

The Biker Apostle Obama (Saddle balls makes one weak on national defense and strong on taxation without representation, too!)

See how you do on this Pres Riddle:  Name 3 “Ball Busters in Washington.”   1. Michelle Obama - she is the holder of the only nads in the White House. 2. Bike Seat - we need pads for the nads!  3. Obama’s 1984 style jeans he has on- holy cow!  (you’d think he would have bought some new jeans by now using some more of the stimulus package money he took from the American taxpayers - He is screaming for some True Religion’s or something stylish like a Nike outfit.

Having a hardbody is a good thing, unless you can’t get hardbody! 

Exercise helps keep a man sexually fit and mentally sharp, but Dr. Irwin Goldstein, a Boston University impotency specialist, says that bicycling is one workout to avoid!  Dr. Goldstein believes seat pressure can permanently damage the blood vessel that supply the penis. Call it an switch that remains in the “down position” no matter what!  It is important to keep your heart healthy, and your waistline slim, so we have to find a way to burn calories without ruining our sex lives! I have seen some of the newly designed bike seats that supposedly reduce pressure on the perineum, and they look like large UFO donuts and they are not practical.

Hopefully we don’t have to rely on Cialis or Viagra at this age! 

“years of marathon riding had left me “as soft as overcooked rigatoni” 

There is no reason to put that image in my head.  I mean, I love pasta!  At least I used to.    Let’s move on to another topic, shall we?  Let’s talk about swimming…wait a minute, what about Cold Water Shrinkage Syndrome?  <sigh>

Cold water even can shrink James Bond (aka Daniel Craig)!  Is no sport safe on the privates?

Women are exempt from Saddle Balls (I mean if they have original equipment)

Scientists studied the effect of marathon cycling on women and found their perineum to be quite resistant to repetitive pounding.   Cycling over three hours a week had no negative effect on sexual function or ability to achieve orgasm in the women studied. The male scientists that were following these ladies are all suffering from ED and severe eye strain, however.

Dr. Frye

Exercise - there is no substitute for fitness when it comes to sexual performance

Not only must you have the energy that exercise can bring to your body and life, you need the strength to perform.  Abdominal strength and arm strength play a large role in how well you hold up in your bedroom.  Of course, without aerobic capacity gained though hard work – you simply will run out of breath before your partner does! 

Women

The aim of Kegel exercises is to fortify muscle tone by strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles(PC) of the pelvic floor.

So overall body tone makes a big difference, but what about inner muscle strength?  Most women know about pelvic muscle floor weakness – responsible for urinary leakage when sneezing, or straining – common after having a baby.  Well, these muscles are responsible for sexual pleasure, and enhance orgasmic contractions.  A Kegel exercise, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor (sometimes called the “Kegel muscles”).  If you work on the PC, you can really make your sex life even better for yourself and your partner.

The Fawcet Test to measure your PC progress

1.  When your bladder is full bladder go to the bathroom and start to urinate, then quickly tighten your pc muscle and stop the flow of urine.  2.  Release and start to urinate again and repeat.

The Japanese  iGallop “Abdominal Strengthener”  Cost to be taken for a ride $250.00.

This iGallop machine actually mimics the actions of riding a horse, and might have some benefit to the abdominals.  Probably the most value of the iGallop would be if you practice your Kegel exercises  while on the horse!  If you can strengthen your pelvic floor – orgasms are easier and more intense.    Aerobic exercise performed at high intensity for 20 minutes not only releases natural antidepressant in your brain, but adds a measure of testosterone, estrogen, and even human growth hormone  for your body!  You not only look good, you are good when you exercise regularly and vigorously.  Of course, you need proper nutrition, all the hormones, and targeted vitamins and minerals http://ivitaminscience.com to make everything work the best.

The Men

Golf Digest stated, Camilo is the “most ripped player on the PGA Tour”

It wasn’t Kegel exercises that has helped Camilo Villegas sculpt his body and swing, it was the exercise called  the “Russian twist” that did it.   The Russian Twist strengthens the lower back and shoulders and promotes separation between the upper body and lower body. Lie back on a physio ball and hold a dumbbell with two hands overhead. Rotate your upper body from side to side, rolling onto your shoulders.   Camilo has won about $4 Million dollars in his pro golfing career and his workout routine has provided him with the edge he needs to win on the course, and most likely helps him in dealing with all the women chasing him home from the links.

Kegel Exercises for Men has multiple advantages!

Some Kegel masters claim it is possible for men to train this area strong enough to have orgasms without ejaculation, so they can have “multiples’ and they can last longer.   Some men report that they have less problems with erectile dysfunction (ED) when they strengthen their pelvic muscles.  Men spend so much time at the gym working on their body muscles, but they often ignore their pubococcygeus  -the same muscle that is weak in women. In fact, most men don’t even know about the pubococcygeus, though its role during male orgasm is hard to ignore. The pubococcygeus ( PC muscle) can be strengthened to improve sex – power, length, and can be exercised without any equipment.

Here are 3 ways to strengthen the PC muscle, men!  1.While standing with knees slightly bent, pretend you are holding a coin between the muscles of your buttocks and grip it tightly. 2.With penis flaccid, try to lift the scrotum and retract the penis by contracting the muscles. 3. Use the muscles to stimulate stopping urination and then starting again.  The exercises should be performed as many as 90 times a day, and at least three to four weeks are required to have an affect.

“Love Love”  – Tennis Anyone? Everyone!  Good Exercise leads to Stinky Shoes and Great Sex, so don’t wait – lace up, and get active in any sport (and do those Kegels too.)

Time Matters More Every Second,

Dr. Frye

Horny Goat Weed – (this is just a picture of a goat,  the herb comes from the ground )

This amazing Chinese herb has almost mythical powers, and has been used by practitioners around the world for over 2,000 years to restore sexual desire and to boost performance in the bedroom.   Known as Yin Yang Huo, this herb’s method of action has not been well described, yet it is felt that it boosts nitrous oxide when the dried leaves that contain sterols like magnaflorine, are consumed.  Just two to four capsules of a good quality horny goat weed product should really get your juices going and put some punch back in your game.

Smoking Horny Goat Weed is not recommended, it can make you wear silly hats.  There are people who are eating and smoking this weed, and both ideas are bad.  You will stink in bed and stink in general from the smoke.  Just pick a quality brand of HGW and take the capsules as directed.

Don’t stink, take Zinc!  (and Vitamin E)

Vitamin E sometimes is called the “sex vitamin” as it plays an important role in  the male and female sexual experience.  During the sexual intercourse (coitus) both clitoris and penis require additional quantity of oxygen, which is delivered with blood. Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) helps blood cells to transport oxygen quickly and effectively, avoiding thus the process of oxidation. Vitamin E plays influences greatly a pituitary body which controls the work of genitals. If there is an insufficient amount of zinc in a man, they will not have sex desire, cannot keep an erection, nor will they produce sperm that are healthy or in sufficient  number – basically their potency will be lower. In the course of time the body partly loses ability to acquire zinc with nutrition. The lack of zinc can cause serious problems for men and all nutrients and co-factors need to be in good supply to remain healthy and vital.

Cnidum Monnier

This popular sex stimulator  herb is often found in combination with other botanicals in natural erection booster formulations.  It grows in China, Russia, Europe, and now in Oregon, USA.  It is a bitter herb, that often is found growing in ditches, and wasteland that increases nitric oxide release while inhibiting PDE-5 (like Viagra) which means healthy erections that last a long time.  Most all products that contain this and related herbs, call themselves “natural viagra” but they clearly are not.   Products include this herb with other botanicals including ginseng, tribulus, and arginine to name just a few and market their product well, preying on guys who feel a tremendous urge to solve their problem. 

Nothing Fake Here – Cameron is a Natural Aphrodisiac!

“Sex is the best!  You have to really enjoy being sexy. Not fake anything. Sexy is being in the moment, whether that means being coy or coming on hard. Faking is always lame and it never comes across the way you want it to.”– Cameron Diaz, actress and model

“Strips or Steel?” – There’s a sucker born every minute with ED apparently

Since these products are considered dietary supplements, and treated as food, they don’t have to meet any standards that drugs must to be sold.  So be wary of products that promise too much, you know the ones with the fancy labels, as they usually don’t bring anything to the table (or your bedroom!)  Actually the only thing that gets bigger is the wallet of the guy you are sending your money to.

Sun, Sleep, and Fresh Air – in the end, you need to lower your stress, and enjoy your life

Without doubt best aphrodisiacs are sun, a good sleep and fresh air. A good sleep is necessary for the body to pack itself up, to increase its energy and revitalize its hormones. Sun light is a powerful doping for our body including sexual hormones. The main reason of men’s vitality in holidays is being relaxed in fresh air.  So, if you want to keep your dog in the hunt, it pays to take in proper nutrition, add supplements, exercise,  keep your priorities in order, and let go of the nasty habit of not smelling the roses as life goes by. 

Time Matters,

 Dr. Frye

Erection Failure (dysfunction) will make you want to hide your head under the covers

There was a study done in Boston a few years back that estimated over 52% of the entire male population in the United States between the ages of 40 and 70 suffer from mild to moderate erectile dysfunction (ED) .  There is a very strong association between ED and psychological factors, including depression, low levels of dominance, and anger.  Also, changing jobs, partners, patterns,  increased work demands,or if you are experiencing lagging hormones (low libido), or nutrient deficiencies- will contribute to your problem.  I speak to my patients daily about these topics, and must not be so focused on one thing.  You must have a balanced life to have great sex!

Part of the process of erection involves the release of nitric oxide (NO) in vasculature as a result of sexual stimulation. NO activates enzymes leading to smooth muscle relaxation in blood vessels supplying the corpus cavernosum, resulting in increased blood flow and an erection.  Without NO, it is a No Go!  So, let’s review a bit about Nitrous Oxide, and then I can show you what can be done to increase it.

Nitrous oxide was first produced by a minister, Joseph Priestly, in 1772, who recognized that this gas helped to relieve pain he had at the time.  It took 50 years of playful interest in this “laughing gas” before it was looked upon as a serious way to anesthetize people who needed surgery.  200 years later we now know the value of this molecule as it affects muscle development, reproductive capability, and many other systems. 

So, if we can increase NO,  the enzyme, cyclic guanisine monophosphate (cGNP)  will increase which makes everything work exceedingly well.  Medications, like the “Blue Pill”Viagra block the enzyme that degrades cGNP so it stays around longer, making you stay around longer. 

Enrique Iglesias & Anna Kournikova are praying that his prescription for Viagra came in the mail. 

Enrique  said recently,”I don’t like Viagra. I need Viagra.”   There is no doubt that Viagra is an effective and safe drug in treating ED,  but successful intercourse occurs on average 50%–60% of the time.  Well, if Anna gets bored because of Enrique’s ED, she can always stare at her new diamond engagement ring he gave her.   Other medications like Cialis, “the yellow pill”tend to work similarly, just work longer – up to thirty- six hours.  You have to be careful not to drink too much alcohol with this medication because severe dizziness and fainting can occur.  Anyone that has heart problems, take blood pressure or angina (heart pain) medications should be especially responsible with this medication. 

If you do get some of the blue or yellow pills, please make sure to keep this and all medications safe from others, (and pets).    Someday soon there might be an effective Viagra ”pink pill” for women – so far there isn’t anything great yet.

 Dr. Frye.