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Dr. Karl Saardi, an internist/dermatologist at George Washington University drops some knowledge on all things STDs. How effective are condoms in stopping STD transmission? As a male, should I get the HPV vaccine? Can I get herpes through oral sex?

Dr. Ashley Winter joins the show to clear up all the masturbation myths that abound. There are probably terms that you will hear in this episode, such as 'NoFap', 'Semen Retention', 'No Nut November', that you have never heard before. Is there such thing as too much jerking off? Take a listen to this fascinating episode. 

Dr. Rena Malik, an Assistant Professor and expert in pelvic health, dives into the impacts of smoking, vaping, and marijuana on men's health. She discusses how smoking can lead to erectile dysfunction and fertility issues, with improvements possible after quitting. The alarming correlation between vaping and erectile dysfunction among young men is highlighted, alongside the misconceptions about marijuana's safety. Dr. Malik urges for responsible use and open conversations with healthcare providers regarding these substances.

As part of our POV (Perspectives) series, we are excited to share our conversation with Gareth - a male living with XXY. Gareth shares with us his story on his male infertility journey. Tune in!

Dena Goldberg, also known as Dena DNA, joins the podcast to talk all things genetics! As a board certified genetics counselor, she'll answer questions such as when should you get genetic testing done? How valid is 23andMe? Is it saliva or a blood test? Tune in!

Each year, many couples deal with the unfortunate issue of infertility. This usually leads them on a long medical journey, in hopes of finally growing their family. Did you know that a male factor is involved in almost 50% of infertility cases? And did you know that in 20-30% of cases, the male factor is the sole issue? What can I do to improve my male fertility? Dr. Josh Halpern of Northwestern University joins us for this very important chat on how lifestyle can impact male fertility. Take a listen to this fascinating episode!

Dr. Greg Budoff, an ophthalmologist and current UCLA vitro-retinal fellow, joins the Man Up crew and talks about everything regarding care for your eye. Do you sleep in your contacts? Do you get your eyes checked up regularly?

Dr. Mohit Khera, sexual medicine expert and professor from Baylor School of Medicine, joins the Man Up podcast to discuss the various treatments of erectile dysfunction. How do you treat ED? How does Cialis work? Are there any lifestyle changes I can do to improve ED? What are penile injections?

The March Madness basketball tournament is right around the corner, and usually that means there is an influx of vasectomy procedures performed. Its Vasectomy Season! We sit down with our friend Chris, who sheds his whole experience of deciding on undergoing a vasectomy, how the procedure went, and how he felt afterwards. If you have always wondered how it would be like, tune in. 

Kevin and Justin have a chat about Covid and it's effect on various aspects related to Men's Health. Does Covid have an impact on your boners? Are you infertile after you have had Covid? There is a lot of misinformation out there, and we seek to set the record straight with what physicians and scientists know so far.