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The holiday season is a time of celebration, friends, family, and fun for most Australians, but for many it’s also a time of year when they feel isolated and alone. This year’s festivities are more fraught than ever with the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions. New research suggests that the pandemic has worsened the state of loneliness in Australia, with one in two Australians reporting they feel lonelier since COVID-19 began. Loneliness was already a growing global concern. Prior to COVID-19, one in four Australians reported feeling lonely. Men tend to report higher levels of loneliness than women, with 39% of men living alone experiencing loneliness and one in three men believe that there is no-one to help them out if in they’re in need. Half of the Australian male population think that they have many acquaintances but not as many real friends as they would like and 37% of men are not satisfied with the quality of their relationships.

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There is plenty of good information about how women can improve their chance of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby. But what about fathers-to-be? Research now shows that the father’s age, and his health at the time of conception, affect the chance of his partner falling pregnant and the future health of the baby. It takes three months for new sperm to develop and mature, so you’ll need to make sure that you’re as healthy as possible for at least three months before you start trying.

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How often do you talk to your male patients about their fertility? In a recent study, two thirds of GPs agreed that it was their role to discuss fertility with male patients, but nearly 80% practiced this only occasionally, despite men contributing to around 50% of all fertility issues. Paired with the fact that men visit the doctor less often than women and have shorter consultations, opportunities to talk about sexual and reproductive health are often missed.

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Netflix recently released 'Sex, explained', a documentary series that explores the ins and outs of sex — from the biology of attraction to the history of birth control. A recent episode from the series, titled ‘Fertility', examines male fertility — a subject that’s important to Healthy Male — so, we had a look at the show’s take on the issue and added a bit more context.

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Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton, usually affecting older men and women, where bones become more fragile due to age and there’s a greater risk of fractures. It can have a major effect on quality of life. Having a healthy lifestyle can lower your risk. There are effective medications available to treat osteoporosis, with a small likelihood of side-effects.

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Painful ejaculation is a painful, burning sensation during or after ejaculation causing pain in the perineum (area between the anus and the genitals) and the urethra (tube running from bladder to end of penis). The condition can be very uncomfortable, cause discomfort in the testicles, and interfere with feelings of sexual pleasure. It can be caused by inflammation or infection which may need treatment with antibiotics.

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