Amanda Chou
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Looking to restore your life troubled by prostatitis, epididymitis, seminal vesiculitis and other male reproductive system diseases? Here are the resource to help you in this endeavor.
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When Urgency Meets Intimacy: Living—and Loving—with Chronic Prostatitis
I remember a woman telling me how she counted the minutes between her husband’s nighttime trips to the bathroom, the way his hand hovered over his lower abdomen, and the question that began to hover over their bed: Are we still safe to be close? He’d just been diagnosed with chronic prostatitis after months of urinary urgency, frequent trips to the bathroom, and a dull ache in the lower pelvis that wasn’t going away. The diagnosis felt like a locked door—closed on spontaneity, maybe even on safety.
By Amanda Chouabout a month ago in Longevity
Does Urinating Right After Masturbation Put the Prostate at Risk?
You finish, you breathe, and you head straight for the bathroom. It feels clean, responsible—even preventive. But what if the kindest thing you could do for your prostate is to wait a few quiet minutes first?
By Amanda Chouabout a month ago in Men
Pressed from All Sides: Why Prostatitis Is Often “Pressed” Into Being
The pain didn’t begin with a diagnosis; it started with a chair. If you’ve ever felt a dull ache in the lower abdomen, a nagging urgency to urinate, or a heavy discomfort after a long day at your desk, you already know how ordinary moments can add up to extraordinary strain. Many men don’t realize the prostate—often called the “life gland”—is sensitive not just to infection, but to something much more common: pressure.
By Amanda Chou2 months ago in Men
Spicy Food and Chronic Prostatitis: Why Your Favorite Chili Might Be Making Things Worse
For men dealing with chronic prostatitis, that seemingly innocent bite of spicy food could turn into an unwelcome trigger. While a dash of chili might wake up your taste buds, it can also “wake up” inflammation in the prostate, causing swelling, pain, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Understanding the connection between spicy food and chronic prostatitis is crucial for managing symptoms effectively and maintaining quality of life.
By Amanda Chou2 months ago in Men
Run or Ride with Chronic Prostatitis? A Smarter Way to Move Without Making Things Worse
The first time you tried a jog after the pain began, it felt like your body betrayed you—tightness rising through the perineum, a dull ache that followed you home. Friends said cycling was “off-limits,” but the bike is how you get to work. So you stopped moving, hoping rest would fix it. And yet the symptoms stayed.
By Amanda Chou2 months ago in Men
Saving Your Prostate: The Astonishing Case for Loosening Your Grip
He had changed his coffee, traded his chair for a standing desk, and dutifully finished yet another round of antibiotics. Still, the aching pressure lingered. What finally moved the needle wasn’t a stronger pill—it was learning how to unclench.
By Amanda Chou2 months ago in Men
The One Thing Your Prostate Might Prefer (Hint: Not Soy Milk)
The night Johny’s project went live, he couldn’t pee. He was 26, a new hire in a big tech company, running on adrenaline, takeout, and group chats. For weeks he’d been glued to a chair, chasing bugs by day and swallowing chili oil by night: skewers, crawfish, extra-spicy noodles, a victory beer when the code finally shipped. The celebration ended at the ER, where a burning trickle turned into a standstill. Urine retention isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s an alarm. For Johny, it meant procedures, antibiotics, and a quiet reckoning with a body he’d been ignoring.
By Amanda Chou2 months ago in Men
Why Can’t Men with Chronic Prostatitis Hold Their Urine? 5 Key Insights to Understand and Manage It
Chronic prostatitis can feel like an uninvited guest that disrupts your daily life. If you’ve ever felt a sudden, uncontrollable urge to rush to the bathroom, you’re not alone. For men dealing with this condition, the struggle to hold urine is a frustrating reality. But why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand, using relatable analogies and actionable advice to help you take charge of your health.
By Amanda Chou5 months ago in Men
Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas for Clearing Heat and Dampness in Cystitis
Cystitis is a common urinary system disorder, typically presenting with frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and dark or scanty urine. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is often caused by the accumulation of damp-heat in the lower jiao. Therefore, clearing heat and draining dampness with herbal medicine is considered a key therapeutic approach. Below are five representative TCM formulas with heat-clearing and dampness-draining properties that can specifically help improve cystitis symptoms.
By Amanda Chou5 months ago in Men
Natural Treatment for Prostatitis Using Tomatoes-Featuring Diuretic and Anti-Inflammatory Pill
Tomatoes & Prostate Health: Why They Matter Lycopene as an antioxidant powerhouse: Lycopene, the red carotenoid abundant in tomatoes, has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-proliferative properties in prostate cells. It may help inhibit cell growth, induce apoptosis, and reduce metastatic potential in prostate-related disease models ([PMC][1]).
By Amanda Chou5 months ago in Men
Modern Choices for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Exploring Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies
For many men over the age of 50, urinary problems gradually become a part of daily life. Waking up several times at night to urinate, feeling an urgent need during the day, or struggling with a weak stream are often brushed off as “just getting older.” In reality, these symptoms are often signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can interfere with normal urination and reduce quality of life.
By Amanda Chou5 months ago in Men
5 Ways Chronic Prostatitis Can Affect Your Life—and What to Do About It
Chronic prostatitis, especially chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), isn’t just a nagging discomfort—it’s a condition that can disrupt your daily life, from bathroom habits to bedroom confidence. For many men, symptoms like pelvic pain, urination difficulty, and challenges with sexual quality linger for months, often without clear answers. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by frequent bathroom trips or pain that throws off your groove, you’re not alone. This condition affects roughly 8% of men, often hitting those under 50 the hardest. But there’s hope—understanding the complications and taking action can make a difference. Let’s break down the major ways chronic prostatitis impacts your life and explore evidence-based steps to manage it, including innovative solutions like the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill.
By Amanda Chou5 months ago in Men
