Buying Your First Straight Razor: Some Points To Keep In Mind

Increasing numbers of men are returning to the use of straight razors for their daily shave but some, certainly, are unsure just what to go for. This article should help them make that all-important first purchase. So what to look out for in your first straight razor? Let’s look first at just what makes a straight razor what it is. A straight razor is, essentially, a very simple tool. The scales (sometimes called ‘the handle’ or ‘the sheaves’) aren’t even really... Read more »

Shaving Problems? Sensitive Skin? You Don’t Know How Lucky You Are!

Today’s man may suffer from shaving rash, razor burn and sensitive skin but compared to our forefathers he’s in the lap of luxury. This article takes a brief look at how men coped with their facial fungus in days of yore . . Did you know that the average man’s beard hairs have the same tensile strength as copper wire? It’s a fact. So maybe it’s not so surprising that in remote antiquity most mature men resembled a badger peering out of a hedge! Why? Simple - their beards... Read more »

The Best A Man Can Get? Read And Decide For Yourself!

We men are told today that modern, disposable-blade razors give us, in terms of a shave, ‘the best a man can get’ to borrow one maker’s slogan. Is this really true and are we selling ourselves short in terms of exchanging speed for skill? This article looks at the fors and againsts of different shaving methods. The modern disposable-blade shaving razor is quite a feat, both of engineering and marketing. The marketing side began way back with the first of King Gillette’s safety... Read more »

Razor Burns And Bumps: How To Banish Them For Good

Razor burn - that rawness of face familiar to thousands of men - is something that can be avoided in most cases. This article gives one simple solution. Firstly - just what is razor burn? Let’s start by stating that it definitely is not a burn in the literal sense - only that the sensation is one of burning and itching on irritated skin. It’s what irritates the skin that matters and, in the case of razor burn, how you can go about getting some relief. The main cause of razor burn is... Read more »

Why Many Men Are Switching To Alternative Shaving Methods

In the past few years there has been a definite swing away from the cheap, mass-produced multi-blade razor towards a classic method of shaving. This article takes a look at some of the reasons why. The classic method of shaving that I’m talking about is, of course, the straight razor. As a tool it is as far removed from the modern multi-blade as it could be in terms of the way it is made, yet it performs exactly the same function - or does it? Let’s look at comparisons. Modern razors... Read more »

Your First Straight Razor: Vintage Or New?

For many men, changing to a straight razor is a big step - and it’s easy to get confused by what’s on offer. This article examines some of what’s available in today’s market. There’s a school of thought that says that. as far as craftsmanship goes, we now cannot match the skills of our forefathers. Whilst this may be true in some areas (pyramid building, for example!) it can hardly be said of such a basic technological skill such as metalworking. Or can it? Straight... Read more »

The Pain And Discomfort Of An Enlarged Prostate

Poor health is a major cause for an enlarged prostate. An enlarged prostate may be exacerbated by low quality diets and unhealthy lifestyles wrought with stress, worry and a lack of exercise. Most men take special care about their diet and exercise only when they are young. These habits often disappear once they get older. This might one of the reasons enlarged prostates are more common in older men. Your doctor will be able to suggest a healthy diet and exercise regimen so as to minimize the damage... Read more »

The Role Of The Prostate Gland In The Male Body

The prostate plays a key role in the reproductive mechanism of a man. It is a tiny gland, the size of a walnut, found in the groin area of a male. This gland is positioned just under the urinary bladder, above the rectum and encircles the urethra. The prostate gland plays a major role in the production of semen. The urethra is a tubular organ through which urine passes out of the body. It is possible to reach the prostate gland through the anus for medical examination by a physician or for stimulation... Read more »

Treatment Options For Prostate Problems

The treatment options offered to a patient who has prostate problems depends largely on the seriousness of his or her signs and symptoms. There are many symptoms which are common such as troublesome ejaculation, difficulty in the maintenance of an erection, finding blood in the urine or even troublesome urination. If such problems are experienced, it is highly recommended that the illness be diagnosed correctly by a doctor as early as possible. A qualified physician would be able to suggest the best... Read more »

The Prostate Cancer Primer

There are many today who face the agony of cancer and in particular prostate cancer. It is a particularly serious form of cancer. For those who are successfully treated for this form of cancer and survive with nothing more than the battle scars of treatment should consider themselves very lucky. Advance prostate cancer by its very name seems to suggest that the cancer is in an advanced and possibly incurable stage. This need not be the case. Understanding advance prostate cancer is a very important... Read more »