Author: Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD

About Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD

Dr. Ogunyemi is a medical doctor, trained urologist and a health and wellness coach. She received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Her professional background and love of writing, allow her to efficiently synthesize complex and detailed research, making it accessible to a broader audience.

She serves as a medical writer for the Between Us Clinic.

Will Cialis Help with Performance Anxiety?

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachSeptember 15, 2022

Cialis is one of the ED medications that can help performance anxiety, but only if the anxiety is not too severe. If you worry about getting or maintaining an erection, you are not alone. Nearly one-quarter of men admit to sexual performance anxiety. Luckily, there are excellent options for overcoming performance anxiety. In this article, we’ll talk about Cialis, how it can help treat sexual … Continue reading Will Cialis Help with Performance Anxiety? »

Can Shilajit Cure ED? – Usage, Dosage and Safety

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachAugust 24, 2022

Men have a lot of options for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) – unfortunately, not all are well proven. One option you may have heard of is Shilajit, an Ayurvedic herbal supplement. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical system that combines supplements, special diets, and lifestyle changes to achieve health. Ayurveda is a pseudoscience because many of its claims are not scientifically proven. In this article … Continue reading Can Shilajit Cure ED? – Usage, Dosage and Safety »

Xanax and Erectile Dysfunction – Does Xanax Cause ED?

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachAugust 18, 2022

If you’re taking Xanax (alprazolam) for anxiety, you may wonder if it can affect erections. Officially, Xanax does not cause erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is not a side effect of Xanax. But, the FDA does mention that men who take Xanax (7.4% compared to 3.7% who don’t) are more likely to notice sexual dysfunction- which includes ED. Two studies (here and here) from Boston, MA … Continue reading Xanax and Erectile Dysfunction – Does Xanax Cause ED? »

ED Pills for Performance Anxiety – Does it Work?

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachAugust 2, 2022

For the nearly 25% of men with sexual performance anxiety, trying an erectile dysfunction (ED) pill might seem like the best solution. After all, it’s an easy-to-swallow pill you take on demand to get a reliable erection. But, not so fast. While they may help, ED pills do not get to the root of the anxious and distracting thoughts that men may face during sex. … Continue reading ED Pills for Performance Anxiety – Does it Work? »

Causes and Treatments for Low Libido in Men

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachNovember 11, 2021

Learn about the causes and treatments for low sex drive in men What is low libido? Low libido means that a man has a low sex drive or no sex drive whatsoever. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder is a condition where men have a persistent lack of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity that also causes distress or relationship issues. Low libido is relatively … Continue reading Causes and Treatments for Low Libido in Men »

Can Kegel Exercises Cure Premature Ejaculation?

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachAugust 5, 2021

If you’ve ever worried about not lasting long enough with your partner, you might have heard about Kegel exercises to help you last longer. But how do these exercises compare to traditional treatment options like the stop-start method and the squeeze technique exercises, medicines, and topical agents? Well, here we’ll dive into what you really need to know about Kegels and premature ejaculation. What are … Continue reading Can Kegel Exercises Cure Premature Ejaculation? »

Is Premature Ejaculation Curable? How to Cure PE Permanently

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachNovember 10, 2021

Most men can cure premature ejaculation. Learn how to do it and when it might be permanent. While premature ejaculation (PE) is defined as ejaculation under 60 seconds after penetration, we prefer to define it as ejaculation that happens before the man or his partner want it to. PE is not something any man would want to deal with. Yet, it’s not uncommon; nearly 30% … Continue reading Is Premature Ejaculation Curable? How to Cure PE Permanently »

Home Remedies for Premature Ejaculation

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachSeptember 14, 2022

There is a lot of advice online about home remedies for premature ejaculation you can try. But how can you know which treatments are truly proven to help men increase ejaculation time? While the exact definitions may vary, like other sex therapists, we define premature ejaculation (PE) as ejaculation that happens faster than either the man or his partner would like and that leads to stress … Continue reading Home Remedies for Premature Ejaculation »

Why Do I Lose My Erection a with Condom? – Condom Associated Erection Problems

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachSeptember 21, 2022

Learn about the causes and solutions for condoms associated erection problems Condom-associated erectile dysfunction might be more common than you think. According to this study from the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, up to one-third of men lose their erections when putting on a condom, and one in five admit to trouble staying hard. While it’s completely normal to occasionally experience temporary erectile dysfunction, … Continue reading Why Do I Lose My Erection a with Condom? – Condom Associated Erection Problems »

Temporary Erectile Dysfunction – What Causes a Sudden Loss of Erection?

By Oreoluwa Ogunyemi, MD- Urologist and Health and Wellness CoachMay 8, 2022

Erectile Dysfunction Isn’t Always Permanent. Learn About the Possible Causes and Treatments for Temporary Impotence erectile dysfunction is a real problem that affects men of all ages. The International Consortium of Sexual Medicine defines erectile dysfunction as the “consistent or recurrent inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for sexual satisfaction.” ED occurs in about 16% of all men, but increases to 54% in … Continue reading Temporary Erectile Dysfunction – What Causes a Sudden Loss of Erection? »