Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD

The sensation is frustratingly common: you’re going about your day, perfectly comfortable, and then seemingly out of nowhere, a pressing urge to urinate arises. It…

Urethral soreness described as feeling like “tight skin” is an experience many individuals find perplexing and concerning. It’s often difficult to articulate precisely what it…

The perineum, often overlooked yet vitally important, is an area susceptible to discomfort for many reasons. Situated between the pubic bone and the coccyx, it…

The sensation of pressure in the groin area while experiencing a delay in using the restroom is surprisingly common, often causing anxiety and discomfort. It’s…

Experiencing mild discomfort – even something as seemingly insignificant as a brief cramping sensation during or immediately after urination – can understandably prompt questions and…

The experience is surprisingly common: you want to work, to create, to engage in a fulfilling activity – yet find yourself scrolling endlessly through social…

The human experience of sustained focus is often less like a smooth river and more like an intermittent spring – a series of bursts punctuated…

Experiencing discomfort after standing is common, but when that discomfort manifests as a burning sensation in the urethra, it understandably causes significant concern. This isn’t…

The experience is surprisingly common: you’re attempting to unwind, perhaps practicing mindfulness, preparing for sleep, or simply trying to enjoy a moment of peace, and…

The phenomenon of “flow hesitation” – that initial resistance to starting a task, particularly one you know you enjoy or are good at – is…