Author: Jay Patterson
Jay Patterson
Jay Patterson is a passionate Men's Wellness Advocate with a mission to normalize open and informed conversations about the most personal aspects of men's health. He brings a compassionate, holistic perspective, understanding that true wellness weaves together physical, mental, and intimate well-being. With a background in health communication, Jay specializes in creating a safe, judgment-free space for men to find reliable information. He is dedicated to providing clear, respectful, and evidence-based guidance on the topics that matter most to your quality of life, from the bedroom to the boardroom.
As the nickname “man boobs” suggests, enlarged breasts in a male are too often dismissed or joked about. In reality, gynaecomastia is common and can feel worrying or embarrassing. This guide explains what’s going on, when to see a doctor, and which treatments help—without the stigma. What is gynaecomastia? Gynaecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast gland tissue (not just fat). It usually affects both sides but can be one-sided. You may notice a rubbery or firm disc of tissue behind the nipple that can feel tender. True vs. pseudo-gynaecomastia Common causes Gynaecomastia often reflects a temporary or persistent…
The first weeks after the Christmas holidays are historically when solicitors issue the most divorce proceedings. With financial stressors such as a credit squeeze, relationship strain can intensify. Money worries don’t just affect bank balances—they erode trust, safety and time together. If debt or budgeting tension is part of your story, it can help to understand the psychology behind money stress and bring it into the open as “us vs. the problem,” not “me vs. you.” Two myths to drop right now Myth 1: “Marriage is only about love.” Love matters—but marriage is also about commitment, honour and daily acts…
Goodpasture’s Syndrome (Anti-GBM Disease) Goodpasture’s syndrome—also called anti–glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease—is a rare, rapidly progressive autoimmune illness in which antibodies target a collagen protein in the kidney glomerular basement membrane and the lung alveolar basement membrane. The result can be sudden kidney failure and life-threatening lung haemorrhage. Early recognition and urgent treatment are critical. What’s Happening in the Body? This is a classic type II hypersensitivity process: IgG autoantibodies bind linearly along the basement membrane of glomeruli and alveoli, triggering inflammation and tissue damage. Some patients are “double-positive,” with both anti-GBM antibodies and ANCA (anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies); these cases…