Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Medical problem? Call 1800 022 222. If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately

healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse or doctor who can help you know what to do.

beginning of content

Healthy Male

From anxiety to fertility, exercise to erections Healthy Male shares evidence-based, easy-to-understand content for everyone, created with the expertise and experience of Australia’s best clinicians, researchers and educators.

Vision and mission

Healthy Male are working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

They are a trusted source of information and facilitator of action on men’s health. They collaborate with the various communities, health professionals, researchers, peak bodies, partner agencies and government to achieve their vision.

How Healthy Male can help

Healthy Male develop the capabilities of the health systems and health practitioners who care for men and boys, with a range of education and training programs, best practice guidelines and resources. Whether you’re reading a story, scrolling through our social media or watching a webinar — the content shared is informative, inclusive and ultimately working towards generations of healthy Australian men.

Their aim is to make the information provided available to everybody, regardless of gender, age, education, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. To do this, they collaborate with Australia’s leading researchers, specialists, clinicians and educators to develop information that fills the gaps in men’s health.

Recommended links

Last reviewed: July 2024

Information from this partner

Found 76 results

Blood in semen: Causes & treatment

Blood in your semen may look like a spot of bright red blood, or your cum may be red, pink or brown. Learn what causes blood in semen.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Male hair loss causes and treatment | Healthy Male

Gain insights into male pattern hair loss, its causes, progression, and treatments with expert advice from Dr. Pooja Sharma.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Can men with Klinefelter syndrome father kids? | Healthy Male

Most men with Klinefelter syndrome produce very few or no sperm and are infertile. While males with Klinefelter syndrome can't have children naturally, they may be able to have biological children with assisted reproductive technology.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Improve your preconception health | Healthy Male

Setting up the cot might feel a fair way off but small changes to your daily habits now can make a crucial difference to your fertility.

Read more on Healthy Male website

What to do when your partner has chronic prostatitis & pelvic pain

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS): Causes, symptoms, treatment, its effect on sex and how to support your partner.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Do men get postnatal depression and anxiety?

Dads can get postnatal depression and postnatal anxiety after the birth of their baby. Here’s what you need to know about men’s postnatal depression symptoms and how to get help.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Anger management for men: How to control your anger

Learn more about the signs your anger is an issue, how to manage anger better and anger management techniques.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Epididymitis: Symptoms, causes & treatment | Healthy Male

Epididymitis is one of the most common causes of pain in the scrotum. Learn more about causes like STIs, symptoms and how it's diagnosed.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Itchy penis: Causes, symptoms and treatments

Wondering, why is my penis itchy? Learn more about the causes of penis itching and irritation and what to do about it.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Is a vasectomy reversible? Here’s all you need to know | Healthy Male

Before men book in for a vasectomy, medical professionals implore them to be absolutely certain they no longer want to have children.

Read more on Healthy Male website

Healthdirect 24hr 7 days a week hotline

24 hour health advice you can count on

1800 022 222

Government Accredited with over 140 information partners

We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Australian Government, health department logo ACT Government logo New South Wales government logo Northern Territory Government logo Queensland Government logo Government of South Australia logo Tasmanian government logo Victorian government logo Government of Western Australia logo

Healthdirect Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.