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The way we watch movies on the big screen might be changing. That is, there might also be a little screen. Filmmakers may soon start offering second screen apps that coincide with the film. Representatives from Intel IQ say that a second screen app, running at the same time, could improve audience experience and create a new, exciting way to watch films. Some critics say glowing phones in a movie theater would interrupt user experience more than enhance it.
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How to market pot. This will be interesting.


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Brandi Roper, a graduate of Southern Wesleyan University, has written her first children’s book with a second one in the works.
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When it comes to the best foods for digestive health, perhaps the best way of thinking about it is this: If it doesn’t cause any symptoms, then it’s good.
There are “foods that clean out your bowel system. Foods that help to keep you regular. Foods that will not increase reflux. Foods that won’t cause diarrhea,” Kristi King, R.D., a senior dietitian at Texas Children’s Hospital and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells HuffPost.
Good digestion starts the moment you put a food in your mouth, King adds, noting that foods that are “good” for digestion are generally those that make the digestive process easier.
Different nutrients from foods benefit the body in different ways, says Dr. Matthew L. Bechtold, M.D., F.A.C.G., a gastroenterologist at the Digestive Health Center at the University of Missouri – Columbia. However, even nutrients that aren’t readily absorbed by the body can be healthy — fiber, for instance, helps to ensure regular bowel movements.
Fiber is the “Roto-Rooter, the Drano, of the digestive system,” King says, though she notes that it is possible to have too much. People should generally have between 20 to 30 grams of fiber each day, which is the amount in five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables and about four to five servings of whole grains.
The body is designed to digest many types of foods, but everyone is different in that some foods may trigger digestion-related symptoms for some and not others, Bechtold says.
Bechtold and King offered up some of their picks for the best and worst foods for digestion, based on their ability to help keep things moving in the body, as well as their likelihood of triggering nasty symptoms like diarrhea and acid reflux.
- Fruits And Vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are great for digestion because most are high in fiber, King says. Bechtold adds that the fiber in produce has an added benefit of regulating bowel movements.
- Whole Grains. Whole grain foods, including brown rice and wheat, also contain lots of fiber, making them another top food group good for digestion, King says. (Obviously this advice may not apply for people with chronic conditions like celiac disease or other gluten sensitivities, since wheat contains gluten.)
Bananas. While all fruits and vegetables are generally good for digestion, bananas in particular are great because they don’t irritate the stomach. That’s why they’re part of the “BRAT Diet” for vomiting or diarrhea — that is, the bananas, rice, applesauce and dry toast diet. “Those are the four things that tend to be the easiest tolerated amongst people and they tend to be bland, so they won’t irritate the stomach like other foods,” King says. They are also good for replacing the body’s electrolytes, she adds.
- Water. “Water is excellent for digestion, and that’s one thing I think people don’t drink enough of,” King says. Water helps the digestive process because it helps move things through the intestines.
Ginger. Spices and herbs like ginger, turmeric and peppermint are great for settling an upset stomach, King says. Try drinking ginger or peppermint tea, or sucking on a peppermint lozenge.
- Probiotic-Containing Foods Like Yogurt. Probiotics are good for the digestive system because they contain good bacteria that crowds out any bad bacteria that you may have in your gut, King says. You want to look specifically for foods that contain live bacteria, such as yogurt and kefir.
- Prebiotic-Containing Foods Like Asparagus And Oats. Prebiotic foods contain a type of fiber the probiotics feed off of to multiply, “so it’s good food for your good bacteria,” King says. Prebiotics are found in foods such as asparagus, onions, lentils and whole grains.
- Spicy Foods. Spicy foods can be bad for digestion because they may trigger acid reflux symptoms for some people, King notes.
- Caffeine. Similarly to spicy foods, those containing caffeine can also trigger acid reflux, as it relaxes the esophageal sphincter — the flap that keeps what you’ve eaten down in your stomach — causing food to come back up into the esophagus, King says. What about coffee, which is high in caffeine yet always seems to help us “go?” King says coffee is powerful for triggering peristalsis — the term for movement of food through the intestines — it does contain caffeine, which means it can still cause reflux. But it could help someone who is struggling with constipation, she notes.
- Acidic Foods Like Soda. Like spicy and caffeinated foods, acidic picks like soda can also trigger reflux, King says.
- Foods High In Saturated Fat. Fatty foods can induce heartburn and diarrhea due to poor absorption of fat, Bechtold says. King adds that you can tell if your diet contains too many high-fat foods because your stool will float to the top of the toilet. This is a sign that you might want to cut back on the saturated fat.
- Alcohol. Alcohol also relaxes the esophageal sphincter, which can then trigger acid reflux, King says. Bechtold adds that it can induce inflammation in the stomach.
- Dairy. Dairy can induce bloating, Bechtold says, as well as abdominal discomfort, particularly for people who are lactose intolerant.
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Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas…my choice anytime I crave Mexican food. Never made them…had to try. Browned…Braised…Broiled. The flavor develops at the beginning from browning the meat. The spices, vegetables and citrus take it to another level during the braising process. The quick crisp at the end…heaven! I was only available to get a bone-in pork shoulder butt that was just under seven pounds. I had about five pounds of meat after trimming the fat and cutting off the bone. This recipe makes a lot…as it should! Below are some recipe ideas using carnitas.
Cut the fat cap and any silvery membrane off of the pork shoulder. Cut into chucks and season generously with kosher salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottom (oven-safe) pot. I used this enameled cast iron pot from Lodge…click here! Brown the meat in batches. Try not to overcrowd the pot…you want a sear, not a cook. Reserve on plate or bowl.
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Once all the pork chunks have been browned. Add the garlic, onion and bay leaves to the pot. Allow to cook for a minute or so. Add in about two cups of the chicken stock, the juice from the lime and orange, and about half the rind from each. You can also just dump the spent lime and orange in the pot. Season with the chili powder, cumin and oregano. For a bit of spice, I added a whole fresh jalapeño. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen up any browned bits. Add the meat back to the pot. Check the liquid level. You want the liquid to cover meat like in the photo below. You will need to add at least another cup of stock, or all of it. Bring to a boil.
Cover with lid and place in oven for at least three hours, or until the meat is nice and tender. About halfway through the braising process, taste the sauce. I did have to add a touch more salt. Remove from oven and discard the bay leaves and the orange and lime halves.
With a slotted spoon, remove the meat from the pot and spread out evenly on a pan. Using two forks, shred the meat just a bit. I like to see a few larger chunks. Spoon on a touch of the liquid. Place pan under broiler for about three to four minutes. As the meat is broiling, place the pot on the stove and start reducing the liquid. After four minutes, ladle on a bit more of the liquid on top of the meat. Place back under the broiler for another four to five minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
I decided to use my carnitas for simple tacos garnished with red onion, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime. You can use in wraps, as a bowl with rice, on a pizza…the possibilities are endless. You may just want to eat directly off of the pan…it’s that good! I did serve my tacos with a side of my Mexican Rice and Mexican Corn Salad (a take on my Mexican Street Corn recipe). ENJOY!

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Traditionalist Chesnutt shows his stuff after stellar performance by Clark
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Astrodome, Houston, March 1, 1997
By Brian Wahlert
HOUSTON - Country music's stylistic leaning and popularity tend to go in cycles.
Country becomes really popular, and then record labels and radio stations try to further increase that popularity by catering to the new, broader audience, which, presumably, wants a less traditional, more pop-rock bent.
Inevitably, what is called country gets so far away from what drew the broader audience in the first place that its popularity declines and much of the audience leaves for another format.
Then the country industry responds by going back to its roots. Eventually, people who are disenchanted with the commercialism and lack of real emotion in other musical formats latch on to country, and the cycle starts all over again.
Right now we're in the decline stage. Country fans seem to be tiring of the crassly commercial music and glitzy stage shows of many of country's top stars, and record labels are beginning to respond by cutting many artists from their rosters and signing distinctly traditional bands like BR5-49.
When the smoke clears, only a few of today's stars will remain, but the smart money says that the singers who performed at the Rodeo tonight will be two of the few.
Take Terri Clark, for example. Some might look at her cowboy hat and dismiss her as a traditionalist wannabe, but her music demonstrates that she's nothing but straight-ahead country.
On hard-core country ballads like "If I Were You" and "Just the Same" Clark's voice gets a chance to stretch out and shine. Her powerful, deep voice and great vocal control and these songs' beautiful fiddle-and-steel arrangements made them highlights of her show.
She's got the energetic, uptempo songs that get the crowd excited, too. Hits like "When Boy Meets Girl" and "Poor, Poor Pitiful Me" feature a big, electrified sound, but Clark's voice keeps them country.
Then there was "Twang Thang," a cheesy piece of country schlock with lyrics like, "It's gotta have a twang thang / It's gotta bend a heart strang." It's not worth Clark's talent, but her earnest delivery kept the song from being a total washout.
In addition to her ability as a singer and great traditional style, Clark also demonstrated an innocent, almost bewildered demeanor that endeared her to the audience.
"This is the biggest audience I've ever played for - definitely! I'm just a little bit nervous. I'm not afraid to tell you," she said with a slight quaver in her voice.
Then later, "I cannot believe I'm singing in front of this many people. I wish my mom was here to see this!"
The end result of her great performance and genuine personality was perhaps the best response to an opening act of this year's Rodeo. The crowd gave her a raucous standing ovation after her show, and she loved every second of it, waving and posing as she was driven around the Astrodome floor for her victory lap.
Few artists could follow that performance, especially in Houston, where the crowd knows real country music.
Mark Chesnutt is one of those few.
From the beginning of his career, Chesnutt has never been afraid to record traditional country music - in fact, it's what he does best. One of his earliest hits, "Too Cold at Home," featuring a gorgeous steel guitar, is still one of his greatest songs. A new ballad called "Let It Rain" looks poised to follow in that song's footsteps by becoming another huge hit.
Perhaps his best song, however, is his version of a Hank Williams Jr. record called "I'll Think of Something." Its heartbreaking lyrics of a man who would do anything to get over his lost love and Chesnutt's emotion-packed delivery made it one of the highlights of tonight's show.
Another great feature of Chesnutt's music is that he can go straight from a serious song of country heartbreak to loopy songs about a redneck who destroys a jukebox in a bar for playing a sad song that made him cry ("Bubba Shot the Jukebox") and a blue-collar worker who parties all weekend and dreads the beginning of the week ("It Sure Is Monday"). Chesnutt's sense of humor is a great added dimension to his music that too few artists have.
Chesnutt has also worked a Cajun flavor into some of his recent music, and this new part of his style suits him well. His most recent hit, "It's a Little Too Late," featured Cajun fiddle and accordion solos, and "Gonna Get a Life" was another big Cajun hit.
For several years, Chesnutt has been on the brink of superstardom, but he's never quite crossed that line. He headlined his own tour a couple of years back with generally miserable results - thousands of empty seats at most performances.
Even though he can't fill concert arenas on his own or sell at the multiplatinum level of far less talented but more commercial country stars like John Michael Montgomery and Tim McGraw, he still refuses to compromise his artistic integrity. And in Texas, at least, fans, like the 49,049 who came to see him at the Rodeo tonight, appreciate that.

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Watch: New sizzle reel for HBO Max looks ahead to 2022
With 2022 just weeks away, WarnerMedia has released a sizzle reel featuring a selection of some of the most anticipated new shows and movies coming to the HBO Max next year.
The sizzle reel, which is available to view above, shows clips from new seasons of shows like Euphoria, Westworld, The Righteous Gemstones, Gossip Girl, The Flight Attendant, Raised by Wolves, Barry, His Dark Materials, A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Nevers, Hacks, Sesame Street.
Additionally, there are a number of new shows coming to HBO Max in 2022 including the Suicide Squad spinoff, Peacemaker, The Gilded Age, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon, The Time Traveler’s Wife, The White House Plumbers, We Own This City, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Julia, DMZ, Love and Death, The Staircase, Our Flag Means Death, and Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.
Finally, the sizzle reel teased the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special and some of the movies making their way to the platform including The Last Duel, Free Guy, F9: The Fast Saga, Father of the Bride, Kimi, The Fallout, Scoob: Holiday Hunt, House Party, and Moonshot.
The trailer also teases, via an accompanying description, that there are other series and films on the horizon they can’t show just yet. The platform looks to have a year chock-full of content ahead, but if you’re looking to get your HBO fix today, there’s no better place to get started than with The Matrix Resurrections.


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Covered buttons and a modern step hem add the finishing touches to this classic, grey plaid trouser.
- Side slash pockets
- Step hem
- Slight kick flare
- 3 covered buttons at hem on outer seam
- Inseam: 27", Front rise: 10.75"
- Runs: true to size
- Fitted through hips and thighs
- Ankle length
- Model is 5'8.5", wearing size 2
Victoria Peak Houndstooth Plaid
- 63% Polyester, 34% Viscose, 3% Elastane
- Machine Wash Cold
- Pair with our matching Habanero 2 Jacket for a feminine suiting look with modern elements, ready for day or night.
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It’s August 16th, and by some people’s counting, the summer is almost over. There are just a few hours left of the Brown County Fair and soon we will need a new excuse for fried food. Soon, the temperature will drop and we will long for 88 degrees! And, since I want the young people to listen to this homily, I won’t even mention the start of school on Thursday. Yes, THIS Thursday.
Yes, summer is ending and there is nothing we can do to stop it. Instead, we can try to meet the year ahead with a plan, a dream, and an expectation. To prepare for the coming fall and everything that is with it: school, Bazaar, and more- we need to look at the Canaanite woman in today’s gospel.
What can we say about her faith?
As a Canaanite woman she is a lower class citizen in two ways: she is a woman and comes from a backward people. There is very little hope for a person like this- few people if any treat her with respect. This might seem forward to us today in our world of information and telephones, but even today, in India and China, baby girls are being aborted simply because they are girls, and many people struggle to be accepted because of their country of origin.
Yet despite the odds stacked against her, she pushes toward the front the crowd, probably struggling against the various villagers telling her to be still, quiet, and to keep her thoughts to herself. Soon she cries out “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” What a personal revelation, instead of protecting herself, puffing herself up, she reveals her weakness! Her daughter, her dear one is afflicted by a demon.
Jesus’ refusal isn’t callous, cold, or cruel, but a statement of his mission at that time. The Canaanite woman pushes herself forward. Jesus’ response may seem cruel, but it is a description of his mission to the People of Israel that precedes his mission to the rest of the world after his Resurrection. He uses an analogy and says “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.”
Her response is beautiful. We might be put off, we might protest and walk away- but her faith endures and she says, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.” And then our Lord heals the woman’s daughter.
So what is our lesson as we leave summer? What can we say about our faith?
There are many people and politicians who say that faith should be private. Maybe even some of us here believe that our faith should not influence the rest of our lives. None of us doubt that our faith should be personal: intensely touching everything that makes us who we are, just like this Canaanite woman. But what if that Canaanite woman had kept her faith silent and private? What if she had separated her faith from her outward life? This fall is a new beginning. What miracle, what justice does our Lord look to accomplish through your personal and public faith?

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Oberflächennahe Gasdetektion mittels geophysikalischer Messverfahren
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Task of the present Master thesis is the analysis of different geophysical methods, like magnetics, susceptibility, electromagnetics, self-potential and geoelectric measurements, in respect of their responsiveness on near surface gas leakages. The advantage of these geophysical methods is, that they are non invasive or rather less invasive than the state-of-the-art technology in exploration of gas leakage today. In the process of locating a gas leak, it is always necessary to penetrate the ground and to vacuum the gas to the measuring system. So we can never talk about an undisturbed ground, in connection with gas leak detection. The main objective of this work is to evaluate new ways for the detection of near surface gas leaks, or even to get a better understanding of the behaviour of the processes that happen when a gas leak occurs. The measurements were performed at the testing facility of the EVN AG in Tulln, to guarantee the reproducibility of the experiment. There it was possible to perform all the geophysical measurements under controlled conditions, like a known amount of gas or perception. The methodology contains a comparison of different geophysical methods. The experimental part of this work comprises the collection and analysis of measurement data from the geophysical methods in addition with information gathered by the measurement of the gas concentration at the surface. The results of the field-measurements showed that only the self-potential method can be used for the direct detection of near surface gas leaks, and for some applications this method could be a good and cheaper alternative to normal gas detection systems. Another method which led to new insights was the multielectrode-geoelectrics. The information gathered by these measurements led to a completely new viewing about the influence of perception and the time to pause the measurements, needed after a rainfall. The outcome of the field-measurements together with previous studies can help to avoid inaccurate measurements and to make gas leak detection more efficient.
|Translated title of the contribution||Near surface gas detection with geophysical measuring techniques|
|Award date||1 Jul 2016|
|Publication status||Published - 2016|


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US Nano PV Global to Open Solar Panel Factory in Tangier
The new factory will be producing photovoltaic panels and will create 660 direct jobs, Moroccan daily L’Economiste reports.
The paper, quoting the regional investment promotion center, says this new solar panel production plant will help supply a promising Moroccan market by offering sustainable state-of-the-art solar technology.
Tangier was chosen by the US company as a location for its future plant in light of its strategic location and logistical assets, notably its proximity to Tangier Med airport that will help facilitate the company’s exports.
This project boosts the attractiveness of the region of Tangier as a hub for renewable energy industries. Last March, Siemens announced the upcoming setting up of a factory for a total investment of €100 million in Tangier to manufacture rotor blades for onshore wind turbines, creating up to 700 jobs.

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These 2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies are fudgy, chocolatey and delicious! An easy brownies recipe prepared with eggs and Nutella! Two ingredients is all you will need to make these awesome treats!
THE EASIEST AND BEST NUTELLA BROWNIE RECIPE
Right now, at this very moment, all I can think about is these Nutella Brownies. I wish I had them next to me. I should start writing these posts while I still have said food in the fridge, or on the counter.
So… 2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies… I think I just stepped into Gluten-Free territory, and I didn’t even mean to.
I have made these brownies a million… no… a gazillion times, and this is a good time as any to share them with you.
Truth is, I didn’t want to share the recipe until I figured out a way to make these less eggy, if you will.
In fact, I was very skeptical about these brownies when I first made them. I thought, there is no way that a few eggs and a delicious jar of Nutella are going to bake-up together and give me a dessert that I can really enjoy.
It wasn’t quite as simple as I thought it was going to be to make these, but praise the heavens, I found a solution.
Lemme tell ya. It turns out that, one, you need to beat those eggs to death… with an electric mixer, of course… and then, you have to warm up the Nutella to almost hot, but not too hot, or just enough to thin it out, before you slowly add it to the eggs. HA! Piece of cake!
WHOA! Look at who got in on the action! 🙂 She was all, like, gimme some...and I was all, like, no, I’m in the middle of photographing them… and she was like, um okay, I’ll just have to do this mahself! And she did…
SIMPLE FUDGY BROWNIES
If you are expecting a brownie-like texture, this ain’t it. However, the taste and texture are similar to a fudgy brownie, but nowhere near as sweet. I didn’t add a sweetener to these, but you can most definitely dust them with some powdered sugar. That will definitely add a sweeter flavor.
The recipe makes exactly nine bars, and it is hard not to eat them all in one sitting. I should know…
These little Nutella bites of yumminess have become our go-to chocolate snack around here, taking up space underneath that cake dome on a regular basis.
If you happen to have some eggs sitting around and a jar of Nutella, well, go gettem and whip up a batch – you won’t be disappointed. I hope!
2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Nutella
- Powdered Sugar , optional
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Line an 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place the eggs in your mixer's bowl and beat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the eggs have tripled in size. This may take up to 10 minutes with a handheld mixer on high.
- Heat the Nutella in the microwave for 60 seconds.
- Remove and stir.
- Slowly pour a stream of the warm Nutella over the eggs, beating until mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with very few crumbs.
- Remove and let completely cool before cutting.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
90 comments on “2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies”
I tweaked this reciple by adding 1/2 tsp finely ground coffee and 1/2 tsp cacao powder (i’m thinking cocoa powder would work too) and just a dash of sea salt and i have to say that it was a pretty big improvement in chocolate flavor! the texture was not compromised and the eggy taste is gone!
Anyone ever use peanut butter instead of Nutella??
Hi!! Yes, I have a recipe that’s somewhat similar to this one, but with peanut butter. You can see it here: https://diethood.com/samoa-peanut-butter-bars/ Hope that helps! 🙂
Can we add chocolate chips or any other chocolate to these 2 Ing. brownies ?
Greatgreatgreat idea! Thanks for sharing 😀 But after 35′ of baking at 180°C mine rose up to be 3-4× taller than yours (at the photo)… how come?
Hi Kali! You might have whipped the eggs quite a bit longer. 🙂 I see nothing wrong with taller brownies, though. hehe 🙂
I made these yesterday during a snow day – they came out really great! I did it the flourless cake way. I whipped the egg whites to high peaks, warmed the Nutella in a pot, tempered the yolks with heated Nutella and then added them to the pot. I folded into the egg whites poured into the pan and in 35 min Brownies came out of the oven! Really was a lot of fun to make. Thank you for this!!
You did it the proper way and I did it the lazy way! hahaha 😀 Money says yours were way better and fluffier! Thank you, Dawn!!
I noticed the others mentioned separating the eggs to whip then. Another trick is to whip them like a genoise: whole eggs whipped over a pot of simmering water. Heating them to about 80*C for best volume. This slightly coagulates them to hold better shape producing an airy product. Then fold in the warmed Nutella, deposit in pan and bake.
Although I embellished your recipe (I drizzled home made salty dulce de Leche and sprinkled with powdered sugar and mixed nuts) I found it to be deliciously semi sweet and gooey. I’d suggest doubling the recipe for the 8×8 pan, as the Brownies came out super thin and a bit difficult to manage . I’ll make it again that way. Pics on my page @ http://www.facebook.com/baldvivant
WHOA! I LOVE all those extras! It looks so good!!
And that baby in the photo is just as delicious as the brownies, the little cutie!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 🙂
Wondering if you’ve ever heated the Nutella on the stove and have any recommendations for how long/how hot? I don’t have a microwave but really want to try these. Medium heat until warm not hot maybe? Sounds crazy delicious!
Hi Geraldine! Oh yeah, you can definitely pour a cup of Nutella in a saucepan and just heat it over medium heat for a couple of minutes, or until the Nutella is hot and thinned out. Hope you have a chance to try the brownies! 🙂
Thanks! Seeing as it seems like it’s all about getting the temperature and the egg consistency right, I want to make sure I don’t mess it up. Contemplating going out just to get Nutella right now 🙂
Just pour it in a slow stream while mixing. Don’t stop the mixer because if you do, the hot Nutella will cook the eggs and then you will end up with scrambled Nutella eggs. haha 😀
I wonder if this would work in a more “flourless Cake” or souffle method. Whipping the whites separately to soft peaks and then slowly incorporating the yolks and nutella. it may save some of the “beating the eggs to death” and give it more body. I will have to try this and report back. 🙂
That sounds like an awesome idea!! If you make it, please, please report back and let me know how it went! Thank you, Betsy!!
I made these this way last night, they don’t look much different from your photo, but it only took 3 min to whip the egg whites up. seems like it’s probably the same deal either way. All I can say is the ones I made were really light and fluffy, so the might have gotten a smidge more air in them. 🙂
Hi Betsy! 3 minutes?! I want YOUR mixer! 😀 With my hand mixer, it takes 10 minutes if not longer, but with my KA stand mixer I do it for about 6 minutes and that seems to be just right. 🙂
yeah i did soft peaks on the whites, I have a KA mixer too, soft peaks don’t take as long as stiff peaks or whole eggs. but with the separating of eggs i think the time equals out. 🙂
I was about to recommend the same thing. Sounds very much like a flourless chocolate cake recipe. Mix the egg yolks and the Nutella until creamy. Whip the egg whites separately and then fold them into the mixture, then pour and bake. It should have a more airy texture if you do it this way, as you can’t really get the egg whites to whip properly as long as there are yolks present.
I love this recipe, thanks for sharing. As a mummy I often need a little pick – me – up & this is just perfect! X
Oh, how I understand the feeling!! That’s exactly why these brownies came to life! haha 😀 Thank you, Karen!! I hope you have a chance to give them a try.
I usually make the nutella brownies using the 3 ingredients I am for sure going to make a video of this and post it on my You Tube channel, it looks super delicious……
You are evil and must be stopped!!!!!!! I gained 5 pounds reading the recipe!
One Jar of Nutella. No Fluid to take it down. A 750 gram jar, over 4,000 Calories, 400 grams of sugar and 200 grams of fat.Jun 27, 2011
Yes, Nutella is high in calories, but this was not intended for anyone that is on a calorie-limiting diet. For those that are gluten intolerant, this is an easy and fast recipe for when you just want to snack on something sweet. One of these brownies is around 150 calories. Also, the recipe is for one cup of Nutella, not one jar.
Ha-ha! I found this recipe via a link that was featured in a HuffPost article, online! Guess that makes you ‘famous’, huh? Love Nutella – thanks for sharing! 🙂
I have posted your recipe in my post, with a link back! Thanks for this wonderful recipe! 🙂
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try :-). Would you be able to tell me how much the Nutella weighs because I live in the Uk and I am not sure if our cups are the same size.
Thank you in advance xxx
1 cup is 8-ounces. For the Nutella, I’m looking at the label and, if my math is correct, one cup of Nutella is somewhere around 300 grams? Does that sound right? haha 😀
Hi Katerina 🙂
Thanks for getting back to me xx
I’m not really sure about the maths side of things ha ha.
Will be honest, I had to Google lol. There seems to be several answers (220, 237, 268). Because you mentioned 300 I may just go somewhere in the middle and try 250 and see what happens. Thanks for your input anyway. Have a nice day 🙂 Hugs xxx
remember you’re asking the weight equivelent of a volume measure so go with her assessment it’ll be more accurate. nutella has a lot of sugar and oil so it will be denser. I’d go with the 300 gms or convert to ML if that suits you to go by volume. volume of a US cup is 250 ml give or take. I just checked.
a cup is a cup (8 oz) any where on the planet I believe, but most certainly it is the same in the UK……
Dear Judy, here in the UK we don’t use the measurement of a ‘cup’ nor do most products (Nutella included) come in anything other than metric weight and volume…in fact the term cup is really only defined as a unit measurement in the US and Liberia. To most people in the UK a cup means nothing other than something you drink tea out of…added to which the US fluid ounce is a different size to the (no longer in use) imperial fluid ounce. Leaves plenty of room for confusion and difference as Jac discovered.
An 8oz US cup is equal to 236.8ml. As mentioned there is no valid conversion from volume to mass. 237ml of water would weigh 237 grams but as Nutella is far denser the weight would be greater…only info for this is found on comparison charts (all different) where I have seen 1 US cup of Peanut Butter weighed at 258g. So 240ml or 260g should be ok……
Thanks so much, Grant, for chiming in! Cup measurements are most definitely confusing and as someone who writes recipes for a living, I find that converting from grams to cups or vice versa is very challenging. This is also the reason why I try to stay away from posting too many baking recipes; I use the metric system when baking because it’s most accurate, but converting is not an easy task.
You can buy cups from Asda in the UK. They come in 1 cup, half a cup, 1/3rd of a cup & 1/4 cup. They are in bright colours & fit inside each other, similar to the spoon measures.
When we lived in Indonesia and Venezuela, I kept a conversion chart on the fridge. The good news is between cooking and sewing, I became quite adept at the metric system…lol.
Decided to try this recipe but I cut it in half and am cooking it in the microwave. Lol guess I never got out of the college girl mindset. 3 minutes and 20 seconds on high in my microwave and it comes out more like a cake than brownies. Still nummy though
That’s GENIUS!! I literally want to go and try your microwave-version right now! Thanks for the idea!! :-))
Just did these in my cast iron and used caramelized brown sugar and bananas for the topping. Holy bananas, I don’t even like brownies and this is delcious!
Oh Good!! I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying them!!
So I’m not the only one that doesn’t like classic brownies?!? YES! 😉
amazing looking and ON MY LIST
We don’t have large eggs here so if I had to use normal sized eggs, how many would that be ?
A large egg is about 56 grams. For this recipe you will need 224 grams. Do you have a kitchen scale? If you do, set a bowl over the scale, turn it on, and break eggs into the bowl until you have enough. Does this help? Let me know!
You’re much better off putting whole eggs in the bowl, weighing it, and adjusting the amount of Nutella. Trying to split eggs does not sound like fun.
TIP: Don’t just put the jar of Nutella in the microwave. It WILL catch on fire
Great tip! I’ll put that in the notes. Thanks, Patrick! 🙂
You can microwave stuff like Nutella in a jar, just do it at a low power level, never on high.
hey 🙂 these brownies look AMAZING!! but I’ve one or two questions… firstly the oven temp is that 350 degrees celsius??? and are these brownies moist or dry when cooked?
Hi Emma! No, 350 fahrenheit! 🙂 That is about 180 celsius.
They are very moist, almost fudgy, but they are not very sweet. If you want to sweeten them, add powdered sugar when they’re finished.
Believe it or not, I had planned to search for some nutella recipes today, and ‘just happened’ to see this one before I began my search. PERFECT! I just took them out of the oven and can’t wait to dive in. I topped ours with nuts….oh YUUUM! Thanks so much for sharing.
YAY! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!! I love these brownies – so simple, so quick, and SO good! 🙂
How is it possible to get crumbs from just nutella and eggs? Life is such a mystery, Love the brownies.
crumbs come from the hazelnut butter within the Nutella
Can you use egg substitute or does it have to be normal eggs?
Hi Louann!! I honestly don’t know. I have never tried that. If you decide to go ahead and see how it goes, please let me know!
Hi! I just made it! I sub 4 eggs with a cup of applesauce and 1/4 tsp of baking powder. It works wonderful and off to make my second batch for my son’s daycare 🙂
Oh wow, that’s great! This is good to know! Thank you, Nelly!!
Just posted this on my Facebook page after seeing your 2-Ingredient Nutella Brownies on Pinterest.
“Seriously?!? Thinking of making homemade Nutella 1st (to avoid the store-bought product’s vegetable oil, milk & soy), & then using it in these brownies. The end-result could be a gluten & dairy-free Thanksgiving dessert … served warm, topped with fresh berries & perhaps drizzled with some more homemade Nutella. YUM!
P.S. Thanks Kate @ https://diethood.com/!”
Now that would be totally homemade and literally “from scratch”! 😀 Thanks SO much for sharing on Facebook. I really, really appreciate it!! Have a great night!
This looks absolutely delicious! I can’t believe you need just Nutella and eggs. I only wish I had an electric mixer with me in college, but alas I will have to wait until the summer to make this!
I just made these again for the billionth time, but this time I used a handheld mixer and it worked!! FYI! 🙂 Go to the nearest store and grab a $15 mixer and make them. 🙂
can you meet the eggs without a mixer, or should the eggs be only beaten with a mixer and be fluffy like whipped? Thank you.
Yes, you need an electric mixer to do the work. The eggs need to be fluffy and they need to triple in size. I think it would be impossible to do that without a mixer.
These look absolutely tasty and I can’t wait to try to make them later!
Just one question:
How much is in that nutella jar you’re using? Because over here we have big ones and small ones and I’m not so sure which one you used 🙂
thanks for sharing this!
It’s the smaller jar. I wish I had one right now so I could tell you the exact amount that’s on the jar…and so I could dig in. 😀 You only need 1 cup for this recipe.
great, SO looking forward to trying these!!
Delicious I am amazed at how yummy and easy these are I love it
Wow, can’t believe you can make these with just nutella and eggs! They look totally delicious 🙂
Wow! I have both right now – I have to make these, and your daughter is absolutely PRECIOUS!!!
It just gets better Kate! Two ingredients only……Wow! Gotta give these a go for sure 🙂
Your daughter is so adorable and looks so much like Goce. 🙂
Thank you, Nancy!! 🙂 You should see his baby pictures… you won’t know which one is Goce and which one is Aleksandra! 🙂
Kate: What a cool recipe! It’s unbelievable that these squares of goodness contain only 2 ingredients. I’ll have to make a great batch for my family and I. Thanks for sharing it. What a gorgeous baby…Happy Easter to you and your family!!!
Nice! I’m a fan of simplicity, and two ingredients is about as simple as you can get…
Sounds like magic! And clearly your daughter had to take matters into her own hands. I don’t think I could have kept my paws off them either!
hehe 🙂 She can’t even walk, yet, but she held on to the furniture, and from one chair to the next, she made it! 🙂
These are super interesting! I’m wondering if they could be made with Biscoff or pb.
I haven’t tried it with Biscoff, but I don’t see why not!
Whoa, these sound incredible! Easy and decadent! And just look at your cutie pie…she’s getting SO big!!!
Girl, you are a genius! Love these!
Great idea! It’s like PB cookies (or Nutella cookies) or a flourless chocolate cake…where the only ingredients are the eggs and then the nut butter/sugar or cocoa powder/sugar. Great idea!
Easy peasy and delish! My favorite part of this post? That sweet little hand goin’ for the grab! 🙂
Mind blowing when something sweet has only two recipes and one of them is nutella… I make the 3 ingredient cupcakes (just add 5 tbs flour to this recipe), but 2, that´s genius!
I guessed correctly! 😉 anything to get me a quick brownie fix, I am all for it!
2-ingredients…simple and awesome!
Ok, AMAZING! great that they are only with two ingredients, one of them being like my all time favorite, Nutella!
Two ingredients? This is brilliant! Eggs and Nutella, who would have thought? I LOVE the cute baby hand reaching for a treat. I have many of these pics, as well. “Wait! Mama’s not done with her pict…..ughhh..”


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Having learned a great deal more about erectile dysfunction including its risk factors and causes, you should be equipped to assess your own erectile function. If you have experienced erectile issues or you have some of the risk factors mentioned above, it may be worth making a trip to your doctor’s office. If you choose to seek help, give your doctor as much information as you can about your symptoms including their frequency and severity as well as the onset. With your doctor’s help, you can determine the best course of treatment to restore sexual function.
ED is a common occurrence after SCI, occurring in up to 80% of men, and results from disruption of the nerve pathways essential for erection (24,25). Different degrees of ED may occur depending on the spinal cord level of injury (LOI), extent of lesion and timing from injury. Reflexogenic erections can occur with lesions above L3 or L4 when the erectile spinal reflex arc remains intact. Psychogenic erections can occur with low lesions in the sacral and lumbar spinal cord but may not occur in complete lesions above T9 that can damage sympathetic outflow. Additionally, reflexogenic erections are not likely to occur in the spinal shock period that occurs after the initial cord trauma. Conversely, their occurrence may signal that the period of shock is over (26). Typically SCI affects younger men in their “sexual prime” and ED is associated with decreased quality of life (27).
One study examined the role of testosterone supplementation in hypogonadal men with ED. These men were considered nonresponders to sildenafil, and their erections were monitored by assessing nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT). After these men were given testosterone transdermally for 6 months, the number of NPTs increased, as did the maximum rigidity with sildenafil.  This study suggests that a certain level of testosterone may be necessary for PDE5 inhibitors to function properly.
The first line and by far the most common treatment today is with the prescription drug sildenafil citrate, sold under the brand name Viagra. An estimated 20 million prescriptions for the pill have been filled since it was approved by the FDA in March 1998. It is also the most effective treatment with a success rate of more than 60%. The drug boosts levels of a substance called cyclic GMP, which is responsible for widening the blood vessels of the penis. In clinical studies, Viagra produced headaches in 16% of men who took it, and other side effects included flushing, indigestion, and stuffy nose.
Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction or ED, is a very common problem, affecting up to half of 40-70 year old men in Australia.Treatment techniques for impotence have varied through the years, from external steel mechanical attachments, to static electricity attached to the penis and testicles, to simple aphrodisiacs such as oysters. Until as recently as 1970, erectile failure was almost always seen as being due to psychological causes and was usually treated with psychotherapy.Since then, the medical causes contributing to impotence have been recognised and the treatment of impotence has been revolutionised, providing a range of options which are far more acceptable and very much more successful.Treatment options for impotenceTreatment choices for erectile dysfunction include:medicines;self-injection therapy;devices such as vacuum pumps;penile implant surgery;hormone therapy; andcounselling.If you have erectile dysfunction, the treatment your doctor recommends will depend on the severity of symptoms and the underlying cause of your impotence.Your doctor will want to check that any conditions that could be contributing to or causing erectile dysfunction are being treated.Your doctor may also suggest that you make some lifestyle adjustments, such as:increasing the amount of physical activity you get;losing weight if you are overweight;reducing the amount of alcohol you drink;quitting smoking; andnot taking illicit drugs.These lifestyle recommendations can help improve impotence related to several causes and improve your health in general.Medicines for erectile dysfunctionThe first tablet available for erectile dysfunction, sildenafil (brand name Viagra), has been largely responsible for helping to bring the topic of erectile dysfunction out into the open. Similar medications — tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil ( Levitra) — are also available. These medicines all work in a similar way, although there is some difference in how long their effect lasts. Sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil belong to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors because they block the PDE5 enzyme.How do oral medicines help treat erectile dysfunction?PDE5 inhibitors help in the process of getting and keeping an erection by working on chemicals in the body that are involved in erections. These medicines work by stopping PDE5 from breaking down an erection-producing chemical called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). cGMP helps to relax the smooth muscle cells in the penis's erectile tissue, allowing more blood to flow into the penis to cause an erection. When PDE5 is temporarily blocked by these medicines, it can’t break down the erection producing cGMP, so an erection can be achieved and maintained. PDE5 inhibitors can be used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction that is due to physical or psychological causes.Medications such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra will work only if you are sexually stimulated. They are not aphrodisiacs and won’t increase your sex drive.Side effects of PDE5 inhibitorsSide effects of these medicines can include headaches, flushes, blocked nose, indigestion and dizziness.In rare situations, sildenafil and vardenafil can cause a distortion of vision or change in colour vision.Tadalafil has been associated with back pain.Who can take medicines for impotence?PDE5 inhibitors cannot be taken by all men, so your doctor will need to evaluate your suitability before prescribing either of these medications.Men taking nitrates (often used to treat angina) should never take phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. PDE5 inhibitors should also not be taken with some medicines used to treat high blood pressure.PDE5 inhibitors may also not be suitable for men with certain heart conditions or low blood pressure. Check with your doctor to find out if this type of medication may be suitable for you.Self-injection therapySelf-injection therapy delivers a medicine called alprostadil (brand name Caverject), also known as prostaglandin E-1, to the erectile tissue of the penis. Prostaglandin E-1 occurs naturally in the body and helps increase the blood flow to the penis to cause an erection. 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Your doctor or urologist (specialist in problems with male reproductive organs and the urinary tract) will give you instructions on how to do this.Alprostadil should produce an erection in 5 to 20 minutes and, generally, the erection will last for 30 to 60 minutes.You should not use alprostadil more than once in a 24-hour period, and you should use it no more than 3 times a week.Don’t try to use more than the recommended dose of alprostadil, as your erection may last longer than is medically safe.Who can use self-injection therapy?You should ask your doctor if alprostadil is suitable for you. Your doctor will also be able to tell you how much alprostadil to use, depending on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medications, and also how to use alprostadil properly.People with certain illnesses, such as leukaemia and sickle cell anaemia, or who have a penile implant or Peyronie’s disease, where the penis may be scarred and produces erections that are not straight, should not use alprostadil.Men for whom sexual activity is not advised should not use alprostadil.Side effects of injection therapyThe most common side effects of alprostadil include pain in the penis or bruising in the penis at the site of injection. Fibrosis (the development of fibrous tissue) can also develop following injections into the penis.The most serious side effect is priapism (a persistent erection), which is a medical emergency. Your doctor will inform you of what to do if you have an erection that persists for 2 hours or more. It is very important that you follow your doctor’s instructions and inform them that you have experienced this side effect.Vacuum erection devicesVacuum erection devices work by creating a vacuum, which increases blood flow to the penis, producing an erection.The penis is lubricated and placed inside a hollow plastic chamber. Air is pumped out of the chamber, either manually or by a battery powered pump. This creates a vacuum which pulls blood into the penis to cause an erection. This takes about 5 minutes.Once the penis is erect, the man fits a rubber ring around the base of his penis to keep the blood trapped inside the penis when the cylinder is removed. After intercourse, the ring can be removed to return the penis to a limp state.Vacuum erection devices avoid surgery and can be used as often as required. However, they may be difficult to use, and many men and their partners feel they take much of the pleasure and spontaneity away from sexual activities. Vacuum pumps are not suitable for men who have problems with blood clotting, or blood disorders such as leukaemia.Penile implant surgery for impotencePenile implant surgery is not a common procedure but in some cases it may be the most appropriate treatment for erectile dysfunction.The procedure involves placing an implant inside the penis, along its length, so that it can become erect. The implant may be a pair of semi-rigid rods or a pair of inflatable cylinders.The inflatable implants allow the penis to look and feel limp (flaccid) or erect, depending on how much the cylinders are inflated. The cylinders in an inflatable implant are hollow, and the man gets an erection by squeezing a pump located in his scrotum to fill the cylinders with salt water (saline) stored in a reservoir implanted in his lower abdomen. A release valve drains the saline out of the cylinders and back into the reservoir.With the semi-rigid, malleable rod type of implant, the rods run along the length of the penis and can be bent upwards to produce an erect penis, or downwards when an erect penis is not required.Like all surgery, there are some risks, such as infection or bleeding. If you have had surgery and have severe pain, fever, swelling or excessive bleeding, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.Vascular surgery for erectile dysfunctionIn cases where a man’s anatomy prevents blood flow into or out of the penis, vascular surgery may be an option. This treatment option is rarely recommended, and is usually only successful in younger men.If there is a blockage that prevents blood from flowing into the penis, a doctor may recommend an operation that bypasses the blocked blood vessels, using a length of vein or manufactured tubing, to allow more blood to flow into the penis and help produce an erection.If the problem is that blood leaks back out of the penis, this can be corrected by tying off the major veins that drain the penis, a procedure known as venous ligation.Hormone treatments for impotenceIn a small number of men, blood tests may show abnormally low levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone. In such cases your doctor might prescribe a course of testosterone injections or a testosterone implant. The supplements can help boost sex drive as well as increasing the ability to have erections. Testosterone gel or patches, applied daily to the skin, are another option.Complementary medicines for erectile dysfunctionThere is a lack of scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of complementary therapies for the treatment of impotence.Always check with your doctor before taking any herbal medicines or supplements for impotence. These formulations may contain ingredients that can interact with other medicines or cause dangerous side effects.Counselling for men with impotenceErectile dysfunction often has physical causes, but sometimes there is a psychological basis for erection problems. Often this is a form of performance anxiety. A man may have had an episode of erectile dysfunction due to some passing cause like fatigue, stress, relationship difficulty or intoxication. This may have led to embarrassment or a feeling of failure. Even if the physical cause does not remain, future attempts to have sex may trigger memories of this embarrassment and acute anxiety that it will happen again. This anxiety itself is capable of causing erectile dysfunction, and so a man may get trapped in a self-reinforcing cycle of anxiety and erectile dysfunction. In these instances, seeing a GP, counsellor or psychologist can be very helpful.Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, in fact, almost all significant emotional problems, can have a major effect on sexuality. So do many chronic physical illnesses, even if they don't directly affect genital function. Counsellors and psychologists can assist with these and a wide range of other sexual and relationship problems and can also help female partners suffering from sexual problems. They are particularly skilled in helping patients to overcome guilt or anxiety relating to sexual abuse, and in helping couples to sort out relationship difficulties. Simple problems can be dealt with in a few visits, but more complex problems may require several months or even years of therapy.Your doctor may be able to recommend a psychologist or counsellor who specialises in sexual and relationship problems. Last Reviewed: 12 December 2016
Injection therapy involves injecting a substance into the penis to enhance blood flow and cause an erection. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug called alprostadil (Caverject) for this purpose in July of 1995. Alprostadil relaxes smooth muscle tissue to enhance blood flow into the penis. It must be injected shortly before intercourse. Another, similar drug that is sometimes used is papaverine—not yet been approved by the FDA for this use. Either drug may sometimes cause painful erections or priapism (uncomfortable, prolonged erections) that must be treated with a shot of epinephrine.
There are also alternative treatments, such as using a penis pump or a penile injection. Penis pumps work by creating a vacuum and thereby causing more blood to flow to your penis. Penile injections need to be used shortly before intercourse. They contain a medication which widens your blood vessels. A doctor’s prescription is needed for the injections.
Lifestyle choices that impair blood circulation can contribute to ED. Smoking, excessive drinking, and drug abuse may damage the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the penis. Smoking makes men with atherosclerosis particularly vulnerable to ED. Being overweight and getting too little exercise also contribute to ED. Studies indicate that men who exercise regularly have a lower risk of ED.
L-arginine, an amino acid that is naturally present in the body and helps make nitric oxide, supports a successful erection. Nitric oxide is responsible for making the blood vessels relax, which helps sustain an erection for men. A 1999 study, observed the effects of six weeks of high-dose (5 grams/day) orally administered nitric oxide (NO) donor L-arginine on men with organic ED. Thirty-one percent of those who took 5 grams/day of L-arginine experienced significant improvements in sexual function. Burns told Medical Daily, “l-arginine and deer antler velvet” have been the most popular go-to natural treatments for men.
It is essential to discuss erectile dysfunction with your doctor, so any serious underlying causes can be excluded and treatment options can be discussed. Many men are embarrassed discussing this issue with their doctor, or even their partner. Open communication with your doctor, and in your relationship, is important for effectively managing this common problem.
Penile implants - are generally used if physical damage (like an accident) makes the anatomical parts needed for an erection not work. These are inserted by surgery and can provide a permanent treatment choice if others fail to work. The implants can be semi-rigid or inflatable. They can be pretty expensive and are not usually available on the NHS.
When we say it’s a barometer of men’s health, it’s a signal. It’s an indicator that things may be right or not. And so when a man develops an erectile problem– and we’re talking about something that is occurring over time. It’s not something that just occurred overnight. When it occurs overnight, it’s more often than not a psychogenic, an anxiety reaction.
Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is the inability to obtain or maintain an erection suitable for intimate activity. While most frequently seen in 50-65% of males aged 65 and older and nearly all men over the age of 70, erectile dysfunction affects up to 39% of 40-year-old men, too; more than 35 million men total in the United States. Left untreated, the physical frustrations of living with erectile dysfunction can quickly turn emotionally stressful as well, with men often reporting relationship and related issues. And that’s why NuMale Medical Center offers the most advanced and effective therapies to treat erectile dysfunction, so you and your partner can experience sex and intimacy both joyfully and confidently.
Penile erection is managed by two mechanisms: the reflex erection, which is achieved by directly touching the penile shaft, and the psychogenic erection, which is achieved by erotic or emotional stimuli. The former uses the peripheral nerves and the lower parts of the spinal cord, whereas the latter uses the limbic system of the brain. In both cases, an intact neural system is required for a successful and complete erection. Stimulation of the penile shaft by the nervous system leads to the secretion of nitric oxide (NO), which causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of corpora cavernosa (the main erectile tissue of penis), and subsequently penile erection. Additionally, adequate levels of testosterone (produced by the testes) and an intact pituitary gland are required for the development of a healthy erectile system. As can be understood from the mechanisms of a normal erection, impotence may develop due to hormonal deficiency, disorders of the neural system, lack of adequate penile blood supply or psychological problems. Spinal cord injury causes sexual dysfunction including ED. Restriction of blood flow can arise from impaired endothelial function due to the usual causes associated with coronary artery disease, but can also be caused by prolonged exposure to bright light.
Yes, it's possible to cure erectile dysfunction. The first step is to find out what's causing it. For some men, it's as simple as changing medications. Some drugs - those that treat high blood pressure or depression, for example - can make erections fizzle. So can alcohol and recreational drugs. Other causes are also treatable, including hormonal imbalances, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and smoking, all of which can impede blood flow to the penis. For some men, ED is all in their heads, so consulting a mental health practitioner to help resolve anxiety, depression or learn techniques for dealing with stress can take the "dys" out of dysfunction.
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Examples of common neurologic conditions that can lead to ED include cerebral vascular accident, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and spinal cord injury. Microvascular disease associated with diabetes is thought to compound the endothelial and neural injuries associated with this disease. Pelvic surgery may disrupt both neural and vascular pathways, resulting in ED.
Using the correct size of tension ring is critical in obtaining the best possible result from this type of treatment. If the ring is too tight, it can be uncomfortable. If too large a ring is used, the erection may not last. The tension ring should not be left in place longer than 30 minutes. Leaving the ring in place for longer than 30 minutes can cause damage to the penis and further aggravate the cause of the erectile dysfunction.
There are many circumstances that could lead a man to become sexually indifferent. Long-term relationships which become marked by routine, boredom and conflict represent one major culprit. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that if you’re not really interested in having sex anymore, you’re not likely to have an erection. What’s the brain science behind this?
In fact, one common reason many younger men visit their doctor is to get erectile dysfunction medication. Often, men with erectile dysfunction suffer with diabetes or heart disease, or may be sedentary or obese, but they don’t realize the impact of these health conditions on sexual function. Along with erectile dysfunction treatment, the doctor may recommend managing the illness, being more physically active, or losing weight.
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The role of the endothelium in erectile function became clearer with the observation that the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, sildenafil, enhanced erectile function. Erection occurs with the release of nitric oxide (NO) from the vascular endothelial cells.17 The reduction in endothelial cell production of NO results in the negative impact on the smooth muscles in the corporal bodies and results in less relaxation of the smooth muscle cells with decrease in blood supply and resulting ED. A similar phenomenon is well known to impact the coronary arterial system resulting in CVD.
As is true in so many medical conditions, lifestyle modifications, considered first-line therapy, can have a salutary effect in ED management, and men should be encouraged to make the necessary changes to the benefit of their sexual function and to their overall health as well. Despite the benefits of behaviour modification, men presenting with ED want the physician to help with measures that can have an immediate impact.
3. Testosterone replacement. Before oral medications like Viagra, testosterone was routinely used to treat erectile dysfunction as it is central in the male sexual response, including the desire for sex and the process of getting an erection. Testosterone can be administered in a number of ways, for example orally, by means of an injection, skin patch, or subcutaneous (under the skin) pellet.
Unfortunately, some patients may have an overly simplified understanding of the role of PDE5 inhibitors in ED management. Such patients may not expect or be willing to undergo a long evaluation and testing process to obtain a better understanding of their sexual problem, and they may be less likely to involve their partner in discussing their sexual relationship with the physician. They may expect to obtain medications through a phone call to their doctor or even over the Internet, with minimal or no physician contact at all.
Certain types of blood pressure medications, antiulcer drugs, antihistamines, tranquilizers (especially before intercourse), antifungals (hetoconazole), antipsychotics, antianxiety drugs, and antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, including Prozac and Paxil), can interfere with erectile function. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use may also contribute. In rare cases, low levels of the male hormone testosterone may contribute to erectile failure. Finally, psychological factors, such as stress, guilt, or anxiety, may also play a role, even when the impotence is primarily due to organic causes.
The neurovascular events that ultimately occur result in the inhibition of adrenergic tone and the release of the nonadrenergic, noncholinergic neurotransmitter, nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is believed to be released from nonadrenergic, noncholinergic nerves and endothelial cells. It subsequently stimulates the guanylate cyclase enzyme system in penile smooth muscle. This results in increased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and ultimately in smooth muscle relaxation, enhancement of arterial inflow, and veno-occlusion, producing adequate firmness for sexual activity.
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Then you have to be able to make the right diagnosis. What is the basis for their erectile dysfunction? Is it psychogenic? Is it some sort of neurological or blood vessel or hormonal issue? So you have to make a diagnosis. You have to be able to make an assessment. And then only after those things are done, then you start to think about medications.
Erectile dysfunction may be an unpleasant condition that no one really wants to talk about, failing to acknowledge it won’t make the problem go away. Your best defense against health problems like this is to learn everything you can about it so you can tackle the problem at the root. If you’re ready to stop living in embarrassment about your sexual function, become an advocate for yourself and your own health and talk to your doctor.
ED is defined as the inability to achieve a full erection or the inability to maintain an erection adequate for sexual intimacy. Other types of sexual dysfunction such as premature ejaculation and low libido may occur; however, the most common and disruptive problem in men is ED. Although most men will experience periodic episodes of ED, these episodes tend to become more frequent with advancing age.
Look, ED can have many causes. Most of the time, it’s physiological. But there are also lots of psychological reasons why someone may experience ED. Treating ED isn’t all about medication. Dealing with some of these psychological issues can help you battle ED, too. I’m talking about depression, anxiety, loss of desire, sense of inadequacy, guilt, fatigue, anger, relationship dysfunction. Working through these types of psychological challenges can help you achieve the happy, healthy manhood you deserve.
Long-term predictions based on an aging population and an increase in risk factors (eg, hypertension, diabetes, vascular disease, pelvic and prostate surgery, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and lower urinary tract symptoms) suggest a large increase in the number of men with ED. In addition, the prevalence of ED is underestimated because physicians frequently do not question their patients about this disorder.
Erections are more complicated than you think. Your brain, nerves, heart, blood vessels, and a whole lot of hormones have to work together perfectly or nothing happens. It’s a lot to ask, and sometimes things break down. And while ED happens to most guys at some point in their lives, erectile dysfunction isn’t something you can just ignore and hope it goes away.

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The same day she revealed the release date for her long-awaited next album, fellow R&B/pop star Drake announced his new album is out soon too. Like, tonight.
Out of the blue, Drake announced Thursday that he will be releasing his seventh studio album at “midnight,” which means West Coast listeners can hear it on streaming services starting at 9 p.m. Pacific.
“7th studio album ‘HONESTLY, NEVERMIND’ out at midnight,” the Toronto-bred artist wrote on his verified Instagram account. An accompanying image showed what appears to be album cover art, with the title in gothic script overlayed on a multicolor shadow with a parental advisory warning for explicit content.
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“Honestly, Nevermind” follows the hitmaker’s polarizing 2021 album, “Certified Lover Boy,” which Times music critic Mikael Wood described as “irresistible even at its bleakest.”
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A review of The Fortune Teller’s Kiss, by Brenda Serotte. University of Nebraska Press, 2006.
by Philip K. Jason
[First published in the September 2006 issue of the Federation Star, the newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Collier County, Florida.]
For most people living in American Jewish communities, the customs of Ashkenazi Judaism (which flourished in the medieval Rhineland area and later migrated through Eastern Europe) dominate their sense of Jewish identity. The trace elements of Jewish cooking, holiday observance, and family folklore – those that have survived the Americanization process – are immediately sharable with most other Jews with whom they come in contact. Indeed, those memories readily relate to those of other Ashkenazi Jews, to the extent that their owners may be led to define cultural Jewish identity in ways that are unwittingly exclusionary.
Brenda Serotte’s engaging memoir opens doors to rooms that we rarely have a chance to enter, and we may be thankful for the opportunity. Her upbringing, vividly recalled, was within a limited pocket of the Bronx where a sizeable Sephardic community flourished, a community that had its own subdivisions. Young Brenda’s experiences, in the 1950s, take place in the neighborhoods of transplanted Turkish Jews centuries earlier exiled from Spain. Her parents and their siblings spoke Ladino and Turkish, as well as the English of their adopted country. Their neighborhood markets provided the goods for a cuisine unfamiliar to Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi Jews, with whom they had little interaction and by whom they were distrusted. Their prayers and curses had (and have) altogether a different flavor. Their synagogue liturgy followed the Spanish rather than the German rites. Their songs and family stories told of women abducted into Sultans’ harems. Each family had at least one famous fortune-teller, a grandmother or aunt whose mastery of old-world secrets gave her a special, mysterious status. Young girls were taught to belly dance.
While a distinctive culture can be embracing, it can also be isolating. Serotte brilliantly etches episodes revealing both possibilities. The theme of isolation becomes amplified through the memoir’s second center of interest: young Brenda is struck down with polio at the age of seven. Her hospitalization, later institutionalization (in a special rehabilitation center with schooling facilities), and gradual improvement received careful attention. Fear of the disease kept both relatives and friends at a distance, and the young girl was handicapped not only by the damage done to her legs and therefore her mobility, but the emotional consequences of being looked at as different and somehow less worthy.
The target of other children’s cruelty and the physical toll of the disease, young Brenda had to develop a range of coping mechanisms – and she seems to have been more successful at this than her parents were.
Brenda Serotte tells the fascinating story of a bookish yet outgoing young girl struggling with a crippling disease that would be virtually eradicated in the U. S. just a few years later – and also struggling to find her place within a multi-layered heritage that includes her immediate world of the Bronx’s Grand Concourse and the Rockaway beaches, the Turkey that her immediate family had known for generations, and the far-distant Jewish community in Spain from which they were cast out during the Inquisition. A colorful and moving series of expertly drawn narratives, The Fortune Teller’s Kiss is also a work of abundant, tonic good humor.