The Hard Truth by Rena Malik, M.D.

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MEN’S HEALTH, EXPLAINED

The Hard Truth

Everything Men Need to Know for Good Health, Great Sex, and Long Life

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The questions you’ve Googled but never asked out loud.

Explore erections, hormones, everyday habits and intimacy in one approachable guide from board-certified urologist Dr. Rena Malik.

$29.99 Hardcover · 416 pages
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“Dr. Malik takes the stuff most people are embarrassed to bring up and makes it feel normal.”

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Everything Men Need to Know for Good Health, Great Sex, and Long Life
By Rena Malik, M.D.

Get clearer answers to the questions that can be difficult to ask. In The Hard Truth, board-certified urologist Dr. Rena Malik brings an approachable medical perspective to men's sexual health, hormones, and intimacy.

This practical guide explores how sexual wellbeing connects with the rest of your health, helping you understand the information, habits, and conversations that matter.

What you'll explore

  • Erections and overall health: understand erectile difficulties and the wider health questions they can raise.
  • Testosterone and hormones: unpack common misconceptions and learn about evidence-based approaches.
  • Everyday habits: explore the role of lifestyle in supporting long-term wellbeing.
  • Confidence and intimacy: examine performance pressure, communication, and connection.
  • Prostate and sexual health: build a clearer understanding of your body and the questions to discuss with your clinician.

Who it's for

Men looking for a better understanding of their bodies, and partners who want to learn alongside them.

About the author

Rena Malik, M.D., is a board-certified urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health educator known for making complex health topics easier to understand.

Book details

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Hay House LLC
  • Publication date: November 3, 2026
  • Length: 416 pages
  • Dimensions: 6 × 9 inches
  • ISBN-13: 9798318603334

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Erections. Hormones. Habits. Confidence. Intimacy. Explore the connections in The Hard Truth.

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