Today on Lady Party, we’re flipping the script and talking about the men we love — partners, husbands, brothers, friends — and what really happens to their health in midlife. Because let’s be honest: men are not famous for rushing to the doctor (only 60% of men get their annual check-up vs. 93% of women). So if we ladies are the ones doing the nudging… we might as well know what we’re nudging for.

We’re joined by Lincoln Smith, PA-C, founder of The Clinic here on Bainbridge Island — a new, approachable healthcare practice specializing in men’s health, women’s care, and pediatrics.

Lincoln has spent a decade in emergency and outpatient medicine, and he’s on a mission to make healthcare less intimidating and more personal, especially for men who aren’t sure where to start.

In this episode, we break down:

• Is there actually a “male perimenopause”?

• How testosterone works (and what it actually feels like when it’s low)

• Why energy, mood, libido, weight, and sleep shift in midlife

• Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation — what’s normal, what’s treatable, and how couples can talk about it

• Hair loss, weight gain, GLP-1s, and the emotional side of aging

• The one thing women can do this week to support the men they love

Plus, a lightning round where Lincoln debunks man-myths, shares the one test every guy should get by 40, and tells us who he’d invite to dinner.

Key takeaways:

• Low testosterone isn't all that common. In fact, if you're feeling lethargic it might not have anything to do with "low T." Chances are it's more about sleep, alcohol, stress, and exercise...

• Snoring is not “just snoring.” It’s a symptom — and sleep apnea dramatically affects mood, energy, weight, cardiovascular health, and sexual function.

• Erectile dysfunction is driven by cardiovascular health, hormones, stress, diabetes, and sleep — not just “age” or psychology. ED can be an early warning sign of vascular disease.

• Hair loss is emotional — and treatable. Lincoln recommends evidence-based options like oral minoxidil (supported by recent NYT coverage).

• Creatine miiiiiight not be great. Lincoln notes it can affect kidney health in some men.

• GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Mounjaro) can help men lose weight, but must be paired with resistance training and protein intake to protect muscle mass and testosterone.

• Cardiovascular health is the silent driver of a lot of midlife issues — including ED. High LDL = bad, HDL = good; know your numbers.

  
  

  It’s Lady Party… but today, the men get a seat at the table