Author
David Hopper
David Hopper

David comes from a writing and reporting background. He earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi. After working at several newspapers, David was an editor of a boxing website for five years. In addition to writing for Giddy, the Austin resident writes about music for 360degreesound.com. In his spare time, his favorite thing to do is play basketball. 

A white prostate glows red and grows as it's infected with prostatitis.
Prostate Health
That UTI You Thought You Couldn't Get May Cause Prostatitis
By David Hopper
Urologists discuss the diagnosis and treatment of urinary infections and prostate inflammation.
Three purple male statues are lined in a row with yellow pills over their penis.
Mental Health
How Might Antidepressants Impact My Sexual Health?
By David Hopper
SSRIs may carry bothersome side effects for men, including dysfunction in the bedroom.
an older man in a track jacket sips from a blue water bottle
Chronic Conditions
Be on the Lookout for These Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
By David Hopper
These are the indicators of what could become a lifelong chronic health condition.
Two eggs have a piece of cut twine coming out of top.
Penis and Testicle Health
What to Expect From a Bilateral Orchiectomy
By David Hopper
Having both testes removed is done mainly for gender affirmation or advanced prostate cancer.
The cover of Satisfaction Guarenteed is shown against a purple background.
Sex
Between the Pages: 'Satisfaction Guaranteed' Promises a Good Sex Life
By David Hopper
Therapist and author Bat Sheva Marcus offers solutions to common female sexual health problems.
The cover of I ♥ Orgasms: A Guide to More is against a background of pink and orange shapes.
Sex
Between the Pages: 'I ♥ Orgasms: A Guide to More' Reaches a New Climax
By David Hopper
Sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller talk about their expanded ode to the 'big O.'
The cover of So When Are You Having Kids is against a cloudy blue background.
Fertility
Between the Pages: 'So When Are You Having Kids?' Weighs Tough Choices
By David Hopper
Author Jordan Davidson's book may help you decide if parenting is right for you.
Clear gel casts a blue shadow with two lime yellow brackets on either side.
Cancer
Rectal Spacers Create a Barrier Against Radiation Treatment
By David Hopper
Injecting a gel cushion before prostate cancer therapy minimizes side effects to the rectum.
The cover of Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love is against a blue background.
Cancer
Between the Pages: 'Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love' Revisited
By David Hopper
Counselor Anne Katz adds new stories on how to support a partner who has received the diagnosis.
A doctor sits at a table explaining diabetes symptoms to a man on the other side.
Chronic Conditions
You Need to Be Aware of the Causes and Risk Factors of Diabetes
By David Hopper
There are key differences between types 1 and 2 of this life-changing, chronic health condition.