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Balanitis, or the Inflammation of the Penis Head
Balanitis is a very unpleasant condition that commonly affects men.
Diagnosis and treatment of balanitis are actually very simple. Here we provide some information on how to get rid of this unpleasant inflammation as soon as possible. What is balanitis? Balanitis is a disease we talk about when the head of the penis gets inflamed. The skin becomes red, sensitive to the touch, and sometimes also itchy. The inflammation is caused by many factors – viruses, bacteria or fungi. They may all occur where the hygiene is inadequate and the...Balanitis, or the Inflammation of the Penis Head
Is There a Link Between Sex and Prostate Cancer?
Those men who are very sexually active in their youth are more likely to get prostate cancer, says one of the latest studies on the subject.
The study was conducted at Nottingham University and included 800 men. The team led by Dr Polyxeni Dimitropoulou recruited 400 men diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as 409 men who were thought to be free of this disease. Participants were asked how often they had been sexually active (including masturbation) in their 20s, 30s and 40s. They were also asked how many sexual partners they had had and whether they had been diagnosed with any genital infections. Approximately 59% of men in both...Is There a Link Between Sex and Prostate Cancer?
Ejaculation in men with spinal cord injuries
Most men with spinal cord injuries give up sex and children because they are unable to ejaculate. There are several methods for achieving ejaculation of semen and thus making it possible to father children.
Barely 55% of men with spinal cord injuries achieve ejaculation by masturbating or stimulating the penis. In medicine, two very invasive methods and a more pleasant method have been developed, serving as assistance. The first was developed by Guttmann in 1946. By injecting the enzyme cholinesterase in the central nervous system, he induced several consecutive ejaculations of semen. As the method is rather dangerous, it is not used any more. In one of the patients it caused...Ejaculation in men with spinal cord injuries
Be Careful with Different Types of Lubricants
There are things you should know about different types of lubricants before you spice up your sex life with a lube. For example, if you use latex condoms, you should definitely go for a water-based lubricant and avoid oil. You are also advised to stay away from products that contain nonoxynol-9 or silicon.
- You should always keep in mind the possibility that any new product might not suit you or your partner. Some women are so sensitive that changing the toilet paper or soap can result in a vaginal infection. They should be especially careful with various types of lubricants on the market. - Don’t forget: oil and latex aren't really compatible. Oil in any form is a deadly enemy of latex condoms and often causes them to break. Therefore...Be Careful with Different Types of Lubricants
What Is HIV and What Is AIDS?
Would you know how to explain what HIV and AIDS are?
What is HIV? HIV is an acronym which describes a virus for immune deficiency within humans (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). This is a lentivirus from the Retroviridae family. We know two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2, and there are several subtypes in each type. The earliest sample of the virus comes from 1959. What is AIDS? AIDS is an acronym which describes a syndrome of acquired immune deficiency (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). This is the final stage of the...What Is HIV and What Is AIDS?
What Is Sex After Childbirth Like?
Read everything about the right time to have sex after having a baby and how to go about rekindling your sex life.
You just had a baby and sex is probably the last thing on your mind. Your day irevolves around breastfeeding, changing diapers, cleaning up, and you’re exhausted from all those sleepless nights as well. Your body is still a bit sore from childbirth and all the changes that had happened to it during pregnancy make you feel neither erotic nor attractive. Who would even think about having sex after having a baby if things are as we have just described them? Well, things...What Is Sex After Childbirth Like?
What to Do if the Condom Breaks?
Although it shouldn’t happen if used properly, it still can happen. If the condom breaks, don’t lose your mind! Act before it’s too late!
What to Do if the Condom Breaks? Although it shouldn’t happen if used properly, it still can happen. If the condom breaks, don’t lose your mind! Act before it’s too late!Unfortunately, accidents can happen during sex. In this case, we’re not touching on the sensitive subject of impotence, but rather the kind of accidents which have very cute, but life-changing consequences after nine months. Although it shouldn’t happen at all if used properly, there still is a...What to Do if the Condom Breaks?
