Sexuality and Spirituality When we talk about spirituality, we immediately feel that we are talking about something sacred, something that would bring us closer to our Creator. But the moment, we talk about sex, there is a sense of shame and guilt. We tend to believe that sex is a carnal pleasure associated with something [...]
What we Should know about Syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection which can have serious consequences if left untreated. It can be cured, but if left neglected, it can affect the brain, nervous system, and heart, and can even lead to death. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is caused by treponema pallidum. [...]
Circumcision Complications: How a Botched Circumcision can be Fixed? Circumcision is an operation done to remove the foreskin so as to leave the glans penis uncovered. It is believed to be one of the oldest surgical procedures in the world. It began as a religious tradition and currently almost one sixth of all the males [...]
The Risks and Transmission Probabilities of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Anybody who lives a sexually active life runs the risk of being affected by sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The risk is especially high as a person who is suffering from a STD may or may not display any symptoms of the disease. The symptoms of STD [...]
Enlarged Prostate or Prostate Cancer? Prostate gland is a gland situated at the start of the urethra and is a part of the male reproductive system. A normal prostate gland weighs around 20 to 30 grams and secretes the fluid which nourishes the sperms. It is believed that in almost all men above the age [...]
Vasectomy | Benefits and Risks Vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception. During this procedure, the vas deferens is cut surgically. It is the duct that allows the passage of the sperms from the testes to the urethra. Cutting this duct prevents the sperms from reaching urethra and being released during ejaculation. After undergoing a vasectomy operation, [...]
Psychological Stress & Adrenaline Stress can be defined as the response mechanism of our body to a threat situation wherein in our body feels that it is not well equipped to cope up with the consequences. When our body perceives any kind of danger, it immediately prepares for a ‘fight or flight’ reaction to the [...]
Classification of STDs Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) often referred to as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), are caused by different types of bacteria, viruses, and at times by tiny insects. STDs are passed from person to person through sexual contact with penis, vagina, rectum, or mouth. A sexual encounter with a person suffering from STDs can [...]
How Can I Prevent Yeast Infections? For middle-aged and young women, yeast infections are an irritable condition. Poor diet and antibiotics can destroy friendly bacteria in your body, causing an overgrowth of bad or infection-causing bacteria, often resulting in yeast infections. Often a yeast infection is the result of an imbalance of the vaginal flora [...]
