Testosterone and Sexual Desire Is testosterone and sexual desire linked? We are often led to believe that testosterone and sex drive are strongly linked. Low testosterone does reduce the ability to have satisfying sex, but it is not the only ingredient to fuel our sex drive. Men can feel a varied range of sex drive [...]
Female Perspectives on Premature Ejaculation We all lead busy lives. There are many times when our modern, hectic schedules get in the way of intimacy. However, regardless of our desire for efficiency when it comes to our sex lives, duration and mutual pleasure are paramount to overall sexual satisfaction. Some things end too soon, and [...]
Sexual Performance Anxiety Reaching true sexual intimacy and maintaining a fulfilling sex life is not solely based on your physical response to sex. Mental engagement plays an important role in how we function in bed. Mental stressors, such as anxiety, can create feelings of low self-esteem, inadequacy, and unworthiness. For many men, this performance anxiety [...]
Erectile Tissues In Women Erectile tissue is one of the most important aspects of sexual intercourse. The tissues, or vascular spaces, quickly fill with blood once the human is aroused, leading to an erect penis for men and sexual arousal for women. The function and location of erectile tissue are different for men and women, [...]
Composition of Human Semen Semen is a bodily fluid emitted from the urethra. It is described as a gray or white fluid that is released during ejaculation. Semen is important for sexual reproduction because it contains sperm that fertilizes the female ova, leading to conception. Before ejaculation, these sperm mixes with fluids from the male [...]
Lets Talk About Circumcision The issue of circumcision is discussed within cultural and religious circles, with many having very distinct opinions on the topic. While debating circumcision, it is important to understand the potential advantages and disadvantages with circumcising male babies. Advantages The advantages of circumcising boys after they are born include its effect on [...]
Effectiveness And Side Effects Of Emergency Contraceptives Are you aware that 45% of all the pregnancies in the United States are unintended? This corresponds to more than 3 million of 6.2 million pregnancies that happen any given year in the US. Various strategies and awareness programs are in play to reduce the number of unintended [...]
What Should You Know About Birth Control Methods? Are you aware that the rate of unplanned pregnancy in the United States is as high as 49%? (1). According to the latest data reported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, investigators reported that 4 of every 5 pregnancies in women (who are 19 years or [...]
Vasectomy – Myth And Concerns Unplanned pregnancies can be prevented by a number of reversible and irreversible contraceptive procedures. The sensitivity, cost and effects of each method vary and most individuals make their decision after weighing pros and cons. It is the most common yet permanent sterilization procedure that is performed in males for long term [...]
