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Can gout affect sexual health and performance?

Can gout affect sexual health and performance?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Yes, it can – especially for men.

What is virginity testing? Why is it used, and what are its potential effects?

What is virginity testing? Why is it used, and what are its potential effects?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Virginity testing is a controversial practice that aims to determine whether a girl has had sexual intercourse or not.

What is sexual narcissism?

What is sexual narcissism?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Mental Health & Psychology

Sexual narcissism is a term used to describe people who have an inflated, unrealistic view of their own sexuality. They may feel that they have more sex appeal or are more skilled in sexual activities. Often, they manipulate others to maintain this view.

What are Kegel exercises and what sexual health benefits might they have?

What are Kegel exercises and what sexual health benefits might they have?

Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support pelvic organs including the bladder, vagina, and rectum and play a significant role in the functioning of these organs.

What is low testosterone? What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?

What is low testosterone? What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Testosterone is an important hormone for men. Produced by the testes, the hormone gives men many of their masculine characteristics, like facial hair and a deeper voice. It is involved with sperm production and sex drive. It also contributes to strength, bones, and muscle mass.

Could antibiotics after sex prevent sexually-transmitted infections (STIs)?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health, Medications & Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases (STIs/STDs)
Does a man’s penis change as he gets older?

Does a man’s penis change as he gets older?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Yes. As men age, they usually notice that their penis changes in appearance and function.

What is pre-ejaculate or precum?

What is pre-ejaculate or precum?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health

Pre-ejaculate, sometimes called precum, is a clear fluid that is released when a man becomes sexually aroused, but before he ejaculates. Sometimes, it can be seen at the tip of the penis, but many men don’t even notice it.

How common is oral sex?

How common is oral sex?

Sexual Health Topics: Men’s Sexual Health, Women’s Sexual Health

Oral sex involves stimulating a partner’s genitals with the mouth and tongue. Some couples include it their foreplay, while others bring their partner to a full climax.

What is a sperm allergy?

Sexual Health Topics: Women’s Sexual Health

Sperm allergy, sometimes called semen allergy or seminal plasma hypersensitivity, is a rare allergic reaction to proteins found in a man’s semen. It mostly affects women.

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