G-Spot
Overview The Grafenberg spot (G-Spot) is said to be a sensitive area just behind the front wall of the vagina, between the back of the pubic bone and the...
Orgasm Benefits
An Orgasm is Good For You! According to JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association), 43 percent of American women suffer from some form of "Female Sexual Dysfunction"--often placing the blame on themselves for their inability to reach...
Sexual Health FAQs 10
Sexual FAQs Q. What is the difference between a male and female orgasm? A. The most obvious difference in orgasms is that male orgasms are usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen. Ejaculation involves the secretion of semen into the...
Effectiveness of Condoms As Birth Control
Condoms are devices that create a barrier and prevent contact of the vagina with semen. There are both male and female condoms available and both are effective in preventing pregnancy. Male condoms are made of latex, polyurethane or lamb skin,...
The Process of Human Reproduction
Sexual intercourse is the reproductive act in which semen can be expelled into the female via male ejaculation. During sexual intercourse, the male inserts an erect penis into the vagina, and the bodies move together until ejaculation occurs. Once...
Process of Conception
During a woman's menstrual cycle, her body produces hormones to signal her ovaries to produce and develop an egg. The complete process of egg development and maturation takes about 2 weeks. During this time, the woman's hormones are also changing...
How Does the Prostate Gland Work?
The prostate gland is a small gland (approximately the size of a walnut) that is part of the male reproductive system. It is necessary for sexual function in a male (erection and ejaculation) as well as for male reproduction. The prostate gland is...
Birth Control Withdrawal Methods
Contraception prevention or birth control always carries a risk of failure. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that no method of birth control is 100 percent effective and successful prevention of pregnancy is largely determined by...
Citalopram Medication Side Effects
Citalopram is an antidepressant medication known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Doctors believe that the drug can improve a patient's mood by increasing the amount of the mood-regulating chemical serotonin in the brain. The Mayo...
Information on Contraceptives
Contraceptives come in many forms and are used to prevent pregnancy. Learning the different types will help both men and women make informed choices with their reproductive health.
What Are the Sexual Side Effects of Having Diabetes?
According to the American Diabetes Association, both male and female diabetics report sexual dysfunction and accompanying urological problems. The topic of sexual dysfunction is difficult to talk about, but several treatment options are available...
Neuropathy Symptoms
A result of damage to the nerves, neuropathy affects patients' movement, sensations and involuntary functions. The National Institutes of Health notes that hereditary disorders, like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and Friedreich's ataxia, can cause...
3 Ways to Use the Withdrawal Method for Birth Control
The withdrawal method of birth control involves removing the penis from the vagina just before ejaculation. This method isn't very effective in preventing pregnancy because males often forget to pull out before they orgasm or they can misjudge...
Information on the Harm of Smoking
Cigarette smoking affects every organ in your body. Drugs.com contends that coughing, dizziness and burning eyes, nose and throat are warning signs of harm. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention--CDC--reports smoking weakens the immune...
Bodily Fluids That Contain HIV
If you or a loved one has been infected by the human immunodeficiency virus--HIV for short--you may be concerned about how this virus is transmitted to other people. The bodily fluids that contain HIV include blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast...
Physical Development of Late Childhood
Late childhood begins your transition into adulthood. Late childhood is also called puberty. During puberty, you go through several physical and emotional changes. Puberty starts when your brain releases chemical messengers called hormones. These...
Sexual Health FAQs 25
Q. Can a man withdraw from a woman before ejaculating to prevent pregnancy? A. Absolutely not. This is not a form of birth control. Some guys say they will pull out, and then they get so excited and carried away that they don't or forget. It is...
High Estrogen Symptoms in Men
Estrogen belongs to a class of molecules called steroid hormones. It is a predominantly female hormone secreted by the ovaries in women, and small amounts of estrogen are produced in the testes, adrenal and pituitary glands in men. Estrogen...
Long-Term Effects of Autoimmune Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy causes dysfunction in varying nerve systems and is characterized by different degrees of symptoms depending on the specific syndrome presenting. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explains that more...
Paroxtine Side Effects
Paroxetine, often sold under the brand name Paxil, benefits many patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, or other disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, side effects are possible with this medication, so anyone using...
Stages of Maturation in Children
Child maturation refers to the genetic, biological and physical development from conception through adolescence. There are several developmental milestones that occur in healthy children. Although there are normal patterns of maturation in child...
What Are the Treatments for Fast Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is a condition in which a man reaches climax before he or his sexual partner wishes. This becomes a problem in some situations because the penis loses its erection after climax, making continued intercourse difficult or...