Defining Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Bisexual. Gay. Queer. Straight. Lesbian. There are many different terms we may use to describe our sexual orientation (sometimes called sexual identity). Guy. Transgender. Girl. We also use a lot of different terms to describe our gender. You may know early in life what your sexual identity or gender […]
Endometriosis One of the common health problems that women face is endometriosis, which affects the uterus—the most important organ during pregnancy because it’s where the baby develops. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, the kind of tissue that lines the uterus, grows in places other than inside the uterus. It can grow on the ovaries, behind […]
Ejaculation Problem These might include the lack of ability to get and maintain an erection firm and long enough for sex (erectile dysfunction) or, uncommonly, a persistent and usually painful erection that isn’t caused by sexual gratification or arousal (priapism). Other typical concerns might include the inability to ejaculate, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, painful ejaculation […]
Conceiving a baby is not as easy as you think, especially for every 1 out of 10 couples who experience infertility. A couple is considered to have infertility issues when they try for a year without success. This means they aren’t able to conceive a child, even though they’ve had frequent, unprotected sex for a […]
Puberty is when a child matures into an adult capable of sexual reproduction. Your body goes through lots of changes that happen slowly over time. All these changes don’t happen all at once but over the course of several months to several years. Most young males will begin to experience these changes between the ages […]
Testicular cancer accounts for only about 1% of all cancers in men. But taking for granted your manly health should not be an option, especially when it’s so easy to get yourself checked. The testicular self-examination (TSE) is an easy way for guys to check their own testicles to make sure there aren’t any unusual […]
The male sexual anatomy or male genital system is divided into two categories: the internal parts which include the seminal vesicles, testes, vas deferens, epididymis, prostate, ejaculatory duct, etc.; and the external parts which include the penis, foreskin, urethra, and scrotum. Internal Sex Anatomy Testes The male sexual glands, testes are the two oval shaped […]
If you experience bleeding at times when it isn’t supposed to be your period, then that is abnormal vaginal bleeding. It can be: Bleeding between periods. Bleeding after sex. Spotting anytime in the menstrual cycle. Bleeding heavier or for more days than normal. Bleeding after menopause. There are many possible causes for abnormal bleeding. For […]
The lack of periods is known as amenorrhoea, and can be determined if: A girl at 16 years old still does not get her period. A woman (who is not pregnant) does not get her period for at least three months. Amenorrhoea is also an indication of irregular periods. Too much exercise, eating disorders, physical […]
Dysmenorrhea refers to extremely painful periods from uterine contractions, and can be classified into two types: Primary dysmenorrhea, which is painful periods not caused by a disease or condition. Secondary dysmenorrhea, which is painful periods caused by a disease or condition. Mild symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea are normally nausea, vomiting, headaches, backaches, diarrhea, and severe […]
