What is erectile dysfunction? General good health, particular cardiovascular, is important for sexual function. Three exercises that may be particularly helpful are pelvic floor exercises, aerobic exercise, and anaerobic exercise. People with erectile dysfunction (ED) have difficulty getting and/or keeping an erection. The difficulty may be constant or occasional. While ED is sometimes called “impotence,”...
Women with certain sexual dysfunctions may benefit from taking Viagra since the pill increases blood flow to the genitals, which could help increase arousal, sensitivity and orgasmic function. The generic drug sildenafil, marketed under the brand name Viagra, is taken orally to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Women with a functional sexual disorder (FSD) were...
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small devices that can be placed in the uterus for preventing pregnancy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small devices that can be placed in the uterus for preventing pregnancy. Their efficacy is more than 99%, which means less than one out of every 100 women with an IUD implant will get pregnant...
Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs and may be unaware of the need for treatment. Women experiencing the following problems must seek gynecological advice. Bumps, swelling, redness, sores or warts or rashes/tiny pimples around the vagina, anus, buttocks or thighs Pain or discomfort...
Herpes is a type of infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) Herpes is a type of infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes sores or blisters to form in or around the mouth or genitals. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 causes oral herpes, which usually affects the mouth and...
Half of all sexually active young adults get an STD by the age of 25 years. According to the American Social Health Organization, each year one out of four teens in the United States develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Half of all sexually active young adults get an STD by the age of 25...
What to do if you have been diagnosed with an STD? If you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you must observe the following precautions If you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you must observe the following precautions: Immediately contact your doctor/venereologist/gynecologist Contact your partner(s) and let them know that...
Common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in women Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs and may be unaware of the need for treatment. Women experiencing the following problems must seek gynecological advice. Bumps, swelling, redness, sores or warts or rashes/tiny pimples around the vagina, anus, buttocks or thighs Pain or discomfort during sex...
Edging (also known as surfing, peaking, and teasing) is the practice of delaying orgasm. Edging (also known as surfing, peaking, and teasing) is the practice of delaying orgasm. It is a teasing technique essentially taking a person right to the “edge” of orgasm, then stopping, resting, and repeating the process again. Edging can be a...
Edging is a practice to delay orgasm while having intercourse. Edging is a practice to delay orgasm while having intercourse. Both men and women can practice edging. The edging can be performed for the following reasons: Part of treatment for premature ejaculation More intense pleasure during intercourse Edging works but an individual must practice it...