In the comfort and security of a committed relationship, safe sex practices might seem unnecessary, and in moments of passion, the idea of "raw sex" —unprotected intercourse — can hold a deceptive allure.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CONTRACT STIs/STDs IN A MONOGAMOUS RELATIONSHIP?
While it's natural to suspect infidelity after an STI diagnosis, it is also advisable to keep in mind that the presence of the infection does not necessarily mean your partner might have strayed.
Menstrual Health and Hygiene
In this final part of our Menstrual Health and Hygiene series, we are focusing on practicing proper menstrual hygiene. The following are some tips for menstrual hygiene management: Take your bath regularly and properly, preferably twice a day. When washing your vaginal area, your hand motion should be from the vaginal area to the anal... Continue Reading →
SQUIRTING – WHAT IS IT AND IS IT WORTH THE FUSS?
What is squirting? Why is there such a fuss about it? Should its occurrence or not be a concern for women? In this week’s article, these are the issues we want to discuss. So, first off, what is squirting? Squirting and its sister term, female ejaculation, are two words sometimes used interchangeably to refer to... Continue Reading →
SEX ADDICTION
Ever heard of sexual addiction and wondered what it is? Sex is very important for our survival as human species. It offers us the opportunity to procreate and ensure continuity of our species. Apart from the act being a tool for our survival as human species, it often offers us an avenue to experience pleasure,... Continue Reading →
Female orgasmic disorder
Over the previous weeks, we have discussed the major sexual dysfunctions including erectile disorder, female orgasmic disorder, delayed ejaculation, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, and their causes from a psychological viewpoint. Today we will end our discussions by taking a look at what Female Orgasmic Disorder is and its causes. As the... Continue Reading →
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
We are going to discuss a dysfunction today that has been said to be responsible for about 7% of unconsummated marriages worldwide. A dysfunction rarely spoken of but being experienced in about 15% of women with a suspected large number of cases going unreported. This dysfunction is the genito-pelvic pain, otherwise known as penetration disorder,... Continue Reading →
Premature Ejaculation
In our last post, we discussed delayed ejaculation. In today’s post, we are going to talk about its opposite. The term “under 1-minute man” is not alien to most of us I presume, a tag that seems to ridicule even the most masculine looking man. Premature ejaculation has been documented to be the most common... Continue Reading →
Delayed Ejaculation
Have there been multiple times when you (a male) are able to sustain sexual encounters, specifically vaginal penetration for a longer period than usual? To the extent that your partner began to complain about feeling pain? To the extent that you yourself began to feel uncomfortable and anxious about the occurrence? Then this discussion post... Continue Reading →
Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Just like females, males also can have challenges with sexual desire. Researchers have found that it is very rare for males to have a reduced libido in isolation. There are always reasons for reduced libido in males which could be either medical or psychological. In today’s post, we are going to delve into understanding how... Continue Reading →