What is gonorrhea? Doctors recommend regular screening to be sure you’re not infected, because not all cases of gonorrhea show symptoms. If your gonorrhea infection does display symptoms, they can show up as soon as 2 days to as long as 30 days after infection. Gonorrhea, sometimes referred to as “the clap,” is a sexually...
What are sexual problems in men? Sexual problems in men also affect their partners. Sexual health is an important part of a man's life, no matter his age, civil status, or sexual orientation. It is also an important part of a couple's foundation and contributes to the quality of life. Sexual problems in men are...
Untreated chlamydia can cause serious health problems Chlamydia infection often gets unnoticed or overlooked because it causes no symptoms in most people. Untreated chlamydia disease, however, can cause serious health problems with both short- and long-term complications. In women, the infection can ascend upward and spread to the uterus or uterine tubes causing their inflammation...
What causes HPV in men? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that infects half of the young adults aged 15-24 years each year in the United States. In general, genital (penis, scrotum) HPV infection has increased significantly over the past decades. HPV infection is caused...
Introduction to Masturbation Masturbation is the self-stimulation of the genitals to achieve sexual arousal and pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm (sexual climax). It is commonly done by touching, stroking, or massaging the penis or clitoris until an orgasm is achieved. Some women also use stimulation of the vagina to masturbate or use “sex...
What is a polyamorous relationship? Polyamorous relationships require trust and communication between all individuals. The traditional belief is that every person should seek a single soulmate and they should commit to that person completely. There are people who don’t believe that a single individual can fulfill all their needs in a relationship, so they prefer...
How do you treat sexual dysfunction in women? Female sexual dysfunction treatment depends on the underlying cause. Sexual dysfunction is recurrent or persistent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain that can potentially create a strain in relationships. Sexual dysfunction can occur in men and women. Female sexual dysfunction may include problems with sexual...
Genital wart is an infectious skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital wart is an infectious skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The medical term for genital warts is ‘condyloma acuminata,’ and it is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A genital wart varies amongst patients. Genital warts may go away on...
What are crabs? You'll know you have crabs if you see a louse or lice, are itchy, or see spots of blood or black lice feces in your pubic area. Pubic lice, often called crabs, are a type of small insect that prefers to live in the coarse hair found in the pubic area. They...
What are warts? In most cases, warts will go away on their own without any medical intervention. You, or your doctor, can also treat them with salicylic acid, freezing (cryotherapy), zapping and cutting, or with duct tape or over the counter treatments. Many people have warts or at least think they do. You have already...