A to Z about Sex

Erectile Dysfunction

2009-12-22T01:28:00.000-08:00

The issue of premature ejaculation (PE) is one which is often confused with erectile dysfunction (ED). These are two separate issues in Men’s Health.

Erectile Dysfunction is defined as the inability to achieve or sustain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity.

ED can be a total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. The cause of ED basically comes down to blood flow into the penis. This blood flow can be restricted by physical causes such as diabetes or by psychological causes such as stress or anxiety.

Premature Ejaculation is not a blood flow issue but rather an issue with ejaculatory control. There is a lack of a universally agreed definition of what exactly premature ejaculation is, a factor which has hampered its treatment.

Definitions of premature ejaculation have ranged from "coming within six thrusts" to "coming within two minutes" and even "coming before your partner". A simpler definition is that if you come before you want to and you feel you're not able to control it, then you're suffering from premature ejaculation.

Most men will come sooner than they'd like on some occasions, particularly if under stress or in situations of very high excitement. However, if you are unable to control when you come more than 50 per cent of the time, then it becomes a problem.

PE can be caused by medical and medicational problems but generally it is down to a man not knowing when the signals come through that he's going to climax.

The standard sexual therapy technique for curing premature ejaculation is called sensate focus or ‘the stop start technique’, where you are training him first by helping himself, then by introducing a partner, to recognise those signals and to be relaxed enough to notice them.

It involves the practice of stimulating yourself to the point just before ejaculation, then stop and start again when the sensations have subsided. It's a straightforward not all that long procedure but it has to be introduced and monitored by a therapist.

By the way, a direct and gentle stimulation of male organ almost always causes erection. This is borne out of a relax action and may occur in sleep. Erection may be caused without any rubbing just by erotic thoughts even. In the early morning it may be aroused because of the urge to urinate. Most such erections terminate without any discharge.

Ejaculation is the culmination of sexual stimulation in man. Having entered the vagina, the most sensitive nerve endings of which the penis is made up, become tense and excited on account of the friction against the walls of vagina, it may experience further fanned by the secretion of fluids in the vagina.

To and fro movements add on the arousal. The tension gets higher and higher till it reaches the climax to explode and get released. This process of the climax and the release of the seminal fluids is known as ejaculation.

At the time of climatic height and orgasm the seminal discharge takes place. Just as the first menses indicates the onset of puberty in a girl, in a boy the first ejaculation marks the entrance into adolescence.

Suffering From Weak Erection?

There are many reasons for weak erection. One may be venus leakage, a physiological condition in which there is leakage of blood flow (which creates an erection) out of the penis resulting in a wilting erection.

Other reasons include tiredness and fatigue which cause focus problems during sex. Excessive drinking and even overeating have also been linked with a man's inability to maintain an erection. Anxieties, whether related to business or money can rob a man of his good sexual feelings and keep him distracted.

we can divide it to become 2 main causes, such as:

PHYSICAL CAUSES

Erection problems can occur because of disorders in the nervous system sending impulses to the genital area, problems with the blood supply to the penis and anatomical problems in the penis or genital area. Specific causes can be:

- Accidents, stroke, surgery or tumours hurting brain areas or areas in the spinal cord responsible for erection impulses.

- Multiple sclerosis, a disease hurting the isolating sheets around the neural fibres in the brain and spinal cord, can give erection problems.

- Accidents or diseases hurting nerves from the spinal cord to the genital region.

- Atherosclerosis caused by age or an unhealthy lifestyle, giving narrowing and hardening of blood vessels to the genital region.

- Injury to the erectile bodies caused by inflammation, accidents or diseases.

- Congenital malformations in the penis or genital region, for example hypospadias and epispadias.

- Peyronie's disease, a common inflammatory disease causing abnormal bending or twisting of the penis, and sometimes also hinder the filling of blood into the erectile bodies, sometimes gives problems for the erections.

- Circumcision causing the penile skin to be too tight, or causing extensive inelastic scars.

- Side effects of medicines, such as medications taken for high blood pressure or depression.

- Zinc deficiency.

- Heart disease.

- Diabetes causing injury to the nerves and blood vessels to the penis.

- High blood pressure (hypertension).

- Liver or kidney disease.

- Alcohol or drug abuse impairing psychological and neural functions.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL CAUSES

Psychological causes can interfere with the erection process by distracting a man from stimuli that normally would give him sexual arousal. Psychological issues account for about 40% of erection problems. Erection problems in men under age 50 are most likely to be caused by psychological factors. Psychological causes of erection problems include:

- Anxiety for not being able to perform sexually as well as the partner demands.

- Prolonged emotional upset, such as worrying, anxiety or anger due to a man's economical, professional or social situation.

- Relationship problems, for example when the woman has different preferences of sexual practice than the man.

- A man who looses sexual desire for his partner may develop erection problems.

- Recently widowed men can get erection problems.

- Some men have difficulty having sexual intercourse with their partner after she has given birth because he does not like the changes that the birth process has caused to the woman's body.

Low self esteem can affect sexual performance, as can relationship problems between couples. If two partners don’t discuss things or talk about their sex life without an argument erupting, then of course sexual performance will be dampened. For a successful love making, an emotional connection must first be established and maintained.

Occasional erection loss is nothing to be worried about. No man has a lifetime of perfect erections, and if he is enduring a particularly stressful week, then his penis might be just as tired and fatigued as he is.

During these times it is important for him not take the episode too seriously; knowing that even when he lacks an erection, he can still bring pleasure to his partner. Communication is vital here, so that both partners can understand what is happening and work together as a supportive team to restore good health and an active sex life.

Many men suffer from weak or soft erection. This affects their sex life in several ways. There are some powerful herbal male enhancement pills that not only boost male performance but also improve overall sexual health. As they are made of potent herbs, vitamins and other nutrients, they do not require any prescription.

There are many herbs for men that help in increasing libido like Yohimbe, Horny Goat Weed, Tongkat Ali and Tribulus Terrestris. There are some other herbs including Muira Puama, Mucuna Pruriens, Maca, and a few others that are less effective.

However, if you notice that erection-loss is becoming a consistent problem then professional assistance may be required. Sexual therapy can help in these matters.

How are they treated?

There are numerous number of treatments for erection problems. Doctors typically start with lifestyle changes and medicines. They infact don't advise surgery or other treatments unless those first steps don't help.

Treatment can include:

Making lifestyle changes those such as avoiding tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. And the most important thing is do some physical activities such as sport regulary.

It may further also help to talk about the issue with your partner then do sensual exercises although and get counseling.

Taking medically prescription medicine (if you do not prefer the natural herb) that can help you get erections. These treatment include pills such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra).

Check with your doctor to see if it is totaly safe for you to take one of these medicines with your other medicines. These can be even dangerous if you have heart disease that further requires you to take nitroglycerin or other medicines that contain nitrates.

So, there are some alternatives for you as below:
* Taking medicines and getting counseling for treatment depression or anxiety.
* Using vacuum devices or getting shots of medicine right into the penis.
* Having surgery to place an implant in the penis.

So, please choose which treatment that will give you the best result...!.

(Iman - FromThe Best Solution Provider).

Sexually Transmitted Disease-Tinea cruris

2009-12-06T17:35:00.000-08:00

Tinea cruris is the name used for infection of the groin with a dermatophyte fungus.

An infection of the groin is usually caused by anthropophile fungi. The most common species are Epidermophyton floccosum and Tricophyton rubrum. It is most often seen in adult men.

Opportunistic infections (infections that are caused by a diminished immune system) are frequent. Fungus from other parts of the body (commonly tinea pedis or 'athlete's foot') can contribute to jock itch.

Tinea cruris has a worldwide distribution but is found more commonly in hot humid climates. Tinea cruris manifests as a symmetric erythematous rash in the groin.

Clothing that fits tightly is thought to be a predisposing factor in tinea cruris. A red rash then develops in the groin, usually with a definite edge or border. Both groins are commonly affected.

The rash often spreads a short way down the inside of both thighs. Sometimes the infection spreads to the skin on other parts of the body (or may have first started in another area such as athlete's foot).

Fungal infections do not usually go deeper than the skin into the body, and are not usually serious.

Tinea cruris is best treated with antifungal drugs applied topically. Traditionally creams containing clotrimazole or miconazole have been used, although newer agents such as butenafine are also used. These anti-fungal agents work by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol.

Tinea Cruris Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Dry the groin carefully after bathing using a separate towel.

2. Do not share towels, sheets or personal clothing.

3. Avoid wearing occlusive or synthetic clothing.

4. If you are overweight, try to lose weight to reduce chafing and sweating.

5. Wear slippers in public bathing and gym areas.

6. Use hot water to wash your socks, clothing, and towels.

7. Avoid long periods in shoes that make your feet damp.

8. Apply antifungal powders to the groin or between the toes.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Syphilis

2009-12-06T17:33:00.000-08:00

Syphilis is a transmitted disease caused by a spirochaete bacterium
, Treponema pallidum.

Syphilis has a myriad of presentations and can mimic many other infections and immune-mediated processes in advanced stages.

Syphilis can also be passed from mother to infant during pregnancy causing a disease called congenital syphilis.

Any active person can be infected with syphilis, although there is a greater incidence among young people between the ages of 15 and 30 years. It is more prevalent in urban than rural areas.

Syphilis can be frightening because if it goes untreated, it can lead to serious health problems and increase a person's risk for HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS.

Syphilis can be acquired or congenital. Primary syphilis occurs within 3 weeks of contact with an infected individual. Syphilis has many alternate names, including syph, Cupid's Disease, the Pox, lues , and the French disease.

The signs and symptoms of syphilis are myriad; before the advent of serological testing, diagnosis was more difficult and the disease was dubbed the "Great Imitator" because it was so often confused with other diseases.

Syphilis cannot be spread through contact with toilet seats, doorknobs, swimming pools, hot tubs, bathtubs, shared clothing, or eating utensils.

The final stage of syphilis is called tertiary syphilis and is characterized by brain or central nervous system involvement, cardiovascular involvement with inflammation of the aorta, and gummatous syphilis. Left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious complications or death.

But with early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be successfully treated.
Causes of Syphilis

The common causes and risk factor's of Syphilis include the following:

-A bacterium called Treponema pallidum.

-Transfusion of infected blood.

-Direct contact with a syphilis sore on the body of an infected person.

-An infected pregnant woman can also pass the disease to her unborn child.

-Having with more than one partner.

Symptoms of Syphilis

Some sign and symptoms related to Syphilis are as follows:
The first symptom of syphilis is often a small, round, firm ulcer called a chancre ("shanker") at the place where the bacteria entered your body.

Fever.

-Enlarged lymph nodes in your groin.

-Positive serology.

-Extragenital chancres occur most commonly above the neck, typically affecting the lips or oral cavity.

-Rash - Bilaterally symmetric.

-Soreness and aching.

-Fatigue and a vague feeling of discomfort.

Treatment of Syphilis

Here is list of the methods for treating Syphilis:

Penicillin, an antibiotic, injected into the muscle is the best treatment for syphilis.

If you are allergic to penicillin, your health care provider may give you another antibiotic to take by mouth.

In patients with allergy to penicillin, skin testing and desensitization are recommended.

Pregnant women with a history of allergic reaction to penicillin should undergo penicillin desensitization followed by appropriate penicillin therapy.

Avoid having while being treated, to reduce the chances of getting the infection again or transmitting it to someone else.

Bed rest, pain relievers (such as aspirin, acetaminophen , or ibuprofen ), and liquids can help.

Alternative treatment regimens should be used only in cases of documented penicillin allergy.

Below are Motable syphilis-infected people in history

Keys: S - suspected case; † - died of syphilis

• Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), emperor of France S
• Al Capone (1899-1947), gangster †
• Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley (1545-1567), second husband of Mary Queen of Scots
• Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), painter †
• Henry VIII (1491-1547), king of England S
• Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), Nazi leader S
• Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584), Czar of Russia
• Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), writer S
• Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), painter S
• Franz Schubert (1797-1828), composer †
• Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901), painter †
• Lord Randolph Churchill (1849-1895), British politician, father of Winston Churchill

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Staphylococcal

2009-12-06T17:32:00.000-08:00

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) also is known as Ritter von Ritterschein disease in newborns. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a response to a staphylococcal infection and is characterized by peeling skin.

SSSS is caused by the release of two exotoxins (epidermolytic toxins A and B) from toxigenic strains of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

SSSS occurs mostly in children younger than 5 years, particularly neonates (newborn babies).

Lifelong protective antibodies against staphylococcal exotoxins are usually acquired during childhood which makes SSSS much less common in older children and adults.

Lack of specific immunity to the toxins and an immature renal clearance system (toxins are primarily cleared from the body through the kidneys) make neonates the most at risk.

Adults with SSSS are most often immunocompromised or have renal failure.

The symptoms of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome may resemble other skin conditions.

The child may have no energy, and may have a fever.

Within 24-48 hours fluid-filled blisters form. These rupture easily, leaving an area that looks like a burn. The skin becomes sensitive and uncomfortable even before the rash is fully visible.

The rash starts out as bright red patches around the original area of crusting. Blisters may appear, and the skin may look wrinkled. Rash spreads to other parts of the body including the arms, legs and trunk. In newborns, lesions are often found in the diaper area or around the umbilical cord.

Treatment usually requires ,as intravenous antibiotics are generally necessary to eradicate the staphylococcal infection.

A penicillinase-resistant, anti-staphylococcal antibiotic such as flucloxacillin is used.

Avoid the development of dehydration.

As always, good hygiene can prevent the passage of the causative bacteria between people. In the event of an outbreak in a newborn nursery, members of the staff should have nasal smears taken to identify an adult who may be unknowingly carrying the bacteria and passing it on to the babies.

Topical wound care should begin with saline, followed by topical antibiotic ointment. Laser treatment has also been used.

In severe cases, cutting out the involved area followed by skin grafting may be necessary.

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. An anti-inflammatory drug, may be given by mouth.

2. A penicillinase-resistant, anti-staphylococcal antibiotic such as flucloxacillin is used.

3. Laser treatment has also been used.

4. In severe cases, cutting out the involved area followed by skin grafting may be necessary.

5. Good hygiene can prevent the passage of the causative bacteria between people.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-UTIs (urinary tract infections)

2009-12-06T17:31:00.000-08:00

Urinary tract infection are both caused by an inflammation of the lining of the bladder and the urinary tract.

This is usually the result of a bacterial infection spread from the anus either through poor hygiene or through sexual intercourse.

Both men and women can suffer from cystitis, but women are usually more susceptible due to their shorter urinary tract. Bacteria can reach the bladder more quickly.

Symptoms include painful urination, cloudy urine, with fever and backache in severe cases.It can also be caused by vaginal infections such as thrush, sexually transmitted diseases, and vaginal deodorants.

Bruising (as a result of sexual intercourse or childbirth) can also trigger the condition.

Treatment

Diet and Nutrition Drink lots of water, camomile tea and cranberry juice. Cut out alcohol, coffee, and all acidic fruit juices.

Apply live yogurt to the vagina to help "recolonize" it with healthy bacteria.Herbal MedcineAn infusion of yarrow, couch grass, and buchu are recommended.

Homeopathy Cantharis 6c and Staphysagria 6c are beneficial.

Aromatherapy such as: Sandalwood, juniper, lavender, or bergamot used for a stomach massage, or in the bath will help to ease pain and discomfort.

Acupressure

This can also relieve pain.

Urinary Tract Infection

All parts of the urinary tract may develop infections.

The infection causes inflammation of the affected part, and the clinical syndrome associated with inflammation of the part tends to be characteristic.

Inflammation of the urethra (urethritis) causes pain when water is passed. If there is infection present, pus or blood may also be evident in the opening of the urethra.

Urethritis in women is commonly caused by bruising during intercourse rather than infection.

Urethritis in men is more often caused by sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Such infections do not usually manifest any symptoms in women, but it is important that both partners are adequately treated to prevent long-term complications such as infertility.

Urethritis usually lasts for two or three days.

Follow the advice about complementary therapies suitable for the treatment of cystitis.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Molluscum Contagiosum

2009-12-06T17:29:00.000-08:00

Molluscum contagiosum, is a viral infection of the skin.

Infecting only humans, usually in adults and often sexually transmitted.

MC can affect any area of the skin but is most common on the body, arms, and legs. It is spread through direct contact or shared items such as clothing or towels.

The virus commonly spreads through skin-to-skin contact. This includes sexual contact or touching or scratching the bumps and then touching the skin.

The virus can be spread among children at day care or at school. Molluscum contagiosum is contagious until the bumps are gone-which, if untreated, may be up to 6 months or longer.

The time from infection to the appearance of lesions ranges from 2 week to 6 months, with an average incubation period of 6 weeks.

They are generally not painful, but they may itch or become irritated.

Picking or scratching the bumps may lead to further infection or scarring. They may occasionally be complicated by secondary bacterial infections. In some cases the dimpled section may bleed once or twice.

Molluscum lesions on an arm.
• Medical issues including:
o Bleeding
o Secondary infections
o Itching and discomfort
o Potential scarring

• Social reasons
o Cosmetic
o Embarrassment
o Fear of transmission to others
o Social exclusion

Thus, when treatment has resulted in elimination of all bumps, the infection has been effectively cured and will not reappear unless the patient is reinfected.

Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy involves killing infected cells by "freezing" them with a pressurized liquid spray, usually liquid nitrogen or nitrous oxide. The infected cells may fall off immediately or fade over several days.

There are a few treatment options that can be done at home. Betadine surgical scrub can be gently scrubbed on the infected area for 5 minutes daily until the lesions resolve (this is not recommended for those allergic to iodine or betadine). Do not use on broken skin. Other theraphy that can be applied are:

Astringents, Australian lemon myrtle, Benzoyl peroxide Cantharidin, Tea tree oil, Surgical treatment, Laser.

Most cases of molluscum will clear up naturally within two years (usually within nine months). So long as the skin growths are present, there is a possibility of transmitting the infection to another person. When the growths are gone, the possibility for spreading the infection is ended.

There is no permanent immunity to the virus, and it is possible to become infected again in the future upon exposure to an infected person.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Lymphogranuloma Venereum

2009-12-06T17:28:00.000-08:00

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted illness that primarily infects the lymphatics.

Lymphogranuloma venereum is reason by serovars of Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacterium is spread through sexual contact.

It is rare in industrialised countries, but is endemic in parts of Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. It gains entrance through breaks in the skin, or it can cross the epithelial cell layer of mucous membranes.

The organism travels from the site of inoculation down the lymphatic channels to multiply within mononuclear phagocytes of the lymph nodes it passes.

The primary symptom may be a small, painless pimple or lesion occurring on the penis or vagina. It is frequently unnoticed. The infection then spreads to the lymph nodes in the groin area and from there to the surrounding tissue.

Complications may comprise inflamed and swollen lymph glands which may drain and bleed. The incubation period ranges from 3 to 12 days. The primary lesion is a 5- to 8-mm, soft, red, painless erosion or ulcer.

The ulcer heals spontaneously in a few days. The secondary stage begins 2 to 6 weeks later and is characterized by the appearance of tender, inguinal adenopathy, which develops with over-riding erythema and edema.

The lymph nodes coalesce, may fluctuate, and drain spontaneously. Associated fever, chills, and malaise can be severe.

Lymphogranuloma venereum can be cured by proper antibiotic therapy. Common antibiotic treatments include: tetracycline, doxycycline (all tetracyclines, including doxycycline, are contraindicated during pregnancy and in children due to effects on bone development and tooth discoloration), and erythromycin.

Aspiration of fluctuant buboes may prevent spontaneous rupture and reduce morbidity. Symptomatic treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be beneficial.

Lymphedema in later stages may not resolve despite elimination of the organism. Fluctuant buboes may be aspirated or incised if necessary for symptomatic relief, but most patients respond quickly to antibiotics.

Buboes and fistulas may require surgery, but rectal strictures can usually be dilated. Prevention is better than cure. The accurate use of condoms, either the men or women type, greatly decreases the risk of getting a sexually-transmitted disease.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-HIV/AIDS

2009-12-06T17:25:00.000-08:00

Aids is a very serious illness. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

AIDS may also spread by sharing drug needles or through contact with the blood of an infected person. Women can give it to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth.

The first signs of HIV infection may be swollen glands and flu-like symptoms. These may come and go a month or two after infection. Severe symptoms may not appear until months or years later.

HIV is genetically variable and exists as different strains, which cause different rates of clinical disease progression. HIV/AIDS stigma is more severe than that associated with other life-threatening conditions and extends beyond the disease.

The symptoms of AIDS are primarily the result of conditions that do not normally develop in individuals with healthy immune systems. Most of these conditions are infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that are normally controlled by the elements of the immune system that HIV damages.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) increase the risk of HIV transmission and infection because they cause the disruption of the normal epithelial barrier by genital ulceration and/or microulceration.

There is currently no cure for HIV or AIDS. Current treatment for HIV infection include of highly active antiretroviral therapy, or HAART. Daily multivitamin and mineral supplements have been found to decrease HIV disease sequence among men and women.

Various forms of alternative medicine have been tried to treat symptoms or alter the course of the disease. Reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors medicines interfere with a critical step during the HIV life cycle and keep the virus from reproducing.

Protease inhibitors medicines interfere with a protein that HIV uses to produce infectious viral particles. Other drugs can prevent or treat opportunistic infections (OIs). In most cases, these drugs work very well.

The newer, stronger ARVs have also helped reduce the rates of most OIs.

Aids Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Clean the needle before using.

2. Don't have sex with prostitutes.

3. Do not share needles or syringes.

4. Get professional help for terminating the drug habit.

5. Antiretroviral treatment for HIV infection consists of drugs

6. Fusion Inhibitors, such as enfuvirtide are blocking HIV entry into cells.

7. Don't have sexual contact with anyone who has symptoms of AIDS.

8. Avoid having sex with anyone who has multiple and/or anonymous sexual partners.

9. Avoid sexual contact with anyone who has had sex with people at risk of getting AIDS.

10. Avoid oral, genital and anal contact with partner's blood, semen, vaginal secretions, feces or urine.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Herpes

2009-12-06T17:23:00.000-08:00

Genital herpes is spread by direct contact with an infected person.

Sexual intercourse or oral sex are usually the most common ways of the virus spreading. Genital herpes usually entails the sufferer getting breakouts or episodes, in-between they experience symptom-free periods.

The first episode is always the most severe, it usually starts with a tingling, itching, or a burning sensation or pain around the genitals followed by the appearance of painful red spots which, within a day or two, evolve through a phase of clear, fluid-filled blisters which rapidly turn whitish-yellow.

The blisters burst, leaving painful ulcers that dry, scab over and heal in approximately 10 days.

Symptoms of recurrent outbreaks are usually limited to genital blisters, sores, and swollen glands. The blisters are most painful during the first 24 hours after they appear, sometimes flu-like symptoms, or aches, pains - especially are felt down the back, and the back of the legs.

Outbreaks can be treated or partly prevented with medicine from your doctor but there's no prescription for the feeling of being stigmatized by having herpes. When Outbreaks occur they generally last a few days they often occur during times when you are feeling stressed.

Often Genital Herpes can be mistaken for a variety of other diseases, including syphilis. Some women with the genital herpes Virus don't even know they have it because the outbreaks usually occur on the cervix.

Genital herpes is more commonly found in females, African-Americans, and users of cocaine (90% in one study) most of these people who had the positive blood tests for HSV virus had no history of symptoms or outbreaks it was silent.

Genital herpes outbreaks can occur with such mild symptoms that it goes completely unnoticed by the person. You or your partner may have contracted the virus from a sexual partner such a long time ago or your partner may have had genital herpes without even knowing it.

Genital herpes is classed as an STD (sexually transmitted disease) which is caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV-2.

Condoms will offer some protection against the disease, by covering or protecting the mucous membranes which are the likely place of infection.

However, be warned condoms do not provide 100 % protection because a lesion may be found which the condom did not cover and such the virus is passed.

Most people think that kissing is a safe activity. Unfortunately, syphilis, herpes, and other infections can be contracted through this relatively simple and apparently harmless act so you need to be careful.

Pregnant women infected with herpes simplex should be made weekly testing of the cervix and external genitalia to prevent possible further outbreaks. If testing is positive, active lesions are present and, therefore, the danger is high, it is recommended a cesarean section to avoid infecting the newborn.

Common Herpes symptoms are:

* Initially, warmth, itching, and pink.
* Painful fluid-filled blisters in the genital or rectal area.
* Small blisters that merge to form one large blister.
* Yellow crusts that form in the blisters at the beginning of the healing phase.
* Mild fever.
* Lumps in the groin (inguinal lymphadenopathy).
* Difficult and painful urination (dysuria).
* Micturition hesitant.
* Increased frequency and urgency of urination.
* Painful intercourse
* Urinary incontinence.
* Genital sores.

The absence of symptoms does not imply absence of the illness.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Hepatitis

2009-12-06T17:19:00.000-08:00

Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease in which the system's exempt structure attacks liver cells.

Although the cause for this isn't completely clear-cut, some diseases, toxins and drugs may spark autoimmune hepatitis in vulnerable folk, particularly women.

The disease is normally rather severe and, if not treated, gets worse over moment. Usually, the exempt structure does not respond against the system's own cells.

However, sometimes it erroneously attacks the cells it is supposed to defend.

This reaction is called autoimmunity. Some medications wound the liver immediately - overdoses of the popular pain backup acetaminophen, for instance, can induce liver bankruptcy. Other hereditary abnormalities may have autoimmune hepatitis more competitive and harder to handle.

This disease is almost popular in inexperienced girls and women. Autoimmune hepatitis is normally chronic, significance it can live for years, and can head to cirrhosis of the liver and finally liver bankruptcy.

The higher blood force drug methyldopa, the anti-inflammatory diclofenac, the antibiotics minocycline and nitrofurantoin, and possibly atorvastatin may spark autoimmune hepatitis in some folk.

Autoimmune hepatitis is classified as either type I or II.

Type I is the most common form in North America. It occurs at any age and is more common among women than men.

Type II autoimmune hepatitis is less common, typically affecting girls ages 2 to 14, although adults can have it too. The chronic inflammation gradually damages the liver cells which results in serious problems.

Autoimmune hepatitis is usually not preventable. Awareness of risk factors may allow early detection and treatment.

Signs and symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis can drift from insignificant to serious and may go on abruptly or produce over moment. Symptoms of autoimmune hepatitis scope from balmy to serious.

Some people have few, if any, problems in the early stages of the disease, whereas others experience signs and symptoms such as: yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, abnormal blood vessels on the skin, fluid in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, abdominal discomfort and liver scarring.

People in advanced stages of the disease are more likely to have symptoms such as fluid in the abdomen (ascites) or mental confusion. Women may stop having menstrual periods.

A routine blood test for liver enzymes can help reveal a pattern typical of hepatitis, but further tests, especially for autoantibodies, are needed to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis.

Blood tests too assist distinguish autoimmune hepatitis from viral hepatitis or a metabolic disease. Treatment works better when autoimmune hepatitis is diagnosed early. With appropriate handling, autoimmune hepatitis can normally be controlled.

The primary treatment is medicine to suppress an overactive immune system. Both types of autoimmune hepatitis are treated with daily doses of a corticosteroid called prednisone.

A liver transplant may be an option when autoimmune hepatitis doesn't respond to drug treatments or in cases of advanced liver disease. Another medicine, azathioprine is also used to treat autoimmune hepatitis.

Most people will need to take prednisone, with or without azathioprine, for years. Some people take it for life. Corticosteroids may slow down the disease, but everyone is different.

In about one out of every three people, treatment can eventually be stopped. Like prednisone, azathioprine suppresses the immune system, but in a different way.

Hepatitis C Prevention

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.

The hepatitis C virus is also known as the HCV virus.

Hepatitis C transmissionusually occurs through blood transfusions, hemodialysis, and needle sticks. HCVis responsible for most transfusion-associated hepatitis C. Cirrhosis and cancer can result from damage done to the liver by the hepatitis C virus.

There is no cure or vaccine for hepatitis C. There is only prevention. If you wish to avoid becoming infected with hepatitis C, take the following prevention steps:

Hepatitis C Prevention Tip 1: Do not use intravenous drugs. If you shoot drugs,stop and seek the help of a treatment program. If you can't stop, never share needles, syringes, water. Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.

Hepatitis C Prevention Tip 2: Do not share personal care items that might have blood on them, like razors and toothbrushes.

Hepatitis C Prevention Tip 3: If you are a health care or public safety worker,always follow routine barrier precautions. Be sure to handle needles and othersharp objects carefully and safely. Get vaccinated against hepatitis B.

Hepatitis C Prevention Tip 4: If you are thinking about getting a tattoo or having a body part pierced, be extremely careful. You might get infected if the tools have someone else's blood.

Hepatitis C Prevention Tip 5: Hepatitis C can be spread by sexual contact, but this is rare. If you are having sex with more than one steady sex partner,it's recommended that you use latex condoms correctly, and use them every time you have intercourse. You should also get vaccinated against hepatitis B. If you are HCV positive, do not donate blood, organs, or tissue.

Some patients with hepatitis C benefit from treatment with interferon alpha or a combination of interferon alpha and ribavirin.

Rest may be recommended during the acute phase of the disease when the symptomsare most severe.

People with hepatitis C should also be careful not to take vitamins, nutritional supplements, or new over-the-counter medications without first discussing it with a doctor.

Any substance that's toxic to the liver, or hepatotoxic, can be dangerous for someone who has been infected by hepatitis C.

You should stop drinking alcohol.

Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous because they speed up theprogression of hepatitis C.

Alcohol reduces the effectiveness of hepatitis C treatment.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease-Gonorrhea

2009-12-06T17:18:00.000-08:00

Untreated gonorrhea is a serious health risk.

It affects about 600,000 women and men in the U.S. every year. About one million women each year in the United States develop PID.

Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix (opening to the womb), uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes (egg canals) in women, and in the urethra (urine canal) in women and men.

These bacteria can infect the genital tract, mouth, and rectum of both men and women. In women, gonorrhea is a common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

In women, however, the opening to the uterus (cervix) is the first place of infection The bacterium can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus.

Gonorrhea is spread through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus.

Ejaculation does not have to occur for gonorrhea to be transmitted or acquired. Gonorrhea is spread through contact.

Gonorrhea can also be spread from mother to baby during delivery. Women with gonorrhea are at risk of developing serious complications from the infection, regardless of the presence or severity of symptoms.

Gonorrhea symptoms usually appear within 2 to 10 days after contact with an infected partner.

Premary symptoms including is Bleeding associated with vaginal intercourse.Secondry is Painful or burning sensations when urinating and last is Yellow or bloody vaginal discharge.

Between 30-60% of women with gonorrhea are asymptomatic or have subclinical disease.

Men have symptoms more often than women, including is White, yellow, or green pus from the penis with pain, Burning sensations during urination amd Swollen or painful testicles.

some men have some signs or symptoms that appear two to five days after infection; symptoms can take as long as 30 days to appear.

Gonococcal infections are 1.5 times more common in men than in women. Most common long-term sequelae of gonorrhea are chronic pelvic pain in women after PID.

Approximately 200 million new cases of gonorrhea appear each year. For women, the early symptoms of gonorrhea often are mild. Several antibiotics can successfully cure gonorrhea in adolescents and adults.

However, drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are increasing in many areas of the world.

Causes of Gonorrhea

1.Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

2.Gonococcal infection

3.Neonatal infection

4.Exposure to an infected individual without barrier protection

5.Multiple partners Symptoms of Gonorrhea

1.Abdominal pain.

2.Bleeding between menstrual cycles.

3.Fever.

4.Painful intercourse.

5.Painful urination.

6.Swelling or tenderness of the vulva. 7.Vomiting.

Treatment of Gonorrhea

If you are pregnant, or are younger than 18 years old, you should not be treated with certain types of antibiotics.

Many antibiotics to treat gonorrhea Cefixime ,Ceftriaxone ,Ciprofloxacin Ofloxacin and Levofloxacin.

Drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are increasing in many areas of the world, including the United States, and successful treatment of gonorrhea is becoming more difficult.

If you have gonorrhea, all of your partners should get tested and then treated if infected, whether or not they have symptoms. Health experts also recommend that you not have until your infected partners have been treated.

By using latex condoms correctly and consistently during vaginal or rectal activity.

Penicillin is ineffective at treating rectal gonorrhea: this is because other bacteria within the rectum produce ß-lactamases that destroy penicillin.

All current treatments are less effective at treating gonorrhea of the throat, so the patient must be rechecked by throat swab 72 hours or more after being given treatment, and then retreated if the throat swab is still positive.

Treat infected partners or have them tested before having relations.

Historically it has been suggested that mercury was used as a treatment for gonorrhea.

Surgeons tools on board the recovered English warship the Mary Rose included a syringe that, according to some, was used to inject the mercury via the urinary meatus into any unfortunate crewman suffering from gonorrhea. The name "the Clap", in reference to the disease, dates as early as 1719.

Silver nitrate was one of the widely used drugs in the 19th century, but it became replaced by Protargol.

Arthur Eichengrün invented this type of colloidal silver which was marketed by Bayer from 1897 on. The silver-based treatment was used until the first antibiotics came into use in the 1940s.

The exact time of onset of gonorrhea as prevalent disease or epidemic cannot be accurately determined from the historical record. One of the first reliable notations occur in the Acts of the (English) Parliament, In 1161 this body passed a law to reduce the spread of "...the perilous infirmity of burning".

The symptoms described are consistent with, but not diagnostic of, gonorrhea.

A similar decree was passed by Louis IX in France in 1256, replacing regulation with banishment. Similar symptoms were noted at the siege of Acre by Crusaders.

Coincidental to, or dependent on, the appearance of a gonorrhea epidemic, several changes occurred in European medieval society. Cities hired public health doctors to treat afflicted patients without right of refusal.

Pope Boniface rescinded the requirement that physicians complete studies for the lower orders of the Catholic priesthood.

Medieval public health physicians in the employ of their cities were required to treat prostitutes infected with the "burning", as well as lepers and other epidemic victims.

After Pope Boniface completely secularized the practice of medicine, physicians were more willing to treat a sexually transmitted disease. Municipalities would hire an official to regulate the examination of infected patients and check the spread of this sexually transmitted contagion.

In Paris, this official was popularly known as the "King of Whores".

Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease. The CDC estimates that more than 700,000 persons in the United States get new gonorrheal infections each year.

Only about half of these infections are reported to CDC.

In 2004, 330,132 cases of gonorrhea were reported to the CDC.

After the implementation of a national gonorrhea control program in the mid-1970s, the national gonorrhea rate declined from 1975 to 1997.

After a small increase in 1998, the gonorrhea rate has decreased slightly since 1999

In 2004, the rate of reported gonorrheal infections was 113.5 per 100,000 persons.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease-Genital Warts

2009-12-06T17:16:00.000-08:00

Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease.

Genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is a transmitted infection (STI).

Genital warts also called venereal warts. Genital warts may be small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps.

Genital warts are a type of transmitted disease (STD). Most people who acquire those strains never develop warts or any other symptoms. HPV also causes many cases of cervical cancer; types 16 and 18 account for 70% of cases.

Genital warts can be passed from person to person through intimate contact. In men, genital warts can grow, near the anus, or between the scrotum. In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perineal area, in the and on the cervix.

HPV infection also is associated with the development of other anogenital cancers in women. The HPV types that cause cervical cancer also have been linked with both anal and penile cancer in men as well as a subgroup of head and neck cancers in both women and men.

Most patients with genital warts are seen between the ages of 17–33 years. Genital warts are highly contagious.

HPV grows well in the moist genital area.

HPV infection appears to be more common and worse in patients with various types of immunologic deficiencies. Warts on the outer genitals are easily recognized. They are raised, flesh-colored lesions that may occur singly or in clusters.

Left untreated, warts may rapidly enlarge, taking on a "cauliflower-like" appearance.

Multiple simultaneous lesions are common and may involve subclinical states as well as different anatomic sites. Subclinical infections have an infectious and oncogenic potential.

Consider the possibility of abuse in pediatric cases; however, remember that infection by direct manual contact or, rarely, by indirect transmission from fomites may occur.

Additionally, passage through an infected canal at birth may cause respiratory lesions in infants.

Many Symptoms of Genital Warts. Genital warts are painless, they may be bothersome because of their location, size, or due to itching.

The size may range from less than one millimeter across to several square centimeters when many warts join together.

Men and women with genital warts will often complain of painless bumps, itching, and discharge.

5-fluorouracil cream should not be used while trying to become pregnant or if there is a possibility of pregnancy. Antiviral drug interferon-alpha directly into the warts, to treat warts that have returned after removal by traditional means.

Surgical treatments include cryosurgery, electrocauterization, laser therapy, or cutting them out. Cryosurgery is technique freezes the wart using liquid nitrogen or a "cryoprobe."

Electrodesiccation technique uses an electric current to destroy the warts. It can be done in the office with local anesthesia. The resulting smoke plume may be infectious.

Imiquimod (Aldara) cream appears to boost your immune system's ability to fight genital warts. Avoid contact while the cream is on your skin. It may weaken condoms and diaphragms and may irritate your partner's skin.

Condoms offer some protection against genital warts, but they can't completely prevent them because the warts can be outside of the area protected by the condom.

Spermicidal foams, creams, and jellies have not been proven to protect against HPV and genital warts.

Avoid STDs by having a monogamous relationship with a partner known to be disease-free.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Donovanosis

2009-12-04T19:27:00.000-08:00

Donovanosis, also known as granuloma inguinale, is a sexually transmissible transmission.

It is a transmission of the rind of the genitalia, groin and anal region caused by a bacterium calymmatobacterium granulomatis.

The destructive nature of donovanosis also increases the risk of superinfection by other pathogenic microbes. Because of the scarcity of medical treatment, the disease often goes untreated.

The disease spreads mostly through vaginal or anal intercourse. It is thought that anal intercourse, rather than vaginal intercourse, is the most frequent source of infection.

About 50% of infected men and women have lesions in the anal area. It possibly occurs more frequently in men than women and the peak incidence is in persons between 20-40 years old.

The disease is characterized by pain-free genital ulcers which can be mistaken for pox.

However, they finally advancement to devastation of domestic and foreign tissue, with leak of mucus and blood. The appropriate clinical appointment for donovanosis is granuloma inguinale.

Granuloma is a nodular type of inflammatory reaction, and inguinale refers to the inguinal region, which is commonly involved in this infection. The infection spreads, mutilating the infected tissue.

The infection will continue to destroy the tissue until treated. The lesions occur at the region of contact typically found on the shaft of the penis, the labia, or the perianal region.

Common sites of infection are the tip of the penis, the skin just outside the vagina and the skin around the anus. The disease slowly spreads and destroys genital tissue. Tissue damage may spread to the inguinal folds, the area where the legs meet the torso.

Scrapings from the ulcer or sore can be tested for donovanosis.

Normally, the infection will begin to subside within a week of treatment, however, the full treatment period must be followed in order to minimize the possibility of relapse.

The disease is effectively treated with antibiotics, therefore, developed countries, like the united states, have a very low incidence of donovanosis.

However, sexual contacts with individuals in endemic regions dramatically increases the risk of contracting the disease.

Always using condoms when you have vaginal or anal sex is the best way to avoid getting an infection. Using water-based lubricant with condoms is recommended. Antibiotics can be given which will cure the disease.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Chancroid

2009-12-04T19:25:00.000-08:00

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) caused by a bacterium called Hemophilus ducreyi.

The bacteria are excess likely to enter the sexual organs at the point of a pre-existing injury, such as a tiny cut or scratch.

Chancroid can be transmitted in two ways first sexually through skin-to-skin contact with open sore or sores and second non-sexually if a pus-like fluid from the ulcer is in contact with other areas of the body.

The disease is found mainly in developing world countries. Localized endemic outbreaks may occur within uniqueted STD and prostitution populations. Chancroid is rare in the United States.

Chancroid is more vulgar in areas of low socioeconomic status such as Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

It has also been established to be more common in areas where the prevalence of HIV is high. Other risk factors are low education level, risky sexual behavior, other sexually transmitted diseases, noncircumcision, and older male homosexuals.

Approximately half of the people infected with a chancroid will grow expanded inguinal lymph nodes, the nodes settled in the fold between the leg and the lower abdomen.

The primary sign of infection is generally the appearance of one or excess sores or elevated bumps on the genital organs.

They are surrounded by a narrow red border which soon becomes loaded with pus and eventually ruptures, leaving a painful open sore. Symptoms commonly chance within 4-10 days from exposure.

They rarely develop former than three days or later than 10 days. Approximately one third of the infected especials will develop enlargements of the inguinal lymph nodes, the nodes located in the fold between the leg and the lower abdomen. Chancroid may be profitable treated with sure antibiotics.

Chancroid has become resistant to penicillin and tetracycline. Some antibiotics includes azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin.

Prevention is better than cure so carefully wash the genitals after sexual relations. Condoms provide very good protection from the spread of most sexually transmitted diseases when used cleanly and using newest condoms may protect the penis or vagina from infection.

Restrict the number of your sex partners. Safe sex rehearses are helpful for preventing the spread of chancroid. Streptomycin and ceftriaxone have been shown to be synergistic in the treatment of chancroid.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Cervical Cancer

2009-12-04T19:23:00.000-08:00

Cervical dysplasia is the irregular increase of cells on the surface of the cervix.

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (shortened "CIN") is a cervical circumstance caused by a sexually transmitted virus called the Human Papilloma Virus.

CIN is classified as I, II or III depending on its hardship. It is considered a precancerous irregularity.

CIN1 is least dangerous character, represents simply balmy dysplasia, or irregular cubicle increase and corresponds to a reduced class squamous intraepithelial lesion (LGSIL. It is confined to the basal 1/3 of the epithelium.

This corresponds to transmission with HPV, and typically will be cleared by exempt reaction in a year or then, though can go several years to exonerate.

CIN2 (Grade II), as easily as CIN III, jibe to higher class squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL.

CIN2 represents conservative dysplasia, and is confined to the basal 2/3 of the epithelium. In CIN3 (Grade III) lesion, serious dysplasia spans greater than 2/3 of the the whole epithelium, and may affect the complete thickness.

This lesion may sometimes too be referred to as cervical carcinoma in situ. No handling is normally needed in balmy CIN.

Treatment of depends in CIN condition. Mild dysplasia, which may go away on its own, usually involves careful observation with repeat Pap smears every 3 to 6 months.

Surgery may be done to remove a cone-shaped part of your cervix. This is done if abnormal cells, possibly cancerous, have gone into the cervical canal. A conization may also be done if abnormal cells cover a large area of the cervix.

Other forms may require methods to destroy the abnormal tissue, including electrocauterization, cryosurgery or laser vaporization. Cautery a small metal rod that uses electric current is used to burn away abnormal cervical cells.

As mentioned before, Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary factor in the development of nearly all cases of cervical cancer. HPV vaccine effective against the two strains of HPV that cause the most cervical cancer has been licensed in the U.S. and the EU, although the British NHS only vaccinates against one strain.

these two HPV strains together are currently responsible for approximately 70% of all cervical cancers.

Biopsy procedures

While the pap smear is an effective screening test, confirmation of the diagnosis of cervical cancer or pre-cancer requires a biopsy of the cervix. This is often done through colposcopy, a magnified visual inspection of the cervix aided by using a dilute acetic acid (e.g. vinegar) solution to highlight abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix.

Further diagnostic procedures are loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) and conization, in which the inner lining of the cervix is removed to be examined pathologically.

These are carried out if the biopsy confirms severe cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

Treatment

Microinvasive cancer (stage IA) is usually treated by hysterectomy (removal of the whole uterus including part of the vagina). For stage IA2, the lymph nodes are removed as well. An alternative for patients who desire to remain fertile is a local surgical procedure such as a loop electrical excision procedure (LEEP) or cone biopsy.

If a cone biopsy does not produce clear margins, one more possible treatment option for patients who want to preserve their fertility is a trachelectomy.

This attempts to surgically remove the cancer while preserving the ovaries and uterus, providing for a more conservative operation than a hysterectomy. It is a viable option for those in stage I cervical cancer which has not spread; however, it is not yet considered a standard of care, as few doctors are skilled in this procedure.

Even the most experienced surgeon cannot promise that a trachelectomy can be performed until after surgical microscopic examination, as the extent of the spread of cancer is unknown. If the surgeon is not able to microscopically confirm clear margins of cervical tissue once the patient is under general anesthesia in the operating room, a hysterectomy may still be needed.

This can only be done during the same operation if the patient has given prior consent. Due to the possible risk of cancer spread to the lymph nodes in stage 1b cancers and some stage 1a cancers, the surgeon may also need to remove some lymph nodes from around the uterus for pathologic evaluation.

A radical trachelectomy can be performed abdominally or vaginally and there are conflicting opinions as to which is better. A radical abdominal trachelectomy with lymphadenectomy usually only requires a two to three day hospital stay, and most women recover very quickly (approximately six weeks). Complications are uncommon, although women who are able to conceive after surgery are susceptible to preterm labor and possible late miscarriage.

It is generally recommended to wait at least one year before attempting to become pregnant after surgery. Recurrence in the residual cervix is very rare if the cancer has been cleared with the trachelectomy. Yet, it is recommended for patients to practice vigilant prevention and follow up care including pap screenings/colposcopy, with biopsies of the remaining lower uterine segment as needed (every 3-4 months for at least 5 years) to monitor for any recurrence in addition to minimizing any new exposures to HPV through safe sex practices until one is actively trying to conceive.

Early stages (IB1 and IIA less than 4 cm) can be treated with radical hysterectomy with removal of the lymph nodes or radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is given as external beam radiotherapy to the pelvis and brachytherapy (internal radiation).

Patients treated with surgery who have high risk features found on pathologic examination are given radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy in order to reduce the risk of relapse.

Larger early stage tumors (IB2 and IIA more than 4 cm) may be treated with radiation therapy and cisplatin-based chemotherapy, hysterectomy (which then usually requires adjuvant radiation therapy), or cisplatin chemotherapy followed by hysterectomy.

Advanced stage tumors (IIB-IVA) are treated with radiation therapy and cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

On June 15, 2006, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, hycamtin and cisplatin for women with late-stage (IVB) cervical cancer treatment. Combination treatment has significant risk of neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia side effects. Hycamtin is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline.

Prevention

Awareness

According to the US National Cancer Institute's 2005 Health Information National Trends survey, only 40% of American women surveyed had heard of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and only 20% had heard of its link to cervical cancer. In 2008 an estimated 3,870 women in the US will die of cervical cancer, and around 11,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed.

In the UK, the recent death of the 27 year old reality TV star Jade Goody from cervical cancer, has dramatically raised awareness of HPV and cervical cancer among young women.

Condoms

Condoms may also be useful in treating potentially precancerous changes in the cervix. Exposure to semen appears to increase the risk of precancerous changes (CIN 3), and use of condoms helps to cause these changes to regress and helps clear HPV. One study suggests that prostaglandin in semen may fuel the growth of cervical and uterine tumours and that affected women may benefit from the use of condoms.

Nutrition

Fruits and vegetables
Higher levels of vegetable consumption were associated with a 54% decrease risk of HPV persistence. Consumption of papaya at least once a week was inversely associated with persistent HPV infection.

Vitamin A
There is weak evidence to suggest a significant deficiency of retinol can increase chances of cervical dysplasia, independently of HPV infection. A small (n~=500) case-control study of a narrow ethnic group (native Americans in New Mexico) assessed serum micro-nutrients as risk factors for cervical dysplasia.

Subjects in the lowest serum retinol quartile were at increased risk of CIN I compared with women in the highest quartile.

However, the study population had low overall serum retinol, suggesting deficiency. A study of serum retinol in a well-nourished population reveals that the bottom 20% had serum retinol close to that of the highest levels in this New Mexico sub-population.

Vitamin C
Risk of type-specific, persistent HPV infection was lower among women reporting intake values of vitamin C in the upper quartile compared with those reporting intake in the lowest quartile.

Vitamin E
HPV clearance time was significantly shorter among women with the highest compared with the lowest serum levels of tocopherols, but significant trends in these associations were limited to infections lasting 120 days) was not significantly associated with circulating levels of tocopherols.

Results from this investigation support an association of micronutrients with the rapid clearance of incident oncogenic HPV infection of the uterine cervix. A statistically significantly lower level of alpha-tocopherol was observed in the blood serum of HPV-positive patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. The risk of dysplasia was four times higher for an alpha-tocopherol level.

Folic acid
Higher folate status was inversely associated with becoming HPV test-positive. Women with higher folate status were significantly less likely to be repeatedly HPV test-positive and more likely to become test-negative.

Studies have shown that lower levels of antioxidants coexisting with low levels of folic acid increases the risk of CIN development. Improving folate status in subjects at risk of getting infected or already infected with high-risk HPV may have a beneficial impact in the prevention of cervical cancer.However, another study showed no relationship between folate status and cervical dysplasia.

Carotenoids
Higher circulating levels of carotenoids were associated with a significant decrease in the clearance time of type-specific HPV infection, particularly during the early stages of infection (120 days) was not significantly associated with circulating levels of carotenoids.

The likelihood of clearing an oncogenic HPV infection is significantly higher with increasing levels of lycopenes. A 56% reduction in HPV persistence risk was observed in women with the highest plasma [lycopene] concentrations compared with women with the lowest plasma lycopene concentrations.

These data suggests that vegetable consumption and circulating lycopene may be protective against HPV persistence.

CoQ10
Women who had either CIN or cervical cancer had markedly lower levels of CoQ10 in their blood and in their cervical cells than the women who were healthy.

Fish oil
In a 1999 study, Docosahexaenoic acid inhibited growth of HPV16 immortalized cells. Prognosis Prognosis depends on the stage of the cancer. With treatment, the 5-year relative survival rate for the earliest stage of invasive cervical cancer is 92%, and the overall (all stages combined) 5-year survival rate is about 72%. These statistics may be improved when applied to women newly diagnosed, bearing in mind that these outcomes may be partly based on the state of treatment five years ago when the women studied were first diagnosed.

With treatment, 80 to 90% of women with stage I cancer and 50 to 65% of those with stage II cancer are alive 5 years after diagnosis. Only 25 to 35% of women with stage III cancer and 15% or fewer of those with stage IV cancer are alive after 5 years.

According to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, survival improves when radiotherapy is combined with cisplatin-based chemotherapy. As the cancer metastasizes to other parts of the body, prognosis drops dramatically because treatment of local lesions is generally more effective than whole body treatments such as chemotherapy.

Interval evaluation of the patient after therapy is imperative. Recurrent cervical cancer detected at its earliest stages might be successfully treated with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of the three. Thirty-five percent of patients with invasive cervical cancer have persistent or recurrent disease after treatment.Average years of potential life lost from cervical cancer are 25.3 (SEER Cancer Statistics Review 1975-2000, National Cancer Institute (NCI)).

Approximately 4,600 women were projected to die in 2001 in the US of cervical cancer (DSTD), and the annual incidence was 13,000 in 2002 in the US, as calculated by SEER. Thus the ratio of deaths to incidence is approximately 35.4%.

Regular screening has meant that pre cancerous changes and early stage cervical cancers have been detected and treated early. Figures suggest that cervical screening is saving 5,000 lives each year in the UK by preventing cervical cancer. About 1,000 women per year die of cervical cancer in the UK. Epidemiology Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fifth most deadly cancer in women. It affects about 16 per 100,000 women per year and kills about 9 per 100,000 per year.

In the United States, it is only the 8th most common cancer of women. In 1998, about 12,800 women were diagnosed in the US and about 4,800 died. Among gynecological cancers it ranks behind endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer. The incidence and mortality in the US are about half those for the rest of the world, which is due in part to the success of screening with the Pap smear.The incidence of new cases of cervical cancer in the United States was 7 per 100,000 women in 2004.

In the United Kingdom, the incidence is 9.1/100,000 per year (2005), similar to the rest of Northern Europe, and mortality is 3.1/100,000 per year (2006) (Cancer Research UK Cervical cancer statistics for the UK).

With a 42% reduction from 1988-1997 the NHS implemented screening programme has been highly successful, screening the highest risk age group (25-49 years) every 3 years, and those ages 50-64 every 5 years.In Canada, an estimated 1,300 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008 and 380 will die.

Worldwide it is estimated that there are 473,000 cases of cervical cancer, and 253,500 deaths per year.Epidemiologists working in the early 20th century noted that:
Cervical cancer was common in female sex workers. It was rare in nuns, except for those who had been sexually active before entering the convent.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Candidiasis

2009-12-04T19:21:00.000-08:00

Candidiasis is an overgrowth of a normal fungi known as Candida Albicans that lives in the bowel.

Under normal conditions the bowel would contain positive bacteria with a percentage rate of 95%. Pathogens (the bad guys) are normally held in check at a manageable 15%.

As long as the positve bacteria maintains those ratios then all will be well.

However, in the case of the Candidiasis, the pathogens have multiplied and thus upset the natural balance.

Once this balance becomes disturbed there will be colonies of pathogens developing and should the condition be left, then it will develop in a form of Candida know as mycelia hungus. At this stage it becomes systemic Candidiasis.

So, what effects bring about the imbalance?

These are numerous, but would include: oral contraceptives, antibiotics, unusually high levels of sugar, food preservatives, and even chlorinated water. This is but a brief list, but all the aforementioned will actually encourage the negative bacteria to mulitply.

Solving the Candidiasis problem can be quite difficult, not least because in some cases it can be quite difficult to diagnose. The most common form induces severe itching the genitalia, although it is by no confined to this area.

Other symptoms can include: menstrual difficulties, lowered immunity, arthritis, allergies, poor concentration, and cravings for sugar or bread, to name but a few.

In light of this, and the fact that oftentimes these factors can be attributed to other causes, identifying Candidiasis accurately does present its difficulties. Non the less, by visiting your doctor, and instigating a process of illimination, the problem can be located.

Once it has been diagnosed, there are various treatments, although antibiotics would best be avoided as in this instance they will make matters worse. There are usually two well-defined approaches to curing Candidiasis.

The first is to manage the effects of the condition by use of various prescribed medications, and the second is to take a more holistic approach and to aim at the cause.

It would seem obvious that a methodical approach to starve the bacteria of that on which it thrives, is an effective treatment, and certainly a reduction of sugar, and yeast products can only act beneficially.

However, in more stubborn cases, it may require a complete a thorough program to completely realign the body, back to its natural state.

It is common, and as a consequnce of vast amounts of information readily available online these days for many people to self diagnose. Although Candidiasis is very rarely life threatening, it is always advisable to seek the advice of a professional before you undertake any program of action.

Whichever route you decide to go down, you will probably have to engage in some detailed and careful research, because one thing for sure, Candidiasis symptoms are so varied that it can often take quite some time for an accurate diagnosis.

Take a look at these and you may be surprised to find that these conditions may be the effects of Candidiasis

# low sex drive

# acne

# indigestion

# eczema

# muscle weakness

# learning difficulties

# depression

# pre-menstrual syndrome

# cognitive impairment

# dizziness

# poor memory

# persistent cough

# earaches

# athletes foot

# sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals

# irritability

# headaches

# sensitivity to perfume

# mood swings

# vaginal discharge

Well, were you surprised? It's common for people to think about Candidiasis as nothing more than itching to the genitalia, but the effects can be far reaching.

Candidiasis can affect people in different ways, and the list of twenty that I've outlined above is by no means exhaustive. Perhaps one of the most worrying aspects is that a symptom such as dizziness could be caused by any number of things, and to attribute it to Candidiasis may require a great deal of investigation.

How will you know? Well, the first thing you can do is visit your doctor, but don't expect them to give you the answer immediately - they will probably be in the dark as much as you!

As you search for a Candidiasis cure, you may well find you just click on it, and the problem will be resolved.

Here, you may choose to consider your diet, by avoiding things such as mushrooms, bread, sugar, and alcohol. This will help you get to the cause, though not necessarily cure it completely.

Your doctor may offer various medications, but do avoid antibiotics as they will only aggrevate the problem. Too, there is the consideration of conventional medications, or perhaps you would choose a more holistic programme of recovery.

Conventional medications tend to deal with the effects, whereas an holistic approach will look at the cause and take many different factors into consideration.

First you may want to look at what exactly Candidiasis is.

Candidiasis is essentially an imbalance that has occured through any number of different factors. This imbalance may be the result of stress, or excessive intake of sugar for instance. Candida Albicans exists in its natural state within our bodies.

Under normal circumstances Candida Albicans lives quite harmoniously within our bodies. However, when an imbalance occurs the yeast organism begins to explode and consequently overtakes the positve bacteria.

When this occurs it can proliferate throughout the body and cause all manner of problems. The most common of all of these occurs with severe itching to the genitalia, and in this state it is reasonably easy to identify.

However, it can readily affect mental health or other chronic illness. Associations include: alcoholism, attention deficit disorder, migraine, clinical depression, and here we have hardly scratched the surface.

When does Candida become Candidiasis

Candida Albicans is completely natural yeast organism that lives in complete harmony with other bacteria in the gut. Many people abbreviate Candida Albicans to 'Candida'.

Providing the popluation of Candida Albicans remains at acceptable levels, then there will be no negative effects. However, when there is an overgrowth of this bacteria

we may then say that it has moved into a state where problems will arise. At this point, Candida Albicans becomes Candidiasis. The reasons for the undesirable explosion of

bacteria can be anything from taking a course of antibiotics, to an hormonal change occuring in pregnancy.

Once you have this undesirable state, this imbalance, you are then faced with how to regain the normal levels of postitive bacteria. This can be addressed by in a number of ways.

The bacteria will flourish is any dark, moist environment, and thus makes the vaginal region an ideal place to thrive. It is recommended to avoiding douching for this reason.

A change is diet is recommended with an emphasis on virtually zero sugar in the diet. This would include, fruit, although some fruits have a higher sugar content than others.

Blackberries, straweberries, apples, and pears, would be a safe option, but in very, very small quantities. The ideal is a zero sugar diet, for then you are starving the bacteria and thus bringing the balance back to normal.

Also, avoid carbohydrates as they digest to sugars.

Vegatables, in the main, are safe, especially the dark green leafy variety. Keep potatoes, carrots, and sweet potoatoes to a minimum because of the higher carbohydrate.

All dairy products are off the menu, apart from natual yoghurt.

As far as medications go, there are numerous over-the-counter options available, though the common thought is that they provide only temporarily respite because they are only acting upon the effect and not the cause.

In contrast to this, there has been a flurry of holistic alternatives, which are in fact programmes that deal specifically with the cause. These can take a few weeks before there are any signs of improvement, but they suggest a complete cessation of the problems.

Whichever route you choose to take, the sooner some action is taken the better. Many people suffer with Candidiasis and have no idea they have it. This is due to the fact that it can manifest in different ways other than vaginal itching.

Brain fog, depression, indigenstion, dizziness, headaches, and a persistent cough can all be the result of Candidiasis. See your doctor initially, but perhaps you might also like to consider seeing a nutritionalist. (Iman)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - Bacterial Vaginosis

2009-12-04T19:18:00.000-08:00

Bacterial vaginosis, or a yeast infection as it is also known, can have distressing symptoms and it can even be a great hurdle in many women’s lives. This is due to the fact that the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis simply can’t be ignored.

Things like unbearable itching, a burning sensation of the irritated area, painful sexual intercourse, pain during urination, yeasty smelling or cottage cheese-like discharge, and a rash are all indications that you might be suffering from a yeast infection, or bacterial vaginosis.

It doesn’t have to follow of course that what you have is a yeast infection, but these are all good indicators. If you feel that you might have a yeast infection, there are a few things that you might want to do first.

Consulting a trained medical physician should be the first order of the day if this is the first time you have ever had a yeast infection. If your bacterial vaginosis is recurrent then you always have the option of treating it yourself through one of the many home remedies.

Another thing that you might want to look into doing if you believe that you have bacterial vaginosis is to abstain from sexual intercourse as your partner might also contract this infection. Although bacterial vaginosis isn’t a sexually transmitted disease, it can be transferred from one partner to the other through sexual intercourse.

Since bacterial vaginosis can be recurrent in some women, it’s always best to know what the causes are of this particular infection. By knowing this information you then have the option of being able to take preventative measures and steps to help stop the recurrence of a yeast infection.

Causes of bacterial vaginosis can include hormonal imbalance and things leading to a hormonal imbalance like pregnancy, menopause, and menstruation. All of these can lead to a bodily imbalance which in turn can lead to bacterial vaginosis.

There are also those factors which can throw the pH balance of the vagina out of synch. When this happens the yeast inducing bacteria can have free reign to thrive in the vagina.

These factors include the use of douches or feminine sprays, the use of scented feminine hygiene products, the use of spermicides, and prolonged contact with semen.

There are also other factors to take in such as the prolonged use of antibiotics, birth control pills, stress, and even certain types of clothing such as too-tight jeans and wet bathing suits.

As you can see bacterial vaginosis can arise as a result of many factors, but if you take care to avoid most of these, you should be able to prevent bacterial vaginosis from occurring or even recurring.

What are the treatments?

Since the disease is caused by bacteria therefore treatment for bacterial vaginosis is using antibiotics. Not many antibiotics are used routinely. Metronidazole (Flagyl) is a very affective antibiotic which is taken either by oral (pill) or by vaginal metronidazole gel (Metrogel). The vaginal clindamycin cream (Cleocin) is also available.

The oral metronidazole is believed to be the best and most effective treatment but may cause minor and unpleasant side effects. Typically the gel does not cause side effect, but yeast vaginitis can happen as a side effect of the medication.

If you are looking for an antibiotic with fewer side effects then tinidazole is the one, an antibiotic that appears to have lesser side effects compared with metronidazole and is effective in bacterial vaginosis treatment.

There is the possibility of bacterial vaginosis Recurrence even after a successful treatment. Recurrence happens in more than half of the treated patients within 12 months. The reason is unclear. Due to appearance of recurrent symptoms, second course of antibiotic treatment is recommended.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - The Prevalences

2009-12-04T19:16:00.000-08:00

Sexually Transmitted Disease incidence rates remain high in most of the world, despite diagnostic and therapeutic advances that can rapidly render patients with many Sexually Transmitted Diseases noninfectious and cure most.

In many cultures, changing sexual morals and oral contraceptive use have eliminated traditional sexual restraints.

Additionally, development and spread of drug-resistant bacteria (e.g., penicillin-resistant gonococci) makes some Sexually Transmitted Disease harder to cure.

Commonly reported prevalences of Sexually Transmitted Infection among sexually active adolescent girls both with and without lower genital tract symptoms include chlamydia trachomatis (10 to 25%), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (3 to 18%), syphilis (0 to 3%), Trichomonas vaginalis (8 to 16%), and herpes simplex virus (2 to 12%).

In 1996, WHO estimated that more than 1 million people were being infected daily.

About 60% of these infections occur in young people.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - How To Prevent

2009-12-04T19:14:00.000-08:00

Prevention is the key in addressing incurable Sexually Transmitted Infection, such as HIV & herpes.

Vaccines are available that protect against some viral Sexually Transmitted Infection, such as Hepatitis B and some types of HPV.

Vaccination before initiation of sexual contact is advised to assure maximal protection.

The most effective way to prevent sexual transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infection is to avoid contact of body parts or fluids which can lead to transfer, not necessarily any sexual activity with an infected partner.

Ideally, both partners should get tested for Sexually Transmitted Infection before initiating sexual contact, or before resuming contact if a partner engaged in contact with someone else.

Certain Sexually Transmitted Infection, particularly certain persistent viruses like HPV, may be impossible to detect with current medical procedures.

Condoms
Condoms only provide protection when used properly as a barrier, and only to and from the area that it covers. Uncovered areas are still susceptible to many STDs. In the case of HIV, sexual transmission routes almost always involve the penis, as HIV cannot spread through unbroken skin, thus properly shielding the insertive penis with a properly worn condom from the vagina and anus effectively stops HIV transmission.

Proper usage entails:

• Not putting the condom on too tight at the end, and leaving 1.5 cm (3/4 inch) room at the tip for ejaculation. Putting the condom on snug can and often does lead to failure.

• Wearing a condom too loose can defeat the barrier.

• Avoiding inverting, spilling a condom once worn, whether it has ejaculate in it or not, even for a second.

• Avoiding condoms made of substances other than latex or polyurethane, as they don't protect against HIV.

• Avoiding the use of oil based lubricants (or anything with oil in it) with latex condoms, as oil can eat holes into them.

• Using flavored condoms for oral sex only, as the sugar in the flavoring can lead to yeast infections if used to penetrate.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - How it's Spread Out?

2009-12-04T19:12:00.000-08:00

In more developed countries, the disease is becoming more frequent, especially amongst young people.

Intravenous drug users and people with many different partners are particularly at risk from HIV.

The virus is found in bodily fluids such as blood, sperm and vaginal secretions, and can pass through little scratches that may occur during sexual intercourse.

The diagnosis is made when the HIV antibody is found in the blood. The test is not usually positive until 6 to 12 weeks after infection.

There is no cure for HIV and AIDS, but the earlier the diagnosis is made, the easier it is for the doctors to help.

Today, efficient treatments exist that increase quality of life and prolong life itself.

The most important ways to reduce your risk are:

· Keep your partner's body fluids out of your body — vagina, anus, or mouth.

The body — fluids to be most careful about are blood, cum, pre-cum, vaginal fluids, and the discharge from sores caused by sexually transmitted infections.

· Don't touch sores or growths that are caused by sexually transmitted infections.

Safer sex also means protecting your partner.

· Don't allow your body fluids to get into your partner's body.

· Don't have sex if you have sores or other symptoms of infection.

· Have routine checkups for infections.

· Get the correct treatment if you become infected

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Sexually Transmitted Disease - What is that?

2009-12-04T19:09:00.000-08:00

A sexually transmitted disease or STD is actually a combination of several different conditions that are all acquired through sexual intercourse.

AIDS, a disease caused by the HIV virus, is the most serious of the sexually transmitted diseases and, despite some progress in recent years, is still incurable and is usually fatal.

Some of the other problematic STDs include syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, and non specific urethritis. There are also a few other diseases such as pubic lice, genital warts, trichomoniasis, and monilia that are classed as STDs but are of a less serious nature.

The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has increased over time and today there are more recorded cases than at any time in the past three decades. This is because people, especially young people, feel that the use of contraception allows more sexual freedom and has led to a change in the views of sexual behaviour.

It is also a fact that this sexual freedom has led to people becoming sexually active at an increasingly younger age.

However, not all contraception can stop the spread of infections caught during sexual intercourse.

Syphilis One of the most serious STDs is syphilis which is highly infectious and, if it remains untreated, can result in death. Even if it is not fatal, the probability of disability is high.

Not only can the syphilis bacteria be contracted during sexual intercourse, but it can also be passed to the unborn child of an infected mother. The baby is then born with a condition known as congenital syphilis.

This is quite uncommon in this era as all pregnant women undergo routine blood testing. The incubation period for syphilis varies. The first symptoms can also vary, thus making early diagnosis difficult.

Usually, the first symptom is a painless ulcer around the genital area, the anus, or the mouth. Because this ulcer heals without any medical intervention, the person doesn’t normally do anything about it, thinking that it is nothing important. If this disease is not treated early, it is likely to result in death.

It is therefore essential that, if a person believes he or she may have been in contact with an infected person, that medical advice is obtained immediately.

Gonorrhea Another serious and very common disease contracted by sexual intercourse is gonorrhea. Often, the female is unaware that she is infected because around eighty percent have no symptoms.

Other women suffer from dysuria (pain while urinating) or from lower abdominal pain. This is because it involves the fallopian tubes and can therefore lead to sterility. The disease is more obvious for the male, resulting in dysuria followed by a discharge from the penis.

This occurs within a week of contracting the infection.

Gonorrhea in the male is usually confirmed by laboratory testing of the discharge. A dose of penicillin is the normal treatment for gonorrhea in both male and female sufferers. It is also vital that the person abstain from alcohol and from sexual intercourse for a period of several weeks.

Although the treatment relieves the symptoms quickly, it is essential that the person continues to have medical maintenance to ensure that the cure is complete. A responsible person should inform any sexual partners of their infection so that they may be examined and treated if necessary.

NSU The most common sexually transmitted disease is nonspecific urethritis or NSU which continues to increase at an remarkable rate. Many cases of NSU are caused by the Chlamydia germ but not all.

NSU is an inflammation of the urethra and has no identifiable cause. The primary symptom is a discharge from the penis. This may be nothing more than moistness at the tip of the penis but this can vary. The discharge is different to the discharge in gonorrhea and makes it easier to recognize.

There is also pain on urinating. Genital herpes Genital herpes, another sexually transmitted disease, has reached epidemic proportions in the Western world. This is because the herpes virus cannot be cured and so, once infected, the person carries the germ permanently.

Thus, any person infected adds to the population of carriers. There are two herpes viruses. The first one, HSV 1, is normally found around the mouth and is known as cold sores.

The second one, HSV 2 , is an infection passed by sexual contact and is normally found in the genital area and the anus, as well as on the bladder, the buttocks, the thighs and the legs of both male and female sufferers.

After the first attack the virus lies dormant in the body. It will then recur time and time again, usually in the same place, appearing as a painful blister. When any of these blisters are open, the carrier is extremely infectious.

Usually, the attacks are linked to emotional or physical lows such as depression, stress, or injury. Genital herpes causes pain and distress to an adult but is not fatal. However, if the herpes virus is passed to an infant during its journey down the birth canal of an infected mother, it is often fatal.

It is important for the mother to inform the medical professionals so that they can monitor her pregnancy and possibly advise her to have the baby by cesarean section. Genital herpes cannot be cured but there are ways of making the attacks more bearable.

By keeping the affected area clean and dry, the carrier can ward off secondary infections. Pain can be kept to a minimum by the application of cold compresses and also by taking salt baths. Female sufferers need to have a pap smear annually as genital herpes has been linked to cervical cancer.

In women, vaginal discharge may constitute reasons for concern. However, if the discharge is clear, it is unlikely to be the result of disease. If the discharge is offensive and discolored and causes irritation to the vagina and vulva, it would suggest the presence of infection which may need to be investigated.

It is essential that this is not allowed to continue and medical advice should be sought as soon as possible, especially if this is accompanied by abdominal pain and fever as it may be an indication of a sexually transmitted disease.

Prevention

Obviously, the best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases is by abstinence or monogamy.

However, if considering sex with a new partner, it would be wise to use a condom until you are sure about the person.

If you are worried, cleaning the genital area thoroughly with soap and water after intercourse will kill many of the bacteria. This is true for both males and females.

It is extremely dangerous to apply antiseptic lotions to the genital area and particularly to pour strong antiseptic into the urethra or vagina as it can cause serious and permanent internal damage.

If you believe there is any possibility that you may have an STD, do not hesitate to seek medical attention.

Everything that happens is confidential and no information is given to anyone without your permission. Remember that the staff are there to help you, not to judge you, and the atmosphere is usually very friendly and helpful.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Love Making Foreplay - Brief Review

2009-12-04T19:03:00.000-08:00

You probably know that most women find foreplay a very important part of sex.

Generally found that when it came to foreplay most women liked the same thing.

I really advise to always di the foreplay deeply, to tightening your sexual relationship with your spouse.

There are several way in doing the foreplay, such as:

Hugging

Start by just holding your spouse close and pressing her body against yours. As an aside a lot of women get turned on by their lover smelling their neck and shoulders.

Stroking

While still holding her close start stroking her back. If she's not already, lie her down on a bed or sofa. Move your hand up and down the side of her body, exploring the curve of her hip. At this stage you may like to let your hand "slip" down to her buttocks, just to tease her.

Kissing

Now kiss her. It's important when kissing to start slowly, so no tongue, just a soft pressing of lips. Gently suck her lower lip and push your tongue out just a bit, subtly coaching her to open her mouth. Then as her mouth opens push your tongue in further and press your lips harder against hers.

Of course not every woman likes to be kissed in the same way, but the above is what I've found works best.

From her mouth move to her neck and other parts of her body.
If you haven't already now is the time to take off her top.

Breast fondling

By now your lover should be quite turned on. Place a hand on her breast and softly caress it. At the same time use your thumb to feel how hard her nipple is. Usually at this stage she'll want her bra to be taken off so that she can really feel your hand.

So reach around her back and undo her bra clip (that is if she hasn't already).

Take a moment to just admire her body. Tell her how beautiful she looks and how much she's turning you on. Then take her nipple into your mouth and caress her other breast with your hand.

Genital touching

Time to start paying her vulva some attention. Move your mouth from her breast and softly kiss down her tummy to her waist. If she's wearing jeans undo and unzip them, and either let her take them off or take them off for her.

Same thing if she's wearing a skirt. Move back up her body and kiss her again, deeply, and at the same time place your hand between her legs, over her panties, and gently rub her. While still kissing her move her panties to the side and very lightly touch her vulva with your fingers.

Next

What happens next just depends. If you like you could go down on her. By the way, some women find it more of a turn on to give oral sex than receive.

At this stage she may want to take control. She may start grinding her hips against you as a signal she wants you, or she may start touching your crotch.

One important thing to remember is that sexual excitement follows a pattern of gradual increase in physical and emotional sensitivity - in other words, start slow and increase the stimulation as arousal mounts.

Here are some other ideas you may like to incorporate into your foreplay routine, such as Massages, Dry sex or Talking sexy.

Some of you may say that those are a little bit annoying to somebody value, but I sure that it still be allright if you do it with your spouse, and under her agreement.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Love Making Foreplay - Something To Do To Him or Her

2009-12-04T19:02:00.000-08:00

Foreplay...foreplay...and Foreplay...

Why Foreplay is so important?... Here is the answer...

Foreplay is an important and crucial part of the whole lovemaking process.

It is simply defined as everything you do that comes before actual intercourse.

A couple needs foreplay to spice up their sex life, get fully aroused, and heighten pleasure. Most of all, to make you and your spouse sexual relationship tighter.

Sometimes men need prolonged foreplay to get an erection. Foreplay for men is relatively simple and easy.

The direct touching of the genitals usually does the trick. But for those women, who want to tantalize their men into submission remember these five foreplay-for-him maneuvers.

1. Visuals play a vital role, so a sexy clothe would be a nice touch but giving him an unadulterated view of your body will be the hottest gift. Reinforce this view with some steamy moves guaranteed to thrill, like giving him a strip tease.

2. Let your parted lips roam his body, like his stomach or chest, then slowly exhale. The rush of hot air will change the temperature in his skin and heighten his arousal.

3. Seize control and show your animal instinct. You'll be surprise to know that men crave seduction as much as a woman and being aggressive is a sign of lust and that you are as into it as he is.

4. Excite them with touch. Guys are especially touchy when they are between the sheets. Giving him butt massages and long but gentle scratches up and down their back will turn your man right on.

5. Do what ever it is you are doing to bring him to the brink. Then ease up, not necessarily stopping, but put off the good thing for a while. Do this a few times until he screams "enough already."

Women need foreplay to become properly lubricated.

For women foreplay is a bit more complicated. Direct genital touching is the last place you should go, consider every where else on her body as a good place to touch, massage and kiss before you go there. Letting her know that she is wanted for more than sex, that she is cared about as a woman, is what really turns her on.

Here is a five step plan to help her get ready.

First.
Nothing is more important to a woman than knowing that you have a connection. It can be as simple as telling her that you were thinking about her, and missed her, nothing over-the-top, just honest and caring conversation.

Second.
Remember that being intimate does not have to mean being sexual. Once in a while ask her probing questions and give her more than one-word replies when she asks you the same. Confide in her, and let her know that you appreciate her listening.

Third.
Establish physical contact without being sexual, like holding her hand, giving her massages, do anything to simply make contact without mauling her.

Fourth.
Kissing, for women, is an incredible turn on. You have to remember that women sees kissing as another form of emotional intimacy so do not go to a lot of tongue action right away.

It will be good to start with a brief caressing of lips and pay attention to whether or not she's digging it. If she is, continue from there with a bit more passion but always be aware of whether she is reciprocating. A great trick is to imitate her kissing style, as it's surely a sign of what she likes!

Fifth.
Remember that from kissing her until the "heavy petting" stage, there should be some interval in between. The duration of the kiss will depend on how hot and bothered you both get. The longer and slower you kiss her, the more experienced you'll seem, and the she'll be excited.

There is no time limit on foreplay, usually the longer it takes the more sensitized your skin becomes and sends your senses to haywire that leads to explosive orgasm. The key is to start intercourse when you are both fully aroused and having a hard time controlling your desires.

Remember that initiating sex, breaking routine, exploration, new places, new positions, and letting her know that she is wanted sexually is what turns her on.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Love Making Foreplay - Foreplay compare to Intercourse

2009-12-04T18:57:00.000-08:00

Foreplay is important, but in my opinion, beside that, "good" intercourse also important in having an orgasm.

A survey based on 2,300 women, found that foreplay has little or no significance when it comes to the likelihood of having an orgasm.

The duration of intercourse – 16.2 minutes on average – is the clincher, according to the research. The findings suggest that sex therapists, who emphasise the value of foreplay, may have that been getting it wrong.

In contrast to the assumptions of many sex therapists and educators, more attention should be given to improve the quality and duration of intercourse rather than foreplay.

In the study, reported in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, the academics quizzed a representative sample of 2,360 Czech women of all ages about details of their sex lives, including orgasmic consistency with a partner along with estimated duration of foreplay and intercourse.

Results show that for the women in the study, the average duration of foreplay was 15.4 minutes, and intercourse, 16.2 minutes.

The researchers point out that 16.2 minutes is considerably longer than reported in American studies, where intercourse was found to last on average seven minutes.

The researchers looked at frequency of orgasm in the women, and foreplay and intercourse data. They concluded the links with foreplay were insignificant. Instead they suggest that the longer intercourse lasts, the greater the probability of orgasm for the women.

So Foreplay is important, but Intercourse is significantly more important.

And If you ask my opinion, I will say that I'll choose to do the best foreplay, and then do the best intercourse.

With that way, I will make my spouse as the happiest woman on earth!. Don't you?.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Love Making Foreplay - What Man Really Wanted!

2009-12-04T18:55:00.000-08:00

It is nice to know what man really wanted, so you can prepare what will you do to satisfied your spouse.

For a woman, it was important to find out what a man can do to a woman in reaching sexual satisfaction.

Have to understand that men's foreplay is completely different from a woman. Women like all of the romance etc., but men want different things.

From interviewing and study on various men of various races and ages in some survey, the list below indicates what they have expressed as an additional value on woman that can increase their interest in making love.

1). They said physical attraction is important but each man's attraction is different.

Most of the men said the model type women are beautiful but not exactly what they would consider attractive for themselves.

They said they like a woman with curves. They want a woman they can grab and hold.

They also said, long hair was their preference for a woman. The hair should not be to wild. Curly, Wavy or Straight - didn't matter just as long the hair was maintained and long.

2). All of the men said they like the makeup woman to be natural.

3). All of the men said they like women with their toe and finger nails manicured but necessarily long. They do notice if the woman's nails are chipped or not painted. They consider the way a woman maintains their nails is sign on how they maintain their bodies.

4). 90% of the men have indicated they love it when a woman wears heels of any type.

The only type of heel they don't like to see a woman wear are the shoes that are more than 4 inches. The other 10% of the men said what turns them are open toe shoes or sandals.

5). Oddly enough 90% of the men have informed that the sexy stuff is nice but they don't really care because it's what is under the sexy stuff they want.

The other 10% of the men said they get turned on with the sexy bedroom clothes.

6). 85% of the men said they like a woman to dress like a woman. They want the woman to dress feminine and sexy but not trashy.

A woman should show off her figure but not her skin.

They said it was important to leave the man thinking about what is under the clothes.

7). Fragrance was on top of their lists of enticements.

8). This was their top foreplay action on their list. They all said no matter what the woman dressed, looked or behaved; if the woman gave the man affection they were ready for action. Affection to a man is rubbing their thigh, putting their hands on your various body parts, nibbling on their ear or just a deep passionate kiss.

Man are already ready for the main course. It doesn't take much to entice them and get them there. All of the things man do in bed or before the main course are basically for the woman. Man ultimate goal is the main course (sexual Intercourse).

Many people have informed that men think about sex every 7 seconds. They often find themselves fantasizing about woman who they find attractive or smell good throughout the day.

(Iman-From The Best Solution Provider)

Love Making Foreplay - To have a better sexual satisfaction!

2009-12-04T18:52:00.000-08:00

It is sometimes said that the human body's most erogenous zone is the mind. Foreplay, as a result, is not merely an issue of physical stimulation but also one of emotional and mental stimulation. Some people, for example, are stimulated by the physical location and setting in which foreplay occurs.

For some, public displays of affection are highly erotic. Most people are also responsive to verbal stimulation and can become aroused by compliments and strong expressions of affection and caring. Some have personal fantasies about particular locations or activities that they find highly stimulating (e.g., a warm fireplace on a cold night). Consequently, arranging locations or the role-playing of particular desired interactions (sometimes in costume) may be incorporated into foreplay.

Foreplay refers to a wide variety of erotic stimulation that precedes "real" sex or sexual intercourse. However, behaviors that commonly are labeled as foreplay are pleasurable sexual activities in their own right and need not be thought of only as preliminary to other activities.

In the era of AIDS, there has been growing emphasis on sexual contact that does not lead to intercourse. Some forms of this behavior, in which orgasm occurs without inserting the penis into the vagina or any other body cavity, have been referred to as outercourse.

As part of a broader sexual interaction, foreplay is considered to be an essential component that stimulates and prepares the body and the mind/emotions to move through the phases of the sexual response cycle in preparation for orgasm.

Touching is a key element of foreplay because the surface of the body is covered with many receptor cells (nerve endings) that transmit pleasurable sensations to the brain.

Some parts of the body, particularly the clitoris, penis, nipples, fingertips, palms, lips, tongues, and soles of the feet have more densely packed nerve endings.

These sites are sometimes called the erogenous zones, although, in fact, the entire surface of the skin has been referred to as the body's largest sex organ because all forms of pleasure during foreplay are transmitted through the skin.

Consequently, caresses, hugging, holding hands, and related acts of physical intimacy, in addition to expressing key cultural meanings about caring, safety, and arousal, are important acts of foreplay.

Many people also find light touching or tickling of the surface of the skin to be especially stimulating. Back rubs and massages(with or without massage oil or other artificial lubrication) are considered to be very erotic by some.

Others prefer more intensive hand to body caressing and exploration of the erogenous zones, commonly referred to as petting.

People vary considerably in the potential erogenous zones they find to be most sensitive. Some people like to have their neck stroked or kissed, an experience that conveys great pleasure and sexual excitement. Others enjoy having their fingers and/or toes nibbled or sucked.

Some fantasies may involve activities or circumstances, such as acts of dominance or submission, that are only pleasurable as fantasy and would be otherwise unacceptable. Generally, these activities require open communication, a fair degree of disinhibition, and a willingness to appease one's partner. For some people, even light to moderate pain may be stimulating. Biting or light scratching are common acts of foreplay, but some people prefer spanking or other forms of light physical punishment.

Bondage is also considered quite arousing by some people. Acceptance or rejection of these behaviors varies, and unless a behavior is mutually enjoyable it will not contribute to providing the pleasure and sense of deep relaxation that is the central function of foreplay in human sexual interaction.

Various rubber and electrical devices (such as vibrators), sometimes called "sex toys," have become popular in recent years. These are readily available in many areas at stores that specialize in adult merchandise. Generally, these stores also sell sexually explicit magazines and videotapes, which some couples incorporate into their foreplay activities.

The basic ingredients of foreplay are physical and mental/emotional stimulation, trust, and the expression of caring. Acts of foreplay that some individuals or couples find highly erotic may be completely unacceptable to others. Consequently, open discussion, sensitivity, and acceptance are vital to a healthy approach to foreplay.

Many people find kissing to be the fundamental act of foreplay. Kissing involves a range of behaviors from very light lip-to-lip contact, to what is often referred to as "deep" or French kissing, in which partners rub their tongues against each other and over other mouth surfaces.

Generally, kissing is considered to be an extremely intimate and pleasurable act because it involves direct face-to-face contact and because the mucous membranes that cover the lips and mouth have an especially dense supply of nerve endings.

Some individuals are particularly sensitive around their ears, inner thighs, or lower stomach, while breasts and nipples (for both women and men) often are highly preferred places for caressing and oral stimulation.

In addition to various sites around the body, most people are quite responsive to manual or oral contact with their pubic area, although the precise spot that is most arousing varies.

For men, the underside of the full length of the penis, the head of the penis, the scrotum, or the area between the end of the scrotum and the anus (called the perineum) are often quite sensitive.

Oral stimulation and sucking of these areas is referred to as oral sex. Oral stimulation of the penis is called fellatio.

For women, the clitoris, vulva, and surrounding areas are especially sensitive. Oral stimulation of these areas, especially to the point of orgasm, is known as cunnilingus.

There has been considerable discussion in recent years of various highly sensitive spots within the woman's vagina. The most discussed is called the "G-spot", named after its discoverer, Dr. Ernst Grafenberg. It is a small location inside the vagina on the anterior wall just behind the pubic bone.

Stimulating this site is reported for some women to set off the production and ejaculation-like expulsion of fluid from the Skene's gland, the female counterpart of the prostate gland.(Iman)

Teenager Sexuality - Unintended pregnancy

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Worldwide, 38% of pregnancies are unintended, or about 80 million each year.

And it makes about 42 million abortions per year, and 34 million unintended births.

To avoid that, the world has providing modern contraceptives to the 201 million women at risk of unintended pregnancy in developing countries who do not have access to contraception. And it cost an estimated US$3.9 billion per year.

It should be done, to avoid Maternal deaths.

These unwanted pregnancies resulting in nearly 700,000 maternal deaths.

In France, 33% of pregnancies are unintended. Of women at risk for unintended pregnancy, only 3% do not use contraception, and 20% use IUDs.

Almost half (49%) of U.S. pregnancies are unintended, more than 3 million unintended pregnancies per year.(Iman)

Teenager Sexuality - Adolescent Sexuality and Sex Education

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Sexuality is a vital aspect of teens' lives.

Adolescent sexuality refers to sexual feelings, behavior and development in adolescents and is a stage of human sexuality, influenced by their culture's norms and mores, their sexual orientation, and the issues of social control such as age of consent laws.

In humans, mature sexual desire usually begins to appear with the onset of puberty.

Sexual expression can take the form of masturbation or sex with a partner.

Sexual interests among adolescents, like adults, can vary greatly. Sexual activity in general is associated with a number of risks, including sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS) and unwanted pregnancy.

Adolescent girls become fertile following the menarche (first menstrual period), which occurs in the United States at an average age of 12.5., although it can vary widely between different girls.

After menarche, sexual intercourse (especially without contraception) can lead to pregnancy. The pregnant teenager may then miscarry, have an abortion, or carry the child to full term.

Teenage pregnancy in developed countries is usually outside of marriage, and carries a social stigma; teenage mothers and their children in developed countries show lower educational levels, higher rates of poverty, and other poorer "life outcomes" compared with older mothers and their children.

In the developing world, teenage pregnancy is usually within marriage and does not carry such a stigma.

Many countries have an age of consent, the minimum age at which a person is considered to be capable of legally giving informed consent to any kind of sexual behavior with an adult. But sexual intercourse between adolescents with age difference within 2-3 years are generally not prohibited under law in many countries.

The legal age of consent varies from being age 13 in Japan, age 16 across Canada, and age 16-18 the United States. Sexual relations with a person under the age of consent are generally a criminal offense in the jurisdiction in which the crime was committed, with punishments ranging from token fines to life imprisonment.

Sex education for Teeneger

Sex education, also called "Sexuality Education" or informally "Sex Ed" is a broad term used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, human sexual behavior, and other aspects of sexuality, such as body image, sexual orientation, dating, and relationships.

Common avenues for sex education are parents, caregivers, friends, school programs, religious groups, popular media, and public health campaigns.

Teen sexuality is positively influenced by the mass media today more than any other time in history. Internet, television, music video and sexually explicit lyrics all contribute to adolescents’ attitudes and behavior concerning sexual activity.

Only 9% of the sex scenes on 1,300 of cable network programming discusses and deals with the negative consequences of sexual behavior.

The Internet and anonymous interaction involved with it allows adolescents real concerns relating to false information on health issues, sexuality, and sexual violence in the world of intimate sexual relationships.

Exposure to sexually explicit media by adolescent males tend to view women as objects, use this exposure as a platform to identifying traditional models of gender identification and potentially express negative views of women. (Iman)

Teenager Sexuality - Childhood Sexuality

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Human sexual development is viewed as a primarily biological process, basically similar across cultures, that follows a relatively narrow model for healthy sexual development and is vulnerable to disturbance from and influence of the larger culture and by other means.

Other emphasizes is that sexuality as a social construct, with child sexuality strongly influenced by the larger society.

This latter school often uses the terms normative, or culturally appropriate, behavior and non-normative, or culturally inappropriate, behavior.

Sigmund Freud (1856–1939), in his 1905 work Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality, outlined a theory of psychosexual development with five distinct phases:

the oral stage (0 - 1.5 years),

the anal stage (1.5 - 3.5 years),

the phallic stage (3.5 – 6 years) which culminates in the resolution of the Oedipus conflict,

The Latency Phase (6–12 years of age), and the genital, or adult, stage.

Empirical knowledge about child sexual behaviour is not usually gathered by direct interviews of children, (partly due to ethical considerations), but rather by:

• Observing children being treated for problematic behavior such as use of force in sex play, often using dolls having genitals.

• Recollections by adults, and

• Observation by caregivers.

Although there is variation between individuals, children generally are curious about their own bodies and those of others and engage in explorative sex play.

However, the concept of child sexuality is fundamentally different from goal-driven adult sexual behavior, and observed bodily penetration and oral-genital contact (sometimes described as imitations of adult behaviors) are very uncommon, but, are more common among children who have been sexually abused.

In one study of Swedish students, 7.1% of boys and 1.4% of girls reported engaging in vaginal intercourse before the age of 13.

Children with other types of behaviour disorder may also display more behaviours of a sexual nature than other children.

Children who have been the victim of child sexual abuse sometimes show sexualized behavior, which may be defined as expressed behavior that is non-normative for the culture.

Children who exhibit sexualized behavior may also have other behavioral problems, although factors other than sexual abuse may cause these problems.

Other symptoms of child sexual abuse may include manifestations of post-traumatic stress in younger children; fear, aggression, and nightmares in young school-age children; and depression in older children.

Childhood sexuality may cover up through ages four, five, or six, depending on the focus of the particular researcher or commentator.

During this period:

• Children are often curious about where babies come from.

• Children may explore other children's and adults' bodies out of curiosity.

• By age four, children may show significant attachment to the opposite-sex parent.

• Children begin to have a sense of modesty and of the difference between private and public behavior.

• For many children, genital touching increases, especially when they are tired or upset.

A recent study in Sweden indicates that masturbation in children of this age was observed by preschool staff with incidence between 2% and 6% and by reported by 14% of parents on a questionnaire, and more common with boys than with girls.

Early school age covers approximately ages five, six, and seven.
Children become more aware of gender differences, and tend to choose same-sex friends and playmates, even disparaging the opposite sex.

'Middle childhood' covers the ages from about six to about nine, depending on the methodology and the behavior being studied. Individual development varies considerably.

As this stage progresses, children's choice of same-sex friends becomes more marked and extending to disparagement of the opposite sex.

Some generally-accepted prescriptions (American) are that during this period children should learn:

• The general stages of sexual development in young humans of each sex and the general timing of normal development (including emotional changes).

• That sex is pleasurable.

• Knowledge about aspects of sex in society, including prostitution, rape, and exploitive relationships.

• How to avoid pregnancy and prevent sexually transmitted infections.

In a study of 796 undergraduates, 15% of females and 10% of males reported some form of sexual experience involving a sibling; most of these fell short of actual intercourse.(Iman)

Teenager Sexuality - Sexual Ethics

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Sexual ethics relates to community and personal standards relating to the conduct of interpersonal relationships, and deals with issues of consent, sexual relations before marriage and/or while married, including issues of marital fidelity and premarital and non-marital sex, issues related to sexuality, questions about how gender and power are expressed through sexual behavior, questions about how individuals relate to society, and questions about how individual behavior impacts public health concerns.

Consent is a key issue in sexual ethics. Almost all systems of ethics insist, as a minimum, that all participants consent to a sexual activity. Sexual ethics (which is reflected in laws) also considers whether a person is capable of giving consent and the sort of acts they can consent to.

Sexual acts which are illegal, and often considered unethical, because of the absence of consent include rape and molestation.

In all cultures, consensual sexual intercourse is acceptable and virtuous within marriage; however some cultures do exist in which sexual intercourse is controversial, if not totally unacceptable outside of marriage.

When one member of a marital union has sexual intercourse with another person apart from the union without their consent, it may be considered to be infidelity.

Furthermore, the institution of marriage brings up the issue of premarital sex wherein people who may choose to at some point in their lives marry, engage in sexual activity with partners who they may or may not marry. (Iman)

Teenager Sexuality - Puberty

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Puberty refers to the process of physical changes by which a child's body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction.

It is initiated by hormone signals from the brain to the gonads (the ovaries and testes). In response, the gonads produce a variety of hormones that stimulate the growth, function, or transformation of brain, bones, muscle, skin, breasts, and reproductive organs.

Before puberty, body differences between boys and girls are almost entirely restricted to the genitalia. During puberty, major differences of size, shape, composition, and function develop in many body structures and systems.

Adolescence is the period of psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood.

Two of the most significant differences between puberty in girls and puberty in boys are the age at which it begins, and the major sex steroids involved.

Although there is a wide range of normal ages, on average, girls begin the process of puberty about 1–2 years earlier than boys (with average ages of 9 to 14 for girls and 10 to 17 for boys), and reach completion in a shorter time.

Girls attain adult height and reproductive maturity about 4 years after the first physical changes of puberty appear.

In contrast, boys accelerate more slowly but continue to grow for about 6 years after the first visible pubertal changes.

In males, testosterone, an androgen, is the principal sex steroid. While testosterone produces all the male changes characterized as virilization, a substantial product of testosterone metabolism in males is estradiol, though levels rise later and more slowly than in girls.

The male growth spurt also begins later, accelerates more slowly, and lasts longer before the epiphyses fuse.

Although boys are 2 cm shorter than girls before puberty begins, adult men are on average about 13 cm (5.2 inches) taller than women.

Most of this sex difference in adult heights is attributable to a later onset of the growth spurt and a slower progression to completion, a direct result of the later rise and lower adult male levels of estradiol.

The hormone that dominates female development is estradiol, an estrogen. While estradiol promotes growth of breasts and uterus, it is also the principal hormone driving the pubertal growth spurt and epiphyseal maturation and closure. Estradiol levels rise earlier and reach higher levels in women than in men.

In boys, testicular enlargement is the first physical manifestation of puberty (and is termed gonadarche). Testes in prepubertal boys change little in size from about 1 year of age to the onset of puberty, averaging about 2–3 cc in volume and about 1.5-2 cm in length.

Testicular size continues to increase throughout puberty, reaching maximal adult size about 6 years later. While 18-20 cc is reportedly an average adult size, there is wide variation in the normal population.

The testes have two primary functions: to produce hormones and to produce sperm. The Leydig cells produce testosterone (as described below), which in turn produces most of the changes of male sexual maturation and maintains libido.

However, most of the increasing bulk of testicular tissue is spermatogenic tissue (primarily Sertoli and interstitial cells). The development of sperm production and fertility in males is not as well documented.

Sperm can be detected in the morning urine of most boys after the first year of pubertal changes (and occasionally earlier). Potential fertility is reached at about 13 years old in boys, but full fertility will not be gained until 14–16 years of age, although some go through the process faster, reaching it only 1 year later.
Pubic hair

Pubic hair often appears on a boy shortly after the genitalia begin to grow. As in girls, the first appearance of pubic hair is termed pubarche and the pubic hairs are usually first visible at the dorsal (abdominal) base of the penis.

The first few hairs are described as stage 2. Stage 3 is usually reached within another 6–12 months, when the hairs are too many to count. By stage 4, the pubic hairs densely fill the "pubic triangle." Stage 5 refers to spread of pubic hair to the thighs and upward towards the navel as part of the developing abdominal hair.

In the months and years following the appearance of pubic hair, other areas of skin which respond to androgens develop heavier hair (androgenic hair) in roughly the following sequence: underarm (axillary) hair, perianal hair, upper lip hair, sideburn (preauricular) hair, periareolar hair, and the rest of the beard area.

Under the influence of androgens, the voice box, or larynx, grows in both sexes. This growth is far more prominent in boys, causing the male voice to drop and deepen, sometimes abruptly but rarely "over night," about one octave, because the longer and thicker vocal folds have a lower fundamental frequency.

By the end of puberty, adult men have heavier bones and nearly twice as much skeletal muscle. Some of the bone growth (e.g., shoulder width and jaw) is disproportionately greater, resulting in noticeably different male and female skeletal shapes.

Rising levels of androgens can change the fatty acid composition of perspiration, resulting in a more "adult" body odor. As in girls, another androgen effect is increased secretion of oil (sebum) from the skin and the resultant variable amounts of acne.

The first physical sign of puberty in females is usually a firm, tender lump under the center of the areola(e) of one or both breasts, occurring on average at about 10.5 years of age.

Pubic hair is often the second unequivocal change of puberty noticed, usually within a few months of thelarche. It is referred to as pubarche and the pubic hairs are usually visible first along the labia.

The first few hairs are described as Tanner stage 2. Stage 3 is usually reached within another 6-12 months, when the hairs are too numerous to count and appear on the pubic mound as well.

By stage 4, the pubic hairs densely fill the "pubic triangle." Stage 5 refers to spread of pubic hair to the thighs and sometimes as abdominal hair upward towards the navel. In about 15% of girls, the earliest pubic hair appears before breast development begins.

The mucosal surface of the vagina also changes in response to increasing levels of estrogen, becoming thicker and a duller pink in color (in contrast to the brighter red of the prepubertal vaginal mucosa).

The first menstrual bleeding is referred to as menarche, and typically occurs about 2 years after thelarche. The average age of menarche in American girls is about 11.75 years.

Menses (menstrual periods) are not always regular and monthly in the first 2 years after menarche.

Ovulation is necessary for fertility, but may or may not accompany the earliest menses. In postmenarchal girls, about 80% of the cycles were anovulatory in the first year after menarche (about 13 years), 50% in the third (about 15 years) and 10% in the sixth year (about 18 years).

During this period, also in response to rising levels of estrogen, the lower half of the pelvis and thus hips widen (providing a larger birth canal). Fat tissue increases to a greater percentage of the body composition than in males, especially in the typical female distribution of breasts, hips, buttocks, thighs, upper arms, and pubis.

Rising levels of androgens can change the fatty acid composition of perspiration, resulting in a more "adult" body odor. This often precedes thelarche and pubarche by 1 or more years. Another androgen effect is increased secretion of oil (sebum) from the skin. This change increases the susceptibility to acne, a characteristic affliction of puberty greatly variable in its severity.

Nutritional factors are the strongest and most obvious environmental factors affecting timing of puberty. Girls are especially sensitive to nutritional regulation because they must contribute all of the nutritional support to a growing fetus.

Surplus calories (beyond growth and activity requirements) are reflected in the amount of body fat, which signals to the brain the availability of resources for initiation of puberty and fertility. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - Kegel Exercise

2009-12-04T17:01:00.000-08:00

Kegel Exercise founded by Dr. Arnold Kegel. The way of the exercise is to contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor, that sometimes called the "Kegel muscles".

The aim of Kegel exercises is to fortify muscle tone by strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles of the pelvic floor.

Kegel is a popular prescribed exercise for pregnant women to prepare the pelvic floor for physiological stresses of the later stages of pregnancy and vaginal childbirth.

Kegel exercises are said to be good for treating vaginal prolapse and preventing uterine prolapse in women and for treating prostate pain and swelling resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis in men.

Kegel exercises may be beneficial in treating urinary incontinence in both men and women.

Kegel exercises may also increase sexual gratification.

A Kegel exerciser is a medical device designed to be used by women to exercise the pubococcygeus muscle (also called the PC muscle).

There are three main types: barbells, springs, and rubber bulbs.

The barbells (or vaginal barbell) can be used as a vaginal exerciser or as a vaginal dildo or sex toy.

Being made of stainless steel, vaginal barbells are nonporous and can be wiped clean with a cloth moistened with mild soap and water.

Spring devices are made of plastic, with removable springs to allow progressive resistance.

These allow pressing directly against resistance. An advantage of rubber bulb devices is that they provide visual feedback (via a gauge) of how much pressure you are applying.

Factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, aging, being overweight, and abdominal surgery such as cesarean section, often result in the weakening of the pelvic muscles.

The consequences of weakened pelvic floor muscles may include urinary or bowel incontinence, which may be helped by therapeutic strengthening of these muscles.

The treatment effect might be greater in middle aged women (in their 40's and 50's) with stress urinary incontinence alone."

It is said that Kegel exercises make the vagina tighter.

Also, after childbirth, practicing pelvic-floor contractions during vaginal sex will allow the woman immediate feedback from her partner, who can tell her whether he or she can feel the muscles tightening.

A newly-postpartum woman—who has yet to return to sexual intercourse—can retrain her pelvic floor muscles to their pre-pregnancy strength and tone by inserting two or three fingers or a dildo into her vagina and squeezing them with pelvic-floor contractions.

Though most commonly used by women, men can also use Kegel exercises. Kegel exercises are employed to strengthen the pubococcygeal muscle and other muscles of the pelvic diaphragm.

Kegels can help men achieve stronger erections and gain greater control over ejaculation. The objective of this may be similar to that of the exercise in women with weakened pelvic floor: to increase bladder and bowel control and sexual function.

Kegel workouts can provide men with stronger erections. There are said to be significant benefits for the problem of premature ejaculation from having more muscular control of the pelvis.

It is also possible that strengthening the pelvic floor may allow some men to achieve a form of orgasm without allowing ejaculation, and thereby perhaps reach multiple "climaxes" during sexual activity.(Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - A Self-Help Technique

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A simpler definition of Premature Ejaculation is that if you come before you want to and you feel you're not able to control it, then you're suffering from premature ejaculation (or PE for short).

Bear in mind that most men will come sooner than they'd like on some occasions, particularly if under stress or in situations of very high excitement.

However, if you are unable to control when you come more than 50 per cent of the time, then it becomes a problem.

Some men may only suffer from Premature Ejaculation when they're having intercourse.

Some feel they come too quickly whatever the stimulation with a partner. Others feel they have little control even when they're masturbating alone.

Men with Premature Ejaculation aren't able to recognise what therapists call the "point of inevitability".

This is a sensation that occurs just a few moments before ejaculation. Men who don't suffer from Premature Ejaculation are able to recognise this sensation and either stop or change stimulation until the urgency has subsided.

Most commonly, men who suffer from Premature Ejaculation will have had it throughout their sexual life and won't ever have noticed this "point of inevitability". There are a number of reasons why this might have happened. It may be that initially, sex was always rushed or was associated with feelings of guilt or anxiety.

Sometimes men become quick ejaculators because of partner pressure to "get it over and done with". Whatever the original cause, the body gets used to responding quickly and rapid ejaculation becomes the norm.

Very occasionally, premature ejaculation results from a physical condition such as a urinary tract or prostate infection

Very occasionally, premature ejaculation results from a physical condition such as a urinary tract or prostate infection. Recent research suggests that some men may have a physiological predisposition in the nervous system to ejaculate quickly. But for most men, ejaculation will often be quicker in times of stress or ill health.

There are a number of things you can do to help yourself to recognise the point of inevitability. You might choose to practise alone at first, then discuss it with your partner and ask them to help you overcome this problem. For more on ways to put these tips into action, see the section on practical exercises.

Relax is the most important thing you can do. Have a bath, use deep-breathing techniques or buy a relaxation tape.

Be sure that your head and heart are in the mood for sex as well as your body. If you're unhappy about something with your partner then sort it out first.

Many men say they are able to delay ejaculation by squeezing or pushing their pelvic floor muscles.

Practise stimulating yourself to the point just before ejaculation, then stop. Start again when the sensations have subsided. Repeat this three times. You should find the length of time before each stop gets gradually longer.

If you feel you've gained more control with the stop-and-start technique, try changing your stroke to something less stimulating rather than stopping all together.

During intercourse, try the stop-and-start technique when the sensations become strong. When you're more confident, try changing positions rather than stopping.(Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - Another Information!

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Premature ejaculation or rapid ejaculation, is a common sexual dysfunction in men who younger than 40 years.

A male may reach climax after 8 minutes of sexual intercourse, but this is not premature ejaculation if his partner regularly climaxes in 5 minutes and both are satisfied with the timing.

Another male might delay his ejaculation for a maximum of 20 minutes, yet he may consider this premature if his partner, even with foreplay, requires 35 minutes of stimulation before reaching climax.

Because many females are unable to reach climax at all with vaginal intercourse (no matter how prolonged), this situation may actually represent delayed orgasm in the female partner rather than premature ejaculation in the male; the problem can be either or both, depending on the point of view.

The criteria for premature ejaculation is as follows:

(1) persistent and recurrent ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration before the person wishes it;

(2) marked distress or interpersonal difficulty; and

(3) not exclusively due to direct effects.

The human sexual response can be divided into 3 phases: desire (libido), excitement (arousal), and orgasm.

Premature ejaculation is believed to be a psychological problem and does not represent any known organic disease involving the male reproductive tract or any known lesions in the brain or nervous system.

Perhaps the most affected organ system is the psyche of the partners. Both partners are likely to be dissatisfied emotionally and physically by this problem.

Premature ejaculation has historically been considered a psychological disorder.

One theory is that males are conditioned by societal pressures to reach climax quickly because of fear of discovery when masturbating as teenagers or during early sexual experiences "in the back seat of the car" or with a prostitute.

Testosterone is thought to play a role in the ejaculatory reflex.

Higher testosterone (free and total) levels have been demonstrated in men with premature ejaculation than in men without premature ejaculation.

An estimated 30%-70% of American males experience premature ejaculation.

Estimates of premature ejaculation in European countries and India mirror the prevalence in the United States. The prevalence in other parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, and elsewhere is unknown.

Premature ejaculation is a condition that only affects males.

Premature ejaculation can occur at virtually any age in an adult man's life. As a reported condition, it is most common in younger men (aged 18-30 y) but may also occur in conjunction with secondary impotence in men aged 45-65 years. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - A Second Opinion

2009-12-04T16:55:00.000-08:00

Premature ejaculation or "coming too quickly", is one of the commonest of all sexual problems.

The report from Congress of the European Society for Sexual Medicine in 2006, mentioned that:
1). The average lasting time of men with Premature Ejaculation was 1.8 minutes.
2). Normal men lasted an average of 7.3 minutes.

It's also reported that 2.5 per cent of men couldn't last 90 seconds inside the vagina. Those males undoubtedly have Premature Ejaculation.

Sometimes, the condition is so bad the man can't have sex because he ejaculates before he can get into the vagina. It can be hugely frustrating and annoying for his partner – especially if she wants to get pregnant.

Anxiety or 'nerves', play a part in many cases of Premature Ejaculation. If you're nervous, you're likely to come too quickly.

Some men try to treat themselves with a local anaesthetic gel that's applied to the shaft of the penis shortly before intercourse. But it's not recommended, due to using this gel as local anaesthetic can 'dull' the sex sensation for your partner, and can cause a distressing skin reaction in either partner, with intense itching, redness and soreness.

In recent years, it has also proved possible to treat Premature Ejaculation with antidepressant drugs taken a few hours before intercourse.

This may seem a little odd, but delaying male climax is a well-known side-effect of certain antidepressants such as clomipramine (Anafranil), fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Lustral).

For most men, that side-effect is unwanted. But for guys with premature ejaculation, it's desirable.

But please be warned: these are powerful drugs that last a long time in the body, and have a considerable list of potential side-effects.

Before going on to one of them, talk it over carefully with your doctor.

Other menthod that can be practised to hold Premature Ejaculation, is by using "The stop-start technique". It can be practised with the following steps:

First Step, The man is encouraged to masturbate alone.
Second Step, He is asked to set time aside to be private and to masturbate with dry hands.
Third Step, The man is encouraged to masturbate almost to the point of ejaculation and then stop.
Fourth Step, He should do this three times.
Fifth Step, On the fourth time, he is permitted to ejaculate.

After he has achieved this measure of control, he can try masturbating with a wet hand, which will feel more like the inside of a vagina. He is encouraged to do the stop-start technique as before. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - A Complete Review

2009-12-04T16:53:00.000-08:00

Many men occasionally ejaculate sooner during sexual intercourse than they or their partner would like.

As long as it happens infrequently, it's not cause for concern. However, if you regularly ejaculate sooner than you and your partner wish — such as before intercourse begins or shortly afterward — you may have a condition known as premature ejaculation.

Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as one out of three men may be affected by this problem at some time.

Both psychological and biological factors can play a role in premature ejaculation. Although many men feel embarrassed to talk about it, premature ejaculation is a common and treatable condition.

Medications, psychological counseling and sexual techniques that delay ejaculation can improve sex for you and your partner. For many men, a combination of treatments works

The primary sign of premature ejaculation is ejaculation that occurs before both partners wish.

According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, lifelong premature ejaculation is characterized by:

-Ejaculation that always or nearly always occurs within one minute or less of vaginal penetration

-The inability to delay ejaculation on all or nearly all vaginal penetrations

-Negative personal consequences, such as distress, frustration or the avoidance of sexual intimacy

According to the definition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association, secondary premature ejaculation:

-Is marked by persistent or recurrent ejaculation with minimal stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration, and before you wish it

-Causes personal distress or relationship problems

-Develops after you've had previous, satisfying sexual relationships without ejaculatory problems

The range of normal from the beginning of intercourse to ejaculation is generally considered to be two to 10 minutes.

While it was once thought to be only psychological, we now know premature ejaculation is more complicated and involves a complex interaction of both psychological and biological factors.

Some doctors believe that early sexual experiences may establish a pattern that can be difficult to change later in life, such as:

-Situations in which you may have hurried to reach climax in order to avoid being discovered.

-Guilty feelings that increase your tendency to rush through sexual encounters.

Other factors that can play a role in causing premature ejaculation include as the following,

Erectile dysfunction. Men who are anxious about obtaining or maintaining their erection during sexual intercourse may form a pattern of rushing to ejaculate which can be difficult to change.

Anxiety. Many men with premature ejaculation also have problems with anxiety — either specifically about sexual performance, or caused by other issues.

Relationship problems. If you have previously had satisfying sexual relationships in which premature ejaculation happened infrequently or not at all, it's likely that interpersonal issues between you and your current partner are contributing to the problem.

There are also some biological factor that can cause premature ejaculation, such as:

1.Abnormal hormone levels

2.Abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters

3.Abnormal reflex activity of the ejaculatory system

4.Certain thyroid problems

5.Inflammation and infection of the prostate or urethra

6.Inherited traits

Further more, some various factors can increase your risk of premature ejaculation, such as:

Erectile dysfunction. You may be at increased risk of premature ejaculation if you occasionally or consistently have trouble getting or maintaining an erection. Fear of losing your erection may cause you to unconsciously hurry through sexual encounters.

Health problems. A medical concern that causes you to feel anxious during sex, such as a heart problem, may cause you to unknowingly rush to ejaculate.

Stress. Emotional or mental strain in any area of your life can play a role in premature ejaculation, often limiting your ability to relax and focus during sexual encounters.

Certain medications. Rarely, drugs that influence the action of chemical messengers in the brain (psychotropics) may cause premature ejaculation.

Premature Ejaculation can cause problems in your personal life, including:

Relationship strains. The most common complication of premature ejaculation is relationship stress.

Fertility problems. Premature ejaculation can occasionally make fertilization difficult or impossible for couples who are trying to become pregnant.(Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - How to Overcome

2009-12-04T16:50:00.000-08:00

Both psychological and biological factors can play a role in premature ejaculation. Although many men feel embarrassed to talk about it, premature ejaculation is a common and treatable condition.

Medications, psychological counseling and sexual techniques that delay ejaculation can improve sex for you and your partner. For many men, a combination of treatments works

According to the definition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association, secondary premature ejaculation:

As marked by persistent or recurrent ejaculation with minimal stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration, and before you wish it

Causes personal distress or relationship problems

Develops after you've had previous, satisfying sexual relationships without ejaculatory problems

Conversation with your doctor may actually reassure you that your occasional premature ejaculation is normal — or possibly not even premature. The range of normal from the beginning of intercourse to ejaculation is generally considered to be two to 10 minutes.

The list below suggests questions to ask your doctor about premature ejaculation.

1. What may be causing my premature ejaculation?
2. What tests do you recommend?
3. What treatment approach do you recommend?
4. How soon after I begin treatment can I expect improvement?
5. How much improvement can I reasonably expect?
6. Am I at risk of this problem recurring?
7. Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing?
8. Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me?
9. What Web sites do you recommend visiting?

Your doctor may ask a number of very personal questions and may want to include your partner in the interview.

To help your doctor determine the cause of your problem and the best course of treatment, be ready to answer questions such as:
1. How often do you have premature ejaculation?
2. Has this problem developed gradually or suddenly?
3. Do you have premature ejaculation only with a specific partner or partners?
4. Do you experience premature ejaculation when you masturbate?
5. Do you have premature ejaculation every time you have sex?
6. How often do you have sex?
7. How much are you bothered by premature ejaculation?
8. How much is your partner bothered by premature ejaculation?
9. How satisfied are you with your current relationship?
10. What were your first sexual experiences?
11. Are you also having trouble getting and maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)?
12. What medications have you recently started or stopped taking?
13. Do you use recreational drugs?

In some cases, sexual therapy may involve simple steps, such as masturbating an hour or two before intercourse so that you're able to delay ejaculation during sex.

Your doctor may instruct you and your partner in the use of a method called the squeeze technique. This method works as follows:

Step 1. Begin sexual activity as usual, including stimulation of the penis, until you feel almost ready to ejaculate.

Step 2. Have your partner squeeze the end of your penis, at the point where the head (glans) joins the shaft, and maintain the squeeze for several seconds, until the urge to ejaculate passes.

Step 3. After the squeeze is released, wait for about 30 seconds, then go back to foreplay. You may notice that squeezing the penis causes it to become less erect, but when sexual stimulation is resumed, it soon regains full erection.

Step 4. If you again feel you're about to ejaculate, have your partner repeat the squeeze process.

By repeating this as many times as necessary, you can reach the point of entering your partner without ejaculating. After a few practice sessions, the feeling of knowing how to delay ejaculation may become a habit that no longer requires the squeeze technique.

Medications Certain antidepressants and topical anesthetic creams are used to treat premature ejaculation.

Study results showed that yoga produced similar improvements in the length of time for which study participants were able to have intercourse before ejaculating.

In some cases, premature ejaculation may be caused by poor communication between partners or a lack of understanding of the differences between male and female sexual functioning.

Women typically require more-prolonged stimulation than men do to reach orgasm, and this difference can cause sexual resentment between partners and add pressure to sexual encounters.

For many men, feeling pressure during sexual intercourse increases the risk of premature ejaculation.(Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - Penis Muscle Exercises

2009-12-04T16:49:00.000-08:00

Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual health problem, also one of the least talked about and usually ignored due to its embarrassing nature.

New research is showing that by using control techniques used by body builders it is possible in most cases to stop the problem within a week.

An average couple will last between 5 - 10 minutes while some this is too much and with others not enough so really the problem is finding the balance that will satisfy both partners.

Unfortunately a woman can take a lot longer than a male to become aroused and so it is this pressure of lasting longer in bed that usually starts the problem of premature ejaculation.

As a man gets older experience teaches him how to control his muscles and his orgasm.

You will need time to learn how to control the penis and the feelings before ejaculation.

It is possible to retrain your body by following a number of exercises which will enable you to have sex correctly and last longer in bed. Control is the answer and the confidence you get from gaining control will make premature ejaculation a thing of the past.

The way forward is to try and retrain the muscles you use during sex in particular those that are used in controlling the muscles around your penis.

A good example of this would be taking control over your breathing and your penis muscle. Breathing exercises will calm you and reduce stress.

Whilst the Penis muscle is found between the scrotum and the anus and by doing exercises to tighten and control this muscle you will have greater control over your erection and ultimately when you ejaculate.

You could try an exercise similar to those that a woman does to tighten her pelvic floor. i.e tighten your penis muscle and hold for 10 seconds, release for 10 seconds and then repeat (do this 10 times) Then do a program of 20 repetitions of quick fast holds. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - Is Pill's Effective?

2009-12-04T16:47:00.000-08:00

Any man that haven’t discovered “how to last longer during intercourse” or found a way to cure premature ejaculation once and for all, often waste a lot of money on different premature ejaculation pills/last longer pills.

There are three forms of medicines that most men commonly use in attempt to cure their premature ejaculation problems.

The three forms of medications are pills, herbal remedies and lotions. In this article, will focus on how these pills work and what you ought to know about them.

But do they actually cure early ejaculation in men?

There are tones of ejaculation control pills/last longer pills in the market today that is easily obtainable online and from many high streets stores.

They all claim to be very effective and efficient in curing premature ejeculation.

Most of them are as useless as those that are marketing them.

These pills are only made to deceive your system. It may seem to be working for you if you don’t know how it actually works.

They work in what is best described as ‘placebo’. When you take any of the pills, it sends placebo effects that Leeds the mind into believing that it’s taking a proper medicine for curing premature ejeculation.

Subsequently, the brain sends signals to your systems and this will make you believing that you’ve finally discover how to last longer during intercourse (in your dreams).

But how long will it last? Just bear in mind that these pills never do any work at all.

They only deceive your mind into thinking they're working, where as they’re only a temporary fix for premature ejaculation. You may entirely believe that they work but just wait till you finish for the day and see what happens next time if you don’t take it again.

So why not make up your mind today and look for a permanent cure for your shameful ejaculation problem and stop wasting your money on those good for noting premature ejaculation pills/last longer pills. (Iman)

Some my entire posting about PE, and you will find the answer.

Premature Ejaculation - How to be a Super Male!

2009-12-04T16:44:00.000-08:00

As I have explained at "How to match Ejaculation with Orgasm" posted before, now I ask you to reach "a higher grade", which is to become "a Super Male".

What is a Super Male?. I am personally define it as a Male who can hold his ejaculation, until his spouse have several orgasm, she feel very satisfied and ask no more orgasm.

Is it possible?. I am really sure of it.

But how come?.

First, you should make sure that you have no emotional disturbances with your sexual partner.

Second, you and your sexual partner are in a good health condition (I personally suggest to avoid Drug, Alcohol, and Smoking).

Third, the nice and supporting environment.

Fourth, you have been practising "Masturbation Exercise" as I explained and posted in "How to Match Ejaculation with orgasme".

If all of those conditions fullfilled, you are ready to start the "enjoyfull journey".

To start, take your deep breathe, and say in your heart that you want to become "a Super Male", who can satisfy a woman, and will not selfish by only to satisfy your self.

Grab her hand, watch her eyes, kiss her lips, and feel how she enjoy it so much. Put off her cloth one by one, while touching her body smoothly.

Enjoy her responses, and increase the tension of the game.

I remind you once again...enjoy your sexual partner feeling. The more she "shake" the more you enjoy it.

Kiss her neck, kiss behind her ear...and never leave even an inch of her skin. Touch her as much as you can, kiss her even in any unnusal places, and she will feel like a queen.

Nevermind about how long you do it, until you feel the she is getting "wet enough" to accept your penis inside her vagina. In many cases, she will ask you verbally to put your penis in. But, some woman ussualy directly grab the penis to be fulfilled into it. To have a "horny" game, you may teased her by asking her to beg you to put your penis inside her vagina.

I remind you again that the most important thing is, do not focusing your mind to your satisfaction...

If you are focusing on it, you will be very easy to have ejaculation. During the penetration, try to focus on her satisfaction. You should enjoy touching her body, seeing her leg open and see how beautiful her vagina is, grabbing her breast, kissing her lips or anything else. Enjoy hearing her voice is also as stimulus to hold your ejaculation.

Hold your ejaculation longer..., so you can enjoy watching her "struggle" to reach orgasm.

As I ever mentioned, for man, ejaculation is only a sperm liquid that pump out from the penis, with little "bang" feeling. After that, you will feel tired, sleepy, and getting sleep.

While, the real enjoyment in sexual intercourse, is having our penis longer in the vagina. Feel the warm of vagina, by keep moving our penis inside the vagina. Enjoy her as much as you can..., enjoy her as long as you can... and she will also enjoy it with you...

While moving your penis inside the vagina, keep touching and kissing her gently. Keep calling her name, and keep asking her to keep moving in reaching her orgasm.

With the spirit you give, she will do it harder..and harder... And you will feel satisfied more and more.

Never think to reach Ejaculation, just think how to accelerate her orgasm!....

If you can do that, you can hold your Ejaculation.

After she reached her orgasm, put out your penis from her vagina.

Hold her on your arm, and kiss her.

Leave her for about 3 to 5 minutes to have a break. You may also need it to cut the stimulus of getting climax. At this moment, you will feel that you need more penetration, due to you still have no Ejaculation, yet.

After that, start kissing her again, then put your penis back to her vagina that still wet by the previous penetration. Do it all over again (with no ejaculation, for sure...). I suggest to keep changing making love positions to avoid any boring feeling between both of you.

Repeat the process above again and again until she reach as many as orgasm she can, with any sexual position you both preferred.

Keep asking her, either she wants to have it more or not.

When she decided to have enough, now, it is your "party time".

You may ask her to one more open her leg, and put your penis inside her vagina, and move it as hard as you can, by closing your eyes, enjoy every movement, and focus to reach the ejaculation as fast as you can without considering anything about her.

or,

You ask her to do an oral sex, by having your penis inside her mouth, and enjoy it so much with aim to reach the ejaculation as fast as possible.

or,

You may ask her to using her hand on your penis to masturbate you.

Which one you choose is depend on which you and your sexual partner prefer more. But the aim is on how to give you a maximal sexual pleasure to reach ejaculation.

At the end, you and your sexual partner will get the "trophy", when your sperm is pumping out.

Ask your sexual partner to watch it out. Make it as if the winner of Grand Prix Rider open the wine bottle in the Winner podium, and share the splash to everyone.

Splashed her with your sperm!. She will enjoyed it. She will feel the warm of your sperm in her skin, hand, lips or face. And you will feel as the winner...

Yes..., you are the winner...

Because..., you are the Super Male. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - How to Match Ejaculation with Orgasm

2009-12-04T16:42:00.000-08:00

In many cases, some man really hope that he can have an ejaculation at the same time with his spouse orgasm.

Is it possible?. Many people doubt it. But, I am pretty sure that it can be.

The sensation is so great!.

Even ini many cases, you can not not match your ejaculation with your spouse orgasm at the exact same time, but you can watch her reached her orgasm near to your ejaculation.

The exercise that you can try is "a delaying ejaculation exercise".

First, timing your spouse average "orgasm period".

What I mean with average orgasm period is the time needed by your spouse to reach her orgasm, since penis penetration, after having enough "foreplay".

Let say, your spouse "orgasm period" is 10 minutes. It means that your spouse will reach her orgasm after your penis penetrate her vagina for about 10 minutes.

After having that "orgasm period", you should do some exercise to overcome the Premature Ejaculation.

The exercise is by doing a masturbation practise.

Do a masturbating session, with target of ejaculation for 10 minutes (same with the "orgasm period"). Stopping for a minute, and take a deep breathe if you start feeling a climax. When the feeling over, continue the masturbation, until the 10 minutes is over.

If you still can hold the ejaculation for more than 10 minutes, it will be great, due to you should consider that during foreplay, there will be a lot of stimulus to the penis before penetration to vagina, such as oral sex or hand touching from your spouse.

It is only the Game of Mind.

If your mind keep recording that you can last for 30 minutes, you will last for 30 minutes in making love (with condition that you are in a healthy condition).

Moreover, it also to exercise your penis nerves. As we know, penis skin having a lot of nerves system, and it is very sensitive.

By having Masturbating Exercise, the sensitivity can be reduce due to the skin on the penis, has more adaptation to a friction.

The most important thing is, do not focus your mind to your satisfaction...

This is very important!. If you are focusing on it, you will be very easy to have ejaculation.

During the penetration, try to focus on her satisfaction. You should enjoy touching her body, seeing her leg open, grabbing her breast, kissing her lips or anything else. Enjoy hearing her voice is also as stimulus to hold your ejaculation.

Hold your ejaculation longer..., so you can enjoy watching her "struggle" to reach orgasm.

For man, ejaculation is only a sperm liquid that pump out from the penis, with little "bang" feeling. After that, you will feel tired, sleepy, and getting sleep.

While, the real enjoyment in sexual intercourse, is having our penis longer in the vagina. Feel the warm of vagina, by keep moving our penis inside the vagina. Enjoy her as much as you can..., enjoy her as long as you can... and she will also enjoy it with you...

With all of those, can help you to start having a self control measure in place to stopping your premature ejaculation problems. About how much longer can you last?, it will depend on you. Harder you do your exercise, longer you will last...

So, exercise, exercise, exercise...to satisfies. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - Some Ways to hold an Ejaculation!

2009-12-04T16:40:00.000-08:00

The best solution to a man, is the ability to hold an "Ejaculation".

And to hold Ejaculation to avoid Premature Ejaculation, there are at least 3 options that man ussualy choose.

The 3 ways to prevent premature ejaculation are:

First, by consuming pills.
There are a bunch of pills that claim to help you last longer in bed while you're having sex. If you decide to use pills, make sure you contact the manufacturer to be sure that guarantee your results. Due to many pills work not as the expected.

Second, by using creams. There are some creams that are supposed to help you prevent ejaculating too quickly. Before using them, be sure you read the directions carefully. Most of the creams won't help you at all.

Third, as I recommended mostly, is to use penis exercises. They are effective and safe. A lot of the techniques will also help you increase the size of your penis. That's something your woman will love. The exercises will also help you last longer permanently.

So, you don't have to worry about having to do the exercises forever.These are some ways to prevent premature ejaculation. If you really want to last longer when you're having sex, you should use penis exercises that will allow you to do that. It's the best way to prevent ejaculating prematurely.

You can see at my other posting about how to do the penis exercise.(Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - You are not alone!

2009-12-04T16:37:00.000-08:00

Premature Ejaculation!.

There are a lot of men all the time that are suffering from problems with premature ejaculation which is a medical condition that is described as the inability to control ejaculation during sexual intercourse.

Premature Ejaculation can have many affects on the lives of sufferers including an unsatisfactory sexual performance. Problems with premature ejaculation often lead to problems within the personal lives of sufferers, most commonly problems with relationships.

The fact of the matter is that issues with premature ejaculation are actually a lot more common than many men think.

It is actually the most common male sexual dysfunction and most men will experience some type of premature ejaculation sometime throughout their life.

There are many different things that can contribute to premature ejaculation. One of the most common risk factors is age, as premature ejaculation often occurs in younger men due to the fact men usually learn to delay ejaculation with experience.

There are many men that will only experience problems with premature ejaculation in certain situation.

Premature Ejaculation can cause by certain men nerves or a feeling of anxiety brings it on. However it’s important to note that some men might experience problems with premature ejaculation due to other underlying medical conditions or diseases.

There are also some medications that may cause premature ejaculation as a side affect. This is why if you are experiencing problems with premature ejaculation that seem to have developed quite suddenly, you may want to consult your doctor to find out if it may be the cause of a medication you are taking.

Some men can experience premature ejaculation brought on by an injury. However the majority of men that experience these problems will be able to overcome them enough with out medical treatment in order to lead a normal and healthy sexual life.

There are many things that have been known to affect sexual stimulation and cause premature ejaculation in many men. Some of the most common causes include alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Many men that use these substances have been able to overcome their problems with premature ejaculation might stopping use of drugs and alcohol.(Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - a man disaster!

2009-12-04T16:35:00.000-08:00

Premature Ejaculation...., ugh..., I wish I never know that words!.

Most of man in the world will try to avoid Premature Ejaculation.

Could you imagine, when you falling in love with a lovely woman, then both of you want to have a further relationship by having a nice sex. But then, both of you feel disappointed due to a Premature Ejaculation.

"Premature Ejaculation... you ruin my life......", you may shout it loudly in your heart.

Premature Ejaculation make you disappointed due to you can not satisfied your sexual partner. Beside that, Premature Ejaculation also make your sexual partner disappointed, due to she can't reach "the Paradise" with you. All of it caused by a Premature Ejaculation. Some of us may know what is a Premature Ejaculation....

Some of us may have it, but still do not realized that it is a Premature Ejaculation.

Let's find out about Premature Ejaculation further at the articles posted. And to know what is Premature Ejaculation exactly, how a man can suffer a Premature Ejaculation, how to cure a Premature Ejaculation, and some other related topic about Premature Ejaculation. (Iman)

Premature Ejaculation - What's that?

2009-12-04T16:33:00.000-08:00

Premature Ejaculation has a different name, such as:

"Rapid Ejaculation",

"Rapid Climax",

"Premature Climax", or

"Early Ejaculations".

Some researcher classified Premature Ejaculation as a condition when a man "ejaculates" before his sex partner achieves half of times to "orgasm". Or, when a man "ejaculates" within two minutes of penetration.

Sexual penetration itself is the contact between a penis with the body part of the sexual partner. When a penis penetrates a woman's vagina, it is called vaginal Penetration or sexual intercourse.

Penetration of the mouth by a penis is called fellatio. The use of a tongue for penetration is called oral sex. So, Premature Ejaculation can occurs not only when penis penetrate a vagina, but also when penis penetrate the mouth, or at other sexual partner body part.

"Ejaculation" itself happen when a sperm liquid is getting out from the penis after "enough" stimulation on the penis. The Ejaculation can be illustrated at the image below,

So, Premature Ejaculation is the condition when the sperm is getting out from the penis in the period of less than 2 minutes after penetration (either Vaginal Penetration or Oral/Mouth Penetration).

Can not be denied that in the society, many people has "their own" opinion about Premature Ejaculation.

Some woman, keep saying their sexual partner having problem with Premature Ejaculation, eventhough the man can hold his ejaculation more than 2 minutes after vaginal penetration.

This situation may occur due to the woman side has "a late" orgasm (or need longer penetration before reaching orgasm). Or, there is too many stimulation given to the penis when doing the foreplay activity.

Or, not enough foreplay given to the woman side before the vaginal penetration.

I always saying to any man, Please keep in your mind that Premature Ejaculation is a common problem among men.

And Premature Ejaculation can ruin your relationship with your lover and can prevent you from having a healthy sexual relationship.

Some people may have given up on their healthy sexcapades because of this problem. But, You should not be embarrassed when you have this problem. You should instead face it and do something about it.

According to studies conducted last year, 40-percent of males are suffering from Premature Ejaculation. The problem of Premature Ejaculation varies from simply exploding during foreplay to having actual sex and not being able to control oneself.

It may take you several months before you can actually admit you have a Premature Ejaculation problem and then another several months to take action. If you decide to end your Premature Ejaculation problem, you need to do these three important steps.

The very first thing you should do is to admit to yourself with great will power that you will stop Premature Ejaculation once and for all.

If you do not take action now, your problem can get worse.

The longer you are in denial, the more you will suffer from your Premature Ejaculation problem.

In order for you to permanently put an end to your problem, you will have to look for real solutions. There is no instant solution to Premature Ejaculation. Seeking out effective solutions takes time. You will have to research and seek the advice of people who had Premature Ejaculation before and what they had done to stop it.

It will be easy for you to participate in health forums and look for some help. You may also want to look for sites offering legitimate help for your problem. The important thing is you read up on all the possible causes of Premature Ejaculation and the accompanying treatments available.

You shouldn’t just rely on doctors, you need to be responsible in educating yourself to avoid further complications. Lastly, the third step is to apply the best solution you have researched. It is not enough to just gather data and listen to advices. You have to test out each and every solution and see what works for you best.

You may want to filter the articles you have been reading and take note of the tips that apply to your situation. Remember your case may be different from the case of other males, so you have to be very careful in assessing your condition. Also, in order to stop Premature Ejaculation forever, you need to focus on programs and exercises that can really cure your problem.

Apart from medications, you need to ensure yourself that you will be leading a healthy sexual life. Premature Ejaculation has been the hidden problems of some males. If you have this problem, make sure that you understand your problem first then do the necessary research to fix your problem. The amount you are going to spend to cure your problem will all be worth it as you regain your self confidence and revitalize your relationship with your lover.

To overcome that situation, the ability to hold Ejaculation for longer time period and giving "enough" foreplay to the woman side, is necessary.

Please refer to the next posting about how to have "enough" foreplay, and how to hold "Ejaculation" for longer time period. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - How Much Sex?

2009-12-04T16:27:00.000-08:00

Every expecting couple wonders how pregnancy will affect their sex life. Most women find that pregnancy changes their sex lives in ways they never expected. This is probably the first time you have been able to make love without worrying about getting pregnant.

The majority of couples experience ups and downs in sexual desire during the nine months leading up to a baby's birth.

Many, though not all, pregnant women find their sex drive diminishes during the first trimester. You may be too exhausted and nauseated to think about sex, and sore breasts may also limit your desire to be touched.

One study shows that 54 percent of pregnant women experience diminished desire during the first trimester. The sexual interest is likely to pick up again in just a few weeks.

For many women, Second Trimester is the golden time of pregnancy, particularly when it comes to sex. The fatigue and nausea have lifted, and she may be feeling sexy again.Physically, the clitoris and vagina are more engorged from the increased blood volume, which may increase pleasure. (Many women become orgasmic or even multi-orgasmic for the first time during the second trimester.)

Be aware that dads may feel inhibited as they come to terms with the fact that you are carrying a real, live baby. They may be concerned about hurting the baby or about him "overhearing" sexual activity.

Toward the end of the final trimester, many couples experience a drop in sexual activity. The sheer girth of a pregnant woman's belly may make lovemaking difficult -- except in a few "creative" positions.

Even so, many couples continue to enjoy relations right up until the end. A recent study by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists shows that intercourse after 29 weeks does not increase a woman's risk for preterm labor (assuming that the pregnancy is a normal one).

Mutual understanding and open communication will help you and your partner survive these nine months. In the meantime, you may need to get creative. Try different love-making positions.Most importantly, start to stress quality over quantity when it comes to sex.(Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Bleeding

2009-12-04T16:25:00.000-08:00

Miscarriage is much less likely after the 12th week of pregnancy.

However, pregnant woman should certainly report vaginal bleeding to the healthcare provider at any stage, because it can indicate other problems, such as the placenta separating from the uterus.

If she only bleeding a little after intercourse -- spotting rather than flowing and have no cramping, she can probably rest easy.

It is usual for pregnant women to spot after intercourse in their second and third trimesters.

The increased blood supply to the cervix and vaginal walls means that blood vessels are more likely to break during intercourse, especially on the surface of the cervix, where it may come into contact with a man's penis.

Trying other lovemaking positions may help stave off spotting.

Using the rear-entry position, sitting on top of your husband, or spooning together are several safe, comfortable options with which to experiment. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Is it safe to have sex in the third trimester?

2009-12-04T16:20:00.000-08:00

There's no problem to have sex in the third trimester, unless you have a complication like placenta previa, your membranes have ruptured, or you have a history of delivering prematurely.

If your placenta is over the cervix (placenta previa), having sex could cause it to detach and cause bleeding, which would be devastating for the baby.

If your waters have broken, the baby is no longer protected and there's the risk that bacteria could get to her.

But if you're having a healthy normal pregnancy there's no risk, though as you get larger, it may be uncomfortable, requiring you to be creative about your position.

Sex During Pregnancy - Is it safe to receive oral sex?

2009-12-04T16:18:00.000-08:00

For Pregnant Woman, receiving licking from your partner is okay, but it's not safe to blow into your genital area.

Forcing or blowing air into the vaginal and urethral areas is not safe.

Theoretically, if your partner blew hard enough, it could cause an embolism (a bubble of air) to develop in a blood vessel in that area, and that could be lethal for you or the baby.

Moreover, make sure that you're in a monogamous relationship where both you and your partner are HIV-negative.

If you're not sure what your partner's HIV status is, then you need to use a dental dam (a sheet of latex that you place between your genitals and your partner's mouth) because there is some data suggesting that a person may be able to transmit HIV through micro-abrasions or tiny cuts on the genitalia.(Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Is it safe to swallow semen?

2009-12-04T16:16:00.000-08:00

It is safe to swallow semen, and there is no danger to the baby from the semen itself. As long as you are in a monogamous relationship and know that your partner is free of STDs.

If your partner is HIV-positive, it's not safe because the virus is present in semen, and you and your baby could become infected if you swallow it.

If you're not sure, then you'll need to use a condom or avoid oral sex. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Is it safe to use a vibrator?

2009-12-04T16:14:00.000-08:00

It is generally safe to use a vibrator during pregnancy.

But, it is necessary to be extra careful by not to penetrate too forcefully since plastic is more rigid than flesh.

If you have placenta previa, using a sex toy could traumatize the placenta and cause heavy bleeding that could jeopardize your pregnancy.

If you're at risk for premature labor, having an orgasm could cause contractions. And if your water has broken, there's a risk of infection to the baby. In any case, make sure the vibrator is clean, and don't share it without cleaning it. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Is it safe to use a water-based lubricant during sex?

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That's fine to use a water-based lubricant during pregnancy sex.

You may find that you don't actually need lubricant while you're pregnant because the extra vaginal discharge keeps you pretty moist. But your cervix is tightly closed, so there's no danger of the lubricant getting to the baby.

Just make sure it's water-based if you're using condoms since petroleum-based products will put holes in them. (Iman)

More About Sex During Pregnancy

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Is sex during pregnancy really safe?

Luckily, for the vast majority of women, sex right up until their due date is perfectly safe, eventhough it may become uncomfortable as the months pass.

However, sexual relations during pregnancy can be risky. Many doctors recommend that women at risk for preterm labor to avoid intercourse, because semen contains substances that can cause the uterus to contract.

Below are condition that may give a risk when doing sex during pregnant:

1. You have unexplained bleeding and a history of premature birth or labor.

2. You have placenta previa, a condition where a portion of the placenta covers the cervix.

3. Your water has broken.

4. You are currently experiencing bleeding.

5. You're in the last trimester, carrying multiples.

If you fall into one of the above risk categories, be sure to ask your doctor or midwife to clarify the length of time that intercourse should be restricted and any other specifics, such as avoiding orgasm.

And always consult your doctor, if you experience a discharge of bright-red blood after sex, especially if it's accompanied by fever, or any leaking fluid. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - The Lowdown Of Sex

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If you're pregnant, there's no doubt that your sex life will change. But just because you have a burgeoning belly doesn't mean that you have to spend the next nine months living without sex.

Sex during pregnancy can be both safe and enjoyable.

Your baby is perfectly protected in your uterus, and most couples can safely continue having sex right up until the baby is born, except there are a few situations in which your doctor will probably advise you against intercourse, such as:

1. Preterm labor
2. More than one miscarriage
3. Placenta previa (a condition in which the placenta blocks the opening of the uterus)
4. Infection
5. Bleeding
6. Breaking of the amniotic sac or leaking amniotic fluid

It's common for women to notice a change in their sex drive once they become pregnant.

Whether your sex drive dips or surges during pregnancy varies by woman, as well as by the stage of pregnancy you are in. Some women find that their newly voluptuous bodies and the relief of not having to worry about birth control put them more in the mood for sex.

For others, nausea and fatigue (especially during the first trimester), make sex less appealing.

And during the third trimester, some women feel so uncomfortable with their bigger bellies and other pregnancy woes that they don't desire sex.

Some pregnant woman will find sex even more pleasurable than she did before pregnancy. Increased blood flow to the pelvis during this time can mean greater sensitivity and enjoyment.

You may even experience multiple orgasms (many women experience them for the first time during pregnancy). Hormonal changes can make your breasts more sensitive to his loving touch.

For some women this increase in sensitivity is too much and actually becomes painful. But don't worry, it's just temporary.

For some men, a pregnancy makes them feel even closer to their partner, while your "new" body may excite him.

For other men, worry about their partner's and baby's comfort and safety may decrease his desire.

As your belly grows, you will probably find that some positions work better for you than others.

You may find that what works best is a woman-on-top position, or a side-lying position, where you each lie on your side either facing each other or with him lying behind you. Try different positions until you find one that's comfortable for you.

If you aren't in the mood or are unable to have intercourse, you can find other ways to show affection and maintain your connection with your partner.

And whether your find your sex life improves or peters out during pregnancy, it's important to keep the lines of communication open. Talk to your man about your feelings, your concerns, and most of all, your excitement during this special time. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Sex At Trimester Pregnancy

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If you are not in complicated pregnancy, with no history or risk of preterm labor, then it's safe to make love in your last trimester.

Your unborn child is nicely protected against jolts by your fluid-filled uterus, and there's no risk of infection because the mucus plug in your cervical canal blocks out unwanted organisms.

There's also no possible way that your husband's penis can touch the baby.

However, even if your healthcare provider reassures your husband about the baby's safety, don't be surprised if your guy still makes excuses.

It is common for men to avoid sex during late pregnancy.

Your husband may view motherhood as an exalted position, so something as primitive as sex with you may take some getting used to.

Finally, you not only look different right now, you feel different to him, too. Your breasts are bigger, your hips are wider, and your vaginal area is swollen.

Moreover, you may feel your uterus contract or increased fetal activity after orgasm. In fact, uterine contractions can last for up to 30 minutes after intercourse for some women. These contractions and movements are perfectly normal and you don't need to worry about them affecting the baby.

Due to increased blood volume and engorgement, your cervix may bleed slightly after intercourse. So don't worry if you see a bit of blood, particularly in the last trimester.

Sex During Pregnancy - Other thing to be noticed

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The common situation for pregnant woman, is as the following:

First Trimester:
You may feel very tired; take naps whenever you can, and if you have to, schedule times to be romantic together.

Second Trimester:
Morning sickness should be gone by now, but your slightly-larger-yet-not-quite-pregnant-looking body may make you feel unsexy.

Invest in flattering lingerie: camisoles can hide your larger stomach, and boy shorts look great on everyone.

Third Trimester:
Don't attempt to hide your burgeoning belly. A tent dress will do nothing for either your husband's libido or yours. Pregnancy is its own kind of beauty; revel in the great hair and skin it can give you! (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - The Risks

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Sexual activity and intercourse are both normal and safe for most pregnant women because the cervix acts as a protective barrier between the penis and the baby.

One point that should be noticed, because pregnancy lowers a woman's immune response, you're vulnerable to infections, especially those of the urinary tract.

Using the bathroom after sex can help flush out bacteria that may have been introduced during sex, thus decreasing your chances of getting a urinary tract infection.

Don't be alarmed by mild soreness in the vaginal area or spotting, which can result from sex during pregnancy.

However, call your doctor if you have constant heavy bleeding with abdominal cramps or pain or a gush of fluid from the vagina but no pain or bleeding.

Avoid lying flat on your back for long; this puts pressure on the vein that returns blood from your lower body to your heart.

Preterm labor, previous preterm birth, placenta previa, infection, vaginal bleeding, and discharge of amniotic fluid may make sex off-limits.

If your doctor says you can't have sex, find out if this means no intercourse or no orgasm.

Once you understand what you can and can't do, find ways to stay connected, like holding hands, hugging, or curling up on the couch to watch movies together. (Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - The Best Making Love Positions

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The best sexual positions during pregnancy are:

Spoon:
The spoon position can be very cozy and intimate. In this case you should lie on your side curled in a C, with your partner facing your back and curled around you.

He then enters your vagina from behind while both of you are lying on your sides.

Side by side:
Another good choice for late pregnancy, this position will control thrust and keep weight off your belly. You and your husband lie side by side, facing each other. He slips his leg over yours (your leg can be either straight and to the side or bent at the knee) and enters you from an angle. In a variation of this, you lie on your back and he on his side.

Put your leg that's closest to him over his legs. He can enter you from the back and side, and still have his face next to yours.

Woman on top:
This can be a satisfying position during late pregnancy, allowing you to control pacing and be more comfortable. Make sure, however, that he doesn't enter you too deeply.

Edge of the bed:
Try lying down face-up on the edge of the bed, with your legs spread and the soles of your feet on the floor. Your partner can stand or bend over you. This position, however, does allow him to thrust more deeply, so you'll have to tell him how gentle and slow you want him to be.

If you find that intercourse is too uncomfortable as your belly grows, explore other types of sexual gratification, such as oral sex (but don't blow air into the vagina) or mutual masturbation.(Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy - Some Fact

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During the first trimester, your body is hard at work, which means you may feel exhausted, nauseous, and overwhelmed, no wonder you're not in the mood.

When you hit your second trimester, the nausea lifts and estrogen kicks in, which jump-starts your sex drive. Even if you're not up for intercourse, you can easily stay connected with your spouse by cuddling and kissing.

If you're having a low-risk pregnancy with no complications, you can have sex up until the day you deliver.

But there may be circumstances when you have to avoid intercourse. For instance, if you have placenta previa or a risk of preterm labor, you'll most likely be put on pelvic rest, which means no intercourse, orgasms, heavy exercise, or lifting.

Even if you're having a normal pregnancy, you may just not be in the mood. If the extra weight on your belly is making intercourse uncomfortable, experiment with new positions or try other forms of stimulation instead.

Many women find that oral stimulation is a pleasurable alternative if intercourse seems clumsy and uncomfortable. However, you should avoid it if your husband has an open cold sore.

That could be a sign that he has a type of herpes virus that could potentially be transmitted to you -- and could cause birth defects in your unborn baby.

Having intercourse when you're overdue can speed things along because prostaglandins, hormone-like substances in semen, help soften and ripen your cervix to get it ready for delivery.

The hottest position for the third trimester is on top of your partner. That way, you can control the depth of penetration. Or, if you want to really spice things up, try reversing this position by facing away from him while he's sitting up and supporting your tummy.(Iman)

Sex During Pregnancy

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Our culture's tendency to dissociate expectant mothers from sexuality.

You may have questions about the safety of sex and what's normal for most couples.

You may count on the fact that there will be changes in your sex life. Open communication will be the key to a satisfying and safe sexual relationship during pregnancy.

Moreover, If you're having a normal pregnancy, sex is considered safe during all stages of the pregnancy.

It's one that's considered low-risk for complications such as miscarriage or pre-term labor. Talk to your doctor, nurse or other pregnancy health care provider if you're uncertain about whether you fall into this category.

Of course, just because sex is safe during pregnancy doesn't mean you'll necessarily want to have it! Many expectant mothers find that their desire for sex fluctuates during certain stages in the pregnancy. Also, many women find that sex becomes uncomfortable as their bodies get larger.

You and your partner need to keep the lines of communication open regarding your sexual relationship. Talk about other ways to satisfy your need for intimacy, such as kissing, caressing, and holding each other. You also may need to experiment with other positions for sex to find those that are the most comfortable.

Many women find that they lose their desire and motivation for sex late in the pregnancy.

There are two types of sexual behavior that aren't safe for any pregnant woman:

If you engage in oral sex, your partner should not blow air into your vagina. Blowing air can cause an air embolism (a blockage of a blood vessel by an air bubble), which can be potentially fatal for mother and child.

You should not have sex with a partner whose sexual history is unknown to you or who may have a sexually transmitted disease, such as herpes, genital warts, chlamydia, or HIV. If you become infected, the disease may be transmitted to your baby, with potentially dangerous consequences.

The most common risk factors include:

1. a history or threat of miscarriage

2. a history of pre-term labor (you've previously delivered a baby before 37 weeks) or signs indicating the risk of pre-term labor (such as premature uterine contractions)

3. unexplained vaginal bleeding, discharge, or cramping

4. leakage of amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds the baby)
placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta (the blood-rich structure that nourishes the baby) is situated down so low that it covers the cervix (the opening of the uterus)

5. incompetent cervix, a condition in which the cervix is weakened and dilates (opens) prematurely, raising the risk for miscarriage or premature delivery

6. multiple fetuses (you're having twins, triplets, etc.)

Other facts that you should know are that:

1. Your baby is fully protected by the amniotic sac (a thin-walled bag that holds the fetus and surrounding fluid) and the strong muscles of the uterus. There's also a thick mucus plug that seals the cervix and helps guard against infection. The penis does not come into contact with the fetus during sex.

2. Some doctors recommend that all women stop having sex during the final weeks of pregnancy, just as a safety precaution, because semen contains a chemical that may actually stimulate contractions. Check with your health care provider to see what he or she thinks is best.

3. Many pregnant women find that symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, breast tenderness, and the increased need to urinate make sex too bothersome, especially during the first trimester.

Generally, fatigue and nausea subside during the second trimester, and some women find that their desire for sex increases. Also, some women find that freedom from worries about contraception, combined with a renewed sense of closeness with their partner, makes sex more fulfilling.

Desire generally subsides again during the third trimester as the uterus grows even larger and the reality of what's about to happen sets in.

Your partner's desire for sex is likely to increase or decrease as well. Some men feel even closer to their pregnant partner and enjoy the changes in their bodies.

Others may experience decreased desire because of anxiety about the burdens of parenthood, or because of concerns about the health of both the mother and their unborn child.

Your partner may have trouble reconciling your identity as a sexual partner with your new (and increasingly visible) identity as an expectant mother. Again, remember that communication with your partner can be a great help in dealing with these issues.

5. Call your health care provider if you're unsure whether sex is safe for you. Also, call if you notice any unusual symptoms after intercourse, such as pain, bleeding, or discharge, or if you experience contractions that seem to continue after sex.(Iman)

Love Making Position, Part.2

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There are some Love Making Position. Some is widely known, while some other even can be created by you and your spouse to increase your sexual satisfaction.Below are some of the widely known sexual positions.Penetrative category with the following variant:1. This position requiring the receiving partner to lay down, while the penetrating partner lies on top. This position and the following variations are primarily used for vaginal intercourse, and ussualy called as Missionary Position.

2. The penetrating partner stands in front of the receiving partner, whose legs dangle over the edge of a bed or some other platform like a table. With the receiving partner's legs lifted towards the ceiling and resting against the penetrating partner, this is sometimes called the butterfly position. This can also be done as a kneeling position.
3. The receiving partner lies on his or her back. The penetrating partner stands and lifts the receiving partner's pelvis for penetration. A variant is for the receiving partner to rest his or her legs on the penetrating partner's shoulders.

4. The receiving partner lies on his or her back, legs pulled up straight and knees near to the head. The penetrating partner holds the receiving partner's legs and penetrates from above.

5. Similarly to the previous position, but the receiving partner's legs need not be straight and the penetrating partner wraps his or her arms around the receiving partner to push the legs as close as possible to the chest. This position called as the stopperage.

6. The coital alignment technique, a position where a woman is penetrated vaginally: the penetrating partner enters vaginally in the missionary position and moves slightly forward so that the base of the phallus rubs the clitoris.

7. The receiving partner crosses their feet behind their head (or at least puts their feet next to their ears), while lying on their back. The penetrating partner then holds the receiving partner tightly around each instep or ankle and lies on the receiving partner full-length.

8. A variation is to have the receiving partner cross their ankles on their stomach, knees to shoulders, and then have the penetrating partner lie on the receiving partner's crossed ankles with their full weight. This position is called the Viennese oyster.

Other type of penetration is Penetrating from behind. There are also some variant on it, as the following:

1. The receiving partner is on all fours with their torso horizontal. The penetrating partner inserts from behind. The penetrating partner may also grab the receiving partner's hair for added leverage, and increased control.

2. In a variant on the doggy position, the receiving partner's torso is angled downwards. The penetrating partner can raise their own hips above those of the receiving partner for maximum penetration.

3. In another variant of the doggy position, the penetrating partner places their feet on each side of the receiving partner while keeping their knees bent and effectively raising up as high as possible while maintaining penetration. The penetrating partner's hands usually have to be placed on the receiving partner's back to keep from falling forward.

4. In a variant on the doggy position, the receiving partner kneels upright. The penetrating partner may gently pull the receiving partner's arms backwards at the wrists towards them.

5. In the spoons position both partners lie on their same side facing in the same direction.

6. The receiving partner lies on their side. The penetrating partner kneels and penetrates from behind. Alternatively, the penetrating partner can stand if the receiving partner is on a raised surface.

7. The receiving partner lies facing down, possibly with their legs spread. The penetrating partner lies on top of them. The placement of a pillow beneath the receiving partner's hips can help increase stimulation in this position.

8. The receiving partner lies face down, knees together. The penetrating partner lies on top with spread legs.

9. The receiving partner lies on their side with their uppermost leg forward. The penetrating partner kneels astride the receiver's lowermost leg.

Other position is called The cowgirl position that sometimes called as the woman on top.

A feature of these positions is that the penetrating partner lies on his or her back with the receiving partner on top, with several variant as the following:

1. The receiving partner can kneel while straddling the penetrating partner, with the participants facing each other.

2. Alternatively, the receiving partner can face away from the penetrating partner.

Or other variant that sometimes called as the reverse cowboy or reverse cowgirl position, with the following method:

1. The receiving partner can arch back with hands on the ground.

2. The receiving partner can squat (instead of kneel) facing the penetrating partner.

3. The receiving partner can bring forward their knees against the ground.

4. The penetrating partner lies with their upper back on a low table, couch, chair or edge of bed, keeping their feet flat on the floor and back parallel to floor. The receiving partner straddles them, also keeping their feet on the floor. Receiving partner can assume any of various positions.

5. The position involves the man on his back, with the woman rolled slightly to the side so that her pelvis is atop his, but her weight is beside his.

Sitting and kneeling Sexual Position, with variant as below:

1. The penetrating partner sits on an area surface, legs outstretched. The receiving partner sits on top and wraps their legs around the penetrating partner. Called pounding on the spot.

If the penetrator crosses their legs instead, it is called the lotus position. This position can be combined with fondling of both the breasts and buttocks of the receiving partner and the buttocks of the penetrating partner, increasing the chances of both pleasure and orgasm in both partners.

2. The penetrating partner sits in a chair. The receiving partner straddles penetrating partner and sits, facing the penetrating partner, feet on floor. This is sometimes known as the lap dance.

3. The penetrating partner sits on a couch or in a chair that has armrests. The receiving partner sits in the penetrating partner's lap, perpendicular to penetrating partner, with his or her back against the armrest.

4. The penetrating partner kneels while the receiving partner lies on his or her back, ankles on each side of penetrating partner's shoulders.

Standing Sexual Position, which one partner stands while holding up the other without a support. In the basic standing position, both partners stand facing each other. The following variations are possible:

1. In the basic standing position, both partners stand facing each other and engage in vaginal sex. In order to match heights, the shorter partner can, for instance, stand on a stair or wear high heels. It may be easier to maintain solid thrusts if the woman has her back to a wall. This position is most often used in upright places, such as a wall in a bedroom or a shower.

2. The penetrating partner stands, and the receiving partner wraps their arms around his neck, and their legs around his waist, thereby exposing either the vagina or anus to the man's penis. This position is made easier with the use of a solid object behind the receiver, as above.

3. Alternatively, the receiving partner can face away from the penetrating partner which allows for anal sex. This position is varied by having the receiving partner assume different semi-standing positions. For instance, they may bend at the waist, resting their hands or elbows on a table.

The T-square Sexual Position, that can be done with the following variation:

1. The receiving partner is on the bottom. The penetrating partner lies on top perpendicularly to them.

2. The penetrating partner lies on their back, legs spread. The receiving partner is on their back on top of the penetrator, legs spread, facing the opposite direction.

3. The penetrator and the receiver lie on their backs, heads pointed away from one another. Each places one leg on the other's shoulder (as a brace) and the other leg out somewhat to the side.

4. The receiving partner lies on their back with knees up and legs apart. The penetrating partner lies on their side perpendicular to the receiver, with the penetrating partner's hips under the arch formed by receiver's legs.

5. The receiving partner's legs are together turning to one side while looking up towards the penetrator, who has spread legs and is kneeing straight behind the other's hips. The penetrator's hands are on the other's hips.

6. The receiving partner lies on their back with the penetrating partner lying perpendicular. The receiving partner bends the knee closest to the penetrating partner's head enough so that there is room for the penetrating partner's waist to fit beneath it, while the penetrating partner's legs straddle the receiving partner's other leg.

The in-and-out thrusting action will move more along a side-to-side rather than top-to-bottom axis. This position allows for breast stimulation during sex, for partners to maintain eye contact if they wish, and for a good view of both partners as they reach orgasm.

7. The penetrating partner sits on edge of a bed or chair with feet spread wide on floor. The receiving partner lays on their back on the floor and drapes their legs and thighs over the legs of the penetrating partner. The penetrating partner holds the knees of the receiving partner and controls thrusts.

8. The receiving partner lies on their side. The penetrating partner faces the receiver, straddling the receiver's lower leg, and lifts the receiver's upper leg on either side of the body onto the crook of penetrating partner's elbow or onto the shoulder.

9. The penetrator straddles one of the legs of the receiver, who is lying on their side.

10. The piledriver is a difficult position sometimes seen in porn videos. It is described in many ways by different sources. In a heterosexual context, the woman lies on her back, then raises her hips as high as possible, so that her partner, standing, can enter her vaginally. The position places considerable strain on the woman's neck, so firm cushions should be used to support her.

11. The receiver lies face down legs spread on the edge of the bed and parallel to the floor, while the penetrator stands behind, holding both legs.

12. The Rusty Bike Pump, is similar to a piledriver where penetration is achieved from above at a downward angle with the receiving partner bottom side up.

To add variation on Love Making Position, furniture or special apparatus can be used as the following,

1. Using a table to allow a variant of the missionary position

Most sex acts are typically performed on a bed or other simple platform. As the range of supports available increases, so does the range of positions that are possible. Ordinary furniture can be used for this purpose. Also, various forms of erotic furniture and other apparatus such as fisting slings and trapezes have been used to facilitate even more exotic sexual positions.

Love Making Positions that suitable during pregnancy is the position that prevent excessive pressure on the belly and to restrict penetration as required by the particular partners. Some of the positions below are popular positions for sex during pregnancy.

a. Missionary with caution
b. Spoons
c. Doggy style
d. Woman on top
e. Intercrural sex

Non-penetrative positions

Which means no insertation penis into the vagina. The method is as the following:

1. Dry humping: frottage while clothed. This act is common in the dance style known as "grinding".

2. Handjob: Manual stimulation of a partner's penis.

3. Footjob: using the feet to stimulate the penis.

4. Mammary intercourse: using the breasts together to stimulate the penis through the cleavage.

5. Intercrural intercourse or interfemoral sex: with the penis between the partner's thighs, perhaps rubbing the vulva, scrotum or perineum.

6. Axillary intercourse: with the penis in the armpit or thrusting one's genitals against the surface of non-sexual objects, clothed or unclothed.

To increase the variation of Love Making Position, we can add Oral sex positions, as the Love Making Position.

Oral sex is the term given to genital stimulation by the mouth. People may engage in oral sex as part of foreplay before intercourse, or during or following intercourse.

Other type of oral sex is Fellatio.

Fellatio is oral sex involving a man's genitals with the following variant :

1. The man lies on his back while his partner kneels between his legs.

2. The man lies on his back while his partner lies off to the side of his legs.

3. The man sits in a chair and partner kneels in front of him between his legs.

4. The man stands while his partner either kneels in front of him or sits (in a chair or on the edge of a bed, etc.) and bends forward.

5. The man stands while his partner, also standing, bends forward at the waist.

6. While the active partner lies on their back, the man assumes the missionary position but adjusted forward so as to insert his penis in his partner's mouth.

7. The man stands or crouches at the edge of the bed, facing the bed. The active partner lies on the bed with their head hanging over the edge of the bed backward. The man inserts his penis into his partner's mouth, usually to achieve deep throat penetration, whereby the entire penis penetrates the mouth opening.

8. The man fellates his own penis.

9. The active partner (being female) lies on her back, and the man inserts his penis between her cleavage, and into her mouth.

Other type of Oral Sex is Cunnilingus, that involving a woman's genitals.

Possible variant is as the following:

1. The woman lies on her back as in the missionary position. The active partner lies on their front between her legs.

2. The active partner sits. The woman stands facing away and bends at the hips.

3. The active partner sits. The woman stands or squats facing towards partner and may arch her back, to create further stimulation.

4. The active partner lies on their back while the woman kneels with her legs at their sides and her genitals on their mouth.

5. The woman services her own genitals.

6. The woman stands, possibly bracing herself against a wall. The active partner kneels in front of her.

7. The woman sits on the bed with her legs open, the active partner kneels in front of her.

8. The woman is upside-down (standing on hands, held by partner, or using support, such as bondage or furniture), with the active partner standing or kneeling (depending on elevation) in front or behind.

9. The woman stands on hands, resting each leg on either side of the active partner's head, with the active partner standing or kneeling facing them. Depending on which way up the woman is facing, different stimulation and levels of comfort may be available.

Other Love Making Position Variation is Sixty-nine, as simultaneous oral sex between two people that can be figured as a number of 69.

They can be lying side-by-side, lying one on top of the other, or standing with one partner holding the other upside down.

Anilingus Love Making Position, also known as butt licking, rimming, anal-oral sex, rimjob, or tossing the salad are often variants on those for genital-oral sex. Rimming-specific positions include:

1. The passive partner is on all fours. The active partner is behind them.

2. The passive partner is on their back with their legs up.

3. The Rusty trombone, in which a male is standing while the active partner is both performing anilingus from behind, generally from a kneeling position, while also masturbating the standing partner, thus somewhat resembling someone playing the trombone.

Other Love Making Positions are:

1. Fingering of the vagina.

2. Shocker: simultaneous fingering of the vagina and anus using one hand. The index and middle finger are inserted in the vagina, and the pinky in the anus.

3. Female shocker: simultaneously fingering a man's anus with one's thumb while stimulating his scrotum with the other fingers.

4. Fisting: inserting the entire hand into the vagina or anus. This usually requires large amounts of lubricant and relaxation. The hand is usually not actually made into a fist, but instead the thumb is placed between the middle and ring fingers. Anal fisting can be extremely dangerous and even fatal if the hand tears the lining of the intestine.

Group sex is also a variation of Love Making position, that consist of many participant.

Various assemblages of people may participate in group sex. While group sex does not imply that all participants must be in sexual contact with all others simultaneously, some positions are only possible with three or more people.

One type of Group Sex is with three participants, which is called a threesome.

This type can be done with the following way (Possible ways of having all partners in sexual contact with each other):

1. One person performs oral sex on either of the other two partners while they engage in anal or vaginal intercourse.

2. A man has vaginal or anal sex with one partner, while himself being anally penetrated by another.

3. Three partners lie or stand in parallel, with one between the other two. Sometimes called a sandwich. This term may specifically refer to the double penetration of a woman, with one penis in her anus, and the other in her vagina.

4. A participant has vaginal or anal sex with one partner, and both give oral sex to a third.

5. Three people perform oral sex in a triangular configuration, commonly called a "daisy chain".

Or, with Variant that called Multiple penetration

Multiple penetration refers to one person being sexually penetrated several times simultaneously. It generally involves between three and five participants. It can be done by,

1. Simultaneous penetration of the vagina and anus. If this is done using penises and/or strap-on dildos, this is sometimes called the sandwich or BigMac. The shocker accomplishes this using several fingers of one hand.

2. Simultaneous penetration of the mouth and either the vagina or anus. If the penetrating objects are penises, this is sometimes called the spit roast. (Iman)

Love Making Position, Part.1

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Sex positions are positions which people may use during sexual intercourse.

And Sexual intercourse, or copulation or coitus, are refers to the act in which the male reproductive organ enters the female reproductive tract.

Non-penetrative sexual contacts and mutual masturbation are commonly referred to as outercourse.

Human sexual behavior or human sexual practices or human sexual activities refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality.

Although some cultures hold that sexual activity is acceptable only within marriage, extramarital sex still takes place within such cultures.

As a basic instinct, the sexual drive can be expressed through activity without a partner, through masturbation and/or sexual fantasy, however "sexual activity" normally refers to acts involving at least two people.

And a sex position may not necessarily involve penetration or direct stimulation.

There are intercourse that most commonly practised:
1. vaginal intercourse, involving vaginal penetration by the penis;
2. oral intercourse, involving oral caress of the sex organs;
and

Sex acts may involve the use of fingers or hands or mutual masturbation as forms of mutual genital stimulation.

There are numerous sex positions which the participants may adopt in any of these types of sexual intercourse or acts.

Different sex positions result in differences in the depth of sexual penetration and the angle of penetration.

Some people are limited by physical disabilities in the sex positions which they may use, without pain or other discomfort.

Other physical limitations of one or both participants also limit the sex positions which they may adopt.

For example, the spoons position is recommended when either partner has back problems; and the missionary position may be uncomfortable for the receiving partner if the weight of the inserting partner, relative to the receiving partner's, is a problem.

Also, the standing positions may be unsuitable if there is a significant height difference between the participants.

And for more detail about the Love Making Position, you may go further to the next posting. (Iman)

Woman Sexual Problem - Kegel Exercise

2009-12-04T15:26:00.000-08:00

Kegel is not a sexual problem....

But Kegel is a good exercise to solve a sexual problem, either for man or woman.

A Kegel exercise is an exercise that found by Dr. Arnold Kegel.

And this exercise consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor that generally called as Kegel muscles.

The purpose of Kegel exercises is to fortify muscle tone by strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles of the pelvic floor.

In addition, Kegel mostly used as an exercise for pregnant women to prepare the pelvic floor for physiological stresses of the later stages of pregnancy and vaginal childbirth.

It is also good for treating vaginal prolapse and preventing uterine prolapse in women. While, it is also good for treating prostate pain and swelling resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis in men.

Kegel exercises also useful in treating urinary incontinence in both men and women, also to increase sexual gratification.

There are some types when exercising Kegel, such as:

1. The barbells or vaginal barbell, can be used as a vaginal exerciser or as a vaginal dildo or sex toy.

2. Spring devices are made of plastic, with removable springs to allow progressive resistance.

3. An advantage of rubber bulb devices is that they provide visual feedback of how much pressure you are applying.

For Woman, Kegel Exercise can give some benefits, such as in pregnancy, childbirth, aging, being overweight, and abdominal surgery such as cesarean section, and most often for the weakening of the pelvic muscles.

Kegel exercises are useful in regaining pelvic floor muscle strength in such cases.

Kegel Exercise also good for Urinary incontinence that caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles that makes urinary incontinence. The exercise can strengthening of these muscles. And most suitable for middle aged women.

Kegel Exercise also good to improve the Sexual function, such as make the vagina tighter, especially after childbirth. The exercise can be done by inserting two or three fingers or a dildo into her vagina and squeezing them with pelvic-floor contractions.(Iman)

Woman Sexual Problem - Anorgasmia

2009-12-04T15:24:00.000-08:00

Anorgasmia is classified as one of sexual dysfunction, in which the woman cannot achieve any orgasm, even with enough sexual stimulation or sexual foreplay.

Anorgasmia can also be caused by medical problems, such as diabetic, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, genital mutilation or complications from genital surgery, pelvic trauma, hormonal imbalances, total hysterectomy, spinal cord injury and cardiovascular disease.

Anorgasmia is more common in females, and can causing sexual frustration.

About 15 percent of women report difficulties to reach orgasm, and most of them caused by the use of anti-depressants.

Primary anorgasmia is a condition where one has never experienced an orgasm. This is significantly more common in women. It can make women may be less interested in having sex.

The other anorgasmia is, Secondary anorgasmia, which is the loss of the ability to have orgasms. And it can caused by alcoholism, depression, grief, pelvic surgery or injuries, certain medications, illness, estrogen deprivation associated with menopause or an event that has violated the patient's sexual value system (for example, sexual abused).

Secondary anorgasmia is happened to about 50% among males who has prostatectomy.

Removal of the prostate frequently damages or even completely removes these nerves, making sexual response difficult.

Another anorgasmia is a Situational Anorgasmia, which is a condition when a person may achieve orgasm with one partner but not another, or have an orgasm only under certain conditions or only with a certain type or amount of foreplay.

A person who is troubled by experiencing situational anorgasmia should be encouraged to explore alone and with his or her partner those factors that may affect whether or not he or she is orgasmic, such as fatigue, emotional concerns, feeling pressured to have sex when he or she is not interested, or a partner's sexual dysfunction.

While, Random Anorgasmia is a situation when someone can reach orgasm, but not in enough instances to satisfy their sense of what is appropriate or desirable.

Effective treatment for anorgasmia depends on the cause.

In the case of women suffering from psychological sexual trauma or inhibition, psychosexual counselling might be more appropriate.

Women suffering from anorgasmia with no obvious psychological cause, would need to be examined to check for absence of disease.

The lack of sexual function in women may be treated with hormones to correct imbalances, clitoral vacuum pump devices or medication to improve blood flow and sexual sensation.(Iman)

Woman Sexual Problem - Frigidity

2009-12-04T15:22:00.000-08:00

Frigidity is broadly used to refer to a low libido or sex drive in women.

In other cases, women may have difficulty being aroused or sex may even cause considerable pain or discomfort.

A communication problem is often at fault for lack of sexual desire.

If the problem is an emotional one, bring it out into the open, or consider making an appointment with a psychologist for personal or couple’s counseling.

It must be understood that sexuality involves a complex set of emotions and behaviors, ranging from romance and feelings of closeness and security, to feelings of sensuality and desire.

Frigidity can be caused by the following factors,

1. Past traumatic sexual experience such as rape, incest, or sexual assault

2. Feeling emotional distance from a partner

3. Communication problems, an argument or an unresolved emotional issue between partners

4. Intimacy inhibitions linked to religious or personal taboos

5. Emotions such as shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, or boredom in the relationship

6. Situational factors such as an intoxicated partner, or a mother-in law being situated in the next room

7. Fear of pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases

8. Low self-esteem or lack of confidence

Other than that, there are also Physical Causes of Frigidity, such as:

1. Pain or discomfort during intercourse

2. Vaginal dryness

3. Lack of adequate foreplay

4. Poor male sexual performance

5. Exhaustion or fatigue

6. Insomnia

7. Effects of prescription medications

8. Effects of alcohol or substance abuse

9. Changes related to menopause or hormonal imbalance

10. Damage to nerves due to surgery or trauma

11. Infection or gynecological problems

There are natural herbal and homeopathic remedies can be of great assistance in increasing sexual desire by ensuring hormonal balance and improving reproductive system health.

Gentiana lutea radix powder, turnaria aphrodisiaca and smilax ornata (Sarsaparilla) can increase sexual hormone levels and act as nervous system stimulants while helping to promote energy and increasing sexual desire.

Underlying depression or anxiety that affecting libido, can be cured by natural remedies such as St John’s Wort and Passiflora, as alternative to prescription drugs with their side effects and risk of addiction.

The main benefit of a natural approach is that it can offer the benefits of other prescription medication without the unwanted side effects.(Iman)

Woman Sexual problem - Sexual Arousal Disorder

2009-12-04T15:21:00.000-08:00

During sexual arousal of a woman and during sexual activity, vaginal lubrication is naturally produced. It is commonly called as "Wet Vagina Condition".

Female sexual arousal disorder refers to a condition of decreased, insufficient, or absent vaginal lubrication in a woman during sexual arousal or activity. Without enough lubrication, the female will feel pain and discomfort during penetration.
It may be due to psychological factors or due to a combination of factors.

The condition may vary from one woman to another and are dependent on a range of factors, which include her general mood when sexual stimulation commences and her partner’s skill in stimulating her.

A number of studies have explored the factors that contribute to female sexual arousal disorder and female orgasmic disorder.

Psychologically domain, the impact of past (childhood, adolescence) and current events is as the factors.

Most studies that have assessed the impact of childhood experiences on female sexual dysfunction are methodologically flawed.

There are been some probative links between childhood sexual abuse and having a later sexual dysfunction.

The impact of individual factors on sexual dysfunction in women, are include stress, levels of fatigue, gender identity, health, and other individual attributes and experiences that may alter sexual desire or response.

Because the relationship between the woman and her partner has been shown to play a significant role in both the development and the maintenance of sexual problems, most programs are designed to be implemented by the couple. (Iman)

Woman Sexual Problem - Orgasm Disorders

2009-12-04T15:19:00.000-08:00

Orgasm disorders are persistent delays or absence of orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase.

The disorder can occur in both women and men.

Antidepressants may be the reason for the disorder, as they can delay orgasm or eliminate it entirely.

Sexual pain disorders affect women almost exclusively and are known as dyspareunia (painful intercourse) or vaginismus (an involuntary spasm of the muscles of the vaginal wall that interferes with intercourse).

Dyspareunia may be caused by insufficient lubrication (vaginal dryness) in women.

Poor lubrication may result from insufficient excitement and stimulation, or from hormonal changes caused by menopause, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Irritation from contraceptive creams and foams can also cause dryness, as can fear and anxiety about sex.

It is unclear exactly what causes vaginismus, but it is thought that past sexual trauma (such as rape or abuse) may play a role.

Another female sexual pain disorder is called vulvodynia or vulvar vestibulitis. In this condition, women experience burning pain during sex which seems to be related to problems with the skin in the vulvar and vaginal areas. The cause is unknown.

Sexual dysfunction is more common in people who abuse alcohol and drugs. It is also more likely in people suffering from diabetes and degenerative neurological disorders.

Ongoing psychological problems, difficulty maintaining relationships or chronic disharmony with the current sexual partner can also interfere with sexual function.

Sexual dysfunction may arise from emotional factors, including interpersonal or psychological problems. Interpersonal problems may arise from marital or relationship problems, or from a lack of trust and open communication between partners, and psychological problems may be the result of depression, sexual fears or guilt, past sexual trauma, sexual disorders, among others.

Sexual activity may also be impacted by physical factors. These would include use of drugs, such as alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, stimulants, antihypertensives, antihistamines, and some psychotherapeutic drugs.

Injuries to the back may also impact sexual activity, aswould problems with an enlarged prostate gland, problems with blood supply, nerve damage (as in spinal cord injuries).

Disease, such as diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, tumors, and, rarely, tertiary syphilis may also impact on the activity, as would failure of various organ systems (such as the heart and lungs), endocrine disorders (thyroid, pituitary, or adrenal gland problems), hormonal deficiencies (low testosterone, estrogen, or androgens), and some birth defects.

Although there are no approved pharmaceuticals for addressing female sexual disorders, several are under investigation for their effectiveness. A vacuum device is the only approved medical device for arousal and orgasm disorders.

It is designed to increase blood flow to the clitoris and external genitalia.

Women experiencing pain with intercourse are often prescribed pain relievers or desensitizing agents. Others are prescribed lubricants and/or hormone therapy.(Iman)

Woman Sexual Problem - Menopause

2009-12-04T15:17:00.000-08:00

Menopause used to described the end of fertility that indicated by the permanent stopping of menstruation or "menses".

Menopause, literally means the "end of monthly cycles".

The menopause transition, and post-menopause itself, is a natural life change, not a disease state or a disorder.

The typical age range for the occurrence of menopause is between the ages of 45 and 55.

The average age of menopause varies according to geographic location. In the Western world, the average age of menopause is 51 years.

In some developing countries, such as India and the Philippines, the median age of natural menopause is considerably earlier, at 44 years.

On average, women who smoke cigarettes experience menopause significantly earlier than non-smokers.

The Grandmother hypothesis suggests that menopause evolved in humans because it promotes the survival of grandchildren.

Menopause also can be considered as an engineering system design would reasonably include the cessation of reproductive capability in time to prevent unnecessary risk to the health of either mother or child due to age of the mother during childbirth and nursing.

For some women, the menopausal transition represents a major life change, similar to menarche in the magnitude of its social and psychological significance.

In biomedicine, perimenopause is the term describing the menopause transition years. In women who have a uterus, perimenopause describes the years both before and after the final period (although it is only possible to determine in retrospect which episode of flow was indeed the final period).

During perimenopause, the production of most of the reproductive hormones, including the estrogens, progesterone and testosterone, diminish and become more irregular, often with wide and unpredictable fluctuations in levels.

During this period, fertility diminishes, but is not considered to reach zero until the official date of menopause is determined retroactively 12 months after the last menstrual cycle.

Signs and effects of the menopause transition can begin as early as age 35, although most women who become aware of the transition do so about 10 years later, often in their mid to late 40s.

In the perimenopause years, many women undergo bodily changes resulting from hormonal fluctuation. The most well-known effect of menopause is the "hot flash" or "hot flush", a sudden increase in body temperature; the "flash" sensation in a "hot flash" occurs as the body temperature peaks and begins a rapid return to normal.

Hot flashes can become so strong that they can raise the body temperature multiple degrees in a very short period of time and cause the sufferer to feel weak and break out in heavy sweating.

Other common effects encountered during the perimenopausal period include mood changes, insomnia, fatigue, and memory problems.

One piece of recent research shows that melatonin supplementation in perimenopausal women can produce a significant improvement in thyroid function and gonadotropin levels, as well as restoring fertility and menstruation and preventing the depression associated with the menopause.

Premenopause is a word used to describe the years leading up to the last period ever, when the levels of reproductive hormones are already becoming lower and more erratic, and the effects of hormone withdrawal may be present.

Postmenopause is all of the time in a woman's life that take place after her last period ever, or more accurately, all of the time that follows the point when her ovaries become inactive.

Cigarette smoking has been found to decrease the age at menopause by as much as one year, and women who have undergone hysterectomy with ovary conservation go through menopause 3.7 years earlier than average. However, premature menopause (before the age of 40) is generally idiopathic.

The condition that may related to the menopause is as the following:

1. Hot flashes or hot flushes, including night sweats and, in a few people, cold flashes

2. Possible but contentious increased risk of atherosclerosis

3. Migraine

4. Thinning of the membranes of the vulva, the vagina, the cervix, and also the outer urinary tract, along with considerable shrinking and loss in elasticity of all of the outer and inner genital areas.

5. Itching

6. Dryness

7. Bleeding

8. Watery discharge

9. Urinary frequency

10. Urinary urgency

11. Urinary incontinence

12. Increased susceptibility to inflammation and infection, for example vaginal candidiasis, and urinary tract infections

13. Osteopenia and the risk of osteoporosis gradually developing over time

14. Joint pain, muscle pain

15. Back pain

16. Breast atrophy

17. Skin thinning and becoming drier

18. Decreased elasticity of the skin

19. Formication, a sensation rather like pins and needles, more specifically like ants crawling on or under the skin

20. Mood disturbance

21. Irritability

22. Fatigue

23. Memory loss, and problems with concentration

24. Depression and/or anxiety

25. Sleep disturbances, poor quality sleep, light sleep, insomnia

26. Decreased libido

27. Vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy

28. Problems reaching orgasm

29. Dyspareunia or painful intercourse

Many women arrive at their menopause years without knowing anything about what they might expect, or when or how the process might happen, and how long it might take.

As a result, a woman who happens to undergo a strong perimenopause with a large number of different effects, may become confused and anxious, fearing that something abnormal is happening to her. There is a strong need for more information and more education on Menopause.

In cases where the physical, mental, and emotional effects of perimenopause are severe, and disrupt the everyday life of the woman experiencing them, palliative medical therapy may sometimes be appropriate and helpful.

Hormone therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy

In addition to relief from hot flashes, hormone therapy remains an effective treatment for osteoporosis.

However, all hormone replacement therapies probably do carry some health risks, including high blood pressure, blood clots, and increased risks of breast and uterine cancers.

Antidepressants such as paroxetine (Paxil), Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac), and Venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor) have been used with some success in the treatment of hot flashes, improving sleep, mood, and quality of life.

There is a theoretical reason why SSRI antidepressants might help with memory problems—they increase circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain and restore hippocampal function.

Prozac has been repackaged as Sarafem and is approved and prescribed for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a mood disorder often exacerbated during perimenopause and early menopause.

PMDD has been found by PET scans to be accompanied by a sharp drop in serotonin in the brain, and to respond quickly and powerfully to SSRIs.

Blood pressure medicines including clonidine (Catapres) are about as effective as antidepressants for hot flashes, but do not have the other mind and mood benefits of antidepressants.

However they may merit special consideration by women suffering both from high blood pressure and hot flashes.

It is important to examine the claim that there is little evidence that herbal remedies help relieve menopausal symptoms. Some botanical sources, referred to as phytoestrogens, are known to have an estrogenic effect on the body and therefore create a moderated estrogenic effect.

Others, such as Femarelle, were found to have Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) qualities, thereby reducing the safety risks involved in estrogenic-like treatments.

In the area of complementary and alternative therapies, acupuncture treatment is promising. There are some studies indicating positive effects, especially on hot flashes but also others showing no positive effects of acupuncture regarding menopause.

There are claims that soy isoflavones are beneficial concerning menopause.

However, one study indicated that soy isoflavones did not improve or appreciably affect cognitive functioning in postmenopausal women.

Other remedies which in some studies appear to work well, but in other studies appear to be no better than a placebo include red clover isoflavone extracts and black cohosh.

Black cohosh can cause the stimulation of pre-existing breast cancer and liver toxicity.

Lack of lubrication is a common problem during and after perimenopause. Vaginal moisturizers can help women with overall dryness, and lubricants can help with lubrication difficulties that may be present during intercourse.

It is worth pointing out that moisturizers and lubricants are different products for different issues: some women feel unpleasantly dry all of the time apart from during sex, and they may do better with moisturizers all of the time. Those who need only lubricants are fine just using the lubrication products during intercourse.

Low-dose prescription vaginal estrogen products such as estrogen creams are generally a safe way to use estrogen topically, in order to help vaginal thinning and dryness problems (see vaginal atrophy) while only minimally increasing the levels of estrogen in the bloodstream.

In terms of managing hot flashes, lifestyle measures, such as drinking cold liquids, staying in cool rooms, using fans, removing excess clothing layers when a hot flash strikes, and avoiding hot flash triggers such as hot drinks, spicy foods, etc, may partially supplement (or even obviate) the use of medications for some women.

Individual counseling or support groups can sometimes be helpful to handle sad, depressed, anxious or confused feelings women may be having as they pass through what can be for some a very challenging transition time.(Iman)

Woman Sexual Problem - A Brief Description

2009-12-04T15:14:00.000-08:00

A sexual problem, or sexual dysfunction, refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle (has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution)that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.

While research suggests that sexual dysfunction is common (43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of difficulty).

The Good News is that most cases of sexual dysfunction are treatable.

Sexual dysfunction can be a result of a physical or psychological problem.

Physical causes such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, menopause, chronic diseases such as kidney disease or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse also some antidepressant drugs, that can affect sexual desire and function.

Psychological causes such as work-related stress and anxiety, concern about sexual performance, marital or relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, and the effects of a past sexual trauma.

Both men and women are affected by sexual problems. Sexual problems occur in adults of all ages.

The most common problems related to sexual dysfunction in women are,

1. A lack of sexual desire or interest in sex. Many factors can contribute to a lack of desire, including hormonal changes, medical conditions and treatments (for example cancer and chemotherapy), depression, pregnancy, stress, and fatigue. Boredom with regular sexual routines also may contribute to a lack of enthusiasm for sex, as can lifestyle factors, such as careers and the care of children.

2. The inability to become physically aroused during sexual activity often involves insufficient vaginal lubrication. The inability to become aroused also may be related to anxiety or inadequate stimulation. In Addition, blood flow problems that affecting the vagina and clitoris may contribute to arousal problems.

3. The absence of sexual climax (orgasm). It can be caused by sexual inhibition, inexperience, lack of knowledge, and psychological factors such as guilt, anxiety, or a past sexual trauma or abuse, or, insufficient stimulation, certain medications, and chronic diseases.

4. Pain during intercourse.

The success of treatment for sexual dysfunction depends on the underlying cause of the problem. The outlook is good for sexual problems related to a treatable or reversible physical condition.

Mild dysfunction that is related to stress, fear, or anxiety often can be successfully treated with counseling, education, and improved communication between partners.(Iman)

Sexual Organ Size - Breast Section - Other Contra Opinion

2009-12-03T20:04:00.000-08:00

Breast enlargement creams?,

breast enlargement pills?,

There are claims everywhere that you can increase you breast size one to three cup sizes without the costs and risks of surgery.

Sounds too good to be true? Lets look deeper.

Breast enlargement cream and breast enlargement pill claims

These creams and pills generally claim to work as phyto-estrogens. These are "naturally occurring" herbs and other chemicals that are involved with modulating a woman's hormone levels.

They claim to be safe, because the active ingredients are natural and although they cause a modification of the woman's own hormones, there are no hormones in the product.

Reviewing product ingredients, most of these contain one or a combination of saw palmetto, fennel seed, black cohosh, dong quai, Fenugeek, and L-Tyrosine.

Some of the top selling brands including Perfect Woman, Breast Actives, Cleavage, and Embrace "work" in this manner.

Another common breast enhancement cream, Benefil, claims breast enlargement from dilation of the blood vessels in the skin from caffeine.

Also, they claim that their cream tightens collagen which improves breast tone and lifts saggy breasts.

This does not work hormonally. I am actually sure that it doesn't work at all, as this makes no medical sense.

Breast development physiology 101

Breast development is a complex process that is largely hormonally driven. The three main hormones involved are estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin to keep it simple.

During puberty estrogen starts the process of breast development.

After a woman begins to menstruate, progesterone comes into play and there is a delicate balance between estrogen and progesterone that triggers various points of the ovulatory cycle.

During pregnancy the progesterone levels increase significantly and there is a second large peak in breast size.

This is maintained during breast feeding by estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin, which is the breast milk producing hormone which stimulates the breast ducts and engorgement of breast feeding.

Safety and effectiveness of breast enhancing pills and creams.

It would make sense that if science could find a way to hormonally trick the breasts into thinking they are pregnant, going through puberty, or breast feeding that breast enlargement would occur.

Yes this is possible. No this is not safe!

There are many cancers including uterine cancer and breast cancer which estrogen exposure has been associated as a risk factor.

Hormones are at a constant state of balance and equilibrium.

Disrupting this balance could cause a cascade of problems that only time and further research will demonstrate.

So they may be dangerous, but do they work?

First, none of these pills or creams are FDA approved.

The FDA has stated that claims that these substances cause breast enlargement are misleading.

They are sold as herbal supplements and as such are not subject to the rigorous safety and effectiveness standards of the FDA.

As a plastic surgeon, I have yet to meet a patient who claims to have experienced any beneficial effect from these products.

I see several women every day that are very concerned with the size of their breasts. It would make sense that if these products worked I would have heard at least one success story by now!

The alternative is breast augmentation surgery which has a proven track record of safety and effectiveness for the last 40 years and it is only getting better.

Don't waste your money.

Breast enlargement creams and pills truly are too good to be true.(Iman)