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Why can't I use the Today Sponge during my period? I will also
use a condom I just dont want the mess. Are there any other OTC things to hold
back the menstrual flow temporarily?
I had a cold sore and it was starting to go away but during that
time i had oral sex. My partner hasn't showed signs of genital herpes yet and it
has been weeks. Is it still possible that he could have gotten genital herpes
from my cold sore and will show signs later on? Should we both get tested for
STDs now?
My partner and I were having sex and the condom slipped off -I
think it is stuck inside me. I've been hoping it would come out on its own but
it's been a while since it happened and it has not come out yet. I'm starting to
have a bad smell and discharge coming from my vagina. Do I have an infection?
If I have a yeast infection or BV can I
masturbate, or does that make it worse?
i am a 32yr old transgender. i have a little problem. im not circumsized so i have to pull the skin back on my penis to clean it. im in a relationship with a woman who i have intercourse with. i also masturbate at times. sometimes when erect my skin is pulled back and sometimes its not. but my question is for about a week my pennis foreskin has been red and chaffed and it soar so when i urinate the skin hurts and when i pull the skin back to clean myself there is this white milky tissue like stuff around my head of my penis. my penis is not soar its the skin on my penis. when i urinate the urrine hits the foreskin and it burns a little. so i brought some ad ointment to use ive only used it since last night there is no change. what should i do?
What are those small jelly-like globs that appear in sperm.
hi i'm seventeen but i was quite a late bloomer when it came to puberty and i was wondering when my penis wil reach it's full potential (size). it's really quite small compared to other guys especially when it's not erect. sometimes me penis will be 4 inches when not erected and other times it can be quite a bit smaller,my forskin wont even stay pulled back, will this stop. Is it safe for someone such as myself to try penis enlargement exercises? Also I was wondering does masterbation or lack of it affect your penis size because I do it quite a bit?
Is it possible for a woman to urinate while having an orgasm?
Is their spermicide on the inside and out side of condoms that have spermicide.
After sex, my boyfriend, who is 19 years old, is always sore, is this normal? If not what should I tell him to do? Is there anything we can do during sex to prevent this?
hi, im 16, male, and homosexual. i have noticed that when my boyfriend
fingers me, his hands smell. how can i stop this smell coming from my anus. and
secondly, he likes to tongue my anus area which i dont like. should i tell him to
stop? thanks
I'm confused. When someone has sex for the first time, I'm told that they may bleed and it will hurt a great deal because of the tearing of the hymen. But I don't want my first time to be painful and stuff. Is there any way to prevent this pain and mess or safely break the hymen on my own?
my penis is unusually thin, but the rest of my body seems to be developed. I also have one swollen nipple which I have had for around a year and a half, and I have oily skin on my penis, leading to these pimple-like bumps on my penis. I am 17 years old and I am terribly depressed by these circumstances. I feel no motivation to do anything, because I think I haven't completed puberty. Please help
Can a condom get stuck inside the vagina? and is it dangerous? How can i get it out?
I have a yeast infection caused by an antibiotic that I took for sinusitus. I have been treating the yeast infection with OTC creams for 4 days now. The creams are helping some, but I have since then started my period. Will I still be able to heal from this infection and how long does it take? I know that there is a pill that can be prescribed by a Dr. for yeast infections, but is there an OTC pill?
I've recently settled down with someone special, but have been sexually active with several girls in the past, including recently. I am somewhat worried (mostly just paranoid) that I might have an STD or something. How long do most STD's take to show symptoms? I know sometimes they don't show any at all, but if they do -- what's the average time frame it the symptoms take to show? Also, I am leaning towards wanting to get blanket tested (tested for anything and everything) before having relations with my new girl... is there such a test/s and where can I get one? I asked my physician if I should get tested during a physical last year and he said if I didn't show any symptoms (particularly a discharge) I shouldn't get tested/worry about it. I haven't seen any symptoms that I know of so far so I haven't gotten tested. Anyways, can you answer these two questions? Thank you so much for your time.
My penis, when I get aroused, has a slight bend to it. What I mean is it curves to the left a little. Is this normal? Also I would like to know the average size of a grown males penis so that I may know if I'm developed properly before I engage in sexual intercourse.
What is KY jelly exactly? How is it used? What is it for?
After sex, my boyfriend's penis gets sore and chaffed, almost like a rug-burn. We tried lubricants, but it didn't help prevent the soreness. Any suggestions to prevent this or to heal it quicker?
I was masturbating but didn't reach orgasm. Since then, it has burned at the tip of my penis whenever I've had to urinate. Any idea what's going on?
When I have anal sex with my girl her anal area starts to bleed, what is wrong?
I pull back my foreskin to clean my penis, but I cannot pull it back when I am erect. My girlfriend says that she has to pull it back for her to give me head and for me to have sex. Is there anyway I can get my foreskin and the head of my penis to stop being so uncomfortable when pulled back? Also it doesn't go back to normal for about an hour afterwards.
What is the average depth of vagina?
I am a 23 years old virgin and I have vaginal yeast infection
(candida) it is recurrent I mean I feel recovered for couple of months and then I am infected again and it usually lasts for 6 to 8 months and the symptoms are burning, itching, and thick cheese like discharge and irritation in the vagina (this is a doctor diagnosis) I am about to get married and I am not sure if I am going to recover by my wedding day and my question is will this infection affect my future sex life and does it affect my pregnancy chances I mean can I get pregnant while I am having that vaginal infection.
My girlfriend told me she doesn't like how I taste during oral sex and this really has inhibited me to the point where I don't want to do anything until I figure out how to fix the problem. She is the only person I have been
with. Even when I shower before sex she still tastes it but not as strong. I'm female too by the way. Is it possible
I have an infection? If this isn't the case, is there anything I can do to remedy the problem? P.S. She says Asian girls don't taste as potent, is this true?
Hi, I am on
the pill and when my boyfriend and I have sex without a condom, it seems
my body rejects the sperm. After he pulls out, all the semen comes leaking
out. It is not very comfortable and I was just wondering why this happens?
Is it a side affect of the pill or does my body just reject it? Thanks
I have a certain smell that comes from my pubic area and it is kinda strong but not really. I wash it everyday
(I'm a guy) but that doesn't seem to help out really, what can I do about it?
Does sperm live inside the condom, if so for how long? and If sperms "supposedly" dies when it hits air, how do people donate it?
I have a pimple-like bump on the edge of my leg and vagina (were my underwear touches) is it possible to get pimples down there or is it
irritation from my underwear rubbing against me in that area. I also shave my public hair. I have only had sex with one person and we are both safe, what could this bump be?
How long does it take for your sperm count to build back up after ejaculation?
I am a 17 year old male with an
uncircumcised penis, how big should it be when flaccid and when erect?
Since I could remember I've had small white pimples on my penis. I was wondering is there anything I could do about? Like adding a special cream or something. I haven't said anything to my parents because they will bring me to a doctor and that's the last thing i want them to do. So if you can give me some information I would be very happy. Thank you.
I am just interested to know really. I would like to take better care of my penis. Is there something you could recommend for cleaning my penis. I use soap, and baby lotion if I am sore. Is there anything else?
I seem to be allergic to my boyfriend - either his skin or beard. My eyes get puffy after I kiss him a lot and touch my face to his - this is especially true after having sex, as we touch so much and
are so close. I also think that I may have an allergy to his semen and possibly to KY jelly. Have you ever heard of this and do you have any ideas of what I (or he) can do to reduce
the problem? I'm especially interested in the puffy eyes problem. Thank you!!!
When I am erect for periods of time, my penis "leaks" a clear sticky substance that
doesn't appear to be semen. Can this impregnate women if you are having intercourse unprotected or is it just some kind of lubricant?
I have noticed that my current boyfriend's sperm does not have the odor that I am used to. My previous boyfriends' sperm has been thicker and had a stronger odor. Does this mean my current boyfriend could have a low sperm count?
I have noticed that recently my boyfriend has had a strong odor when he ejaculates. (It is not a foul smelling odor) The next day, I have a foul-smelling
flowback. Could this be dead sperm and semen leaving my body?
After having
oral sex with my girl friend she said, and it was confirmed by a doctor's
test, she had a yeast infection. I found that I have a film on my tooth,
but doctors say that they can see nothing wrong. What do you think Is
wrong with me and how can I cure it?
I'm a virgin
but I do fool around with my boyfriend. About a month ago, I got a yeast
infection, treated it and have been pretty paranoid about my vagina ever
since. The first time we fooled around after my yeast infection, I
orgasmed, and when I went to use the bathroom, I felt a burning sensation
during urination. It went away after the third or so time I urinated.
Today, we fooled around again and it burned when I urinated. I'm sure
it'll go away in a few hours but I was curious as to why this is
happening. Is it just because my vagina is more sensitive now, I'm more
easily irritated, or maybe he's being extra rough? He just uses his hands.
Or is this related to the yeast infection I had a while ago?
What is the
"G-Spot" for men and women?
I am curious about the normalcy of 1. small, white, clumpy discharge from a female upon sexual stimulation with no foul odors 2.
pungent nipple taste on the female breast. Thank you for your time.
I get a
terrible vaginal itch after sex that lasts for days. I have never been
prone to get yeast infections. What could be causing this? Could I be
allergic to my boyfriend?
I am a young
man of 25 years old. I have problems. Firstly is that my pubic hair has
grown only on the genitals and has not grown on the chest nor abdomen just
like any other men. It is has also grown on the area between the anus and
the testicles. Am I normal? Secondly is that my glans becomes bright red
when I am erect and I also emit watery discharge from the penis when
erect. What is causing this? I have never had sexual disease. Lastly is
that my testicles hang loosely and are very big. How can I reduce them?
When my
boyfriend and I have sex and he ejaculates inside of me, the next day
there is a distinct odor. No amount of washing with soap and water seems
to get rid of it. I also heard that douching is dangerous. What can I do?
Q1: Do girls
enjoy more with the size and hardness of penis? Q2: Male's climax can be
examine after the sperm ejaculates out of his penis. Females do not ejaculate
like males, how is one to know a girl is absolutely satisfied after an
intercourse?
What
exercises can one do to get a bigger penis?
How long can
a male's penis be at what age?
Is it normal
to have some kind of "leaking" after sex? And what is it?
I always
have an abnormal menstrual cycle. I bleed for an extreme amount. I clot
and it is so overwhelming. I was wondering what is wrong and what possibly
could I do about it?
The last
couple of times I have ejaculated, it has been noticeably yellow and more
abundant than usual, I was wondering what this could mean?
I have been
really curious about the female anatomy. Where is the clitoris? And how do
I arouse her the most? Where do women urinate? Where is the urethra?
For several years...maybe four or five...I've had several
pimples on my buttocks. I always thought is was normal until recently when
I was chatting with a friend. Sometimes they itch and sometimes they are
worse then other times. Occassionally they are so bad it is uncomfortable
to sit down. Could there be another cause of this? Is this hemorrhoids or
something worse??? When I was younger I was put on Accutane for
acne...while the medication cleared up my face, and I never get pimples
anymore, I still have them down there. I feel so embarrassed talking about
it with other people...any ideas???
Hi. I recently lost my virginity and I noticed then, and
sex since then, that afterwards, something strange happens. It seems that
there is an air buildup (i think thats what it is) and it comes out after
sex. It sounds sort of like a 'fart' but it doesnt smell and it comes out
of my vagina. Its just air coming out. This is terrible embarrassing and I
want it to stop. Any recommendations?
I have a question about ejaculate. Recently I have been
noticing that when I cum (I'm a guy), it seems to be much more viscous.
What I mean, is that it's not as liquidy as it once used to be. So I was
wondering if there was something that I could do about that.
I wanted to know what would an average smell of the
vaginal area is and what does the foul odor smell like when you have a
yeast infection?
I would just like to ask on average how much semen (cum) should squirt
out. I am 14 years of age and have a 5.4" penis when erect and 3.5"
when flaccid and would like to know is this big or small for my age.
My new friend
told me about her being raped by two colored men, which I understand is and
was a very tragic but every since I have been fantasizing about it
happening to me. Am I okay in the head?
I'm 15 and my
penis is 5'5 inches , but I want it longer . because I'm 15 now, will it
grow bigger before around the age of 20 , and is there natural things to
make it larger e.g. put pressure on it?
What is
(HIV)? , what is ( oral sex), I thought that oral sex is sex through the
telephone. and why that some men prefer having anal sex? thank you very
much for your attention.
Is the
interior of the vagina completely plain or does it have small lumps along
the sides? When the hymen is broken where does it go? What risk is there
of getting pregnant if the men ejaculates near the opening of the vagina?
If she has cyst in the ovaries is it dangerous to have sexual
relationships? Can the cysts make her unorgasmic? What reasons are there
for becoming unorgasmic if before she wasn't?
What are all the
facts about menstruation? I don't know everything about the whole cycle and
ovulation.
My boyfriends
penis has a bend to the right when he is erect . The bend starts at his circumcision
scar . Could circumcision cause this?
Hi, I have a question to ask you. I recently had an abortion and my family
does not know about it and they can never know. I am now taking birth
control pills. Well, during the break my mother wants to submit me into
a full physical, the works. Blood test, urine sample, among other various
tests. My main concern is that they will discover that I was pregnant. Is
there any chance that the tests will reveal that I was? Thank you for your
time.
When I get my period there are
certain days that I just have to take Midol or something of that nature. Aside
from the cramps, I get major headaches and my eyes get fatigued. Is there any
chance that one could build up a tolerance to such medications? Also, are
there any alternative treatments for reducing the cramps, etc without taking
any medicine?
I have a tight foreskin which
won't pull back when my penis is erect. Will it effect sex? I'm still virgin.
Can a woman who is raped by an ex-boyfriend who has
been sleeping around with unknown women, legally request to see his medical
records?
Is there sperm in emission, or only in ejaculate?
I am a 21 yr old virgin and proud of it. My girlfriend
and I have decided to wait until we are married. She was in a sexually active
relationship 2 yrs ago. Now she has decided to claim a "second virginity".
Is it possible for a woman to regain her physical virginity. I have heard
something like this and I heard it was something like 7 years. What does this
involve? Is it a healing or reclosure of the hymen? I know she is a tampon
user and this may also effect that. It really isn't important to our relationship
but I am curious and would like some scientific answers. Thanks.
When I bathe, I just wanted to make sure that it is safe
to actually cleanse my vagina with body soap. And should I use two different
loofahs? (One for the vagina and one for the rest of the body.)
My brother is in a very uncomfortable situation and
is too embarrased to speak to any doctor about his condition. Yesterday,
when he was in the shower he pulled back the foreskin on his uncircumsized
penis to clean it and immediately it started to gush blood. This was very
strange to him because he does this all the time and nothing happens. He
wrapped it in gauze after to stop the bleeding. In addition, he applied
neosporin to speed up the healing process. Please inform me of the
possible reasons as to why this happened and any possible treatments.
Thanks
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