Sex Myth Busters

… inconsistent information.

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Popular Myths and FolkloreMyth #1 – “Big feet or hands equals a big penis”Myth #2 – “Too much sex makes a female’s vagina loose”Myth #3 – “Sexual pleasure is dependent on the size of a male’s penis”Myth #4 – “Laptop computers and cellular devices can lower a male’s …

Female Infertility

Disclaimer note: While both males and females can be infertile, this article focuses on female infertility, its most common causes, and treatments. For information relating to male infertility click here.

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Overview of Female InfertilityDifferent DefinitionsWhat Causes Female Infertility?Testing for InfertilityTreating InfertilityConcluding Remarks
Overview of Female Infertility

Female infertility is defined as …

Anatomy Diagrams

These diagrams are to be used for the purpose of education. Within a classroom setting, teachers can either use the simplified depictions of the reproductive system as a viewable diagram to teach anatomy, or as an interactive learning tool. Each diagram includes a simplified drawing of the general organs, one with labeled boxes, and one …

Are You Ready to Lose Your Virginity?

Deciding to become sexually active can be a major turning point in a person’s life. There are many factors to consider when making this decision and it is important to realize that it is normal to have certain worries or concerns. When thinking about becoming sexually active, a person must consider the experience of …

Female Genital Self-Exam (Teen Corner)

Performing regular genital exams can help you better understand your body and learn what is normal for it. These exams can show you the physical changes that occur throughout the menstrual cycle. Regular self-exams are important because they increase the likelihood of discovering physical changes and abnormalities. This is important so that any changes …

Female Masturbation (Teen Corner)

… The images of sex which are most prevalent in the popular media tend to focus in on the vagina. If not having penile-vaginal sex with men, women are usually depicted getting themselves off with a dildo or vibrating phallus (penis). Men tend to think that inserting something into the vagina is essential for the

The History of Tampons and Pads

Throughout history, although women did not always have the inventions of modern tampons and pads, they still found ways to deal with their monthly menstrual cycles. Women have been known to use rags, cotton, sheep’s wool, rabbit fur, knitted pads, and even grass to hinder the flow of menstrual blood.3 These practices varied …

Vaginoplasty

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What is Vaginoplasty?How is Vaginoplasty Performed?Recovery from VaginoplastyRisksCostReasons to Get VaginoplastyReasons Not to Get Vaginoplasty
What is Vaginoplasty?

Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure meant to tighten the female pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina. The goal of the procedure is to give a woman better strength or control of these …

How to Increase the Chances of Pregnancy

Some couples are able to get pregnant effortlessly, while others experience varying degrees of difficulty. Many couples who are trying to conceive are anxious to do so. Although having intercourse within the “fertile window” is one of the best known ways to increase the probability of fertilization, there are several other ways that couples can …