The sexual response cycle refers to a series of physical and emotional phases that occur when an individual becomes aroused or engages in sexually stimulating activities. Sexual stimulation during such activities is not limited to penile–vaginal intercourse. The full sexual response cycle can be experienced during masturbation, manual stimulation by one’s partner, oral …
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Cervical Cancer
… of a potential health issue.
Causes and Prevention
Cervical cancer is caused by abnormal changes in the cells lining the cervix. These abnormal changes are often associated with HPV infection. The human papillomavirus is spread through penile/vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected individual. Since HPV infections are not always symptomatic, many …
The Clitoris
… that the vaginal contractions during orgasm were only a manifestation of the clitoris.5
After these initial laboratory experiments, the second wave feminist movement gained momentum across the western world as people felt empowered by the idea that orgasms were not solely reliant on penile/vaginal penetration. The idea that orgasms could be reached by
The G-Spot
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Locating the G-Spot
There are multiple ways a person can locate their G-spot. Methods such as masturbation, communication, foreplay, oral sex, manual stimulation, and penile/vaginal sex are popular methods used to reach a G-Spot orgasm. Sexologists have found that it is easiest for a person to locate their G-spot …
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
… and many people with vaginas experience more than one infection throughout their life. This is likely due to the fact that the urethra is shorter in the vaginal reproductive system than the penis, making it easier for bacteria to enter.
Being sexually active. For individuals who engage in penile–vaginal intercourse, the repeated motion of …
Chlamydia
… sexual partners, it is great idea to go get tested together.
Concluding Remarks
Chlamydia affects people of all demographics and ethnicities. Any sexually active person having unprotected penile–vaginal, anal, or oral sex may be at risk. When engaging in sexual activity, use a form of barrier protection (such as the male condom) that protects …
Anal Sex
… stimulating the anus using the mouth or tongue through oral-anal sex, also known as analingus or “rimming”.1 Anal sex is not as widely practiced as penile/vaginal sex due to its taboo nature and various health risks. Nevertheless, many people around the world engage in anal sex; when practiced safely and consentingly, anal …
Oral Sex
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Reasons For Oral Sex
Individuals may engage in oral sex for many different reasons. For some heterosexual people, oral sex can be seen as an alternative to penetrative sex, as it is often perceived as less intimate.3 Often, oral sex serves as foreplay before penile–vaginal sex for heterosexual couples. Other
Female Orgasmic Difficulty
… to achieve an orgasm.
Some cultures may be more limited in their definition of sex than others. For example, some societies narrowly view sex as only including penile/vaginal (P/V) sex, without consideration of manual stimulation (including focus on the clitoris), oral sex, or anal sex, which all provide different sensations that may lead …