Masturbation What is masturbation? Masturbation is an everyday activity where individuals touch their genitals or other sensitive areas of the body to experience sexual arousal or pleasure. It’s a way for people to explore their bodies, experience pleasure, and release built-up sexual tension. People of all backgrounds, genders, and races practice masturbation. What are some…
Male Reproductive System The male reproductive system comprises internal and external organs involved in sexual function, reproduction, and urination. These organs produce sperm and semen, which can fertilise a female’s ovum (egg) during sexual intercourse, leading to conception. In addition to their role in reproduction, the male reproductive organs produce hormones crucial for developing sexual…
Male Menopause What is the male menopause? “Male menopause,” commonly referred to as andropause, describes an age-related reduction in testosterone levels in cisgender males. Signs of andropause include fatigue, insomnia, mood changes, and a potential impact on fertility. Andropause typically involves a decrease in testosterone production in men aged 50 or older and is often…
Female Reproductive System What is the female reproductive system? The female reproductive system is essential for human reproduction. The primary organs include the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, which play vital roles in fertility, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Additionally, the reproductive organs influence other health aspects; for instance, the ovaries produce hormones that affect…
Vaginal Infection What is vaginal infection? Vaginal infection or vulvovaginitis describes inflammation of both your vagina and vulva, the external part of your genitals. These infections can happen at any time, but they’re most common during your reproductive years, or your late teens to early 40s. You can develop a vaginal infection without having sex. In…
Swollen Testicles What causes the scrotum to swell? Scrotal swelling is an enlargement of the scrotal sac, or scrotum, which houses the testicles. It can be caused by injury, an underlying medical condition, a buildup of fluid, inflammation, or an abnormal growth within the scrotum. The swelling may be painless or very painful. Scrotal swelling…
Puberty (Physical Changes) What is puberty? Puberty is the period when secondary sexual characteristics develop and the sexual organs mature. Secondary sexual characteristics are physical features appearing at puberty that indicate the onset of adult reproductive life. Puberty typically begins between the ages of 9 and 11, which is when physical changes start to appear….
Pregnancy What is pregnancy? Pregnancy occurs when sperm fertilizes an egg after it’s released from the ovary during ovulation. The fertilized egg then travels down into the uterus, where implantation occurs. A successful implantation results in pregnancy. Many factors can affect a pregnancy. Women who receive an early pregnancy diagnosis and prenatal care are more…
Male Circumcision What is circumcision? Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, which is the skin covering the tip of the penis. It’s common in the United States and parts of Africa and the Middle East but less common in Europe and some countries, according to recent estimates. Why do people do it? The…
First Period/Menarche What is menstruation? Menstruation is a sign the female body is capable of reproduction. When your menstrual cycle begins, your estrogen levels increase. That causes the lining of your uterus to thicken. The uterine lining thickens so it can support a fertilized egg and develop into a pregnancy. If there isn’t a fertilized…