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Sexual health

The overall health and well-being related to sexual activities

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Jan 11, 2026
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does g spot exists

Scientific literature does not provide a definitive anatomical “G‑spot” that exists as a discrete, consistently located organ—researchers remain divided, with some studies finding sensitive anterior v...

Jan 18, 2026
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Is ejaculation an orgasm as well

Ejaculation and orgasm are related but distinct events: ejaculation is the physical expulsion of semen, while orgasm is the subjective peak of sexual pleasure often accompanied by involuntary muscular...

Jan 15, 2026
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Are there safe practices to prevent temporary bowel habit changes from anal sex?

Anal sex can cause temporary changes in bowel habits for some people, but evidence-based practices—proper lubrication, slow and relaxed entry, attention to diet and regular bowel habits, and careful h...

Jan 21, 2026

How do studies define and measure swallowing versus spitting in oral sex research?

Academic, public‑health and popular sources treating the “” question use two basic, intuitive definitions—“swallowing” = ingesting ejaculate after fellatio and “spitting” = expelling it rather than sw...

Jan 20, 2026

When should a couple seek medical or sex-therapy advice related to pegging or anal play?

When pegging or other anal play causes persistent physical symptoms — significant bleeding, intense pain, fever, discharge, or signs of infection — medical evaluation is warranted because the anal can...

Jan 20, 2026

SEX

Sex most commonly denotes the biological classification of organisms into categories such as male and female based on reproductive anatomy and gamete production, but the term is also used in legal, me...

Jan 17, 2026

What lubrication types and application tips minimize pain during penetrative sex?

Personal lubricants reduce friction and often prevent or lessen pain during penetrative sex; the main categories are water-based, silicone-based, and oil-based, each with trade-offs for condoms, toys,...

Jan 11, 2026

How long is vagina when elongated by average

The vaginal canal’s unstimulated length typically falls in the range of about 2–4 inches (≈5–10 cm), and during sexual arousal the canal commonly elongates—published sexual-health guides and medical r...

Jan 7, 2026

How does perineum stimulation change the experience compared with internal-only prostate massage?

Perineum stimulation changes the character of prostate play by delivering indirect, often more diffuse pressure and sensory input to the prostate from outside the body, which can feel gentler, increas...

Jan 5, 2026

How does larger penile circumference affect partner pain or dyspareunia during intercourse?

Larger penile circumference can increase friction, the likelihood of mucosal injury, and the chance that penetration is uncomfortable or painful for a receiving partner, particularly when lubrication,...