Category: Sex and health

  • 1/3 of erection problems have a genetic basis

    1/3 of erection problems have a genetic basis

    Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to maintain an erection. Occasional erection problems are not necessarily a cause for concern, but if erectile dysfunction is systematic, it can cause stress, strengthen low self-esteem and damage a man’s interpersonal relationships. Last but not least, a systematic inability to maintain an erection by itself…

  • Barrier methods of contraception

    Barrier methods of contraception

    Barrier methods of contraception – condoms and cervical cap Barrier methods of contraception prevent pregnancy by preventing male germ cells (sperm) from entering female cells (eggs). Examples of this type of contraception are condoms, a cervical cap, a sponge, and others. A condom is a type of barrier method of contraception available in both male…

  • Pros and cons of using oral contraceptives

    Pros and cons of using oral contraceptives

    Pros and cons of using oral contraceptives. The main advantages of oral contraceptives: Dysmenorrhea – painful menstruation. All oral contraceptives have an effect on dysmenorrhea because they inhibit proliferation (growth) and hypervascularization (increased formation of endometrial vessels) of the endometrium due to the ovulation-blocking effect. In anovulatory cycles (not preceding ovulation) in women who do…

  • Insomnia is the cause of a bad sex life

    Insomnia is the cause of a bad sex life

    Insomnia is a common problem in humans: studies show that 30% of the population has trouble sleeping, and 10% suffer from chronic insomnia. Insomnia has other side effects. For example, it increases anxiety levels and affects the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for regulating emotions. Sleep deprivation has a negative impact on metabolism,…

  • Types of contraception

    Types of contraception

    Types of contraception. Which ones are suitable for my case? There are many methods of hormonal contraception, the most famous of which are: Oral contraceptives (contraceptives), transdermal hormonal patches, vaginal rings, Subcutaneous implants, Hormonal injections. Most of them block ovulation and prevent unwanted pregnancy.  Contraceptives are one of the most commonly used forms of hormonal…

  • Sex increases productivity

    Sex increases productivity

    Sexual relationships promote greater engagement and productivity in the workplace. Sexual relations create a good mood and make a person more purposeful and ambitious in work. Its performance also increases. The study shows the relationship between sexual relations at night and employment at work the next day. During the study, 159 full-time women were interviewed…

  • Sexual intercourse is the cause of urinary tract infection

    Sexual intercourse is the cause of urinary tract infection

    Sex can spread bacteria that can lead to urinary tract infections Sex can provoke a bacterial infection in the urinary tract in women, causing it to spread to other organs. During sexual intercourse, the urethra comes into contact with the genitals, and bacteria can enter the uterus and kidneys. Thus, every time a woman has…

  • Why can’t condoms be reused?

    Why can’t condoms be reused?

    Why can’t condoms be reused? A condom can only be used once. It cannot be washed and then used again. The reason is that repeated use of condoms increases the likelihood of their rupture during sexual intercourse. Therefore, they are not effective and the risk of unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections and diseases increases.…