Categories Archives: Sexual Health

What Women Think About Circumcised Penises

11 Women Reveal If They Really Care About You Being Cut Traditionally speaking, having your son circumcised is the more popular choice in North America. The argument being that the procedure makes for a more penis that is more hygienic and less susceptible to infection and sexually transmitted diseases. However, on the opposite end of [...]read moreWhat Women Think About Circumcised Penises

FAQs About Sex Health, According to OB-GYN

By Dr. Sonia Sexual Health For years, I have been working as a gynecologist whose clinical focus is pelvic and sexual health, and I consistently receive several questions regarding sex health. I receive requests concerning sexual health from both patients wanting expert counsel and interested friends looking for trustworthy information. Surprisingly, the number of queries [...]read moreFAQs About Sex Health, According to OB-GYN

Str8Curious: What Are the Risks of Anal Sex?

4 Things to Consider Before Trying It Backdoor for the First Time Str8Curious is a monthly AskMen column where out and proud lifestyle expert Joey Skladany answers burning questions from heterosexual men about sex, dating, and the LGBTQ+ community. No topic is off limits as he candidly lends advice, debunks stereotypes, and gives it to [...]read moreStr8Curious: What Are the Risks of Anal Sex?

A Urologist’s Guide to Caring for Your Penis

By Dr. Josh Health Maintaining good hygiene is essential for overall health.  This concept is nothing new.  In fact, hygienic practices have evolved over millennia.  As a society, for the most part, we seem to value good hygiene and clean bodies nowadays.  I guess you could say we’re in our Clean Era.  Just think about [...]read moreA Urologist’s Guide to Caring for Your Penis

Fluid Sexuality and Beyond: Definitions, Explanations, and Orientations

By ASTROGLIDE Team LGBTQ Community Think back to your high school years: going through puberty, experimenting sexually for the first time, and understanding your body in a new way. Add on your peers talking about sex in the stereotypical, usually heterosexual sense, and your parents having the birds and the bees talk with you (which [...]read moreFluid Sexuality and Beyond: Definitions, Explanations, and Orientations

DoxyPEP Is a ‘Morning-After Pill’ for STIs

Is Taking a Pill After Getting It On Unprotected the Future of Safer Sex? For a long time, condoms have been a fact of life for people who want to engage in safer sex. Unless you’re comfortable rolling the dice on possibly getting a sexually transmitted infection — and let’s face it, some people do [...]read moreDoxyPEP Is a ‘Morning-After Pill’ for STIs

What Are Blue Balls? Understanding Epidydimal Hypertension & How to Get Rid of It

Yes, Blue Balls Are a Thing, So Here Are the Best Ways to Beat It You might not know what “blue balls” are (they don’t usually cover them in health class!), but chances are you’ve experienced them. Described as epidydimal hypertension in medical terminology, they’re that unfamiliar pain you get in your testicles when you’re [...]read moreWhat Are Blue Balls? Understanding Epidydimal Hypertension & How to Get Rid of It

What Is the Male Contraceptive Pill and When Will It Be Available?

We Answer Your Questions on the Pill for Men A contraceptive pill. For people with male reproductive organs. Guys, this could truly be a game-changer, and here’s why. For as long as we can remember, people with female reproductive organs have been carrying the heavy responsibility load when it comes to contraceptives and so, the [...]read moreWhat Is the Male Contraceptive Pill and When Will It Be Available?

What Is a Vasectomy: The Most Common Misconceptions About the Procedure

Everything You Need to Know About Vasectomies “A lot of my patients think they’re actually going to be castrated,” exclaims Jasmine Patel, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California Irvine. “I really don’t know where such an idea comes from — I guess it’s hearsay, from talking to misinformed friends. [...]read moreWhat Is a Vasectomy: The Most Common Misconceptions About the Procedure

What You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

Can Shockwave Therapy Treat Your ED? Here’s What You Need to Know Erectile dysfunction is a common issue men deal with — one that shouldn’t be embarrassing to talk about or seek treatment for. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 1 in 10 men will suffer from ED in their lifetime. If you’re wondering whether [...]read moreWhat You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction