HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It’s the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are more than 200 types of human papillomavirus (HPV). About 40 kinds can infect your genital area your vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, and scrotum –…
Peyronie’s is a disease where scar tissue in your penis causes it to bend, curve or lose length or girth. You may be able to feel the scar tissue (plaque) through the skin or you may have pain in a…
In addition to other health benefits, regular exercise can help men with their erections. Exercise is good for the circulatory system. It keeps blood flowing smoothly throughout the body. This is especially important for erections. When a man is sexually…
An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. A penile ultrasound is done to look at the blood flow into and out of your penis. If you have penile…
Painful orgasm (painful ejaculation) is commonly described as a pain or burning sensation that happens when a man ejaculates. He may feel pain between his anus and genitals or in his testes. He may also feel it in the urethra,…
A tight foreskin should always be treated under the care of a qualified medical professional. The medical term for a foreskin that cannot be pulled back is phimosis. The medical term for a foreskin that has been pulled back but…
Women with diabetes may experience sexual difficulties. If not properly controlled, high blood sugar can damage nerves and blood vessels, including those needed for good sexual function. It can also inhibit blood flow to the genitals, which is needed for…
Yes, some women do ejaculate a thick, milky, white, or gray fluid when they reach orgasm. But not all do, and some women might not realize that they do. Female ejaculate is thought to originate with the Skene’s glands (also…
Yes. Telehealth can be an effective way to discuss sex health issues with your healthcare provider. During a telehealth appointment, you and your provider see and talk to each other virtually over the internet, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.…
Wet dreams or nightfall technically means sperm emission at night while you are still sleeping. Doctors call this nocturnal emission or sleep orgasm because it means seminal fluid emission at night when fast asleep. It is a condition when men…