The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body.      The prostate secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. During ejaculation, the prostate squeezes this fluid into the urethra, and it’s expelled with sperm as semen.     The vasa deferentia (singular: vas deferens) bring sp

Is a common sexual problem in which anxiety about engaging in sexual activity becomes an overriding block to the spontaneous flow of sexual feelings and thoughts. The fear of sexual performance, or more accurately the fear of not performing sexually, can affect sexuality in a variety of ways. Performance anxiety can result in avoidance of sexual encounters, lowered self-esteem, relationship discord, and sexual dysfunction.         Typically, an awareness of performance anxiet

Male Menopause, Manopause ​       Testosterone is the hormone responsible for deep voices, muscle mass, and facial and body hair patterns found in males. As men get older, the level of testosterone in the body and production of sperm gradually becomes lower, and they experience physical and psychological symptoms as a result of these low levels. characterized by measurably low testosterone levels and clinical symptoms mostly of a sexual nature, including a decreased desire fo

Whether you’re a man or a woman, the information on this page can help you have great sex. ​      It comes from the Hindu Tantra tradition. The Love Song of Shakti and Shiva, In the beginning, was the One. The One was all and everything, and for eons, it reveled in being One for millennia of magnificent unitary bliss. Over the course of unimaginable time, however, the One grew bored. (Even the Divine gets bored with itself eventually.) So the One split into two. One part was

​What Is A Hysterectomy? A standard hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and the cervix leaving the ovaries and fallopian tubes. A supra-cervical hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus above the cervix keeping the ovaries and fallopian tubes. A hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (the removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes on both sides), removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. ​      No matter a woman’s age having a hysterectomy can be

Maybe you've experienced an orgasm that felt different in some way from your other ones. But are there really different types of orgasms that people can experience with the right techniques or know-how? We spoke with doctors, sex therapists, and other experts about the typology of orgasms and how to explore different kinds of orgasmic experience. There are many different ways to trigger an orgasm and also many different ways to classify them—such as by the type of touch used,

​I have always been interested in female sexuality, and in the history of female sexuality. The way in which any given culture treats the vagina—whether with respect or disrespect, caringly or disparagingly—is a metaphor for how women in general in that place and time are treated. ​       I thought that if I looked at the vagina from these different historical perspectives, I would learn a great deal about women, both as sexual subjects and as members of communities; this inv

Female masturbation is not generally a subject much discussed or even acknowledged (unlike male masturbation), but there are some excellent health benefits of female masturbation you might like to learn about. No matter that we don’t talk about it much – female sexual needs and desires are as equally as important as males’. Masturbation means stimulating yourself sexually. It is done by stimulating yourself using your hand or toys like a vibrator. Although masturbation is oft

Masturbation is one of the most common sexual activities, but there is such a strong stigma associated with it. Most people have masturbated at some point in time in their lives, but because of social norms, many won’t admit to it. ​ 1. According to a 2002 study, 44 percent of undergraduate students masturbated on average 4.7 times per month. 2. Using saliva as a lubricant for sex can disrupt the bacteria in a vagina, which can cause yeast infections. 3. The vibrator was inve

A sensitive area of the anterior wall of the vagina believed by some to be highly erogenous and capable of ejaculation. It is also called the Grafenberg spot (G-Spot).  35% to 50% of people can SQUIRT! Others gush ​ The G-spot also called the Gräfenberg spot (for German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg), is characterized as an erogenous area of the vagina that, when stimulated, may lead to strong sexual arousal, powerful orgasms, and potential female ejaculation.  It is typicall

things-you-never-knew-about-the-clitoris   There’s a whole lot to know about the clitoris that they didn’t teach us in health class. While you've probably heard the many unfortunate nicknames for this body part , and you definitely know a thing or two about the ahem, functions, of the clitoris, you might not know that it actually gets erect.      To help you become a bit more "cliterate," here are 10 facts about this amazing part of your anatomy.     When it comes to climaxin

Kegel exercises as they are known today were developed in the 1940s by gynecologist Dr. Arnold Kegel who recommended that women recovering from childbirth exercise their pelvic floor.     Dr. Kegel’s Surprise Discovery  Now there’s something you don’t hear every day. We always hear about the health benefits of pelvic floor exercises but did you know that they can also help you have better sex?floor  to prevent health problems.  However, in follow-up examinations he soon disco

Kegel or pelvic floor muscle exercises are done to strengthen the muscles which support the urethra, bladder, uterus and rectum. Why Do Kegel Exercises? Often the pelvic floor muscles are weak which contributes to problems with losing urine. Doing the exercises correctly and regularly with resistance can strengthen the muscles. Stronger muscles lead to little or no urine loss for many women. How Do I Do Them? Over one-third of women start out squeezing the wrong muscles. Ther

There are plenty of myths around sex and our attitude towards pleasure.  In popular culture, it is often built up as something elusive or male-centric - so it's not surprising that many people still feel misinformed in the 21st Century.      Whether it's the G-spot, a perceived lack of sexual desire or any number of pop culture-perpetuated standards of sexiness, women are constantly fighting stereotypes in the bedroom, but men aren't spared judgment either. Guys are often cas

The female orgasm is a phenomenon misunderstood by most men and even by women, themselves. While there are false ideas regarding male orgasm, I’m going to focus more on the mysteries surrounding female orgasm. Let me share with you  the most common myths about the female orgasm: The top myths about female orgasm: Myth: The larger the penis, the greater the chance of female orgasm. Men have worried for ages about the size of their penis. The truth is that size really doesn't m

1.  The classic, Spoon The most traditional of all cuddling positions, spooning is popular for a reason: it’s great! Spooning consists of a “big” and “little” spoon, where both partners lay on their sides tucked into each other. The big spoon is the one in the back and often drapes their arm over the torso of the little spoon. Be aware of your heads. Because your heads are nearly even with each other, it is best to stagger them a bit. The big spoon can rest their head on the

Most of us do not experience enough touch in their daily lives. This is especially true when we consider the more meaningful touches found in hugs, caresses, and cuddling.  Many people are lonely for many good reasons. They may be grieving relationships that have ended, they may be in between relationships, they may be experiencing a difficult time in their current relationship, or they may be having a difficult time finding new relationships. We have all been there.  If you

Although Tantra teachings have traditionally been geared to heterosexual couples, a few teachers like myself are adapting the techniques for gays, lesbians, Transgenders, and all couples even single individuals who can learn the techniques. Human beings do not do well without feeling a deep connection. We call it “neediness”  when someone is feeling disconnected. But it’s really just because deep down we know that we are capable of phenomenal connection, and when we feel thi

Tantra is Sanskrit for “tool for stretching” or “instrument of expansion.” Tantra is not a religion; there is no dogma, no institution. It is a practice; a way of being.     Despite the hype, sex is merely one facet of this complex and esoteric spiritual philosophy. Tantra encompasses the use of chakras (the energy centers of the body),  mudras (body), mantras (speech) and visualization (mind), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (rhythmic breathing)  By involving all , progress

Communication is something that occurs on many levels.   There is the receptive communication of listening, and the active communication of speaking.   Communication occurs on many levels, the majority of which are nonverbal. Soul Gazing helps exercise one of these nonverbal communication channels, by opening up an energy connection between your eyes and the eyes of your partner.  Eye contact, particularly when it is prolonged and intimate, can be very challenging.  As with m

Without emotional intimacy, relationships flounder on emotional discord no matter how heated the sex, no matter how much we hold in common—leaving us marooned from the interpersonal closeness for which we yearn.  ​ ​     Developing emotional intimacy, we must learn to find a balance between containment (as when our anger is on the verge of turning into hostility) and expression (as when our held-back anger needs to be given emphatic voice). We can make skillful room for both

​ Try these fuss-free intimacy tips to get reacquainted with your romantic partner. ​ Long days at work, family commitments, kids, chores – it's a wonder you have time to sleep, let alone spend quality time with your significant other.If this sounds like you, we're here to help. You may not be able to take a week-long vacation to get the time together you need, but there are other, simpler means of reconnecting.We've pulled together some of the most effective ways to help you

​ The following exercises will help reconnect you with your body and with your partner in a profound way. As you move through these 3 basic steps, do not make intercourse the ultimate goal!.  Instead, simply enjoy giving and receiving pleasure using a gentle touch and loving words. ​ Communicate with your lover to discover what he or she finds most arousing. Try to spend several weeks practicing Tantric Intimacy Exercises without necessarily engaging in intercourse. For many,

There is also heaps of material about the mechanics and biology of sex: hormones, orgasms, positions. Then, there are the evolutionary theorists explaining that men philander to spread their seed and that they prefer women with a .07 hip to waist ratio because they’re fertile. However, in all of the facts and figures about sex, we miss something.We’ve forgotten that sex has meaning.       Sex doesn’t have a uniform significance for all of us even for one across encounters an