Q. Do men have 'safe period like women do to avoid pregnancy?
A. No,even the so called safe period in woman is no guarantee against pregnancy. It is not 100% safe.
Q. Do men also experience menopause?
A. No, but men go through something similar that is called andropause.
Q. What is the meaning of Andropause?
A. Andropause or male menopause is a name that has been given to a menopause-like condition in aging men. This relates to the slow but steady reduction of the production of the hormones testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone in middle-aged men, and the consequences of that reduction, which is associated with a decrease in Leydig cells.
Unlike women, middle-aged men do not experience a complete and permanent physiological shutting down of the reproductive system as a normal event. A steady decline in testosterone levels with age (in both men and women) is well documented. Q. Is masturbation harmful?
A. No, masturbation is not harmful in as much as producing physical disability or diminishing your virility. In fact masturbation should be seen as ‘a handful of pleasure’. It doesn’t lead to any deformity of the penis nor does it affect the ability to achieve or sustain an erection.
Q. What's the average size of the penis?
A. The average size of penis is 15cm, the normal range is considered to be between 13 and 18cm.
Q. Is penis size important?
A. This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The fact of the matter is that it is important only if you think so. Factually speaking, the vagina is only eight to thirteen centimeters long, and only the outer one third of it is supplied with nerves and is therefore sensitive to touch. Therefore even a very small penis can touch every square centimeter within the vagina and can certainly perform adequately.
Q. One of my testicles is larger than the other. Is it all right?
Rarely are both the testicles identical. In fact the left one hangs lower in 85% of cases. It is nothing to worry about.
Q. Sometimes I feel pain in my testicles. Is there some thing to worry?
A. Intermittent twinges in the testicles are common and these sometimes happen after the intercourse. If it lasts less than a minute then there is nothing to worry.
An infection or inflammation causes testicular pain that builds up gradually. In such cases consult your doctor.
Q. Does sex hurt the first time? What are the precautions for having sex the first time ?
A. First time intercourse may or may not be painful for a woman. It is entirely a personal experience and can't really be generalized. It is basically breaking of the hymen that causes the pain. It is believed that if a woman is properly aroused at the time of penetration it lessens thew pain to a great extent. Those who feel pain, have psychological and physical reasons for it. Any kind of apprehension or doubt regarding the partner, place or timing of lovemaking, can make it hurt more than it normally does. Using a water-based lubricant will help in reducing the pain.
Q. What is oral sex? Can oral sex lead to pregnancy?
A. Oral sex refers to stimulation of the genitalia using lips and tongue. It often includes kissing, sucking and licking. It does not include penetrative sex and therefore does not lead to pregnancy but can surely be infectious. Always use a condom to save yourself from catching STDs and sexual infections. Flavored condoms are a good choice for oral sex. Also do not indulge in oral sex if you have any cut or wounds in your mouth, on your tongues or lips.
Q. Is it okay to have sex during periods?
A. Sex during periods is absolutely normal. People in general avoid sex during periods because its messy. It is a proven fact that women experience a higher sex drive when they are menstruating . Also sex during periods is more enjoyable as the vagina is soft and moist.
Q. Is it normal to feel pain during sex or What could be the reason?
A. Pain during sex may be experienced due to a number of reasons. Pain on initial penetration is often due to infection, spasm of the vaginal muscles or inadequate lubrication whereas pain on deeper thrusting is often caused by endometriosis, adhesions (scar tissue), a retroverted (backward-tilting) uterus or fibroids. If it hurts in a specific position simply avoid it. On the other hand if almost all positions hurt, or even many of them, see gynecologist for a complete and detailed check up.
Q. What is the safe time to have sex in order to avoid pregnancy?
A. There is no such thing as safe period for having unprotected sex and avoiding pregnancy. But there are some days when you are less likely to get pregnant. 8th to 21st day of your cycle, counting from the first day of menstrual period is the fertile period. Make sure not have unsafe sex during the fertile period. Usually 4 to 7 days before and after your menstrual cycles is considered to be safe. The best way is to maintain a diary of your cycles and keep a track of when you are ovulating. Usually after your ovulation period unprotected sex will not lead to pregnancy.
Q. What do i do if i miss my periods?
A. What could be the reason for a missed period depends on your lifestyle. If you are in a sexual relationship, first thing to do when you miss your periods is to check for pregnancy. Get a home kit, its easy to use. If you have just started or stopped taking a pill, your body might be just reacting to a foreign entrants, or the absence of a familiar body respectively. For a virgin, missing a period might imply hormonal imbalance, sudden change in lifestyle, some undiagnosed disease or infection. See a gynecologist.
Q. What are the chances of pregnancy if my guy uses a condom?
A. Condoms are largely successful at preventing pregnancy. But there is always a probability of a condom getting torn while sex. In such a case, nothing can be guaranteed and its advised to go for an emergency contraceptive.
Q. What are common STD's and how can I be save myself from them?
A. STDs are sexually transmitted diseases that may be acquired by sexual contact with a person already suffering from them. The most common sexual and sexually transmitted diseases are Chlamydia, Scabies. Pubic Lice, Gonorrhea, HIV, Herpes, Molluscum Contagiosum or Water Warts, Thrush or Candida, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis, Bacterial Viagnosis, Chancroid, Syphilis, Mycoplasma Genitalium and Genital Warts. While most of them are curable but watch out for the ones that are not. All of these diseases have different symptoms and can be easily identified or diagnosed. Abstinence from sex is the only way to ensure 100% prevention against STDs. For those who wish to indulge in sexual pleasures should practice some basic precautionary measures to save themselves from acquiring sexual as well as sexually transmitted diseases. It is very important to be faithful to your partner. This reduces your risk for catching sexually transmitted diseases to a great extent. Get yourself and your partner checked for STDs before indulging in any sexual activity. Always, always use a condom for sex. Though it is not 100% safe, but is a great help.
