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Homosexuality

Homosexuality Sexual orientation can be defined as an individual’s emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to another person — women, men, or both the sexes. Sexual orientation also refers to an individual’s sense of identity based on these attractions. Sexual orientation is typically classified into three categories: heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual. People who are heterosexual have […]

Maintaining Genital Hygiene

Maintaining Genital Hygiene Maintaining genital hygiene is very important in order to keep infections away. A good genital hygiene is vital for preventing transmission of diseases, promoting good relationship with your partner, and for preventing an offensive smell. Both men as well as women must practice good genital hygiene to keep their bodies clean and […]

What Is Atherosclerosis?

What Is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a condition in which excessive plaque accumulation on and around the artery wall causes hardening and narrowing of arteries. As a result, the arteries are blocked and blood flow to different organs is blocked. A common cause of heart attacks and strokes, arthrosclerosis tends to progress silently, slowly affecting arterial […]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | GERD A chronic digestive disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder in which stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus, irritating the lining of the food pipe. GERD occurs when the muscular valve that connects the stomach with the esophagus fails to close properly or opens at the wrong time. […]

Scrotum Function and Anatomy

Scrotum Function and Anatomy A part of the male reproductive system, scrotum is a thin sac of skin that contains testes, epididymis, and spermatic cords. Divided into two compartments, the dual-chambered protuberance of muscle and skin is an extension of the perineum located between the anus and penis. Each compartment comprises: one of the two […]

Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction

Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is the inability to attain or sustain an erection of the penis long enough for a successful sexual intercourse. According to the American Journal of Medicine, as many as 18 million American men above the age of 18 suffer from erectile dysfunction. Almost 50 to 60% of these men […]

Cesarean Versus Natural Birth

Cesarean Versus Natural Birth A baby can be brought into this world either by means of a natural birth, i.e. vaginal delivery, or through a surgical birth, i.e. cesarean section. Earlier natural birth used to be the norm but now, many women are opting for cesarean section as a matter of choice. So is one […]

Prevention of Osteoporosis

Prevention of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis can be defined as a medical condition that is associated with the weakening of bones, thereby making them prone to fractures. In a person suffering from osteoporosis, the bones become brittle due to a loss of minerals, specifically calcium, at a fast pace and the body is unable to make up […]

Male Genitalia Transplant

Male Genitalia Transplant With the medical field growing by leaps and bounds with every passing day, one more frontier has been conquered recently. Yes, surgeons had been toying with the idea of male genitalia transplant for ages. One such operation was carried out in 2005 but had to be reversed soon after. However, surgeons from […]

Genital Hygiene for Females

Genital Hygiene for Females It is extremely important to wash your genitals not only to keep them clean but also to keep them healthy. There are certain types of bacteria which thrive on our skin and are absolutely required to eat away the dead skin. However, a buildup of the bacteria due to unhealthy cleaning […]

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