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Pain during Sex: Causes, Frequency, Tips

Brief overview Causes: In women, for example, inflammation, inadequate lubrication, infections, cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, vaginismus, psychological causes; in men, foreskin tightening, penile curvature, prostatitis, urethritis, penile fracture, among others. Treatment: change of position, prevention of infections, lubricants, relaxation techniques, medications, surgical interventions, psychotherapy When to see a doctor? Always discuss pain during sex with the … Pain during Sex: Causes, Frequency, Tips

Sex and alcohol

Small amounts of alcohol have a stimulating, relaxing effect on the psyche. However, this effect is short-lived. Increased consumption also damages the liver, brain and cardiovascular system and can also be stressful for the psyche. Impaired perception and coordination and slower reactions are direct consequences. This also has an effect on sexuality. The decisive factor … Sex and alcohol

Chemoprophylaxis: Treatment, Effects & Risks

If chemoprophylaxis is induced, physicians administer a viral agent or antibiotic to the patient to prophylactically (preventively) treat an established or an impending infection. The administration of these drugs is intended to prevent or combat the spread of pathogens in the body. What is chemoprophylaxis? If chemoprophylaxis is induced, physicians administer a viral agent or … Chemoprophylaxis: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Gender: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

In the past, especially in the German-speaking world, the term gender referred exclusively to the biological differences between men and women. Meanwhile, the need to include psychological and social aspects of gender has been recognized. In the context of gender research, the transitional forms of gender are increasingly being considered. Increasingly, the picture is emerging … Gender: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Depression in Men

First the nerve-racking meeting in the office, then an accidental jostle on the road and now the cripplingly viscous after-work traffic … suddenly it’s time: man clenches his fists, angrily steps on the gas pedal or yells around for seemingly no reason. When peace-loving men suddenly “snap,” it’s often not just pent-up aggression that’s behind … Depression in Men

AIDS: Why Safe Sex is so Important

Today, around 36 million people worldwide are still infected with the HIV virus. Although the number of new infections has fallen from around three to two million infected people per year since the turn of the millennium, responsible behavior and protection for oneself and others are still highly topical issues today. There is still no … AIDS: Why Safe Sex is so Important

Venereal diseases

STDs in general are diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse. It should be mentioned that those diseases can also be transmitted via oral and anal contacts and are not only concentrated on vaginal contacts. All sexually transmitted diseases can be prevented by mechanical contraception, especially condoms. In the following you will find the most … Venereal diseases

Venereal diseases caused by bacteria | Venereal diseases

Venereal diseases caused by bacteria This disease is caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can also be called gonococci. Similar to the syphilis pathogens, these bacteria are almost exclusively transmissible through sexual contact and can be fought off just as well with condoms. There are two different forms of the disease, the chronic and … Venereal diseases caused by bacteria | Venereal diseases