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What is dhat syndrome?

What is dhat syndrome?

Men with dhat syndrome experience physical and emotional distress linked to perceived semen loss and/or a fear of semen loss. In the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Om Prakash describes dhat syndrome as “‘semen loss’-related psychological distress.”

How does having/recovering from COVID-19 affect female sexual health?

How does having/recovering from COVID-19 affect female sexual health?

Having COVID-19 can greatly influence sexuality.

Are couples with unmet sexual needs less satisfied with their relationships overall?

Are couples with unmet sexual needs less satisfied with their relationships overall?

They might be less satisfied, but a willingness to compromise may improve the situation.

What are female genital arousal disorder (FGAD) and female cognitive arousal disorder (FCAD) and what’s the difference?

What are female genital arousal disorder (FGAD) and female cognitive arousal disorder (FCAD) and what’s the difference?

When a woman becomes sexually stimulated, her body goes through both physical and mental processes to get her body ready for sex.

How long does it take a woman to reach orgasm?

How long does it take a woman to reach orgasm?

All women are different, so the answer to this question varies. One woman may reach orgasm quickly. Another may need more time. And some women don’t reach orgasm at all.

What is outercourse?

What is outercourse?

In general, the word outercourse refers to sexual activities that don’t involve penetration. However, the word can mean different things to different people.

How can people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) thrive sexually?

How can people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) thrive sexually?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that can cause joint inflammation all over the body, particularly in the hands, knees, and feet. RA is also an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells.

How can people with high blood pressure/hypertension thrive sexually?

How can people with high blood pressure/hypertension thrive sexually?

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can damage blood vessels in your body, including the genitals. It’s also linked to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which can cause your blood vessels to narrow and make it harder for blood to flow through.

How can people with asthma thrive sexually?

How can people with asthma thrive sexually?

If you have asthma, you might be concerned about having symptoms, like shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, during sex.

How can people with hemophilia thrive sexually?

How can people with hemophilia thrive sexually?

Hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, occurs when the body has lower-than-normal levels of certain proteins that help clot blood. (These proteins are called clotting factors.) As a result, bleeding can be difficult to stop. Sometimes, it happens spontaneously.

Why might a person have one or both testicles removed?

Why might a person have one or both testicles removed?

Located in the scrotum, the testicles (also called the testes) are a pair of glands that produce sperm cells and testosterone, the primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. Testosterone plays a key role in the development of male characteristics. It is involved with sex drive, erections, and sperm production. It also helps build muscle and bone mass.

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