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Sexual problems may be caused by physiological or relational issues. When this is the case, psychotherapy, and counseling may be needed to address these underlying issues. Check out this new video from the International Society for Sexual Medicine to hear from experts in the field of sexual health about the many reasons that patients may benefit from visiting with a sexual psychologist.
An undescended testicle is a testicle that has not moved from the abdomen (where it develops in a fetus) into the scrotum (the bag of skin located behind the penis). While it is not common, premature babies are at higher risk of having an undescended testicle, and it occurs in an estimated 1 in 25 baby boys.
Sometimes, an uncircumcised man or boy may find that it is difficult to pull back the foreskin of their penis. This is due to a medical condition called phimosis.
Oral cancer is a cancer that affects any part of the mouth including the lips, tongue, gums, inner cheeks, roof or floor of the mouth, or back of the throat. While many of the risk factors for oral cancer are not related to sex, (e.g., tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, and excessive sun exposure to the lips,) the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) causes about 70% of oropharyngeal cancers (a specific type of oral cancer). HPV can be spread to the mouth and throat through oral sex.
Although multiple companies make several slightly different models of penile implants, there are two main types of penile implants: inflatable and semirigid. Each of these types of implants has their advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, if you are considering getting a penile implant, it is important to discuss your options with a knowledgeable doctor or urologic surgeon who can help you decide which implant would be best for you.
Uncircumcised men may notice a small V-shaped band of skin on the underside of the penis that attaches the foreskin to the head of the penis. This is called the frenulum. Even when a penis has been circumcised, part of the frenulum may remain and be visible to an individual. (To see an illustration of the frenulum, click here.)
Generally, when a person thinks about sex and size, their mind likely wanders to the penis. However, people who are assigned female at birth may also be preoccupied with the size of their vaginas.