Anatomy

Menstruation, commonly referred to as a period, is a part of the fertility process for vulvas. Once a cycle, the lining of the uterus prepares the possibility of pregnancy by filling the lining with thick and rich blood vessels. This rich lining provides support to a fertilized egg to begin growing into a fetus. Menstruation […]

Have you ever noticed that a lot of language anatomy isn’t very gender-inclusive?  Today there is a lot more acceptance and discussion of the different gender identities that exist. As a society, we have begun to examine what do we really know about gender, sexuality, and anatomy. Historically, scientists looked at nature and only recorded […]

“Is there a male g-spot?” or “What is the g-spot?” are often questions whispered in low voices. Some people think that the g-spot doesn’t exist or only exists for people of certain genders. But let’s get the facts straight. It doesn’t matter what gender you are, everyone has a G-Spot. The G-spot is a location […]

Testosterone is a type of androgen hormone. Hormones are like small chemical messengers that produce changes in our bodies. Testosterone is a very important hormone because of the many important functions it performs. Most people think automatically of men when we are talking about testosterone. This has led it to be called primarily a “male […]

The penis is the primary sex organ of one of the two types of reproductive organs commonly seen in humans. The penis is referred to by a number of different words, including some colorful slang. Some of the names people use for penis include, but not limited to, cock, wang, one-eyed wonder weasel, pecker, wood, […]

A common question that always pops up for some people is a concern about unwanted pregnancies. There is a lot of misinformation and general lack of information out there for people. Many places don’t have a very comprehensive sex education program and the sex ed conversation doesn’t always happen at home. It’s not surprising that this can lead people to some concerning notions about how pregnancy can occur. So let’s talk about oral sex and if it can lead to a conception of a child.

Body hair can invoke a lot of different reactions from yuck to yum. Different areas of the world will have unique views on whether hair is sexy. This will vary from different areas to the body to how that hair is kept, removed, or styled. There are many different ways that people choose to remove body hair. The choice to remove hair should be entirely your own based on what you like. If you find it more appealing to remove the hair then you should do so. The choice should be entirely your own. One of the more common and less painful ways to remove body hair is by shaving it.

Usually, when we are discussing private parts there are the usual words that come up like penis and vagina. There is also a whole list of colorful slang that people use when referring to their genitals. These words can be silly sounding and encourage us to relax when talking about sex. They can also be used with the intent to be insulting or shameful towards someone else.

Do you know how long sperm live? The answer might surprise you! Check out all you should know about how sperm travel through their lifespan