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Can a guy like anal play and not be gay?

Posted January 15, 2013 under Ask Us.

Engaging in/enjoying anal play doesn’t mean that you’re gay. In 2010, a paper titled “Heterosexual Anal Sexuality and Anal Sex Behaviors: A Review” was published in the Journal of Sex … read more

I used a sex toy and I’m concerned that it caused retrograde ejaculation. Is this possible?

Posted January 8, 2013 under Ask Us.

Retrograde ejaculation occurs when the seminal fluid is emptied in to the bladder instead of out of the penis. If you have had an orgasm but no ejaculate came out, … read more

I feel awkward getting my private parts examined by a doctor, but I know I need to. What should I do?

Posted December 18, 2012 under Ask Us.

Before you get undressed, speak up and share with your health care provider (HCP) that you feel awkward about this part of the exam. Together you can discuss ways to … read more

What’s the point of an adams apple?

Posted December 11, 2012 under Ask Us.

The “Adam’s Apple” is made up of the thyroid cartilage which surrounds the larynx, or voice box. During puberty in males, the larynx grows (causing the male voice to lower) … read more

Why do some women have sex if they don’t orgasm?

Posted December 4, 2012 under Ask Us.

People choose to have sex for a variety of reasons – to connect emotionally with others in a very intimate way, to experience physical pleasure (including, but not limited to … read more

Is masturbation during the week bad? What’s its effect on body growth?

Posted November 27, 2012 under Ask Us.

You might have heard some things about masturbation, such as that it causes you to go blind, or for hair to become infertile. These are all myths – masturbation won’t … read more

There’s some brown colored liquid coming out with my sperm. Is this a disease?

Posted November 20, 2012 under Ask Us.

Semen is normally white. Some change in the color of a guy’s semen can happen with changes in his diet, however, most of the time these changes aren’t easily noticed. … read more

I’m not circumcised and it really hurts when I try to move the foreskin back. Can I fix it?

Posted November 13, 2012 under Ask Us.

It shouldn’t hurt when you retract your foreskin. Possible reasons that it may hurt include adhesions (scar tissue formed between the foreskin and the glans penis) or a skin infection … read more

Why do nipples get hard during arousal?

Posted November 6, 2012 under Ask Us.

Nipples become erect (hard) because the muscles inside them and underneath them contract. This is thought to happen in both males and females during sexual arousal due to the release … read more

My penis is slightly unsymmetrical. Is there a serious problem behind this?

Posted October 30, 2012 under Ask Us.

Guys’ penises can vary in their shape, color, size, and the way they bend. It’s not unusual for a guys’ penis to curve sideways, up, or down, when erect – … read more