November 2017

The Clitoris is Much Larger and Complex Than You Might Think!

2017-12-05T10:38:50-05:00November 10th, 2017|Categories: Anatomy, Sexuality|Tags: |

Let's wrap up the week with a Fun Fact Friday, shall we? Is it a tulip? Is it a wishbone? No! It's a CLITORIS! Did you know the clitoris is WAY LARGER than just that little nub at the top of the ladyparts? It's part of a larger system of erectile tissue: there are two shafts (crura) that are about 10cm (4in) long that are under the labia (inner and outer lips of the [...]

DYSPAREUNIA – Painful Intercourse

2017-12-05T08:18:13-05:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: Pain, Sexuality|Tags: |

Today's Word of the day Wednesday is... DYSPAREUNIA. No, it's not some type of exotic flower. It means painful sexual intercourse. It can happen to anyone, though women are disproportionally affected (8-21% in a 2006 global study - but keep in mind self-report is notoriously poor for these sorts of personal conditions). And there are *SO MANY* reasons why sex can be painful. Once things like infection or malignancies are ruled out or addressed, [...]

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