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Yes, blood-tinged semen is an indication that something is wrong with your body. According to medical terms, it is a condition called hematospermia which is an indication of many different ailments. Let us see if it could have happened due to micro tear....
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The brave will never worry about the bloodshed right? There is nothing wrong about having sex during periods. But there are certain things that you need to be aware of: Don't assume that your chance of pregnancy during periods is 0%.  While family plan...
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Sex during periods is good if you don't mind sticking your gun in the mess. Scientifically, period sex is regarded as the excellent option to relieve menstrual cramps and tension brought on by PMS. It is found that orgasm experienced during periods can he...
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Tissue micro tear refers to a painful tear in the tissue lining. If you happen to indulge in little too zealously with your partner and then later feel that your skin is little hurt afterwards? That is micro tear. When something is abrasive or too harsh o...
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Fordyce Spots are small bumps that can appear on the edge of your lips, inside your cheeks. It can also appear on the foreskin of the penis, on the shaft or on scrotum for men and on the vulva and labia for women. The spots are also called as Fordyce Gran...
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No. They are not contagious. It is common for people to assume Fordyce Spot happens due to viral infection and fear that they may contract it from their partners. The anxiety increases manifold when they happen to see these spots for the first time with a...
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Yes, it is normal. It is estimated that close to 30% of the general population has atleast seen one incidence of Fordyce Spots in their life. Fordyce spots are found to occur more commonly among males compared to females, though it can potentially affect ...
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Fordyce Spots never go away by itself without any treatment. You need to take treatments and follow medical procedures, if they pose a cosmetic problem. Though there are laser treatments available to remove them, it can cause a scar. There are also peelin...
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STDis the acronym of Sexually Transmitted Disease andSTDstands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. These diseases are also called as 'Venereal Disease' in general. Though majority of these diseases are curable through proper treatment when detected early,...
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There is not much difference in general.STIrefers to a broader range of infections, usually used by members of the medical community. WhereasSTDis used by common people, media and online forums specific to sexual related diseases. Both are infections and ...
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There are a number of diseases that are mentioned as STDs. Generally, STDs are broken down into four categories depending on the source of the infection; namely, bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal. Let us see each one of them. Bacterial infections ...
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Without any discrimination of class, race or age, anyone who has unprotected sexual contact with an infected person is prone to get STDs. It is not limited only to those who have penetrative sex with an infected partner. Infection can spread even through ...
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Yes, absolutely possible. There are quite a few numbers of diseases that can still pass through due to sexual contact even though they are not considered to be STDs. The following are the diseases are identified to get transmitted through skin-to-skin con...
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If you are little cautious and don't give into the rush of hormones, you can always safeguard yourself from giving or taking STDs. The following are to be strictly followed to play it safe. -          Be honest about your health and communicate it with y...
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Getting tested for STDs is the first step towards having a healthy sex life. It is also a significant step to achieving peak sexual wellness. It can give a lot of confidence and make you feel good about yourself, which in turn, can boost your confidence t...
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You can start with your regular doctor. Tell him that you would like to get tested forSTDand he will sure refer you to the right place. You can check for a sexologist in your area by googling and visit him or her. A sexologist would be an ideal person t...
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When you are sitting in queue for testing, don't feel embarrassed. Instead, feel happy that you are sitting among likeminded people who are concerned about their sexual health and wellbeing. There is no need to feel guilty, after all, you are making eff...
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Personal Discussion The testing procedures at all the clinics, hospitals or testing centers are mostly similar. Initially, the doctor or testing executive may ask your few questions such as -          When was the last time you had unprotected sex? -  ...
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