Societal assumptions and individual myths that define vaginal penetration as normal sexuality can affect the sexual pleasure of varied sexual activities. Although women orgasm much more easily through direct clitoral stimulation than through vaginal intercourse, many couples desire the latter. The purpose ...
The female orgasm is a controversial entity, in terms of its origin, forms and even its mere existence. The concept that all orgasms are clitorally mediated is well-known but understudied, and the existence of vaginally-activated orgasm (VAO) as a distinct phenomenon remains to be proven. Som...
Everyone has some estradiol in their bodies, regardless of their biological sex. When Estrogen May Be Tested You may need an estrogen test if you have symptoms of an estrogen-related condition or:4 You're having trouble getting pregnant. Your periods are irregular. Puberty appears to be ...
The nonathlete control group consisted of college women who had not participated in any varsity sports at the university level. Participants were measured on scales of body dissatisfaction, preoccupation with weight, and self-perceptions of body type and weight. Analyses revealed that (a) speed-...
Although the clitoris or other body parts may be accidentally touched in the process, to have a “vaginal orgasm" there would be no intentional stimulation of other body parts. In the same study described above, less than 1 in 5 women reported being able to orgasm through vaginal stimulati...
But did you know there are different types of nipples too? Table of Contents The great thing about the human body is that it varies from person to person. Wouldn’t it be boring if we all had exactly the same appearance to our bodies? What if everyone had a freckle in the same ...
Associate Professor Prichard adds, "We know that people who appreciate their bodies also engage in a greater range of health behaviors (e.g., healthier diets andphysical activity), and that people who feel weight shame or stigma engage in lesshealthbehaviors and are more likely to gain weight...
transmitted diseases. It is estimated that over one million women are currently infected with gonorrhea. Among women who are infected, a significant percentage also will be infected with chlamydia, another type of bacteria that causes another STD. (Chlamydia infection is discussed later in this ...
This dissertation offers an explanation for the exclusion of women from the broad category of artistic creation as it was articulated and theorized by influential writers and critics in France under the July Monarchy (1830-1848). The myth of the modern artist, which continues to govern our readin...
Fat is an essential part of our bodies. Too little or too much fat is unhealthy. “You have to have the right amount,” says Fried, but the right amount varies from person to person. Did You Know? The chances of health problems related to obesity are higher for men with a waist of...