Young men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are at high risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a research study by Nottingham University. They conducted research study on the sex or masturbation habits of men when they were young. Those men who are more sexually active in their young life had more chances of getting prostate cancer in their later life. This research study was published in the journal BJU International. Surprise finding: Masturbation increases prostate cancer risk in their 20s and reduces cancer risk in their 50s. Researchers asked these men about their sexual habits and the number of sexual partners. 40% of prostate cancer patients have 5-6 female sexual partners. 59% of men said that they had engaged in sexual activity 12 times a month or more in their 20s. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men especially in old age. Those who have higher sex hormone levels (testosterone) will have high sex drive and have higher chances of developing prostate cancer. There are enough evidences on the role of hormones in causing prostate cancer and physicians treat these patients in order to reduce those hormone levels. Prostate cancer risk increases with increase in number of sexual partners along with increase in diagnosis of sexual infections. … [Read more...]
Circumcision does not protect men from sexual diseases
Another sexual health myth was busted. Contrary to popular opinion, Circumcision does not protect men from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). This was revealed in a study by New Zealand researchers on 499 men of which 40% were circumscribed. 23.4% of circumscribed men reported having had any type of sexual disease by age 32. This was 23.5% in uncircumcised men. Researchers took sexual behaviours and socioeconomic factors into consideration. Most common Sexual Transmitted diseases: 1. Genital warts. 2. Chlamydia. 3. Genital herpes. This research study was published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Another study by New Zealand researchers found 50% reduction in getting STDs in circumscribed men. Scientific community has divided opinion on the health benefits of Circumcision and its role in attaining sexual satisfaction. Nerve rich foreskin plays vital role in getting sexual orgasm in uncircumcised men but it also cause pain in some men during intercourse. … [Read more...]
Tenofovir gel is safe for women- Clinical Trials
Experimental research on Tenofovir vaginal gel (HIV Microbicide) for daily usage in women is successful, researchers just announced. This microbicide gel is very useful for women and will become very convenient to use without male consent. Tenofovir gel is a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor which acts by inhibiting this crucial enzyme. Researchers conducted experiments on 200 sexually active HIV-negative women in New York and Pune (National AIDS Research Institute) for six months. These research findings were presented at International microbicides meeting in New Delhi. National Institute of Health funded for this research. This Tenofovir gel has shown no side-effects on any major organs. 90% of women who participated in the survey said they would consider using the gel to prevent HIV transmission. Compliance and tolerance is good for this gel in women. Menstruation is the major cause for not using this gel in the experiment. More than 30 million people are living with AIDS and HIV is mainly spreading due to unsafe sex. 46% of HIV patients in the world are women who are infected mainly due to sexual contact. Please share your opinion on AIDS vaginal gel. … [Read more...]
Research: Ultrasound can detect G spot
Women can find their G spot through ultrasound scan, according to Italian researchers. G spot is a mysterious organ located on the anterior wall of the Vagina whose stimulation will give multiple powerful orgasms for women during intercourse. G spot is a sure shot way to reach ultimate powerful orgasms, according to sexual therapists. G spot (Gräfenberg Spot) is the only sexually stimulating organ located inside the body while other stimulating organs like breasts and clitoris are located superficially. The “G-spot” was named after a German gynaecologist who first suggested its existence in 1950. According to some sex researchers, there is no such thing called “G spot” in the vagina. According to a recent research study, more than 80% women believe in the existence of G spot but most of them failed to find its exact location in the vagina. New Scientist magazine quoting researchers revealed this sensational finding which will have dramatic implications in one’s sexual life. This research results will be published in the "Journal of Sexual medicine". Researchers conducted experiments on 20 women and found a thick tissue in the vagina. Those women who have thick tissue achieved ultimate orgasm upon stimulating it while those who do not have this thick tissue failed to attain orgasm. They find thick tissue on the wall of the vagina in the urethrovaginal space. But they failed to find any relation between thickness of the tissue and strength of orgasm. Those women who have G Spot have more than 1 mm extra thickness in the urethrovaginal space. They successfully detected this thick area using ultrasound scan. If ultrasound can able to detect G spot, one scan will change the sexual lives of many women who are finding it difficult to attain powerful multiple orgasms. Please share your opinion on G spot. … [Read more...]
