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Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs
This article talks about herbal aphrodisiacs, which are natural substances used to increase sexual desire and improve sexual health. People have used many different plants and natural materials for a long time to help with sexual problems like difficulty in maintaining an erection or low interest in sex. The article points out that after Viagra, a famous medicine for sexual issues, became popular, more people started looking for natural options. These natural choices are often safer and easier to get. The writers discuss several plants that have been tested and found helpful for sexual health. They also explain why some people have sexual health problems, like stress, illness, or nerve problems. The article ends by saying that more research is needed to fully understand how these natural substances work and how safe they are, but they could be a good alternative to regular medicine for sexual health issues.
Clitoral Sexual Arousal: Neuronal Tracing Study From the Clitoris Through the Spinal Tracts
This study looks at how the clitoris, a key part of female sexual arousal, is connected to the brain through nerves. The researchers wanted to learn more about the paths these nerves take from the clitoris to the spinal cord. This is important to better understand how sexual arousal works in females.
To do this, they worked with 29 female mice. They studied the mice's clitoris and the nerves connected to it in great detail. They used special coloring methods and microscopes to see the nerves more clearly.
The results showed that the clitoris is connected to the spinal cord through certain nerves. They found that these connections are most concentrated in a specific part of the spinal cord. This information helps us understand the role of the clitoris in sexual arousal better.
The study concludes that learning about the clitoris in mice can help us understand sexual arousal problems and other related issues in humans. This research is especially useful for learning about sexual function and how it's affected by nerve problems or injuries.
How well do we truly understand clitoral anatomy? An Irish maternity hospital's perspective
This study from an Irish maternity hospital looked at how well medical professionals understand the anatomy of the clitoris, an important part of the female body for sexual health. Despite its importance, the clitoris hasn't been talked about much in medical studies or classes. The first detailed study of it was only published in 1993.
The goal of the study was to check how much people working at a busy maternity hospital in Ireland know about the clitoris. They asked different groups, including 10 consultants, 10 non-consultant hospital doctors, 10 midwives, 10 midwifery students, and 10 medical students, to identify parts of the clitoris on a 3D model.
The results were surprising. None of the 50 people who took the test could name all five parts of the clitoris. In fact, 38 of them couldn't even name one part correctly.
The conclusion is clear: there is a big gap in knowledge about the clitoris among medical staff. This shows that more education is needed in this area. The good news is that awareness of women's and sexual health is getting better over time. This study points out the need for better education about the clitoris and women's health in general.
The Clitoral Complex: A Dynamic Sonographic Study" by Pierre Foldes and Odile Buisson
This study, done by doctors Pierre Foldes and Odile Buisson, looks at the clitoris and how it moves during sexual activities. They wanted to understand better if the G-spot, a part of the vagina known for giving pleasure, is related to the clitoris. To do this, they used a special machine called an ultrasound, which lets them see inside the body. They did this test on five healthy women. The women were asked to do muscle contractions in their pelvic area and also had a finger inserted into their vagina, but this was done without any sexual feelings involved.
The main thing the doctors looked at was the size of the clitoris (the clitoris has external AND internal parts that make a wishbone shape around the vulva) and how it moves during these muscle contractions. They found that the clitoris and the front wall of the vagina are closely connected. When the vagina is touched or pressure is applied to it, the clitoris moves.
The doctors think that this movement of the clitoris could be why the lower front part of the vagina, where people say the G-spot is, feels good during sexual activities. They suggest that the pleasure from the G-spot might actually be because the clitoris is sensitive and it gets moved or pressed during these activities.
Beyond the tip of the iceberg: A meta-analysis of the anatomy of the clitoris
This study is about understanding the size and shape of the clitoris, a key part of the female body. The researchers did a big review (called a meta-analysis) to look at how big or small the clitoris can be. They used information from different sources like MRI scans, ultrasounds, studies on dead bodies (cadavers), and studies on living women.
They found out that the clitoris can vary a lot in size from person to person. They measured different parts of the clitoris, like the length and width of the glans (the visible part), the body, the crura (leg-like parts), the bulb, and the prepuce (the skin covering the glans). They also measured how far the clitoris is from other parts like the urinary opening and the anus.
The main point of this study is to show that there's a wide range of normal when it comes to the size and shape of the clitoris. This information is really important for doctors, especially those doing surgeries related to female genitalia. The study suggests that medical textbooks should include this information so that doctors and the public understand that there's a lot of normal variation in clitoral sizes. This could help women feel more normal about their bodies and make better decisions if they're thinking about surgeries like genital cosmetic surgery or gender affirmation surgery.
Partnered Sexual Behaviors, Pleasure, and Orgasms at Last Sexual Encounter: Findings from a U.S. Probability Sample of Black Women Ages 18 to 92 Years
This study looked at the sexual behaviors, pleasure, and experiences of orgasms in Black women in the United States, ranging in age from 18 to 92 years. The researchers used information from a large survey conducted in 2018 that included 980 Black women. The goal was to give a positive view of Black women's sexual experiences and highlight the variety of activities they engage in. The study found that most of these women had sexual experiences that they wanted, experienced orgasms, and found their experiences pleasurable.
The research also showed that Black women participate in a variety of sexual activities, including both penetrative and non-penetrative acts. It was noted that kissing, cuddling, and touching were common across all age groups. Interestingly, the study found that younger women (ages 18-24) had the least amount of pleasure and orgasms compared to older age groups. In contrast, women between 40-59 years old reported the highest rates of orgasms.
One important finding was that most Black women in the study expressed that they genuinely wanted their sexual experiences. This challenges some common stereotypes about Black women's sexuality and shows that they have diverse and rich sexual lives. The results from this study can help sexual health professionals, educators, and therapists better understand and support Black women's sexual health and pleasure.
This study is significant as it offers a comprehensive look into the sexual behaviors and experiences of Black women, a group that has historically been underrepresented in sexual health research. It emphasizes the need for more positive and inclusive approaches to understanding the sexualities of Black women.
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Black Women's Meaning and Experiences of Sexual Anxiety
This study looked at how sexual anxiety affects the ability of premenopausal Black women in the southern United States to enjoy sex. Sexual anxiety can make someone feel stressed during sex, which makes it hard for them to feel pleasure. Black women might feel this anxiety more because of certain challenges like being seen in a sexual way too much, not having many partners to choose from, and having experienced more sexual trauma.
The researchers talked to 25 Black women and used their stories to understand sexual anxiety better. They found three main parts of sexual anxiety: 1) what causes it, 2) what it feels like, and 3) how to deal with it. The causes included fear of pain during sex, not knowing the partner well, past bad experiences, mental health issues, and problems in society. The feelings of anxiety could be mental (thoughts), somatic (body feelings), or emotional. To cope, these women found it helpful to have a supportive partner, to encourage themselves, to practice mindfulness, to go to therapy, and sometimes to use substances.
The study showed how these women understood and managed their sexual anxiety. It suggests that mental health professionals and partners should be aware of these experiences and support Black women in ways that consider their unique challenges and strengths.
The Peak of Pleasure: Black Women's Definitions of and Feelings Toward Sexual Pleasure
This study looked into the sexual activities, enjoyment, and experiences of Black women in the United States, who were between the ages of 18 and 92. It used information from a big survey in 2018 with 980 Black women. The aim was to show a positive picture of their sexual experiences with partners. The study found that most of these women enjoyed their sexual experiences, had orgasms, and found the experiences pleasurable.
The research showed that Black women engage in various sexual activities. Kissing, cuddling, and touching were common for all ages. Younger women (18-24) reported less pleasure and fewer orgasms compared to older women. Women aged 40-59 had the highest rates of orgasms and often had sexual intercourse with a long-term partner or spouse.
An interesting part of the study was how much these women wanted their sexual experiences. Most women of all ages really wanted their sexual experiences. This goes against some common ideas about Black women's sexuality and shows that they have a wide range of sexual lives.
The results of this study are important because they help sexual health professionals, educators, and therapists better understand and support Black women's sexual health and happiness. It's unique because it's one of the largest studies focusing on the sexual experiences and pleasure of Black women of all ages in the US.
What Drives Sex Toy Popularity? A Morphological Examination of Vaginally-Insertable Products Sold by the World’s Largest Sexual Wellness Company
This study looked at what people like in sex toys, especially those used for vaginal insertion like vibrators and dildos. Researchers wanted to understand if people prefer these toys to look like real male genitals. They used data from Lovehoney, a big online store for sexual wellness products, and looked at 265 different sex toys. They checked their size, price, and what they looked like to see what made them popular.
The study found that toys that looked very realistic, like actual male genitals, were not more popular. What mattered more was the toy's price and its thickness (circumference). This suggests that people buying these toys are not necessarily looking for something that looks like a real male penis. Also, the length of the toy didn't really affect how popular it was. This is similar to other findings that women don't focus much on the size of a male's genitals.
These results are helpful for companies that make and sell sex toys. They can use this information to design products that people will like more. The study also helps us understand what features of male genitals (real or toy) are preferred by consumers.
Vaginal Squirting: Experiences, Discoveries, and Strategies in a U.S. Probability Sample of Women Ages 18-93
This study looked into a sexual experience known as vaginal squirting, where women release fluid during sexual activity. The researchers wanted to know more about how common it is among adult women, what it feels like, and how women first learn they can do it. They also explored any challenges or concerns women have about it.
The study found that 40% of adult women in the U.S. (average age around 47 years) have experienced squirting at some point in their lives, often three to five times. Most of these women discovered squirting by accident and 75% learned specific ways to make it happen. About 60% of the women said squirting was very or somewhat pleasurable. However, only 20% of them always experienced squirting at the same time as an orgasm. Women shared various challenges with squirting, like taking a long time to reach it or feeling too emotionally intense.
These findings help us understand more about how women experience squirting and enjoy it as part of their sexual lives. Knowing more about this can help women figure out what they like, talk about it with their partners, and make sure they have a pleasurable sexual experience.
Socioeconomics and Erotic Inequity: A Theoretical Overview and Narrative Review of Associations Between Poverty, Socioeconomic Conditions, and Sexual Wellbeing
This study is about understanding how a person's financial and social situation can affect their sexual happiness and health. The researchers introduce a new idea called "erotic equity," which looks at how different factors in society either help or hinder people's positive sexual experiences.
First, they explore how being in different economic situations, like poverty, might change a person's sexuality. Then, they review what other studies have found about this topic. They looked at 47 studies from over 22 countries and noticed that people with less money, education, or lower-level jobs often reported not being as happy or healthy sexually. Most of these studies only looked at simple measures of a person's social and financial status, without digging deep into how these bigger social and financial structures can lead to differences in sexual wellbeing.
Finally, the researchers suggest that future studies should consider a person's economic and social conditions more carefully to understand better how these factors affect sexual health and happiness. They believe it's important to look at the bigger picture, including both personal and societal influences on sexuality.
Female ejaculation and squirting as similar but completely different phenomena: A narrative review of current research
This study talks about two different ways that women can release fluids during sexual excitement and orgasm. These are known as female ejaculation (FE) and squirting (SQ). The researchers wanted to show that FE and SQ are similar but come from different causes.
They looked at a bunch of studies that focused on fluids released during female sexual activities. Until 2011, all kinds of fluids released during orgasm were just called female ejaculation. This fluid was thought to come from special glands near the urethra or because of accidental urine release during sex. Nowadays, squirting is seen as the release of about 10 milliliters or more of clear fluid, which is similar to urine and comes from the bladder. Female ejaculation, on the other hand, is the release of a smaller amount of thicker fluid from these special glands near the urethra, and this fluid has a lot of a specific protein found in men's prostate glands.
Both of these things can happen at the same time, but the reasons behind them are totally different. Squirting is like a big release of fluid from the bladder during orgasm, while female ejaculation is a small amount of fluid from these special glands.
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Female Ejaculation Orgasm vs. Coital Incontinence: A Systematic Review
This study is about understanding the different types of fluids that women might release during sexual excitement and orgasm. The researchers wanted to figure out why these fluids are released, tell the difference between them, and see if they are just normal parts of sexual response or signs of a health problem.
To do this, they looked at many research articles that discussed female ejaculation, the involuntary release of fluid during sex (called coital incontinence, or CI), and vaginal lubrication.
They found that female ejaculation can be either a small amount of white fluid coming from the female prostate or a larger amount of fluid that is like diluted urine. These can happen at the same time. The study suggests that 10-54% of women experience female ejaculation. Coital incontinence is divided into two types: one that happens during penetration and another during orgasm. This condition is more common and is often due to stress urinary incontinence, where urine leaks out when a woman coughs or sneezes. Urodynamic tests, which measure how well the bladder and urethra are storing and releasing urine, show that detrusor overactivity (a bladder problem) and stress urinary incontinence can cause orgasmic incontinence.
In conclusion, the study points out that not all women release fluids during orgasm and that female ejaculation and squirting are two different things. Female ejaculation has only been proven in a few cases, and its high reported numbers are mostly based on surveys. The actual cause of squirting isn't well documented. Coital incontinence is a medical issue related to problems in the urethra and bladder and needs treatment. Understanding the differences between these phenomena is important for knowing what's a normal part of sexual response and what might be a symptom of a health issue.
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Masturbation Prevalence, Frequency, Reasons, and Associations with Partnered Sex in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a U.S. Nationally Representative Survey
This study was about understanding how often adults in the U.S. masturbate, why some people choose to do it or not, and how this relates to their interest in having sex with a partner. Masturbation is when a person touches their own body for sexual pleasure, but it's often not talked about as much as sex with a partner.
The researchers found that more men than women said they had masturbated in their lifetime, in the past month, and did it more frequently. People often masturbated for reasons like enjoyment, feeling sexually excited, reducing stress, and relaxation. Some people didn't masturbate because they weren't interested, were in a committed relationship, or felt it conflicted with their personal morals or religious beliefs.
The study also looked at how the desire for sex with a partner was linked to how often people masturbated. Women who wanted more sex with a partner were more likely to masturbate more often. This was also true for men. Basically, those who desired more partnered sex were likely to masturbate more.
These findings give us updated information on how common masturbation is among adults in the U.S. and the various reasons behind it.
Clinical Descriptive Study of Masturbatory Behavior Among Infants and Preschool Children: A Recent Observation From Iraq
This study focused on young children, infants to preschool age, who showed signs of masturbating. Masturbation is when someone touches their own private parts for pleasure. The researchers wanted to understand this behavior in kids who were brought to the doctor because their parents thought they had itchiness in their genital area.
The study was done in Iraq and looked at 44 children (22 girls and 22 boys) over four years. These kids were between 1 and 6 years old. The doctors talked to the children and their parents to learn about the behavior and also did physical exams. Kids who had clear skin problems or issues with peeing or their digestive system were not included in the study.
The results showed that these children were masturbating for different amounts of time, often lying down and rubbing their genital area with their hands or against objects. Afterward, they usually looked flushed, sweaty, and would often fall asleep. Most of these children came from families with low income.
In conclusion, the study found that it's not rare for very young children to show masturbatory behavior, and it can be mistaken for ongoing itchiness in their private parts.
Masturbation parameters related to orgasm satisfaction in sexual relationships: Differences between men and women
This study looked at how masturbation (when people touch their own private parts for sexual pleasure) is different for men and women, and how it relates to how satisfied they feel with orgasms during sexual activities with a partner.
The researchers asked 1,335 Spanish people, aged 18 to 83, to fill out an online survey. This survey collected information about their personal backgrounds, sexual experiences, feelings about masturbation, and how they feel when they orgasm by themselves.
The study found that men started masturbating at a younger age than women, did it more often, and had more sexual desires when they were alone. Women, on the other hand, reported feeling stronger emotions, physical sensations, and feelings of closeness during orgasm.
When looking at how these things relate to orgasm satisfaction with a partner, both men and women's emotional feelings during orgasm were important. For men, masturbating a lot by themselves was linked to less satisfaction with orgasms in sexual relationships. For women, being okay with masturbation and having solo sexual desires seemed to help them feel more satisfied during partnered sex.
The study shows that understanding masturbation is key to getting why people might have trouble with orgasms during sex with a partner. For both men and women, how they feel emotionally during an orgasm is important. But for men, masturbating a lot alone could mean less satisfaction with a partner, while for women, being positive about masturbation and understanding their own sexual desires can help.
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