Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic disorder where the endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus) begins growing outside of the uterus. Often, this causes painful and heavy periods , bloating, and can be a cause of deep dyspareunia . Deep dyspareunia is pain during sex with deep penetration. Some women have reported deep dyspareunia with specific positions, which makes sense because the penis can affect the position of the uterus from different angles. For exa

The concept of “rough sex” has risen in the past decade, especially in young adults as they begin to explore their sexual self . This likely comes with increasing references in TV shows, movies, porn, books, popular music, and social media. Rough sex can be defined by practices such as hair pulling, biting, spanking, slapping, choking , smothering, and name calling. All of these behaviors are intended to be consensual, non-violent , and a part of sexual activity and foreplay.

Popular culture, television, and movies often focus on the culturally “taboo” topics, such as sex. For example, in the movie Mean Girls, Coach Carr teaches sex education, stating, “Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant and die!” While most adults understand that this is a funny line about abstinence, some viewers may believe this as true or misunderstand the joke. Similar instances may result in some wildly incorrect theories that many people believe or take at face

Globally, around 44% of pregnancies are unintended. Of these, about two-thirds were due to not using contraception, or using unreliable methods ( pull-out , etc.). This tends to place women at risk for harmful procedures that may have otherwise been avoided. The issue lies with the burden of prevention primarily being placed on women, usually in the form of hormonal birth control options that may not be the best for every woman. Currently, the only accepted forms of male bir

The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘guest editorials.’ The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and researcher who specializes in women's health, wellness, and healthy living. She is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Body+Mind Magazine Sexual health is a crucial part of overall wellness, yet genetics are often an overlooked factor. Today, advances in genetic testing allow you to gain insight into potential risks long before symptoms appe

You may have had a sexual experience where you ejaculated and thought, “Hmmmm, that doesn’t look right, am I okay right now?” You are not alone. There are plenty of people with penises that have similar experiences. However, it’s important to keep track of what your normal ejaculate looks like, so you can keep an eye out for any underlying condition that can be identified in part by the look and texture of semen. Did you know that some ejaculate is more normal than others? Se

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The SMSNA periodically receives and publishes ‘guest editorials.’ The current article was submitted by Mia Barnes, a freelance writer and...

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