When it comes to sex, everyone feels a little insecure. Even with a long term partner. That is why today, we have put these sex questions out there so you wouldn’t have to.
There is a wet spot on the bed after sex… and it’s on my side. Is this what I think it is?
Does it smell like urine? If so, here’s your answer. There’s often a tiny bit of fluid left in the bladder even after women use the bathroom, says Lauren Streicher, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Certain sexual positions — such as the missionary — can put enough pressure on that area to cause it to leak. If this happens only once in a while, then there’s no need to worry. If the fluid has no odour or a musky scent and you’re about to have your period, then
, Streicher says, you may have ejaculated. (Hey, it happened on “Sex and the City,” so it could happen to you, too!) “But if you’re regularly leaking urine, it could be a sign of incontinence,” she says. She advises strengthening your pelvic-floor muscles through Kegels (seriously, they work!) and consider bringing this up with your gynecologist or a women’s health physical therapist.There is a wet spot on the bed after sex… and it’s on my side. Is this what I think it is?
Does it smell like urine? If so, here’s your answer. There’s often a tiny bit of fluid left in the bladder even after women use the bathroom, says Lauren Streicher, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Certain sexual positions — such as the missionary — can put enough pressure on that area to cause it to leak. If this happens only once in a while, then there’s no need to worry. If the fluid has no odour or a musky scent and you’re about to have your period, then
Why do I sometimes laugh or cry uncontrolably during sex?
“Sex is a neurological and emotional event,” says Debby Herbenick, a research scientist at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University and the author of Sex Made Easy. In other words, it’s intense, and getting naked (physically and otherwise) with someone can trigger unexpected feelings. An emotional reaction could also be due to hormones, where you’re at in your menstrual cycle or fears you have about the relationship. You know yourself best: If you feel something is not right, consider bringing it up with your partner or with a therapist.
I’m nowhere near menopause, but I’m as dry as the Sahara down there — even when I’m in the mood. How can this be?
There are lots of factors involved in keeping the vagina naturally lubricated, but anything that sabotages your hormone levels or your blood flow throughout the body can dry you out, says Streicher, who is working on a book about sexual health. She also says that about 5 per cent of women taking oral contraception experience vaginal dryness — yet even some gynecologists neglect to make that connection. Other culprits that have nothing to do with age include antihistamines, breastfeeding, chemotherapy, in vitro fertilization and diabetes. (An easy solution: Streicher recommends applying a good silicone-based lubricant, like Wet Platinum, before sex.)
Should I be worried if I bleed after sex?
If the blood is a light colour, and this happens only once (especially after a strenuous romp), then it’s probably just the result of irritation or friction, Streicher says. But if it happens again or if there’s a fair amount of blood, then you should make an appointment with your gynecologist. It could be coming from the cervix, the uterus or be caused by an infection like chlamydia or gonorrhea.
About that, um, aquatic odour…
A science lesson, courtesy of Dr. Streicher: The normal pH in the vagina is between 3.5 and 4.5, and that creates the best conditions for good bacteria to proliferate. If the pH goes up too high, those good bacteria can’t survive, which allows the not-good bacteria to take over, leading to that unfortunate fishy odour as well as infections like bacterial vaginosis. Normal semen happens to have a high pH, around 7.4. “So if your pH levels are already teetering on the brink or if you’re having a lot of sex, the introduction of high pH semen can put you over the edge,” Streicher says. Your period can also increase your pH level. Streicher sometimes prescribes an OTC gel called RepHresh to help keep levels balanced and also recommends vaginal probiotics (different than the probiotic capsules intended for your intestine). And if the post-coital bouquet you’re referring to smells like bleach or chlorine, Streicher says, “Well, that’s just semen.”
That cleared off, here is one good reason why orgasms are good for you, at least the women. While it might not be easiest at this time of year to avoid some of the more naughty aspects of social events and vacations – i.e. alcohol, sugar, and staying out way past your bedtime – we do hope that you take advantage of exercising your libido! There are so many benefits of orgasm for women.
First, it improves circulation to organs in the pelvic cavity, delivering nutrients, growing healthy tissues, and regulating your menstrual cycle. Women who have intercourse at least once a week are more likely to have normal menstrual cycles than women who are celibate or who have infrequent sex.
It increases fertility and sense of wellness by energising your hypothalamus gland, which regulates appetite, body temperature, emotions, and the pituitary gland, which in turn regulates the release of reproductive hormones that induce ovulation and cervical fluid.
It provides overall lymphatic massage, helping your body’s natural detoxification process to improve digestion and mood and help prevent cancer.
It promotes healthy estrogen levels to keep vaginal tissues supple and protect against osteoporosis and heart disease.
It induces deep relaxation by boosting endorphin levels and flushing cortisol (an inflammatory hormone released by the adrenal glands) out of the body.
It spikes DHEA levels in the body. DHEA hormone improves brain function, balances the immune system, helps maintain and repair tissue, and promotes healthy skin.
It helps you look younger—studies show making love three times a week in a stress free relationship can make you look 10 years younger.
It boosts infection-fighting cells up to 20%–helps fight colds and flu!
It cures migraines and helps treat other types of pain by elevating pain thresholds (a bonus when preparing for childbirth!)
It increases levels of the hormone oxytocin, which is linked to passion, intuition, and social skills—the hormone of bonding and success!
Source: Tribune
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