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Discover tips, information and answers to common health questions about how people with male sex organs can look after their sexual health.


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Why do I have an itchy penis?

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What are the physical signs of male arousal?

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Is it normal for testicles to be different sizes? The facts about testicles

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Try these exercises to help with premature ejaculation

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Do natural remedies for premature ejaculation work? 

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Can diet affect premature ejaculation? 

Sexual Health: Commonly Asked Questions

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Does anal sex have any health risks? 

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Penis enlargement

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Is it normal to have a curved penis?

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Penis size

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How to keep a penis clean

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Five penis facts 

Male infertility

Your chances of getting pregant increase if you have sex within a few days of ovulation (when an ovary releases an egg). However, having sex regularly throughout your menstrual cycle will also increase your changes of getting pregnant. Up to 90% of couples manage to get pregnant within 1 year.


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Your chances of getting pregant increase if you have sex within a few days of ovulation (when an ovary releases an egg). However, having sex regularly throughout your menstrual cycle will also increase your changes of getting pregnant. Up to 90% of couples manage to get pregnant within 1 year.

Infertility in men: Definition, symptoms and causes

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Enjoying a healthy sex life involves practising safe safe, only doing what feels comfortable for you and communicating well with your partner. 


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Enjoying a healthy sex life involves practising safe sex, only doing what feels comfortable for you and communicating well with your partner. 


When can you have sex after a vasectomy?

The prostate is a small gland that's found in the pelvis (between the bladder and penis). It produces some of the fluid in semen. There are 3 main types of prostate disorder: prostate inflammation, prostate enlargement and prostate cancer.

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Man wearing shorts with his hands covering his crotch (credit - peakSTOCK)

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Why should I avoid sexual activity before a PSA test? 

Your need-to-know guide to bacterial vaginosis, including symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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Bacterial vaginosis: what is it and how do you deal with it?

If your child struggles to sleep it can be hard to know what’s normal and what’s not – and it can affect family life. Solving your child’s sleep problems are as much about helping your own sleep, too. 

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Sleep problems in children: what really works

Want to remove body or facial hair? Learn the pros and cons of each option, from plucking and trimming to hair removal creams, epilating and waxing.

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Hair removal: which method is best for you?

Thyroid disease is when your thyroid gland stops working properly. Learn about the symptoms of thyroid problems, and how to deal with them.

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Thyroid problems: types, signs you have one and how to cope

Learn about the symptoms of ingrown hairs, what causes them, and how to get rid of them and stop them coming back.


Ingrown hairs: symptoms, causes and how to get rid of them

Hirsutism means excessive hair growth in women. Learn what causes it, and find out about your hirsutism treatment options.

Excessive hair in women (hirsutism): how to deal with it 

Ease your hay fever symptoms with our guide, including medical treatment and self-help tips whether you’re indoors or out and about.


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Hay fever: spot the symptoms and find the best treatment

Feeling nervous, worried or anxious about your smear test? These 16 tips can help make your next cervical screening more comfortable.

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16 tips to make your smear test more comfortable

Female genital mutilation (FGM) causes serious health issues for girls and women. Learn the facts, and how to get help if you need it. 


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FGM: what it is, health risks and how to get support

Could an antihistamine help your allergy? There are many types, from tablets to nasal sprays, so which is right for you? We look at what’s available and how to take them to help you feel better.

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