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When Pleasure Hurts: Sperm Cramps?

When Pleasure Hurts: Heard of Sperm Cramps? Key Takeaways Sperm cramps are caused after ejaculation or prolonged arousal without release. Immediate relief remedies: cold packs, warm baths, supportive underwear. Severe pain may indicate infections like prostatitis. Introduction Sperm cramps, medically known as post-ejaculatory pain or testicular cramps, represent one of the most overlooked aspects of

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Bleeding to Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage

Bleeding To Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage Key Takeaways PPH is the loss of 1000 ml of blood post childbirth. Uterine Atony is the leading cause of PPH.  PPH can cause long-term cardiovascular problems. The World Health Organisation defined Postpartum Haemorrhage or PPH as the loss of 500 ml or more of blood of a pregnant

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How Smoking Is Affecting Your Sexual Health: Storytime

How Smoking Affects Your Sexual Health: Storytime Key Takeaways Nicotine negatively impacts libido  Smoking can lead to organ deformities in a baby Quitting smoking reverses most fertility damages Unseen Consequences of Smoking on SRHR SRHR stands for Sexual and Reproduction Health and Rights. Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of human well being. However, one

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Virginity: What is it, really?

Virginity: What is it, really? Key Takeaways Virginity is a social construct, not a biological fact. The hymen is not a proof of virginity. It varies for everyone. Cultural pressure around virginity reinforces gender inequality. Roots Of Virginity Merriam-Webster defines ‘virgin’ as a person who has not had sexual intercourse. For many, losing virginity is

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