Frenuloplasty procedure is done at doctor’s office / clinic. You will be given local or full body anaesthesia as per the discretion of the doctor. The frenulum will be cut off or extended as needed by the doctor. It was done using a scalpel previously but with the advent of laser technology, doctors today use laser to extend or cut the frenulum
Vasectomy Reversal – All you need to know about the procedure Vasectomy is a male family planning procedure (popularly used verbiage in India) done to a man. This is a simple, short procedure done as an outpatient service by a good sexologist / sex specialist. In this procedure, the tubes carrying the sperm from the…
PrEP – PreExposure Prophylaxis to prevent HIV Infection PreExposure Prophylaxis is a way to prevent contracting HIV. The procedure involves putting a healthy person under medication few days before he/she involves in risky sexual behaviour or abuse drugs possibly by sharing needles. Who are the right people to take PrEP / When should you consider…
HIV Types and Strains and RT-PCR Test We are sure that most of you would be wondering why there hasn’t been a vaccine or cure developed for HIV. In short, one of the main reasons is that HIV has many types and strains and in some cases, it forms hybrid types too. When the strains…
Effects of masturbation on your brain Masturbation, a very common way of showing yourself some love! Over 90% of the men do it and over 50% of the women do it too. It is no more a taboo or some taboo that shouldn’t even be discussed. In this article, let’s look at the positive and…
Foods to improve your stamina in bed Who doesn’t want to perform better and longer? Having longer intimate moments with your partner helps in improving the bonding between you and also leaves memories that last for a lifetime. Following are some of the foods (based on the required nutrients) that can help you last longer…
Male Reproductive System – Know the basics All the while, we have been talking about various problems that can affect the fertility in men. Let’s get down to the basics and know a little about the male reproductive system, what constitutes the male reproductive system and how does it function. We are sure that you…
When does semen leak out?
1. Nocturnal emissions or night fall
2. Problems with your prostate gland
3. Nerve injury, typically in your spine or in the brain
4. Side effects of medication
5. Sexual Arousal
Penile Vitiligo (vitiligo of the penis) refers to the discoloured or white patches of skin on the penis. The patches are caused due to loss of melanin, the pigment that gives colour to our skin. Why they lose that pigment and why particularly in those spots is still unknown.
Novel Corona Virus can affect fertility in men Covid-19 a.k.a. Novel Corona Virus – almost every literate in the world would be aware of the virus and symptoms caused. However, the effects or damages caused by Corona to various parts/organs of the body is yet to be understood and studied completely. One such organ that…
Penile Cancer – Cancer of the Penis – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Penile cancer is treatable and completely curable provided you find it in it’s early stages. Reading this article completely will equip with knowledge enough to detect any abnormalities with/on your penis. Ignoring the symptoms can delay the treatment and will let the cancer…
Teratozoospermia – Teratospermia – Causes & Treatment As per WHO, if a man’s ejaculate contains less than 4% of normal sperm, he is said to be suffering from Teratozoospermia (or Teratospermia). As per Kruger’s strict criteria, if less than 15% of the sperms are abnormally shaped, then the man is said to be suffering from…
Home remedies for treating thin and watery semen Most of the times, thin or watery semen is due to the absence of sperms or low sperm count. This is one of the reasons that can cause infertility in men apart from premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, sperm morphology problems, sperm motility problems etc. When there is…
FAQs on Vasectomy 1. Does vasectomy affects a man’s sex drive? No. Vasectomy does not affect a man’s sex drive. You will still have erections and can perform sex like before. The only difference will be that your semen will not have any sperm in it. The sperms produced in the testicles will be absorbed…
What is killing your sex drive? Apart from a person’s age, there are several factors affecting his/her sex drive. They include: Stress Your Partner Less Sleep Too much alcohol Having a baby Becoming Overweight Erectile Dysfunction Depression Menopause Not spending time with your partner It is common for every man that the sex drive comes…
Vasectomy – Birth control surgery for men What is vasectomy? Vasectomy is a birth control surgery that is done to a man. In many cases, women undergo birth control surgeries such as tubal ligation or hysterectomy. In vasectomy, the tubes carrying the sperms (vas-deferens) are blocked or disconnected so that no sperm is ejaculated in…
Infertility in Men due to Oligospermia (low sperm count) Oligospermia – What is it? When a man ejaculates, the number of sperms should be more than 1.5 crores per millilitre (15 million/ml). If the count falls below this number, the condition is called ‘Oligospermia’ or ‘Oligozoospermia’. Oligospermia is categorized into 3 types: Mild Oligospermia –…
Are you addicted to porn? Before knowing whether you are addicted to porn, let us know what addiction is and what changes happen to the brain and body when you are addicted to a substance or behaviour. What is addiction? Addiction is more than being interested in a substance or behaviour. The person feels compelled…
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Compulsive Sexual Behaviour is a medical condition when a person thinks too much about sex and sexual fantasies that is difficult to control. This excessive thinking can lead to the emotions of guilt, depression, negative effects on health, job, relationships and overall life. Compulsive Sexual Behaviour is also called Hypersexuality, Hypersexuality disorder,…
STD Testing in Chennai STD or STI refers to the infections that are transmitted to a healthy person when he/she has unprotected sexual intercourse with an infection person. In most of the cases, this can happen when the infected partner is unaware that he/she is infected and show no symptoms or ignores any symptom. Typically…
Suffering from Low Sex Drive – What could be the reasons?From mental connection between couples to medical conditions in either partner, there are numerous factors that can affect the sexual relationship between them. Let us look in detail, what are the possible reasons that can affect the sex drive between partners. Diabetes The most common…
What factors can cause male infertility? Did you know that 20 to 40% of the times, the problem lies with men in couples who are not able to give birth to a child? Although problem with women’s reproductive system or body attribute to a larger percentage, in case when a couple is unable to beget…
Testicular Cancer Cancer that occurs to either of the testicles is called Testicular Cancer. This is not a very common condition but can happen at any age of a man. Good news is, testicular cancer is treatable irrespective of the stage it is in. Symptoms of testicular cancer The tumor like lumps form on the…
Balanitis is a condition when the head of the penis (glans) is inflamed. This can be due to different reasons such as tight foreskin (phimosis), infection or even due to irritation of the penis glans. This is not a severe problem but if ignored, this can turn out to be a problem. Kids under the age of 5 may have this problem due to tight foreskin (phimosis) but after 5 to 6 years of age, the issue usually resolve on it’s own. If not, you will have to see a good sexologist as early as possible.
Can Chlamydia (STD) cause Erectile Dysfunction? Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection that spreads through unprotected anal, vaginal or oral sex. You can refer to our section of ‘Sexually Transmitted Diseases’ or to know more details about Chlamydia, you can visit our ‘Chlamydia’ page. Chlamydia can affect both men and women and it is caused…
Morning Wood – What is it? Many men would have noticed that their penis is erect when they wake up in the morning. This is called “Morning Wood”. In medical terms, this is called Nocturnal Penile Tumescence. This is a very common thing and occurs frequently in the case of young men and boys. But,…
FAQs on Penis Health What benefits does circumcision give me? First of all, whether circumcised or not, you need to keep your penis always clean. Wash properly when taking bath. If your penis is not circumcised, pull the skin back gently and clean the head of the penis. If you don’t do this, smegma (dead…
Artifician Insemination The procedure of Artificial Insemination was originally being performed on animals (cattle) for breeding. Later experts started using the same procedure on humans. Artificial Insemination refers to the process of injecting sperms into the uterus or fallopian tubes or near the ovaries of a woman using an external device. IntraUterine Insemination (IUI) is…
Sebaceous Cysts – What are they? Sebaceous cysts are bumps on the skin that contain liquid or semi-liquid substance collected inside them. They are pretty common and benign. (Benign = non cancerous). Not only on scrotum, they can form on face, neck or in other parts of the body. Most of the time, they are…
FAQs on Wet Dreams Wet dreams – involuntary ejaculation due to dreams that causes arousal. Women may not see anything in their garments or bed sheets but the vagina becomes wet when they get aroused. Yes, they too have wet dreams. Wet dreams, also called ‘Nocturnal Emission’ or ‘Sleep Orgasm’ occur mostly during puberty or…
Frequency of Ejaculation – How many times is normal? For men, ejaculation and orgasm feel the same, but are they really the same? Some men can experience orgasm without ejaculation and some can’t feel the orgasm even when they ejaculate. However, some sexologists argue that ejaculation and orgasm are two different things. Ejaculation – ejecting…
Natural remedies for Premature Ejaculation This article is for those who prefer natural or home remedies for any of their physical problems. Premature Ejaculation is one of the common problems that men face sometime or other during their life time. Premature Ejaculation is defined as ‘Ejaculation of semen before or within one minute after penetration’.…
6 Natural Testosterone Boosting Supplements Testosterone, a very important male sexual health hormone. Not just for sexual health, optimal amounts of testosterone helps in muscle growth, fat loss and also helps in maintaining good health. Did you know that testosterone is important for women too? Though women produce it in very small quantities (compared to…
HCG – The pregnancy hormone for men? HCG – Human Chorionic Ganodotropin (hCG) is called ‘pregnancy hormone’ because it plays an important role in maintaining pregnancy. The pregnancy test kits that women typically use when they miss their period checks for the presence of this hormone. Along with women, hCG injections are also used for…
Cancer Causing Viruses Virus needs no introduction today. We are very well aware that there exist thousands of virus strains that can affect a person’s health. Some may not cause serious damages to human body but some may even cause life threatening conditions. Let’s take a look at some diseases caused by viruses. Here are…
Hepatitis and Sex – Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a medical condition that causes inflammation of the liver. This disease is caused by Hepatitis Virus. This liver damaging disease can spread through sharing needles, sharing food and also through sexual contact with an infected person. How many types of Viral Hepatitis are there?…
Epididymitis – All you need to know Before we get to the topic of epididymitis let us first understand the word – Epididymitis. Epididymitis refers to a condition that occurs in the “epididymis”. Epididymis is a part of the male reproductive system. It is a long, coiled tube that stores sperm and transports it from…
Semen is a combination of fluids and sperms generated by the male reproductive system. Generally, semen is a thick, viscous whitish liquid. Certain body conditions can change the colour, smell, consistency of the semen and it can look more watery.
All you want to know about ART – AntiRetroviral Treatment Before getting into AntiRetroviral Treatment, what it is and what happens to the body when a HIV infected person starts ART, lets know some basics about what happens to a human body when infected with HIV. HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, as many of you know,…
What are the possible medical problems that your Testicles or Scrotum can get? As you may be already aware, one testicle often hangs lower than the other. If you are not sure why and want to know, please watch the video at the end of this article. Testicular cancer is likely the most known type…
Hematospermia Sounds strange but true. Hematospermia is a condition where blood is present in the semen (male ejaculate). It is not noticeable usually, so it is difficult to tell in the initial stages. What causes blood to mix with semen? As you can see, there are many parts in the men’s reproductive system such as…
FAQs on HPV Vaccine HPV – Human PapillomaVirus, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections that can spread through sexual intercourse or oral sex. This virus can pass from an infected individual to healthy person via genitals or throat and cause infection. Like many viruses, there are several types of strains (around 40) of…
Symptoms of Low Testosterone Levels Testosterone, the male sex hormone is a very important hormone to have a healthy energetic sexual as well as normal life. Women do have this hormone but in very small quantities in their bodies. When the testosterone levels drop in a man, its not just erectile dysfunction caused but also…
Myths & Facts about HIV – AIDS Having HIV and having AIDS – are both the same? No, they both are not the same. HIV – Human Immunedeficiency Virus is a multi-strain virus that destroys CD4 immune cells. These cells help our body fight infections. When the count of these cells drops, body will be…
Changes to a man’s sexual organs with age Have you ever wondered what is going to happen to your penis, pubic hair, scrotum, the tissues inside your penis change as you age? If you are in your 30s, you would already know that you are not as active in sex as you were in your…
Top 5 reasons for adult men to have circumcision One of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world is male circumcision. Circumcision involves the procedure of surgically removing a part or all of the penile foreskin called the prepuce. The foreskin or prepuce is normally the retractable fold of skin that covers the…
Cure for HIV / AIDS – Human Trials to begin soon So far, as we all know, there hasn’t been an “Official Cure for AIDS” discovered. It has been 12 long years, scientists are trying various techniques to achieve complete remission of the virus from infected human body. Finally, it looks like there is hope…
Frenulum is an elastic band like skin that connects the foreskin on the penis to the glans of the penis. It is similar to the elastic skin that exists under the tongue and the lower jaw in a person’s mouth. Frenulum is also called as ‘banjo string’ by some medical professionals.
Exercises for men for a better sex life Exercising has always been considered good for not just our physical but also mental well-being. But now, did you know that toning those muscles, or losing a few pounds can help you be better at sex? That’s true, research has found out that working out three to…
HIV in children. It’s effects on young brains. Human Immunodeficiency Virus, as we know, is a deadly virus that is transmitted sexually, by sharing needles, mother to child etc.Infected mothers can pass on this virus to their babies through breast feeding or by birth, depending on when they get contracted with HIV. Mothers who get…