Fistulas usually result from complications while giving birth. Teen moms and those with female genital cutting (FGC) are particularly susceptible.
Steph Haase
Big penis: is that what women want?
‘Is my penis big enough?’ It’s a question every man asks himself at some point. Research sounds like bad news for smaller guys: it found that women like their men tall, manly, and well-endowed.
Contraception: top five facts
Contraception: a topic so varied that the city of Vienna dedicated an entire museum to it! Talking about condoms may be unsexy in the heat of the moment, but if you don’t want to risk unwanted pregnancy or get an STD, you need to think about it.
Oral sex: top five facts
More than 70 per cent of men and women prefer oral sex to plain old intercourse, studies show. Especially women. Not surprisingly – up to 80 per cent can have an orgasm with oral sex, while only around 25 per cent have a Big O with intercourse.
Female genital cutting
Female circumcision, or cutting, is an age-old tradition. Depending on the tradition, a girl or woman may have part or all of her external genitals removed.
Kissing: top five facts
Kissing: a super-romantic thing, with the right person at the right time. Sparks can fly. Or… tongues tickle, saliva drips, and teeth clash. Far less romantic. So how do you do it right?
Foreplay: do’s and don’ts
Foreplay: the delicious lovemaking you do before you move on to intercourse. For some, it’s just a starter for the real deal.
Sexually transmitted diseases: top five facts
STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, can be a nasty side-effect of sex. Every year, more than 333 million people get infected with syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis, the four most common STDs. Some are even fatal. But it’s easy enough to protect yourself.
Masturbation: top five facts (part 1)
Masturbation – pretty much everybody does it, but nobody seems to talk about it. That’s too bad, because masturbating is fun and good for you! But then there are some uncertainties and myths.
Sex after pregnancy: top five facts
Sex after pregnancy – you’ll find things have changed. Giving birth is almost like a small explosion around a woman’s sexual organs. They need time to heal. And with the woman’s hormonal levels gone crazy, her libido may change, too.
Safe sex: do’s and don’ts
Safe sex sounds a bit boring. Sex should be exciting and satisfying – but safe? Well, if you imagine the kind of stress an STD or an unwanted pregnancy will cause you, being responsible about sex seems like a small price to pay…
Orgasms: top five facts
Orgasms – they can be absolutely earth-shattering, toe-curling experiences of pure pleasure! But what if you’re really tired – should you fake it? Are there differences between men and women when it comes to climaxing? Find out all the facts!