The penis, testicles and other organs can’t do everything on their own. They need help. Vital to erection are the arteries that expand and carry extra amounts of blood to the penis when a man is sexually aroused. Without increased flow, there can be no erection. The crucial locations for this blood-flow activity are the [...]

There’s no such thing as the best position; each couple should experiment and find their own most favourable positions, which will depend on the shape and size of the couple’s bodies, both partners’ strength and stamina, and any special situations such as a pregnancy, disability or illness. Couples who are making love and exploring each [...]

While some men perform cunnilingus because they find it intensely exciting, others may do it more to please their partners. If you are in the latter group, you should never let your partner think that you find it a chore. This is a certain turn-off. Concentrate instead on the sure and certain knowledge that you [...]

A kiss is very often the first expression of love, and no matter in what other sexual activities a person may indulge, kissing remains one of the most voluptuous of all caresses. The mouth is highly responsive and mobile, and can offer a great variety of sensual pleasures. Through it you are able to experience [...]

Another thing to look out for in order to make certain you are sending out the right signals is to keep your facial expressions pleasant. Smiling is especially important as it is a direct way of telling someone that you find him or her attractive. Using hand and head movements are also ways of encouraging [...]

The projection of the cervix allows the space of the vaginal vault to be divided into front, back and lateral fornices. The cervix enters the vault through the upper part of the front vaginal wall and as a result, the front wall is shorter than the rear wall and the rear fornix is much deeper [...]

The patient with acute hepatitis В can usually be managed at home. Hospitalisation is indicated for hepatic failure signs of which may be: prolongation of prothrombin time by more than 3 seconds; altered conscious state or personality; or development of ascites or bruising. Clinical improvement is usually evident by the second or third week of [...]

Chancroid is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, a fastidious gram-negative coccobacillus. It is rare in Australia, the few infections identified usually having been acquired in South East Asia. The diagnosis should be confirmed by culture of the organism from scrapings from ulcers after removal of crust and debris. Special culture techniques are required. A presumptive diagnosis [...]

Chlamydia trachomatis (serotypes D to K) is an important and common sexually transmitted human pathogen. It is much more common than gonorrhoea. The serotypes of С trachomatis isolated from genital infections differ from those usually isolated from trachoma (serotypes A to C). Serotypes LI, L2 and L3 cause lymphogranuloma venereum. Non-gonococcal (NGU) and postgonococcal urethritis [...]

The following areas should be specifically covered in counselling: (i) Diagnosis. The patient should be told the diagnosis, natural history of the disease, sequelae and the effectiveness of therapy. (if) Treatment. The patient should be told the dose, frequency and duration of medication and the importance of compliance with the full course. Side effects of [...]