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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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Why should I avoid sexual activity before a PSA test? 

Rain reduces the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t a serious condition. Fact or fiction? We sort through some of the common myths about hay fever, to help you manage your symptoms.

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Fact or fiction? 9 hay fever myths busted 

Does music help you drift off? Is your phone light destroying your slumber? Read our useful tips for the best night's sleep, backed by science.

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10 science-based sleep tips that really work

Which hay fever home remedies are worth trying? From hay fever wipes and sprays to essential oils and air purifiers, we review what the science says. 


Natural remedies for hay fever: what works and doesn’t

If you’re struggling to sleep night after night, there are proven ways to sort insomnia, whether you’re having a short bout of sleep problems or you have chronic insomnia.

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

Symptoms and treatments for vaginismus – when your vagina tightens and makes it hard to have penetrative sex.

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Vaginismus: why it happens and how you can deal with it

How much deep sleep do you need? And how can you get more of it? Get the lowdown on sleep stages, sleep cycles and how to get them working well for your health.

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Deep sleep: how to make the most of your sleep cycle

Learn all about sleep, including stages of sleep, sleep hygiene and other tips and treatments to help you get a good night’s rest.


How to sleep well: your complete guide

Blocked nose, sneezing and a cough – all symptoms of hay fever, but also signs you might have a cold or coronavirus. Check out the key symptoms of each, so you can easily tell what’s getting you down.


Is it hay fever, COVID-19 or a cold? Spot the telltale signs

Women are struggling when it comes to sleep. If you're one of them understand the causes and how to deal with them and change your sleep, life and relationships for the better.

How men and women sleep differently

A goitre is a swelling of the thyroid gland in your neck. Learn the symptoms, why it happens and what you can do about it.

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