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Whether you're a panther in the sack, or a dreamy romantic, knowing all you can about sex is important for a balanced lifestyle.
To get to the top of your game, there are a few things you need to learn first - how her body - and yours - works. And that's just for starters.
The STI most men get
Most guys haven't ever heard of the human papillovirus, yet many will get it at some stage in their lives without even knowing it.
Penis traction can work
Have you ever wondered what it would take to get a longer penis? Do “male enhancement products” actually work?
Guys fake orgasms, too!
If think that only women fake orgasms you've got another thing coming. Newsflash: men do it too!
Where’s the male pill?
After decades of research, why isn’t there an oral contraceptive pill for men yet?
Your sperm is ancient!
Scientists have discovered that the most important gene in sperm production in humans and most animals originated 600 million years ago and hasn't changed much since
Circumcision vs AIDS?
Why are more and more experts promoting adult male circumcision as an effective tool to reduce the risk of HIV infection in men?
The healthy sperm diet
Planning to become a father? You'd better do whatever you can to ensure that your tiny genetic propagators are plentiful and healthy, including eating the right foods.
Protecting your bits
Taking care of what makes you man is right up there next to breathing. Read on to learn about how to look after your bits, and how to get the most out of your manhood.
Condom is still tops
Condoms remain the best solution to reducing risks of acquiring sexually transmitted infections or transmitting these infections, says researchers.
Nuts driving you round the twist?
One doctor said that they’re so sensitive that it’s impossible to stick the smallest pin into any part of them without feeling intense pain. So apart from avoiding pins,
The lowdown on the penis
The heart may be regarded as the seat of the soul, but the penis is the autopilot - the joystick. No other part of male physique causes men as much anguish, self-doubt and pride.
Just a snip
You’re a bloke. Your partner dislikes using the pill. You don’t want any more kids. Here's the most grown-up thing you can do.
The lowdown on circumcision
An expert looks at circumcision, phimosis, paraphimosis and balanitis.
Will Viagra improve your sex life?
It seems that a significant proportion of South African men feel that they need help in improving their sexual “performance”.
Men with boobs
It’s a rare condition and yes, it happens outside of men’s nightmares. Talking about this is arguably one of the last taboos among men.
Men and the mid-life slump
A mid-life crisis isn’t just a mental state - it turns out that many men experience a drop in testosterone levels as they get older.
How the penis works
If you feel more at home under the hood of a car than in front of a diagram of the anatomy of the male private parts, you might want to read this.
Penis resources
Need information about your most valuable asset? Here are some useful books, websites and video clips.
The incredible disappearing penis
Ever heard of koro? It's rare mental condition that involves the irrational fear that one’s external genitals are shrinking or retracting, and it mostly affects men.
Your ageing penis
What will happen to your most treasured appendage as you get older?
Are you doing it right?
Are you masturbating properly? Traumatic masturbatory syndrome might leave you with some unpleasant side-effects.
Sex and heart attacks
You've seen it in the movies, but what exactly are the chances of dying from a heart attack while having sex really?
The penis adorned
From penile jewelry to seriously painful surgery, some guys go a long way to prettify their Johnson!
Who has a penis piercing?
If you were asked to describe the typical man who gets a genital piercing, what would you say?
What's up, morning glory?
Morning wood, early riser, breakfast boner, morning tent - whatever you call it - what's the story morning glory?
Extraterrestrial sex
If you’re making whoopee in outer space, does the earth still move?
When orgasms make you sick
Imagine getting ill - for days on end - every time you have an orgasm.
Masturbation is good for you
Not only doesn't it cause hairy palms or blindness, but masturbation is actually healthy. Ask your doctor!
Different types of contraceptives
If you are not planning to have a baby, best you decide on the most suitable form of contraception.
All sex carries STD risk
Sexual activity other than intercourse carries some risk of sexually transmitted disease, and doctors should make sure their patients understand that.
Your testicles
Men know that even a glancing blow can be excruciating. Your testicles are two rubbery but extremely fragile 'eggs' hanging side-by-side in the scrotum.
Shortcut to the future
A vasectomy is the most grown-up thing a man can do. Here’s the honest account on the pros and cons of the “snip”, as experienced and written by a medical journalist.
Premature ejaculation
Apart from impotence, nothing torpedoes a bloke’s self-confidence like coming too soon.
Permanent erection
Priapism is a very serious and painful condition, which causes a prolonged and painful erection that can last from a few hours to a couple of days.
Hospitals offer free sterilisation
The Association for Voluntary Sterilisation of SA promotes sterilisation for those who don't want more children. Here are a list of hospitals which offer free sterilisations.
Penis 101
What is it with men and their penises? We joke and brag about them all the time, but when it comes to understanding how they actually work, most of us are pretty clueless.
How an erection happens
The penis is an amazing contraption. How exactly does it change from limp and flaccid to erect and firm at the drop of a hat?
A polygamist's dictionary
Many South Africans know surprisingly little about the ins and outs of polygamy.
Circumcision horror
Despite laws to curb the deaths and injuries related to circumcision, the death toll among initiates continues to soar. What happens when initiation ceremonies go wrong?
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