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Body basics

So how much do you really know about sex and the anatomy? Who knows, you might find the answer here.

The hymen - myth or fact?

The physiological purpose of the hymen is one of the eternal mysteries of women's bodies.

Female Ejaculation

There are many theories about whether or female ejaculation occurs. Recent studies have shown that it does, and is completely natural. Read to find out more.

Vaginal dryness: The facts

Vaginal dryness is a hot topic on many of Health24's forums. Find out what causes this common problem and what you can do about.

So what's in semen?

In answer to a reader's query on whether it was dangerous to swallow sperm, Health24's sexologist, Dr Elna McIntosh, wrote the following.

Studies: Size doesn’t matter

New studies find both sexes' body insecurities may be misguided.

A trip down mammary lane

Through the centuries, women’s breasts have been miminised, hidden from view or maximised. So where did the modern bra come from and who invented it?

Intersex explained

If someone wants to clarify a person’s gender they can just ask them. It is sex (biological attributes) that Olympic committees are interested in, not gender.