Archive for February, 2008

Study Concludes Some Women Without G Spot

Ah, the infamous “G spot” on a woman.  Nothing has amazed, perplexed and confounded men so much as to first of all, figure out exactly where this supposedly magic spot in a woman’s anatomy is when they are sexually intimate with a woman, and second exactly what part the G spot plays in female sexual experience enhancement and orgasm control.

The G spot is no myth though.  There is a spot right inside a woman’s vaginal wall, that a man can supposedly find with his two forefingers, as long as he knows how to find it.  This spot, it is said, is highly sensitive, and depending on the woman, may send her into instant sexual ecstasy if it is touched the right way, with the right pressure, and in the right place. 

Well, it has been seemingly proven (I say seemingly because half of these studies seem to be disproved in one way or another later on, so we never really know the true answer), that only some women have an actual G spot, while other women do not have it.  It’s all a matter of personal anatomy it seems, and perhaps genetics, that play a part in whether a woman has a G spot.  I would argue that it may also be mental, and if a woman is not feeling into sex, it may not do the same things for her, even if the “spot” is present in her sexual organs.

The G spot, which was named after the scientist who first discovered this slightly mythological spot, Dr. Grafenberg, was shown to have been present in some women but not others in the study which used ultrasound equipment to determine this.  The way it was determined is that women who reported heavy orgasms, around the area they thought of as their G spot, were shown to have a thicker tissue in that specific area than the women who did not, and this is thought to be the actual G spot, characterized by a thicker tissue in one specific region of the vagina. 

They also concluded in their study that women without any physical evidence of an apparent G spot, ie the thickened tissue in this area, could not achieve a vaginal orgasm, which is considere to be the ultimate in female sexual orgasms, trumping the more externally achieved orgasm, which is triggered supposedly by the clitoris, and is not as intense.  They said that now there is a test to see if a woman has the G spot or not, since the ultra sound proved an effective method to locate this mysterious area.

Prostate Screenings Taking Back Seat for Some?

The thought of getting a prostate health screening, I know, seems like just about one of the last things anyone wants to do with their time in these crazy busy times, but as with a lot of other screenings and health checkups, some doctors will tell you it’s vital to your continued health and wellness.  It really depends on what you’re comfortable with though, and especially depends if you know you may have a family history of prostate cancer and therefore a genetic predisposition toward the disease.

Although the medical field is closer to have genetic tests that do not involve any poking, prodding, or rectal exams, which most men can’t stand and is hence the reason many men forego this unpleasant test, some men still do not think they will be talked into getting their prostate screenings because they do not believe the tests are accurate.

The men who feel this way are probably not the majority of men here in the US, but in fact the screenings for prostate cancer still have a ways to go in how accurate they are, and men are afraid that if the diagnosis incorrectly shows they have abnormal prostate cell growth (cancer, at different stages), that they will be subject to fairly serious treatments that can have any number of unpleasant side effects in and of themselves.

Also, some men actually think that it’s not something they want to be burdened with and would actually rather not know and leave it to chance, or perhaps a higher power.  I’ve often wondered this myself, whether I’d want to really know, especially if I had a later stage cancer.  I for one believe that sometimes our minds have a lot to do with our health, and wonder if ignorance would be bliss in the case of cancer as well.  I know this sounds reckless, but this is honestly how I’ve thought of it. 

I’ve wondered, if I did know, would I then succumb to the state of mind that I could potentially die, and assume a demeanor of hopelessness and being “sick”.  It’s tough to say, but you definitely should carefully weigh the pros and cons and follow what makes you comfortable, and pay attention to the signs your body gives you. 

Enzyte Overview Now Available

Just a quick note that we’ve added an overview of the Enzyte male enhancement product due to interest in the product that came out several years ago, of which many consider the pioneer in alternatives to prescription male sexual enhancement drugs. 

Women & the Pill and Lack of Libido

Guys, I’ve got news for you.  Women usually don’t like being on the birth control pill, but they have to be if they really want to safeguard against getting pregnant.  There are other methods of course to birth control that can work well, but the most effective way to safeguard against pregnancy is still the pill and various versions of hormone dosage like injections and the patch that are available, but honestly which have gotten worse press for side effects than just the good old fashioned birth control pill.

The reason I’m writing this is because lots of guys don’t realize that being on the pill, especially some of the higher dose pills, can really wreak havoc on a woman’s sex drive, and this exhibits itself unfortunately in taking its toll on a man and woman’s relationship, when a guy thinks it’s because of him that the woman doesn’t want to have sex. 

Female sexual enhancement products of course may help the situation, but being on the pill may also trump even the best in products for a woman’s sexual enhancement simply because the dosing of hormones is simply too powerful to be overcome. 

The solution may be to move to a lower dose pill or for the woman to discuss options with her doctor and get their opinion on some other options for birth control after she explains that the current one is really making her a loss for a real desire to have sex with her partner.  Besides that, being on the pill can also have additional effects that lead to lack of sex drive, like weight gain. 

Sure, they say the pill doesn’t make you gain weight, but i doubt they asked any of the women on the pill before they said that, because many women claim that the pill has made them gain a few pounds in water weight. 

Experimental Vaccine May Protect Against Prostate Cancer

Well, it seems that all this news about the vaccine to fight the common female cancer which is supposed to be caused by a very common virus in women, the HPV virus, has also sort of lead to a new experimental vaccine for men that may help protect them against prostate cancer, which is cancer of the prostate gland, which only men possess, and which seems to cause many problems as men age. 

Problems like difficulty urinating, and also enlarged prostate are just a few, and it is thought that these types of inflammations lead to eventual cancer of the prostate gland in many men as they get older.  While there are things men can do to help keep their prostate healthy, like eating a certain diet that is rich in antioxidants and other beneficial nutrients, and getting proper amounts of exercise, there are other ways that the medical community is looking to further help aid in the prevention of this fairly common disease of mostly older men.

What the early trials are looking like in male mice who are genetically predisposed to getting prostate cancer, is that the vaccine may target the PCSA which is a stem cell antigen that is overly expressed in men with prostate cancer.  The early results are looking positive as it is helping the mice that took the vaccine and are genetically more predisposed to get the cancer, fend it off and not get it in the first place.

What the vaccine, if it ever comes into use and is proven safe for humans, would do, is to actually expose the male’s immune system to the antigens so that they are more likely to be ready for the abnormal cell growth if it ever occurs, and the body’s own immune system would be better primed to take care of these antigens when they do naturally occur down the road. 

Just works like every other vaccine, only this time it’s about actually preventing cancer from happening, much like the HPV vaccine or cervical cancer vaccine.  Who knows, this vaccine, if proven safe and effective, may be a staple in men’s health from the time it is approved on, if all goes well. 

NYC Wants You To “Get Some” with New Condom Campaign

New York City has never been one to get a reputation for being coy about much of anything, and now you can add sex and protected, fun sex to that uninhibited list also.  New Yorkers will now be greeted in popular, crowded areas with people handing out condoms encouraging New Yorkers to “Get Some”, which is their new slogan to get people to use condoms and have protected sex, and to educate them about the health and preventive benefits of only having protected sex.

New York City is one of the few US cities that gives away condoms for free, and has been for quite some time now, in an effort to make New York a “safer place to have sex”.  This new campaign is hoping to capture people’s attention even more with it’s catchy phrase “Get some”, which is one that is popular amongst the pop culture set these days.  Think of it as the Got Milk slogan, only this time it’s for condoms and a potentially life saving habit development of safe, enjoyable sex.

The free condom campaign has been in an effort to clean up the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV, and also to help prevent unwanted pregnancies.  The campaign apparently now features a catchy condom wrapper as well, with bold letters saying NYC Condom and a brighter, more noticeable lettering. 

Since the campaign with the bolder packaging, they have just about doubled the amount of condoms handed out, and they intend to increase their numbers more and more over time by making themselves increasingly visible and making their campaigns appealing to a broader population of people.  Wonder if they’re giving away ribbed condoms too?  Viva la safe sex! 

Texas Ban on Sex Toys is Lifted

Wow.  I didn’t even know that there was a state who had a ban on sex toys, but apparently Texas did, and it has now been lifted thanks to a judgment by an appeals court for a company that thought the law was unfair and trying to regulate what adults do in their own private time in their own homes.  I second that motion!

The statute that had been on the books was one of the oldest ones, and left Texas as one of only two state with such strict laws on the books about selling toys of an obscene nature.  So, really, those sex toy parties that are so popular everywhere else, would have been totally illegal in Texas.  Very strange thought indeed.

The first court to hear the case, which was brought by two sellers of such toys back in 2004, said that the constitution did not offer any protection for them, and therefore the Texas law was upheld, but they took it all the way to appeals, and a judgment has now been held in their favor as having the law overturned/repealed. 

This is encouraging news for other sex toy makers and sellers that are left in another state or two with the same ridiculous, outdated laws, but they are still fighting their way through the courts to get the law lifted, and have been in some cases for up to years.  I’m amazed that this type of law regulating people’s private business is still constitutional in some states.  Makes you wonder why we have a US constitution when states can still make laws that sort of infringe on our rights, you know?

Give Your Lady Chocolate for Valentine’s Day, It’s an Aphrodisiac!

Yep, that’s right, that stuff that women cannot seem to get enough of, and men are more and more climbing aboard with as well, chocolate, is not only a creamy, sumptuous dessert like treat, but it also serves as somewhat of a known aphrodisiac for women, and also possibly for men as well.

Chocolate has been known to emit endorphin like pleasure in the human body, and even in babies that are still in the womb of mother’s who consume chocolate, for reasons not totally understood, but most likely due to a chemical in the chocolate that raises the pleasure sensors in us.  Many women report feeling a little more in the mood after eating chocolate, while some compare eating chocolate to female sexual pleasure.  Heck, many of them prefer chocolate to sex! 

So, some of the best Valentine’s gifts are boxes of fine chocolates.  You can find a lot of chocolates at the local drug store this time of year, but those often aren’t as tasty as the chocolatiers who specialize in making the sweet treat.  One of the better “drugstore” available brands of chocolate that may make some sort of Valentine package are the Lindt chocolates and truffles, as well as Dove brand chocolates, which offer both dark chocolates and milk chocolates.

Nowadays there are lots of local shops that make home made chocolates, which are often the best, since they may be more likely to be preservative free and contain more of the stuff that makes chocolate taste so good.  Dark chocolates offer the highest chocolate content, and therefore may also offer the most female aphrodisiac and attractant properties, however this is all just my hypothesis! 

Younger Man Dies of Water Intoxication

Well, this is really sad, and unfortunately it occurred out of consumption of a substance that we all think of as relatively harmless, and that we rely on every day.  The only context I can think of this substance in as being something to be afraid of is if I were in it and there were mysterious creatures around me, as in the ocean or a lake.  It’s water, and apparently if too much of it is imbibed it can cause a rare condition in the body which ultimately can lead to death called water intoxication.  It’s rare, but it is also very real.

A 35 year old man just recenlty died of water intoxication in the UK.  At first it was thought that the 35 year old male died of a heart attack or some other similar, relatively sudden catastrophe that might explain a death in such a young person, but upon investigation and an autopsy on the man’s body, it was found he died of water intoxication by drinking too much water. 

This is actually something that usually can happen to athletes like marathon runners who might feel as though they need to quench their thirst by drinking way too much water, but it was not clear why this 35 year old man had drank so much water as to cause the deadly condition. 

What it causes is a chain reaction in the organs because when too much water is taken in, it dilutes necessary minerals and when these levels get too low, such as sodium and other vital minerals, it causes the body to shut down, and sometimes the brain to swell, which ultimately leads to death. 

One other such incident happened that was reported and given lots of attention to, and it was about a woman who was on a radio show where they were conducting a contest to see who could drink the most water.  She complained of a headache and nausea if my recollection is correct, and was found dead a couple hours later in her home from excess water intake and the series of bodily events it caused. 

It’s sad, but it seems that too much of anything can be extremely detrimental to our health, so we do have to watch ourselves, even with seemingly harmless water! 

HPV Causing Oral Cancer in Men?

The HPV virus, which is well known to cause cervical cancer in women, and is pretty much rampant among the female population these days, is also going to be causing problems for men as well, it appears.  The virus is a sexually transmitted disease, and you don’t even have to have sexual contact with that many people in your lifetime to become a carrier yourself, since it has actually spread to percentages in the nineties amongst our population today.

There is an increase incidence noted among males showing that oral cancers, supposedly linked to HPV are on the rise in the US today.  It is said that the virus is actually causing significant increases in throat and mouth cancer, and that scientists are linking this increase to it, saying that the increase over the past few years has probably been due to an increase in the popularity of oral sex.

The HPV vaccine, which is given to young women only at the moment, and has caused quite a bit of controversy as a preventive measure against HPV in women, may be offered to men now, actually young boys, to prevent against them being carriers of the rampant virus. 

HPV causes genital warts in women on their exterior female sexual organs, and may come and go over the course of a lifetime, and has been a known cause of cervical cancer, which is why the vaccine was created in the first place, but now experts are saying that it needs to be seriously looked at as a preventive measure for boys as well, since men do spread the virus unknowingly to their female partners who are then more highly susceptible to cervical cancer later in life.