Vaginal discharge is a fluid made by the vagina, cervix and healthy bacteria that helps keep the vagina healthy. Vaginal fluid helps remove dead cells and germs, keeps a healthy chemical balance in the vagina and lubricates during sex. There is always some vaginal fluid and it increases during puberty. The amount and type of […]
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The G-Spot, or Grafenberg Spot, is an area about 5-7 cm in the vagina just behind the front wall. For some people, touching this area may be sexually arousing.
Begin having regular Pap tests starting at age 25, or 3 years after becoming sexually active, whichever is later. For example: If you’re 17 and are already sexually active: You don’t need to start having Pap tests until you’re 25. If you’re not sexually active until 25: You don’t need to start having Pap tests […]
A pap test is where a health care provider looks at and takes a cell sample from the cervix (narrow passage at the bottom of the uterus that connects to the vagina) to make sure it’s healthy. Abnormal cells or cell changes can show if someone has HPV, which can lead to cancer if not […]
The cervix is a narrow passage at the bottom of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Menstrual fluid leaves the uterus through the cervix, and sperm enter the uterus through the cervix. The cervix “holds in” the fetus during pregnancy and softens and widens during labour to allow the baby to pass through.
Ejaculation is when semen is released from the penis.
Inside the scrotum at the back of each testicle is a structure called the epididymis. It’s where sperm is stored after being made by the testicles. Yes, it’s supposed to be there.
Yes, it’s normal if one testicle is bigger or lower in the scrotum (ball sac). Some people notice this, others don’t. Get to know what your testicles and scrotum look and feel like and tell your health care provider if you notice any changes.
Testicles are reproductive organs that make sperm and some hormones.
Although penises are sometimes called boners when they are erect, they don’t contain a bone to break. However, if an erect penis hits something hard with force there can be damage to the tissues and blood vessels in the penis. This is a serious medical emergency.