‘Sexual Health’ Articles
Written by Alex on 31 May 2010
Safe sex is something that almost everyone is aware of, but a great many people choose to forget about in the heat of the moment, or because of pressure from others.
Reluctance to wear a condom when appropriate is the single biggest cause of STI infection. It’s difficult to know how to approach this subject with anyone, especially teenagers who are notoriously reluctant to listen to advice and often feel indestructible and of the opinion “It’ll never happen to me”.
So it’s a pity that the UK Government is being criticised about one of it’s campaign which tried a new approach to reaching young people in an effort to spread the word about how a condom is the only way to reduce the risk of getting or passing on an STI, as well as helping to guard against unwanted pregnancies.
The BBC carried this article about the campaign and the apparent “failure” of the £250,000 video download. But I ask you, if kids will not listen to sex ed lessons, advice from their parents, posters and TV campaigns what is the government supposed to do?
Don’t knock them for trying something different. If it didn’t work then so long as the Department of Health learn from it and create a better one next time the campaign wasn’t a failure.
Sex education, sexually transmitted infections, contraception
Tags: Sex education
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Written by Alex on 15 May 2010
Here at AlexSuze.com we’re big believers in safe sex. It’s difficult to comprehend why anyone wouldn’t be, yet there are those who put themselves and others at risk every time the have unprotected sex and concoct ridiculous excuses as to why they don’t employ condoms as a sensible and effective method of reducing risk.
Maybe the silly sods who chose not to wear a condom when they should might be persuaded to wear them if they lived in Japan, which apparently has the highest rate of condom use per capita anywhere in the world.
Not because of peer pressure, but because of the weird condom packet designs and branding concepts you can find here.
Tags: contraception, Sexual Health
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Written by Alex on 22 April 2010
Anal sex has become a staple of the heterosexual pornography we all consume, where once it was seen as a predominantly homosexual activity.
Like all porn, anal sex in porn is devoid of context. Even vaginal porn requires that performers clean-up, shave and lube-up to ensure that the camera gets a great shot and the viewer watches an apparently effortless transition from “Hi, I’m the pool cleaner” to “Oh yes, fuck me with that big cock …”.
Porn seems to be much easier to believe that other types of televisual entertainment. I think this because when you watch porn your intellectual processes are just ticking over (for the most part) and your instincts are running the show. If a drama were to take such liberties with the truth and basic practicalities you’d be shouting at the screen and demanding to know why the producers of the programme thought any one would believe it.
This is in part why porn has lead to a drastic and in some cases unwelcome shift in the way that people, mainly men, view sex and sexual acts. Women find more and more demanded of them and men seem to think it’s OK to demand some things of women that previously would have required a long and understanding relationship where mutual sexuality was explored over time.
The most potentially hazardous effect of this is porn’s depiction of anal sex.
There are a number of biological facts that mean anal sex requires relaxation, understanding and lots of lube. Porn shows anal sex as a regular and spontaneous part of sexual congress. However, even amongst couples who enjoy anal sex it is often not the staple of their sexual menu and requires planning beforehand.
Do’s for anal sex include douching, lubrication and care. Don’ts include switching between anus and vagina during sex, switching partners and vigorous arse fucking.
The anus doesn’t open wide and immediately allow a cock inside unless a relaxing agent has been used, or your sphincters are physically damaged. Being fucked hard up the ass is something that only a minority of people actually enjoy and can cause medical complications that can range from haemorrhoids to prolapsed colons and worse.
Anal sex can be enjoyed but it takes more than a Pepperoni With Cheese and a cliched pickup line to do so.
Tags: Anal Sex
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Written by Alex on 18 April 2010
Breaking The Anal Taboo – Part 1
For most of the population anal sex involving men either means the man involved is gay or they are heterosexual and are the “giver”. Being the receiver and being penetrated by another person, male or female (using a strap-on dildo for example) is seen as something that most men will not do. Yes, times they are a changin’ but I defy almost any man to truthfully say that they could stand in a group of male friends and say “I really enjoy it when she pushes a butt plug up my ass” let alone allowing their partner to use a strap-on on them …
Anal sex isn’t for everyone but anal stimulation can be fun and intensely stimulating. Not trying it is a mistake and if you don’t like it then stop. So long as you prepare and take care you could open up a new world of pleasure for yourself and your partner.
Being gay does not mean you have to have anal sex and having someone play with your ass doesn’t mean you are gay. Does having your girlfriend suck your cock mean you are gay? After all, one mouth is pretty much like any other. No, anal stimulation of any kind is simply another way of exploring the sensory delights that the human body can provide.
As with oral sex, anal is not for everyone. And just as with oral sex you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to
The easiest for of anal play is to stimulate the outer part of the rectum, the anus itself. The high density of nerves around the opening means a little gentle rubbing can feel great. Of course making sure you are clean down there before you or your partner attempts this is a good idea. That’s right I said you or your partner. Whether you are on your own or with them touching yourself down there is something that you can try.
I’m going to introduce a word here that will recur time and time again when I speak about anal stimulation – lube. Doing anything around your ass without a good quality sexual lubricant will leave you sore and very uncomfortable. Your anus, rectum and the rest of the colon are very sensitive and can be damaged without proper lubrication. Don’t be scared off of experimenting by that last comment, just be aware of it. Your lower colon does, as I mentioned above, have a lot of nerve endings so if you take notice of what your body is telling you then you will not encounter any problems.
If you encounter any sort of discomfort, soreness, or bleeding when you are experimenting with anal stimulation stop immediately. If symptoms persist talk to your family doctor. That said unless you have a pre-existing condition and ensure you take note of the tips here you are unlikely find yourself in that position.
So, back to lube. A little bit of spit on your finger is unlikely to last more than a few seconds because the heat of your body will dry it out externally and internally you need a helluva lot of lube to ease things along. You should buy either a good quality water based or silicone lubricant specifically designed for anal use if possible. Avoid lubes containing glycerine. Never use petroleum jelly as this can cause irritation. A water based lube will not last as long as a silicone based lubricant, but will be compatible with more toys.
With that little bit of lubrication you will find that rubbing, stroking and gentle probingof your anus can bring a sort of decadent stimulation that’s very personal and a lot of fun. Of course make sure that you wash your hands before putting them anywhere near your or your partner’s genitals. Even if you have thoroughly washed your nether regions before you started it is very easy to transfer faecal matter and bacteria on your hands – don’t risk an infection.
Actually, now I’ve begun writing this it’s turned into quite a long article. I think I’ll break off for now and cover some of the other points I wanted to write about later.
Tags: Anal Sex, anal sex toys, anal stimulation, butt plugs
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Written by Suze on 12 April 2010
Today sees the start of the annual Male Cancer Awareness Week whose aim it is to raise awareness and save lives. Men are notorious for not taking care of themselves medically and it’s now time to change and take your life quite literally in your own hands just once a month to ensure that should there be a problem you can get immediate treatment.
Orchid the charity behind the awareness week says:
“Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness”.
“37,000 men will be diagnosed with a male-specific cancer in 2010; from sons to grandfathers, men face the risk of prostate, penile or testicular cancer. Orchid plays a leading role in the fight against male cancer through research and awareness and by supporting patients.
Be male cancer aware! Our website has all the latest information, so please don’t delay in getting ‘checked out’ by a GP if you are concerned”
Go and check out their website here it’s full of advice and information relating to the three main types of cancer and a guide on how to check yourself.
Don’t delay prevention is better than cure every time, you could involve your partner and make checking part of your foreplay.
Tags: cancer awareness, men's health, testicular cancer
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Written by Suze on 05 March 2010
I must admit when I read the story in the Mail about Switzerland producing condoms for boys as young as 12 I was a little bit shocked and felt myself reaching for my soapbox. Then I thought about it, how hypercritical that attitude is following the story I covered the other day.
The Family Education Trust’s attitude to the showing of condom advertisements pre watershed in the UK was negative with the urge to go back to old fashioned no sex before marriage ideals.
I was incensed when I read the story you can read it here but for some reason the idea of providing condoms to what is essentially a child doesn’t sit well with me. Which is silly really because I’m a firm believer in taking protective measures to avoid both sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
You can read the full story here.
This certainly made me think, how about you?
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Written by Suze on 04 March 2010
Everyone of us has had some contact with cancer be it directly through a family member or indirectly via a friend. This is why I am running this article on behalf of The Breast Cancer site.
I received this message in my Inbox this morning and just had to do something to help, I hope you will too by clicking the link.
“A favour to ask it only takes a minute…
Please tell ten friends to tell ten today! The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on their site daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on ‘donating a mammogram’ for free (pink window in the middle).
This doesn’t cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising.
Here’s the web site! Pass it along to people you know.”
Tags: breast cancer awareness, breast cancer screening
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Written by Suze on 03 March 2010
I just read that consideration is being given to allowing condom advertisements to be run pre watershed on the television. The move is being urged by the Government’s Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health and HIV (IAG).
Teenage pregnancy in the UK is the highest in Europe and there has been a rapid increase in the number of reported cases of STD’s. So given the evidence you would expect that the move would be favoured as being a responsible one.
But oh no. The Family Education Trust is saying that the IAG’s answer to the problem is and to paraphrase the FET, addressed by “more sex education and easier availability of contraception and abortion”. My response…well, yes.
FET condemned the IAG for not being supportive of education programmes aimed at encouraging young people to save sex for marriage. The only response I can come up with to that antiquated notion is “you can’t put the genie back in the bottle, kids who are engaging in sex are getting younger. Surely it now comes down to education not morals”.
You can read the full article here.
Tags: contraception, Sexual Health, STDs, STIs
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