Sex is the most talked-about, joked about, thought-about issue in popular culture. It is the subject of songs, movies and even television adverts. Every grown adult is expected to know how to do it, but beyond the basic mechanics we’re not taught about it and fiction is coy. We are not short of information on…
Sexual behavior, the composite of physiologic, anatomic, and psycho-social factors, is unique in every individual, and therefore, no one definition of sexual behavior is universally accepted. The female sex organs make it possible for women to become pregnant and give birth to children. But they have other important jobs, too: They produce hormones, control the…
Being bold, ‘dirty talks’, ‘being naughty’. There are a lot of terms are used to describe ways to spice a sexual activity or become kinky. Being sexually dominated, having sex with multiple people at once, watching someone undress without their knowledge. These are just a few of the totally normal sexual fantasies uncovered by recent research published in…
Has it ever occurred to you to have sex in public or is it something you have done? This is something not restricted to an age range, surprisingly, persons from any age group have considered sometime: the college teacher who has sex in the back of the school, the taxi driver and his partner in…
Puberty occurs in boys just as in girls and has a profound effect on the way they view themselves and their bodies. It ushers the boys into a period, the teenage years. This period is a form of rite of passage into adulthood. Just as in girls, a lot of emotions flood into their…
There comes a time in the life of every organism on the face of this planet where they reproduce and bring forth new life. This is essential for the continual survival of that organism. For reproduction to take place, changes take place in the body of the organism, to prepare it take on this role…
Teens and peer pressure are a common combination, with peer pressure statistics showing that when teens’ friends ask them to smoke or drink, they are more likely to do so. One peer pressure definition describes it as occurring when a teen does something he or she normally wouldn’t do to fit in with friends. While peer pressure can be…
Dear teenager, You come to the point of your where you begin to realize that you are your own individual. The most obvious event in this time of your life is the development of the sexual organs and the discovery of sexual attraction. You will begin to feel things you have never felt before, you…
Contraception is defined as the intentional prevention of pregnancy through the use of various methods, are a type of birth control that relies on observations about the woman’s body and menstrual cycle. These methods are sexual practices, chemicals, drugs, or surgical procedures. Thus, any device or act whose purpose is to prevent a woman from becoming…
Everybody has mood swings and they are a natural part of most people’s lives. We get happy, we get sad. We have a period of feeling on top of the world, and then later on the same day, we feel tired, lethargic, and beaten down. Small mood swings are a part of most people’s lives….
It is not news that the male ego is a fragile one and once in a while, they need reassurances. Sex and anxiety go together like socks and flip-flops; i.e. not well at all. Men feel a bit insecure, whether they are aware of this or not. When it comes to the bedroom, however, men…
Sexuality, among other things, is an individual choice. It is the portrayal of our sexual attractions and inclinations. It is in this limelight, we should understand the many diversity the LGBTQIA+ community portrays and welcomes in her fold. An understanding of these diversity will clear a lot of doubts cast on those who identify themselves…
Foreplay has a reputation as a warm up or lead in to sex, the appetizer to the main course—which is intercourse. But maybe it’s time we stop thinking about it in such an old-school way. After all, only 30% of women can reach orgasm from penis-in-vagina penetration alone. It’s the moves we typically think of as…
People use contraception for a range of reasons. In this article, let us talk about the benefits of contraception, including individual, community and societal benefits. Contraception can be used to plan when women and couples have children and how many children they have. This includes choosing when they want to begin having children how far…
The argument is that a woman does not experience orgasm and is only satisfied by the thrusting motions of the man during sexual intercourse. Some have suggested that the size of the penis is also a contributing factor to the sexual satisfaction for women. Yet others still claim that a woman cannot reach orgasm…
Let’s talk about sex. Or more to the point, let’s talk about women’s role in gender disparity in issues of sex and fair play. Maybe it’s time we picked up a shard of glass from the so-called glass ceilings purportedly breaking around the world and use it as a lens to examine myths we’ve…
Insecurity pops up but should not be a stumbling block to having a wonderful sex life and relationship. In fact, if you talk to most women about the insecurities with which they struggle during sex, there’s a good chance you’ll get more than an earful from both genders. While both genders have their struggles, women,…
Ever get goose bumps when a partner touches a certain part of your body? Congratulations! Your body is covered in highly sensitive areas you may never have even thought to explore. Stimulating these areas can lead to sexual response, which means you’re in for a satisfying time. These erogenous zones, as they’re called, can contribute…
For many men around the world, one very personal subject has often been a cause for worry: the size of their penis. These concerns are caused by many things, including the amount of false ideas there are about: what the average penis size is how important penis size is to sex what penis size means to…
Sex can be fun, liberating and utterly wonderful, but not always. Sometimes it feels like something is missing after sex. Sometimes we think that it shouldn’t have happened or should have been different. Sex means different things to different people. Above all, it is a healthy and natural activity. It is something most people enjoy…
Sex is one of the most intimate things you can do with another person. But talking about it can be a lot harder that you imagined. You might imagine that your partner will feel bad or feel insecure or it is just a no-no area to talk about. Maybe you’ve had mismatched libidos for a…
Peer pressure is always tough to deal with, especially when it comes to sex. Some teenagers decide to have sexual relationships because their friends think sex is cool. Others feel pressured by the person they are dating. Still, others find it easier to give in and have sex than to try to explain why not….
Contraception is the deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation by any of various drugs, techniques, or devices; birth control. Therefore, contraceptives are the various drugs, techniques, or devices which are used to prevent pregnancy. Aims of contraception Every month a woman’s body begins the process that can potentially lead to pregnancy. An egg (ovum) matures,…
Let’s paint a scenario now. Imagine you are a female (for the males reading. If you are a female, don’t bother imagining, just proceed), all excited to get married. Finally, you get married and it’s your wedding night. You and partner go through all the processes of sex including foreplay. It’s now time for penetration….
We all want to look good. We all want to feel good. We all want to belong to what we feel are the ‘right’ cliques. We all have had people influence us into doing certain kinds of stuff just for the purpose of ‘fitting in’. I remember feeling the urge to have a boyfriend because…
Have you ever seen a couple in love? Have you seen two people who are totally and utterly in love with themselves? Have you seen the love in their eyes? The joyous and happy emotion seen clearly on their faces, the rosy color of their cheeks, the ‘I love you’ whispered in each other’s ears…
Ever wondered why people fish for compliments? It’s because when we are complimented, it makes us feel happier and improve our mental health. Research has shown that once we do something kind, our brains release oxytocin, “ the hug hormone” that makes us feel good. Have you ever seen the face of someone that…
Can a man endure a relationship without sex? For some, this would be an unbearable thought. For others, it is quite agreeable. Since each relationship requires more than one person, it must transcend beyond the desires of either the man or the woman. Common grounds must be sought and found and hence, we shall explore…
Are there places a man should avoid in a woman’s body during intercourse? When it comes to sexual intercourse or making out (foreplay), there are no many barriers to parts of the body a man should touch. Some people do not like to be touched in some areas of the body, an example is being…
Before all the craziness started and people would become officially required to distance ourselves from others, we had a pretty normal valentine’s day. To prepare for the special day, we gathered some friends over at SEVICS to talk about some issues related to love and sex. Here’s how it went. Should Ladies initiate romantic…
The views expressed below are from the Sevics Website The expression; sources of sex information implies those persons, books, place or thing that supplies facts on sexuality. Young people are often very inquisitive about the world, life and everything really. Matters concerning sex is a matter of great interest to all young people especially adolescents….
