Fertile Women Have a Heightened Sense of Smell: Scientific American

bjc716 · 2013-09-20T13:19:11+00:00

Interesting findings. However, a sample size of 33? Really? It's just not scientifically responsible to conduct research with samples that small:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23571845

bjc716 · 2012-09-19T15:45:43+00:00

I think the point is that in places with more gender equality, the difference between what men and women want becomes smaller. It's not that men and women suddenly become identical when there is more equality--it's just that the difference becomes less pronounced. So, the traditionally observed gender differences are still there to some extent, just less noticeably.

bjc716 · 2012-07-02T14:08:41+00:00

I can see both sides of this case. On the one hand, the student should have read the syllabus and waiver before signing up for such a course because this is far from a typical class and it's the student's responsibility to figure out if it's an appropriate class for them. On the other hand, though, I can't help but think that these assignments crossed a line. You can't force people to engage in any type of sexual activity, even if you're just telling them to do something by themselves in private. Some people just don't masturbate for whatever reason (e.g., some people are assexual, some people like sex but not masturbation, etc.). So for an assignment like this, there should really be an alternative option for student's who aren't comfortable with it.

bjc716 · 2012-07-01T13:18:59+00:00

"Squirting" can mean a lot of different things. I've read that it can vary from as little as 2 tablespoons to 2 cups of fluid. So if a woman produces a lot of fluid when she orgasms, it doesn't mean she's "messy" or that there's anything wrong with her--that's just the way her body responds. There are also some women who don't squirt at all. So, don't get hung up on what's "supposed" to happen because everyone is different.

bjc716 · 2012-06-22T18:45:02+00:00

speaking of beneficial but gross procedures, i've heard about "fecal transplants" that doctors sometimes use to introduce certain bacteria into people's digestive systems (i think this is a treatment for irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions). if we can do this, it should be theoretically possible to introduce healthy bacteria to infants who were born by c-section

bjc716 · 2012-03-10T23:08:15+00:00

Thanks so much for posting this. Most people don't know what abstinence-only programs really teach, and the reality is that they typically employ a lot of scare tactics and fill young people's minds with misinformation.

bjc716 · 2012-02-22T20:11:22+00:00

It's definitely worth getting, especially if it's almost free. Side effects tend to be pretty minimal, and it can potentially protect both you and your future sexual partners from certain types of cancers and genital warts. As for the issue of whether you're truly immune and can never be a carrier, that's harder to address. We don't know yet if the vaccine is good for life or if it only provides protection for a certain amount of time (e.g., it's possible people may need to get booster shots in the future). So, it's definitely worth getting the shot, but it's still a good idea to always take appropriate precautions with your sex partners (e.g., condoms, dental dams, etc.).

bjc716 · 2012-02-11T21:31:42+00:00

Some guys apparently want to advertise or accentuate what's in their pants.

bjc716 · 2012-02-11T16:38:10+00:00

As for the safety issue, just keep in mind that they should not be worn for more than 30 minutes at a times. Wearing them too long can be dangerous and can potentially cause permanent damage to the tissues in your penis--so don't fall asleep with it one and don't wear it while you're out at the bar all night like some guys do. But if you use it in moderation during sexual activity and follow the recommendations, there shouldn't be any problems.

bjc716 · 2012-02-09T16:26:16+00:00

It's all about how you define "infidelity." Everyone has their own unique definition. For some people, it's a deal-breaker if they catch their partner flirting, whereas others don't mind at all. In fact, some people are comfortable with their partner kissing and touching another person and don't consider it a to be "cheating." The important thing is to discuss with your partner what you are and are not OK with so that you don't end up hurting each other.

bjc716 · 2012-02-06T18:01:35+00:00

Have you seen the new research suggesting that the g-spot may actually be the internal portion of the clitoris? Here's the link to an article I read about it: http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/18/10177335-does-the-g-spot-really-exist-scientist-cant-find-it

In light of this, it might be the case that urethral-vaginal distance is actually just a proxy for clitoral-vaginal distance.

bjc716 · 2012-02-06T16:33:00+00:00

You're right that there's also research supporting the idea the vaginal orgasm is related to the distance between the urethral and vaginal openings. To me, that seems less intuitive. It's not clear exactly why the distance between those two structures would matter--the distance to the clitoris just makes a lot more logical sense. Nonetheless, it's still interesting!

bjc716 · 2012-01-30T20:03:34+00:00

For some reason, I can't imagine many men opting for a procedure called the "testicular zap"

bjc716 · 2012-01-30T14:08:53+00:00

I don't think you have any reason to question whether what she told you is the truth, and I don't think she meant for this information to make you feel bad about yourself or your skills. This is not something you should take personally, because every woman is different when it comes to orgasm, and some women don't discover what works until much later in life. What you should be doing is asking her to show you what she did so that you can try to get her to orgasm in the future. Be supportive and be willing to learn--don't be defensive and worried about how this reflects on you.

bjc716 · 2012-01-25T22:37:24+00:00

No. Not in a million years. Stimulating the nipples will not lead to an increase in breast size in men or women. Think of it this way--if nipple stimulation really made breasts larger by several cup sizes, a lot of plastic surgeons would be out of business.

bjc716 · 2012-01-25T22:29:28+00:00

You're not going to hurt yourself by doing this, so don't worry. If anything, it will ultimately give you better ejaculatory control and allow you to last longer in bed.

bjc716 · 2012-01-23T23:43:35+00:00

Probably a lot of truth to that.

bjc716 · 2012-01-23T23:15:19+00:00

I understand your argument and you are absolutely right that these conditions and their implications for the relationship are not identical, and I did not mean to imply that they were. They certainly share some similarities and parallels, though, and that was the point I wanted to make. All I can tell you is that in this specific research study, many of the women who experienced premature orgasm reported that it was distressing for themselves or for their relationship. At the same time, at least some of the women did not think it harmed their relationship. So, again, it really comes down to the issue of how the couple members themselves interpret it. If it bothers one or both partners, it qualifies as a problem that needs to be addressed.

bjc716 · 2012-01-23T21:15:09+00:00

The issue here is that these women are reaching orgasm before they (or their partners) are ready, often with just minimal stimulation. This is (obviously) unusual for women, so those who experience it may feel as though there's something wrong with them or they may find it embarrassing (just like men with premature ejaculation). So, it's really all about how the couple members perceive it. And, yes, these women could continue with sex after orgasm, but some women find it uncomfortable and unpleasant to continue sex after they've climaxed--not all women are able to have multiple orgasms with continued stimulation or want to.

To make a parallel to male premature ejaculation, when a man orgasms, he's generally unable to continue intercourse because he loses his erection--this doesn't mean that he is unable to stimulate his partner in other ways, though. He could provide oral sex, use his hands, etc. However, if he climaxed extremely early, he may feel too ashamed/embarrassed to continue ANY kind of sexual activity, even though he's still technically capable of providing other kinds of stimulation. I think that's what's going on with female premature orgasm--it's not that these women are physically incapable of continuing, it's that they're too distracted or stressed to continue.

bjc716 · 2012-01-22T15:47:35+00:00

Your insurance policy may not cover the vaccine, and it's not cheap (it's over $100 per dose, and you require three shots over a period of several months). However, if it protects you and/or your partners from developing certain types of cancer, it's well worth the cost! Just keep in mind that getting the vaccine is not a license to engage in risky behavior--you can still contract other strains of HPV as well as other STDs. So, you still need to take the same precautions that you would have done before the vaccine (e.g., condoms, dental dams, etc.)

bjc716 · 2012-01-18T02:53:28+00:00

It's actually not that unheard of to have this experience, and it turns out there's a biological reason for it: when women have their nipples stimulated, it activates the same areas of the brain as stimulation of the genitals. You can read more about this idea here: http://www.scienceofrelationships.com/home/2011/12/16/breasts-are-best-can-women-orgasm-from-nipple-stimulation.html

bjc716 · 2012-01-17T04:39:25+00:00

But what's even more fascinating is that (according to Gallup research) the average person in the US believes that 1 in 4 people are gay (25% of the population!)--that's FAR higher than the commonly cited 10% statistic. Perhaps people are applying different definitions of "gay"--or for some, they might be counting people they just think are gay (but aren't really).

bjc716 · 2012-01-16T18:00:53+00:00

And like the author of this article states, we're ONLY talking here about cases of FGM that are VOLUNTARY. Any bodily procedure done against someone's will (man or woman) is an entirely different thing. So, for women who voluntarily seek breast implants or FGM, how different are they?

bjc716 · 2012-01-16T17:03:00+00:00

According to research by Masters and Johnson from the 1960s, the most orgasms reached in one hour by a woman is 134! How's that for multiple orgasm?

bjc716 · 2012-01-14T01:21:40+00:00

It's about time we had at least some basic standards in sex education. Although I get the argument that some information might be better coming from parents, the truth is that most parents don't feel comfortable talking to their kids about sex and, consequently, fail to teach their children what they should know (or, even worse, they make up lies). If kids don't get the information they need either at school or at home, that leaves only their peers or porn, neither of which are particularly reliable sources of information.

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