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Did you see it? Yesterday, President Obama addressed Planned Parenthood.
We’re thankful for his support, and we’ll keep educating patients on what the Affordable Care Act means for them.
Is there any medication to make a penis grow?
Someone asked us:
Is there any medication either otc or prescription that makes the penis grow in length and girth?
So you’re on the internet and you’re wondering how to make your penis bigger. You don’t have to look far to find a whole host of online retailers claiming they have the secret.
The fact of the matter is that at this time, there’s no clinically proven, safe medication to enlarge the penis— no pill, cream, or ancient herbal supplement available anywhere.
There are some surgical techniques available including tissue grafting, fat injections, and detachment of the penis from the pelvic bone — but each of those procedures comes with a number of risks that turn off many of the men who explore these options. Some of those risks include a loss of sensitivity, erectile dysfunction, and infection.
Lots of guys who ask about penis enlargement don’t realize that their penises are actually average size. Studies show that most men have penises between five and seven inches long (and that’s with an erection). Even if you’re smaller than that, you shouldn’t be worried about it. When it comes to pleasing your partner in bed? It’s more about the lengths you’ll go than the length you’ve got.
- Emily at Planned Parenthood
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We asked you in our survey how you describe your sexual orientation. One of our favorite responses:
If sexualities were music notes, where the low ones indicated you like guys and the high ones indicated you like girls, my sexuality would be a slayer guitar solo.
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Is it normal for my vulva to smell when I’m on my period?
Someone asked us:
My vagina smells on my period. Is this normal?
Your vulva (your vagina is just the internal part of your vulva) does different stuff at different times of the month. Throughout your menstrual cycle, it’s normal to notice different sensations, different kinds of discharge, and yeah, different odors. This can take a little getting used to, but after a while you should feel pretty well acquainted with the ins and outs of your vulva.
If your vulva is healthy, its odor shouldn’t be unpleasant — at any time in your cycle. Regular showers should take care of some normal body smells like sweat and urine. All you need is water and/or mild soap. Steer clear of douches and feminine deodorants. The vagina is self-cleaning, so douching is unnecessary, and it can be harmful. Douching can disturb the normal balance of bacteria found in the vagina, which is one way a woman can get vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina.
So chances are your vulva just smells like a vulva. But if you’re noticing a really strong or unpleasant odor, and/or any unusual or smelly discharge, you should see a health care provider right away. It might be a sign of an infection.
- Alex at Planned Parenthood
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