Male Infertility

Male Infertility

According to the World Health Organization, between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals live with infertility globally. Men are found to be the only cause or a contributing cause of infertility problems in couples in about 40% of cases.  Male infertility is most commonly caused by:  Factors Affecting Infertility Damage to the reproductive system…

Pain in the Butt

Pain in the Butt

Pain at the tailbone can be a real pain in the butt.  The tailbone, called the coccyx, attaches at the base of the sacrum and typically consists of 3 to 5 moveable segments. For some individuals, one or more segments may be fused. The tailbone is roughly a third of the size of your pinky…

Lubricants: Why should we use them?

Lubricants: Why should we use them?

Arousal is an important part of physical relationships. When this occurs in an individual with vaginal tissue, the vagina will normally lubricate itself. But what happens when this isn’t the case? When would your body start to produce less lubricant?  What does reduced lubrication feel like?  Penetrative intercourse without lubricant may be painful (dyspareunia) and may…