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How long will it take to show the signs of pregnancy after intercourse

Assuming pregnancy takes place, the only reliable sign that a woman is pregnant is cessation of her menstrual period. If she's late, urine tests are a reliable way to confirm pregnancy, especially if ...
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Active ingredient of Durex Intense Orgasmic Gel that should cause arousal?

TL;DR Your gel does not contain an active ingredient that causes arousal. The antifreeze agent propylene glycol will be perceived as an increase in body temperature, where-ever applied, which is ...
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What are the pros and cons of a glycerin based personal lubricant?

Disclaimer: Some of the sources in this post should likely be considered "Not Safe for Work". Glycerine-based lubricants, which are likely the most common form of water-based lubricants on the market ...
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Vibrator side effects

The literature regarding the use of sex toys in women is sparse. I have found two studies, which describe potential side effects related to the use of sex toys in women: Transmission of sexual ...
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Does male circumcision really damage sexual sensitivity for men?

The following studies found that circumcision does have a detrimental impact on penis sensitivity. From a 2013 study by Bronselaer et al.: The analysis sample consisted of 1059 uncircumcised and 310 ...
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Risks of having an unwanted child - worrying as a man

She had two periods afterwards so she is not pregnant. Who are you to demand that she take a test? You pretty much called her a liar when you did that. If you can't or won't accept her at her word ...
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How common is it for boys to masturbate in early childhood (before kindergarten)?

According to one 2010 paper, which actually tried to identify the correlates of the behavior, albeit in a small sample (n=13, 3 males, 10 females) that was referred to a clinic: The median age at the ...
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Is the sexual dysfunction from psychiatric medications such as SSRIs and lithium permanent or reversible?

Psychology is an important component of the human sexual response. Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety spectrum disorders can significantly change an individual's sexual response. ...
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Active ingredient of Durex Intense Orgasmic Gel that should cause arousal?

That product is marketed boldly as "Special formula designed to bring sensual waves of warming, cooling or tingling sensations. Increases sensitivity of her intimate areas for more intense pleasure. ...
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What are effective treatments for venous leak?

I will answer your questions in turn How does venous leak develop? WebMD in the linked article in your question states how Venous Leak can happen It may happen with vascular disease. Vascular ...
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Is there a prostate orgasm?

According to Prostate-induced orgasms: A concise review illustrated with a highly relevant case study, it appears there is no scientific evidence supporting or refuting the existence of prostate-...
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Can Viagra cause a spontaneous erection?

Viagra does not cause a spontaneous erection. You have to be sexually stimulated in order for it to take effect. This particular film scene would suggest that Franco was sexually aroused by the 'chase'...
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Does being transgender a mental health condition? If no, why not?

Being transgendered is NOT a mental health condition. The American Psychiatric Association states that a mental health disorder requires distress or disability (APA, n.d.). A psychological state is ...
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What term is used to define long duration sexual intercourse addiction/hunger?

It sounds like you're describing delayed orgasm. I've condensed the relevant bits of the following paper: Jenkins & Mulhall. Delayed orgasm and anorgasmia. Fertility and Sterility, 2015; 104(5):...
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Can Viagra cause a spontaneous erection?

I generally agree with jj78, although I would add a couple of provisos. a) The answer partly depends on how one defines 'spontaneous', an adjective with more than one meaning: spontaneous adj. 1. ...
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