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 About Sex
Too shy to ask? Our graphics section on sex will help you to understand how it works and what you should know.
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01. Getting an erection
Ever wondered how a man gets an erection? And how the male body reacts to certain sexual stimuli? Take a look at this animation.
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02. The sex addiction cycle
Sex addiction starts in the mind as a fantasy. The person feels compelled to act it out but feels intense shame afterwards.
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03. Physiology of the erection
An erection begins with stimulation. Then impulses from the brain travelling down the spinal column and impulses from the nerves in the penis relax the smooth muscles.
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04. Physiology of the erection II
An erection begins with sensory and mental stimulation. Impulses from the brain and nerves in the penis relax the smooth muscles. Take a look at these cross-section images.
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05. Male reproductive anatomy
The penis is composed of paired erectile bodies. The interior of the corpus caverosum contains vascular spaces that consist of connective tissue and corporal smooth muscle.
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06. Penis size per country
What is the average penis size in different countries? And how do other countries compare with South Africa? Take a look at what international researchers have found.
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07. Causes of ED
An erection is the result of a series of psychological and physical events. If a problem occurs at any step in the process, the erection may be absent, insufficient or short-lived.
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08. Female reproductive anatomy I
This illustration depicts a cross-section of the female reproductive system.
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09. Female reproductive anatomy II
This illustration depicts the outer female genitalia.
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10. The anatomy of intercourse
This illustration shows what happens during male-female intercourse.
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11. How often do people have sex?
This graph shows the average number of times couples have sex, according to age.
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