01. How often do people have sex? This graph shows the average number of times couples have sex, according to age. Read02. 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. Read 03. 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. Read 04. 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. Read 05. 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. Read 06. 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. Read 07. 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. Read |
08. Female reproductive anatomy I This illustration depicts a cross-section of the female reproductive system. Read 09. Female reproductive anatomy II This illustration depicts the outer female genitalia. Read 10. The anatomy of intercourse This illustration shows what happens during male-female intercourse. Read 11. 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. Read |