Is circumcision necessary?

Till 2005 it was not considered medically necessary. But in recent times, the practice of newborn circumcision is going up. 60 to 75% of males are circumcised in the United States. The percentage varies depending upon the ethnic groups and religion.

The main reason for this change is that several large studies showed that a 60% decrease in HIV transmission in circumcised males compared to uncircumcised males. This has influence in the decision of parents for newborn circumcision.

The circumcised penis is easier to keep clean. An uncircumcised boy must be taught properly how to clean his penis gently but thoroughly. This must happen mostly when the boys are three years old. Before that the retraction may not be possible and this is normal. Uncircumcised boys get more urinary tract infections. This is significant in infants. The reason is that circumcision prevents the growth of bacteria under the foreskin.

Uncircumcised men have higher risk of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis, herpes simplex type-2 and human papillomavirus. It is the case with HIV infection also. Gonorrhoea and inflammation of the urethra are less common in circumcised men.

Less infection with human papilomavirus means the partner is also partially safe from cervical cancer. Penis cancer comes exclusively to uncircumcised men.

Circumcision increases the risk of the inflammation of the opening of the penis.

Condom

Condom is made of very thin latex rubber or plastic. A condom fits over the penis and can be used to prevent pregnancy as well as to prevent HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It works by stopping sperm from reaching the eggs.

It is easily available in medical shops or family planning centres or even in youth organizations. Unlike many other contraception condoms does not have any side effects including physical or psychological effects. It can tear and break by accident and mostly the long nails can damage it. It can also slip off the penis.

Persons who have latex allergy must avoid the latex condom and can try with plastic.

If you use condom use only water based creams and fat based like Vaseline can dissolve the latex condoms.

The condom is 99% safe and effective if it is used properly.

Men’s Reproductive Organs

The female reproductive organs are entirely located within the pelvis but the male reproductive organs are both inside and outside the pelvis.







What are the reproductive organs of a man?

They are:

• Scrotum
• Testes
• Epididymis
• Vas deferens
• Seminal vesicles
• Prostate gland
• Urethra
• Cowper’s glands
• Penis

Scrotum: The scrotum is a sac of loose skin which holds and protects the testes.

Testes: Testes, the two glands produce not only semen but also the male sex hormone testosterone. During puberty they begin to produce sperms. These are outside the body because sperm production needs somewhat low temperature than body temperature. Do not wear very tight pants or slips which could increase the temperature of thee testes. This has an influence on the semen count.

The testes can have different sizes.

Epididymis: These coiled tubes are used by the sperms to reach seminal vesicles and these are located at the back of the testes.

Vas deferens: These narrow tubes carry sperm into the prostate gland.

Prostate gland: Prostate gland produces a fluid which becomes part of semen.

Seminal vesicles: Seminal vesicles are glands and fluid produced from them is also part of semen. They are located behind the bladder and are storage areas for sperm.

Urethra: The urethra is a channel which carries the semen to the outside of the body through the penis. It is also part of the urinary system through which urine passes and exits the body. Semen and urine do not mix and it is because urine is automatically cut off when the semen is being released.

Cowper’s glands: The clear thick fluid from Cowper’s glands lubricates urethra when the penis is erect so that sperm can pass through easily.

Penis: The penis has the two parts, the shaft and the glans. The shaft is the main part and the glans is the tip or head of the penis. At the end of the glans is a small opening and this is the exit for the semen and urine from the body. Inside the penis there is spongy tissue which can expand or contract. There is a foreskin which covers the glans for all the boys.

Erection

During puberty the boys get erection and it is when a boy’s penis hardens and lengthens. The circumference also is increased. Normally during erections penis is not straight and either have a curvy bend upwards or to either side.

What is the normal size of the penis during erection?

Normally they are 10 to 14 cm long and enough exceptions are there on both sides. Many boys worry that their penis is small and this worry is unnecessary.

Vagina is 10 to 12 cm long and it can accommodate more because of the elastic, but very sensitive muscles. Moreover, the sensitive nerve ends are in the lower part of the vagina and so a small penis is also a good one. Here not the length but the thickness plays a decisive role in sex.

How to avoid the unwanted erection?

It is better to sit down and concentrate on something else which helps mostly.

What is a wet dream?

When some semen comes out from a boy’s penis while he is asleep it is a wet dream. He may remember his sexual dream or in most cases may not remember.

Is it bad if one has wet dreams?

There is nothing wrong in it and not every boy/man has wet dreams.