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Sex during periods is a matter of personal preference and cultural beliefs. Medically, it is safe to have sex during your period as long as you don't use it as a ticket to have unprotected sex.

Bleeding during or after intercourse, often termed post-coital bleeding, can occur because of many reasons. Cervical cancer is one of the most serious causes of post-coital bleeding. However, it is not the only cause. In fact, less than 6 percent women presenting with post-coital bleeding are likely to be diagnosed with invasive cancer. Some of the more common causes of bleeding associated with intercourse are precancerous changes in the cervix, cervical ectropion, infections and inflammation. Whatever the cause of bleeding associated with intercourse, it is not a symptom that you should ignore. It is advisable to contact your doctor at the earliest if you are experiencing bleeding during or after intercourse.

Occasional masturbation is normal in both males and females, but it can be a cause for concern if you are obsessed with it and it is interfering with your routine activities. Here are some practical tips to overcome the habit of masturbation.

Elephantitis (Elephantiasis) is a parasitic worm infection of the lymphatic system. It causes thickening of skin and the underlying tissue mainly of legs, male genital organs and female breasts.

Condoms are the only form of protection that can both help to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and prevent pregnancy.