Do you have a query or need information on contraception, and sexual health, and want anonimity? Sexplained provides you with the education and information you need from Helen Knox, a qualified Nurse and published author of Sexplained books. Reach her at [email protected]
Dear Helen, I’ve heard of Kegel exercises for women but are there Kegel exercises for men? -
Dennis
Dear Dennis,
Kegel exercises are for both men and women since both sexes have pelvic floor muscles that can benefit from strengthening as we age. You’d do them the same way. Just pretend you’re stopping yourself from passing urine (having a pee) without clenching your buttocks. If you move
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Dear Helen,
Cancer is a disease that affects many organs. How does a man get cancer of the penis?- SL Dear SL,
Dear SL,
Rather than reinvent the information, here is what the United Kingdom’s NHS (National Health Service) website says:
“Roughly half of all penile cancers are caused by certain types of a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV)”.
Dear Helen,
What is the difference between a cold sore and herpes. On the mouth they kinda look the same, don’t they? - Anderson.
Dear Anderson,
Cold sores and herpes look the same because they are from within the same family of viruses. Cold sores are most commonly associated with HSV1 or Herpes Simplex Virus 1. Genital herpes is most commonly associated with HSV2 or Herpes Simplex Virus 2.
Dear Helen,
I read somewhere in a publication that was more than 10 years old that bacterial vaginosis is quite common in women and may not be easily recognised by doctors. Does that still hold true today? Also, with BV, why is there a bad odour after sex? - Catherine Dear Catherine,
Dear Catherine,
When it comes to BV (bacterial vaginosis) I think it depends on the doctor you see and whether
Dear Helen,
This may be an unusual question for you coming from a man, but I thought I would write and ask, as you are sensitive and sensible in your responses to others. Yes, I read this column in Better Health all the time and mywife and I quite enjoyed your style. My wife died a few years ago and I have been raising our three daughters. I want to talk to the two oldest ones about birth control.
Dear Helen,
I’m nearing 70 and from the time I was a teenager I had large breasts. I eventually found the right size bra to wear as a grown woman, and for years I wore the wrong fitting bra as I didn’t know any better. And my breasts are heavy.
So I have two questions. What is the best fit and right size of bras? Since my breasts are so heavy, I wonder if the weight of them is making me walk