Please give me your honest re-action. I told her about the STD yesterday and she was in shock…. Do you think she knew she had something…. The STD I got was curable thank god.

The last few year or so I have had intermittent abdominal discomfort, usually after eating. I tracked what I was eating to see if I noticed any patterns based on what I ate, but couldn’t find any- it varied from consistently to randomly. Things were okay for a few weeks, but the last couple weeks it has been flaring up again. I will have cramping and then need to have a bowel movement, and the stools are normally soft, if not diarrhea, and frequent (2-3 times a day) bowel movements.

Today, after another uncomfortable stomach ache and soft bowel movement, I noticed there was dark red blood in my stool- it looked worked in with it, not like it was just bleeding from the bowel movement process. When I wiped, there was also some dark red blood.

I’m concerned because dark blood in my stool along with the abdominal problems I have from time to time doesn’t seem like a good sign of anything.

I have a history of ovarian tumors/cyts and I see a gynecological oncologist every couple months for follow ups, and have an ovarian cyst that is currently being monitored, which I thought was part of the reason behind my abdominal pain, but now that I have bloody stools I am not so sure.

I am a 24 years old, and female (obviously).

What could this be and should I make a doctor’s appointment ASAP and who with? My gyn onc? My university health center?

Also, there is a history of colo-rectal cancer in my mom’s side of the family. She actually saw a geneticist at the Mayo Clinic and my family has a specific gene that carries colorectal, pancreatic and prostate cancer, though the only ones who have had cancer have been in their 70s

I have a female doctor and I do not feel comfortable to dicuss this issue with her (probable because she is some how old). So, I am need to see another physician and I need to know should I go for a male or female one.

why are STD’s readily passed from a male to a female than from a female to a male?

1. Some risk factors for breast cancer cannot be changed, including:
a. genetics
b. obesity
c. hormone replacement therapy

2. A risk factor is anything that increases a persons chance of getting a disease. Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for breast cancer?
a. family history of breast cancer
b. not having children
c. people who breast feed their babies
d. drinking alcohol

3. Hernias are more common in men because when the testicals descend through the inguinial canal, the opening of the canal does not close completely.
a. True
b. False

4. Prostate cancer can physically affect both men and women
a. True
b. False

5. Like women, men can also develop breast cancer.
a. True
b. False

6. Which warning sign(s) of breat cancer should be reported to your doctor?
a. a new lump in the breast
b. the nipple becomes inverted
c. change in the size or shape of breast
d. all of the above

7. The acronym PMS stands for:
a. papas, mamas, and siblings
b. pre-menstrual syndrome
c. pre-menopausal syndrome
d. pre-medical syndrome

8. Most women will develop ovarian cysts during this time period:
a. menopause
b. peri-menopause
c. childbearing years
d. before beginning menstruation

9. Prostate cancer usually displays several symptoms in the early stages of development.
a. True
b. False
10. Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every 3 years.
a. false
b. true

11. Most ovarian cysts are small and do not cause any symptoms.
a. True
b. False

12. Following the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.
a. false
b. true

13. African-American men are more likely to develop prostate cancer and die from it than Caucasian or Asian men.
a. True
b. False

14. Risk factors for PMS include:
a. vitamin B deficiency, family history and age of 30
b. previous signs of anxiety and family history
c. vitamin B deficiency, family history and age of 15 -19
d. pregnancy and vitamin B deficiency

15. A/An __________is an x-ray of the breast.
a. biopsy
b. ultrasound
c. mammogram
d. breast augmentation

16. A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present. If they are not present, then the biopsy is said to be__________.
a. mammogram
b. lumpectomy
c. mastectomy
d. malignant
e. benign

17. Biopsy is surgical procedure to check for:
a. mammograms
b. hernias
c. endometriosis
d. cancerous cells
18. Breast Self-Exam (BSE) is an important defense in the early detection and prevention of breast cancer. BSE should be performed:
a. once a year
b. at the beginning of your menstrual cycle
c. in the middle of your menstrual cycle
d. a few days after your menstrual cycle or the same time each month

19. Breast cancer cannot be prevented, however, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a slim body, can reduce your risk of breast cancer.
a. false
b. true

20. A/An __________is surgery to remove the breast tumor and a small amount of surrounding normal tissue.
a. appendictomy
b. mastectomy
c. lumpectomy
d. lobectomy

21. Ovarian cysts are common in women during their childbearing years.
a. True
b. False

22. The menstrual cycle has how many stages?
a. 4
b. 28
c. 2
d. 5

23. “Press firmly to learn what your breasts feel like. A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal.” This step for BSE is not done unless you think you might have a breast lump.
a. false
b. true

24. Exercise can relieve PMS symptoms.
a. True
b. False

25. The purpose of menstruation is:
a. it allows the lining of the uterus to thicken
b. it allows for fertilization to take place
c. it allows ovulation to take place
d. to shed the lining of the uterus

I’ve been struggling with this for awhile now.
My boyfriend and I have a lot of sex. We’re both driven really highly, and it doesn’t get boring. We always have amazing sex, in different forms.

It’s frusturating for me, because when i REALLY get in the mood, and take him by surprise he can’t get hard, then he tells me he jerked off earlier that day. It doesn’t bug me that he watches porn, i do it myself too, but it’s interfering with our sex life, and it bugs me that i can’t get satisfied when i need it.

What can i do? I won’t tell him to stop watching, cause then it’s be a hypocrite.
I always take care of him when he needs sex. Why can’t he do the same for me?

I have been with my boyfriend for 3+ years, and I am always usually the one instigating sex lol yeah sorry for the detail.. but lately its like i just dont want it, i’d just rather lay up next to him and cuddle or go out, and i know that doesnt seem like a bad thing but he is still a horny 18 year old male and i feel like i just have to give it to him to make him happy, but i dont want it.. i dont know what to do or what randomly brought it on, and we are going to jamaica together in like a week and i dont know what to do. is there a way I could put a stop to this problem.. yes i know you guys are going to say, your 17 you shouldnt be having sex. but Im in a commited relationship with my boyfriend for a long time, and I WANT TO .. so the only answers that are going to be useful are the ones that tell me how i can higher my libido, but 8/11 haha .. thank you!
thank you toxic & brittany your answers are helpful, i will consider each one of them =)

Already know the health benfits of male masturbation; relieve stress and lower chances of prostate cancer. Just a little curious if the same can be said about female mastubation.

Can someone clarify this:

1) Many women say they can’t get an orgasm without stimulation of the clitoris.
2) Some people say that male and female circumcision is the same and has equal effects.
3)Some people say that the foreskin of the penis has either equal to or more nerve endings to support sexual pleasure than the clitoris.

So my question is, doesn’t that mean if you circumcise a guy, he looses the ability to have an orgasm and/or enjoy sex?

What is the correct answer here, I am hearing a lot of inconsistent ideas on the topic.