Bite the Fruit — Sexual Wellness

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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the spread of monkeypox in countries where the virus is typically not endemic. Some 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases have been reported as of May 21. The WHO noted that most cases, though not exclusively, have been identified among men who have sex with men (MSM). This has led to concern that these communities could face stigma or discrimination similar to their experience with regard to the HIV/AIDS epidemic during the 1980s hampering testing and vaccination efforts. Monkeypox will require vaccine strategy and outreach. Many healthcare officials worry that the outbreak’s association with the...

Grindr added "side" to its filter. Launched in 2009, Grindr is a very popular social networking and online dating app. Most of its 13 million users are members of the gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. The app allows members to create a personal profile which is then shared with other members based on filter and location settings. Members can contact each other, send pictures, make a video call, or arrange to meet. Adding “side” to Grindr’s profile is a big deal. Gay men, especially on an app like Grindr, typically lead with, “Are you a top, bottom or versatile?”...

The pandemic has required people to give up a lot of things that made them happy. From eating out to shopping to movie-going and on and on. Yet, there is one thing that most have drawn the line at: sex. In fact, since quarantining and social distancing became the norm, there has been a coinciding increase in sales of sex toys, according to industry reports. An anonymous survey by a U.S. company that sells sex toys reveals that 62% of respondents said that they already own sex toys and, of the ones who didn’t, 57% planned to purchase them during...

  1. The best way to measure a penis. To measure penis length: Place a measuring tape on the top side of the penis, holding the edge of the tape toward the pubic bone and extending it from there to the tip of the head. To measure penis girth: Simply wrap a measuring tape around the widest point of the shaft. Alternately, you can achieve the same thing by using a string to get the length and girth. Then, use a ruler on the string to determine the measurements. 2. The average erect penis size is 5.16 inches. A 2014 study...