Virginity has become an obsolete concept in modern Western society, allowing young women to experiment with their sexuality while their male counterparts are doing the same. This actually results in a healthier more well-adjusted sexual identity later in life. However, virginity has not totally left the modern scene. Many cultures are still upholding the value of virginity or pre-marital chastity, mainly on the basis of predominant religious concepts.

The most popular advocate of virginity is the Catholic Church. Its most obvious validation for this stand is the teaching that all young girls are the Virgin Mary's daughters. As such, and having presented Mary as the most pristine and chaste of all women, young Catholic girls are therefore forced to follow her lead throughout their lives. Of course, sex is not prohibited once the woman has entered into the sacrament of marriage. However, while married women are viewed with respect and approval, women who remain virgins all their lives are considered as consecrated. Thus, the latter still achieves a higher status in the Catholic community. Aside from using the Virgin Mary, the Catholic Church has also employed countless symbolisms in order to justify the importance of virginity. Canonizing St. Maria Goretti, who died while trying to fight off a rapist, presents such a symbolism.

While the Catholic Church in ancient times did impose cruel punishments on women who become unchaste out of wedlock, modern ideologies have already diminished such harmful practices. However, while Catholic girls may have been spared such pain and humiliation, those from other cultures have to contend with much graver consequences. One such culture is present in Hindu countries. Chastity is a crucial virtue for all Hindu women, not only before they get married, but also after the latter's termination, usually upon the husband's death. Thus, if the husband dies, the widow, who is no longer a virgin, is not suited to wed someone else. Furthermore, her existence becomes not only superfluous, but abhorrent as well. Thus, the ancient practice called Sati was performed. This custom usually prescribes that during the husband's cremation, the wife shall fling herself into the flames. In so doing, she cements her faith and honor as a wife. A modified version of such practice is called
the Jauhar or Jouhar. This custom is performed on a larger scale, likewise prescribing that the wives kill themselves, but this time, with their husband's imminent death in mind.

These heinous practices are now outlawed in India, but some fundamentalists still press for a reversion to these traditions. Nevertheless, premarital chastity is still a highly treasured virtue in Hinduism today. The same statement holds true for Islamic cultures. Muslim brides must remain chaste until the night of their wedding. According to Islamic teachings, Allah created the hymen because it serves the function of determining the validity of intercourse, in which women may engage after marriage. The hymen is present in order to make it clear to women that sexual relations outside the marriage bond are perversions of a holy act and are considered unclean. Islam prizes the body's cleanliness above most things, and should, thus, be protected and upheld.

Unlike the modern Western culture, those discussed above maintain the importance of virginity before marriage. However, the decision of whether or not virginity is important depends essentially on personal choice. After all, a woman must be free to choose, without fear or coercion, what she can or cannot do to her own body.

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on April 18th, 2009

One of the biggest controversies gripping today?s medical world is the subject of andropause. Doctors are taking sides with one school of thought or another and furiously debate at conventions and in papers if this male version of the menopause exists, what symptoms should be taken into account during the diagnose process and what treatments are effective. There is no consensus at the moment and the search still goes on for an explanation that fits all the facts.

?The determinants of "aging" and of "life expectancy" extend from genetic and molecular determinants to the increasingly powerful forces of environmental, economical, technological and cultural globalization.? (Professor Bruno Lunenfeld, Bar-Ilan University, Israel)

Since the 1940s, the term andropause has been used to describe a condition that was considered to be similar to the female menopause. The blame for triggering this condition was laid on falling levels of the testosterone hormone from around the age of 45 onwards. Andropause was also considered to be the source of many problems faced by men past their prime, such as weight gain, heart disorders, mood swings, depression and plummeting libido.

?Our results show that testosterone has a key role in the central and peripheral modulation of erectile function [?.] (Doctor Andrea Garolla, University of Padua, Italy)?

However, the condition is highly debated, with doctors doubting it even exists. The main hurdle in agreeing upon a definition of andropause is the fact that there is no clear physical symptom that could be used to diagnose the condition. While the end of menstruation is the classic tell-tale for menopause, men display no such universal symptom that could clue doctors to what?s going on. That?s why the medical world is still polarized between the two camps that argue back and forth over this issue.

Still, the medical controversy has not stopped men from looking for a way to stop or reverse the hormonal changes brought by andropause. Nathan Church, Product Manager with Lativio, says:

?Although, I am not a medical doctor, I know that increasingly men have bought our products as a result of a series of problems. These problems include loss of libido and reduced ability of on demand erections. I can only speak from my experience with our customers that their symptoms do point to a condition described as Andropause.?

As we can see from this quote, men are not going to sit idle until experts agree that there is a problem. The natural products market has a wide range of products aimed at bringing back some the youthful feeling to aging men. While taking the problem into one?s hands involves a certain amount of risk, it seems that many men are perfectly ready to take that risk, especially since the prize is the spark of life.

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28 July 2004

Announcing the launch of SizeGenics ? the incredible new penile enlargement system, guaranteed to lengthen the penis without surgery!

These days it seems like everyone has a pill, pump or gadget that guarantees the growth of the penis. With so many different solutions out there, how does a man who desperately wants to enlarge his penis choose between them all?

SizeGenics is not just the extender. What sets it apart is the fact that is it a total solution for speedy enlargement. Within the course of six months of steady use, SizeGenics can increase the size of the penis by over three inches!

The first part of the program involves the daily wear of the SizeGenics extension device. This comfortable, lightweight device can be worn at any time and is invisible beneath loose trousers. It consists of the base ring, through which the penis is inserted, two adjustment screws which are adjusted to gradually lengthen the penis, and the comfortable end piece with an adjustable strap to hold the glans of the penis securely to the extender. All that is done is the wearing of the device every day throughout the program, turning the adjustment screws according to schedule to lengthen the penis.

This is where many other products stop. However, to increase the rate of enlargement and to help provide for further enlargement of the penis, SizeGenics goes a step further. The SizeGenics program includes supplemental pills to be taken in tandem with the use of the device. These pills aren?t just run of the mill supplements, they are two bottles of proSolution pills. proSolution has been a trusted name in penis enlargement technology for years, and now proSolution and SizeGenics want to give you the size you?ve always imagined.

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on April 17th, 2009

Both a man and the woman need to be healthy in order to produce a child. When a couple cannot conceive a child in a span of one year, they might be having infertility problems. According to research, infertility affects 10% (or about 6.1 million) Americans in the reproductive age. Contrary to myth, infertility is not always a "woman's problem." A third of the cases (about 35% are actually due to male infertility factors.

Infertility in men may be caused by many factors such as low sperm count (or nothing at all), ejaculation problems, or "abnormal" sperm, which is said to be malformed and have a short life span.

Generally, your fertility is based upon your general health. If you live a healthy lifestyle, there is a high probability that your sperm will also be healthy. There are quite a number of threats that may affect male fertility. Nicotine, alcohol and drugs (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are on the top of the list. According to studies, smoking drastically decreases the sperm count and overall health of sperm cells.

Poor diet (malnutrition) can also contribute to male infertility, including deficiency in vitamin C and zinc in your diet. Some diseases (e.g., tuberculosis, fevers, anemia, and mumps in adulthood) and infections are also suspect. These are infections of the reproductive system such as epididymitis, orchitis, and prostatitis. Some sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia or gonorrhea also damages the spermatic ducts. You also risk transmitting your disease to your partner causing her to be infertile.

Some medications are also believed to be causes of male infertility. This include cancer-treating agents (e.g., chemotheraphy), anti-fungal medication (ketoconazole), antidiarrheal drug (sulfasalazine), Azulfidine (a drug used to treat ulcerative colitis), and some groups of antibiotics (nitrofurans and macrolides). Likewise, the use of anabolic steroids is also known to cause testicular shrinkage and infertility.

Other threats to male fertility also include testosterone deficiency, trauma or injury to the testes, structural abnormality or blockage in the vas deferens, and varicocele, a varicose vein in the testicle that produces too much heat harming and killing sperm.

Some are also connected to your lifestyle, like excessive stress, overly intense exercise (may lower your sperm count by producing higher levels of adrenal steroid hormones, which lower the amount of testosterone in the body), tight underwear or jogging pants, hot tubs, saunas, or anything that raises the temperature of your scrotum, including overheated vehicles and hot work environments, and exposure to environmental hazards such as pesticides, lead, paint, mercury, benzene, boron, radiation (x-ray), radioactive substances, and heavy metals.

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on April 16th, 2009

by Peter James

I was pretty surprised when my friend told me that he and his girlfriend sometimes tape themselves in bed. I asked him why they did it, and if they watched the tapes afterward. Matt (my friend's name) told me that the first time they taped themselves had been pretty spontaneous. They had a video camera that they use for other stuff. One night they were messing around when he looked up, saw the camera, and thought "Why not?". He asked his girlfriend, and she said she thought it was sort of exciting, so they set it up with a view of their bed and let it tape. He told me it feels a little like you're being watched during sex without the problems of possibly getting caught.

He and his girlfriend feel very naughty when they do this, which is part of the thrill. Also they feel very illicit after- ward that they are in control of the tape that no one else can watch.

Matt's girlfriend says that their sex is more passionate and more playful when they are taping it. She says that the feeling of having an audience is VERY exciting to her, and she finds everything they do together more stimulating. They both told me that they rarely, if ever, watch them afterward. They like the taping a lot, but aren't into watching it too much.

I asked her if they used plots or role playing when they taped, but she said usually they are too excited and would just "go for it" when they tape. She said it is almost like a sex game when they do it.

Here's a few tips I got from Matt on videotaping yourselves at home.

1- First off, always make sure EVERYBODY you're taping knows that you are taping, and that they're fine with that. Also make SURE that they're over 18 or you could end up in serious trouble.

2- Next, make sure that the camera is pointed and properly focused for the area where the action is going to take place. If your camera doesn't have auto focus or auto lighting, why not put a test object in the approximate area you're going to shoot and see how it looks. You can adjust your light and focus.

3- Now angle. If you're not sure what angle you would like to be shot at, try shooting slightly down at yourself without using the light on the camera.

4- Most video cameras can be hooked up to a TV so you can watch as you are having sex on camera. For people that like to watch themselves in mirrors, this is a really great way to see ALL of the action.

5- Another friend of ours that is also into videoing his exploits points out one more thing he feels is essential: the importance of properly labeling your tapes. You don't want your daughter or your mother in low watching your little home videos. Likewise you don't want your wife to grab your tape and carry it to show at a business proposal.

By the way, this other friend says he and his girlfriend DO watch the tapes. They are both into watching, not just being watched, and it really turns them on to watch themselves in action. He says it's great foreplay.

So if you feel like spicing up your love life, or you and your girlfriend like being watched but not being caught, this might be a fun way to add a little variety to your playtime. Just be careful what you do with the tapes - just remember Pam and Tommy!

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Have you ever seriously thought about making your partner happier with you? Have you ever thought of exploring other means to make your sexual encounters more pleasurable for both of you and your partner? If you have not done this yet, you better start thinking about it now. Keeping your sex life in high spirits is the main key to attain a rich lifestyle. Sexual fulfilment simply keeps you feel youthful.

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The penis enlargement market is big and prospective customers are faced with a multitude of products and systems to choose from. Most customers are content with choosing one product and count on persistence and the quality of that particular product to get the job done. However, combining two approaches in one system has a huge impact on your chances of reaching the desired results much faster than usual. We?ll use the SizeGenetics system as an example for how using multiple solutions at the same time can do wonders for you.

SizeGenetics is a penis enlargement system featuring a traction device and a membership to an online penis enlargement program. The system is designed to combine the effects of these independent solutions for a very effective male enhancement system. The traction device is the core of the system and has been successfully used by many men to turn small and average-sized penises into bigger and meatier ones. While perfectly satisfactory on its own, the device is made even more powerful by the addition enlargement exercises.

The PenisHealth website is the best rated penis enlargement exercise program on the market. It is based on sound research and testing and on the feedback of thousands of customers who tried this program over the past years. The combined power of a quality traction device and top rated penis enlargement exercises is far better than using a single product to give you those extra inches. Why waste time waiting for your penis to grow in size, when this excellent combination can do the job in less time and with a much better chance of success? Order today the full SizeGenetics pack and prepare to unleash the power of a penis enlargement solution designed to be the best.

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on April 14th, 2009

Most men are very concerned with penis size, and how their penis measures up to other men's. Because of this, men have tried all sorts of ways to enlarge their penis. Some can be harmful and can cause discomfort to them, while many others are expensive or simply ineffective.

Studies have shown that most men are interested in penis enlargement. In fact these studies show that most men are not satisfied with their penis length or their sexual performance. They are also dissatisfied with the firmness of the erect penis, but are unwilling to talk with their doctor about what they perceive as a problem.

Many men are convinced that their penis is not large enough to satisfy their lover. This leads to an overall lack of confidence when making love, and this lack of confidence often leads to a softer erection, which feeds the problem by often leading to feelings of inadequacy. This can even lead to relationship problems as these feelings take root and deepen.

Feeling that you are an unsatisfactory lover leads to a lack of desire to have sex, which the woman in your life may interpret as sexual rejection. This can lead to further misunderstanding regarding sex and the relationship, and often leads to serious problems between couples.

The adult entertainment industry is full of ads for products and programs for the enlargement of the penis. The products include pills, creams and sprays that claim they will cause penis growth. These claims range from the scientific to the outrageous. Below we talk about penis enlargement methods that DO NOT WORK:

Enlargement Creams

Over the last few years, advertisements have been popping up for creams that claim that they will enlarge the penis with regular use. Do they work? Medical evidence has demonstrated that no topical preparation can do more for you than to increase blood flow in the area, which may aid in other programs and may also assist in erection firmness, but these preparations can do nothing on their own to promote actual penis enlargement.

Penis Pumps

One of the most common product advertised for penis enlargement is the penis pump. It can be seen on sale on the internet, in adult bookstores and magazines, and even in drug stores. The pumps work by creating a vaccuum around the penis and bringing blood to the tissue. This can assist men with extremely poor circulation to have an erection.

There is no actual medical evidence that penis pumps cause any actual increase in the size of the penis. Some men may even find that if they use a penis pump over a period of time that they will be unable to get an erection without using the pump.

Using Weights

Men have used this method of penis enlargement for hundreds of years. Basically you hang weight from your penis in order to stretch it. Many ancient and tribal people practiced this method. Does it work? Over time, with regular use, you can achieve greater length using this method. The drawbacks include a thinner penis, and because of the stretched tissue, often less ability to achieve and maintain an erection.

This method can also cause decrease in blood circulation to the penis, which can lead to serious problems including tissue damage.

Enlargement Surgery

Surgery is a big step, and an expensive one. More importantly, it can lead to serious complications like infection. It can also lead to scar tissue formation which can cause a misshapen penis. A common form of penis enlargement surgery involves taking your body fat and injecting a small amount into the penis. This does not cause significant change in length, although it can make a difference in girth.

Some men have the connective tissue at the top of their penis cut, which does not actually enlarge the penis, but does cause it to jut further out from the body. Of course, having less support, your penis will not stand up as far from your body as it did previous to the surgery.

Penis surgery doesn't change your ability to get an erection, or the firmness of that erection. This is caused by blood flow in the penis.

Enlargement pills - 99% of these are rip-off pills which are nothing more than vitamin pills, some do work but be careful of which ones you do choose.

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on April 13th, 2009

Penile Curvature or Peyronie's Disease is an abnormal bend in the penis that occurs during erection. A man with Peyronie?s Disease has hardened or calcified tissues in his penis causing restriction and preventing the penis from expanding during an erection. This results in a curvature at that point of restriction. Though it cannot physically kill you, it can actually kill your sex life rather effectively.

Nearly 3 percent of the entire male population is estimated to be afflicted with Peyronie?s Disease. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 60, though it can also occur in men as young as 18.

Symptoms of the disease include:

? Painful erection making intercourse difficult or impossible
? Noticeable bend or arc in the penis with erection
? Noticeable narrowing of the diameter of the penis with erection
? Thick band of hard tissue within the penis

The exact cause of penile curvature is unknown but many researchers believe that the plaque of Peyronie's Disease develops following trauma (hitting or bending) or vigorous sexual activity that causes localized bleeding inside the penis. Others trace it to diabetes, circulatory disorders, or a genetic link.

Many men with Peyronie's Disease do not need any treatment. The disease sometimes clears up by itself, although it may take several years. Other men, however, do need treatment.

There are several drug treatments for those suffering from Peyronie?s Disease like Vitamin E or B-complex treatment, steroid and calcium channel blockers injections, and radiation therapy but these are mainly for the reduction of pain. The most well known treatment for the disease however, involves surgery.

So if you notice a slight bend or arc or in your penis during erection, you should immediately take action before it gets worse. The condition is typically progressive and leads to impotence or inability to have intercourse.

This is where the Sizegenetics system (http://www.sizegenetics.com) can help you. Sizegenetics is a ground-breaking system based on a combination of traction, pills, and exercise program (primarily for penis enlargement), can also be used for correction of penile deviations or curvatures.

With the traction method, which is the foundation of the system, the penis cells are triggered to be trained or exercised naturally increasing their elasticity thus resulting in reduced or eliminated curvature. This simply means that the constant, permanent stretch to the cells of your penis will strengthen the penile tissues thus reducing the likelihood of scarring resulting to Peyronie?s Disease.

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It is perfectly reasonable to desire having ecstasy to the highest degree in sexual intercourse. To achieve this, men need to arouse women by stimulating their G-spots. However, small cocks cannot do this because they cannot reach this most sensitive part of women.

How do a man whose penis size fall short of a woman?s preference remedies the problem? The answer is simple. Go for a penis enhancement system.

Let?s say a man has already decided to go for penis enhancement. His next move is to choose a method to achieve his purpose. There are many options. He can undergo surgery, exercise or use a penis enhancement device. However, the question is: which is most effective?

Surgery or phalloplasty is surely expensive. Its cost ranges from $3,000 to $10,000. It is not only heavy on the pocket but is also quite risky. There are numerous possible side effects of phalloplasty, such as infections, bruising, bleeding, asymmetry and deformities, soft erections, loss of sexual function, permanent numbness, and impotence. In addition, there is no guarantee that the gained size from surgery will not be lost for it the inappropriate post-operative care may counter the effectiveness of surgery.

Exercising is by far the safest way of enhancing the penis. Its effectiveness hinges on the natural reaction of the body cells to divide and multiply when continuously subject to pressure. There are no dubious substances to take and there?s no question of having a knife anywhere near your penis; it?s all done in the privacy of your bathroom. You decide what exercises to use and you decide how long the routines take.

Traction device operates based on the same principle that exercise hinges upon. This device stretches the penile tissues, accounting for the development of new, bulkier and heftier muscles. This adaptive reaction of the human cells ultimately enhances both the length and the width or girth of the penis. Thus, the penis device serves its purpose.

Exercise and traction device effectively enlarge penis. One who is up to penis enhancement might find it hard to decide which one to use, but with the revolutionary all-in-one penis enhancement system named SizeGenetics, you need not choose one over another, because SizeGenetics mixes up traction device and exercise. This combination creates one program that guarantees smashing success in your sex life. With SizeGenetics, you get all the benefits that the traction device and exercises bring.

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