If it is taught in a scientific way,children will not be misguided by movies & books.Certain good books written by sexologists are available.Girls should be taught about puberty ,menstrual cycle,changes which occur in body,pregnancy .In a similar way,boys should also be educated.
Important medical terms
-"It is the time when he comes to know that he is he & she comes to know that she is she".
Boy starts developing secondary sexual characters - moustache,beard,axillary & pubic hair.This is due to hormone testosterone.Penis enlargement starts & he may have sperm fall during night.This is a normal phenomenon & one should not get worried.
Girls- Breast enlargement starts.Axillary hairs appear.Girls start fat deposition subcutaneous areas in thighs & hips.This all is due to hormonal changes- estrogen & progesterone.
Menarche-
Time when menstrual cycle starts.Age may vary from 12-14 yrs depending upon nutrition & general health.In Indian setup,one should consult a Gynaecologist if menses don't start by 15 yrs.
Both start developing sexual desire.
Estrogen is a hormone responsible for a female’s feminity. Development of secondary sex characters ( breasts, axillary and pubic hairs) is influenced by estrogen.
Many develop acne during this period.
Read more about ' Acne" at
Acne Vulgaris - Adolescents Must Know
Menopause
This is the time when menstruation stops completely. This generally occurs at the age of 45 years.
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Medical terms
.Vagina - Its a part of Female external genitalia
Female external genitalia - This consists of Vagina, labia majora & minora.
Uterus- organ where fetus lies & develops
Ovary- produces ova. Ovum fertilizes with sperm
Cervix-carries sperms from uterus to fallopian tube
Fallopian tube-connects uterus to ovary
Fertilisation-union of sperm with ovum
Orgasm- feeling of extreme pleasure after intercourse.
Ejaculation- act by which semen comes out of penis & gets deposited in vagina
Medical terms & meaning
Libido-sex desire
Oligospermia-decreased sperm count
Azoospermia-no sperm production
intercourse-act of doing sex
Infertility- when a female can't conceive after 2 yrs of marriage after having intercourse without using any contraceptives
contraception- measures to prevent pregnancy
M.C.-menstrual cycle
amenorrhoea-absence of menses.This may be temporary as happens during pregnency or
may be pathological
Couples are worried about sex during pregnancy.
Doctor may recommend not having intercourse early in pregnancy if one has a history of miscarriages. Intercourse also may be avoided if you have certain complications of pregnancy- pre-term labor or bleeding. Ask your doctor to clarify if this means no penetration, no orgasms, or no sexual arousal, as different complications may require different restrictions. Avoid vigorous intercourse. Women will not be comfortable due to breast tenderness. For some women sex desire increases while for some it decreases.
There is no reason to change your sexual activity during pregnancy unless your doctor advises. Intercourse or orgasm during pregnancy will not harm your baby, unless you have a medical problem. Baby is protected in uterus by the amniotic fluid.
Positions may need to be altered at this time as after the fourth month of pregnancy a woman may notice feeling nauseated while lying flat on her back. Lying side by side facing each other may help. This is related to the weight of the growing uterus pressing on major blood vessels. Intercourse causes rhythmic movements of pelvis which actually makes delivery of baby easier as it gives exercise to pelvic muscles.
A water-based lubricant may be used during intercourse if necessary.
During intercourse, one should not feel pain. During orgasm, your uterus will contract. If you have any contractions that are painful or regular, please contact your doctor. Also, discontinue intercourse and call your doctor immediately if you have heavy vaginal bleeding or if your water breaks (nothing should enter the vagina after your water breaks as it can cause infections).
