Random fact 155
Condom Excuses… ‘It affects my performance’ Some people find it hard to keep an erection with a condom on. This is often because the first time you try to use a condom is when youre just about to have sex. Practise putting on a condom when youre not about to have sex with someone. Try masturbating with a condom on to help you learn to stay hard and to have an orgasm.
Body & mind facts
The essentials about your body and how it will change can be found amongst these interesting facts.
Random fact 1
Kissing is good for your health! Apparently the extra saliva that is exchanged reduces decay of teeth by keeping your mouths clean.
Random fact 2
Sometimes the change to a mans body though puberty can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, but relax, we all grow and change at different rates, and there’s nothing you can do to make it happen sooner or later!
Random fact 3
The average male produces several million new sperm daily
Random fact 4
A man’s body will grow, and it may become more muscular during puberty
Random fact 5
A man’s penis and balls (testicles) will grow, and they may feel itchy or uncomfortable.
Random fact 6
A male body produces more sex hormones, so men might get erections when you least expect them and they’re not thinking about anything sexy. At other times, they might think about sex, a lot!
Random fact 7
As with women, male hormones can make you sweaty and spotty, but as long as you have good personal hygiene you can still look and feel healthy.
Random fact 8
During puberty men start producing sperm, and may have wet dreams in which you ejaculate (cum) while youre asleep. This is normal.
Random fact 9
A man’s body becomes more hairy, including armpits, legs, arms, face, chest and around the penis.
Random fact 10
Men might sound ‘croaky’ for a while, or might have a high voice one minute and a low voice the next. Don’t worry - it will settle down eventually.
Random fact 11
As with women, men may have mood swings and feel emotional, but the feelings will settle down in time.
Random fact 12
A female is born with a finite amount of eggs and will produce no more than that throughout her lifetime
Random fact 13
Many of the ingredients in chocolate are proven to cause arousal similar in effect to sexual foreplay. In fact, some experts believe chocolate may be even more effective than foreplay for sexual arousal.
Random fact 14
During puberty, women’s breasts and hips get bigger. You might feel itchy or uncomfortable when this happens. This is normal.
Random fact 15
During puberty, hair grows under women’s arms and around the vagina. Some girls develop hair in other parts of their body, such as their top lip. This is normal.
Random fact 16
Women might get period pains before or during your period.
Random fact 17
A vagina may produce discharge (fluid). This is normal. It’s your vagina’s way of keeping clean and healthy.
Random fact 18
If vaginal discharge looks green or yellow and smells, see a doctor because you might have an infection, such as thrush (this is common and easily treated).
Random fact 19
Hormones can make you sweaty or spotty, but as long as you have good personal hygiene, you can still look and feel healthy.
Random fact 20
Women might have mood swings and feel emotional during periods, but your feelings will settle down eventually.
Random fact 21
During puberty men and women might feel as if your body and mind have gone into overdrive.
Random fact 22
If you can’t decide between declaring your love for your best mate or hiding in your bedroom all day – relax, it’s normal! Understanding what’s happening will help you cope
