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Orgasm is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, shared by males and females. During orgasm, both males and females experience quick cycles of muscle contraction in the lower pelvic muscles.

Are you newly pregnant or suspecting you may be? Spontaneous weight loss may be something that worries you immensely. It is also an early pregnancy symptom many women experience, and losing some weight is not a sign that something is wrong.

While we're all born naked, along the way, cultural ideas about the meaning of nudity enter the mix. What should parents consider about nudism and nudity at home and in their families?

The bad taste we have in our mouths are very often caused by foods we didn't like, but they can also, sometimes, have an underlying medical cause — especially if you can't trace the taste back to something you have eaten.

Most people with this rare parasomnia find out that they groan during their sleep because someone else tells them, but how is catathrenia treated, and what do we know about its cause?

Giving blood is usually very safe, and the minor discomfort donors experience are a small price to pay for potentially saving multiple lives. In rare cases, blood donors suffer side effects. They include skin rashes and more serious allergic reactions.

For an older woman, the same bright, flashy makeup used in her 20s and 30s will not flatter her appearance. As a woman ages, her skin changes, her complexion may become dull and wrinkled, sun damage and lines can become prominent.

Mucus in your stools is something that happens every time you go to the bathroom, but if you notice that the amount is starting to increase, you may be dealing with something much more concerning that should be addressed immediately.

Most people realize they have a choice between cremation and burial after they die — but some have a third option in the form of donating their whole body to science. What kind of person does this, and might this unusual step be right for you?

Does working out build up your blood? Can you increase your red blood cell count by running, swimming, or maybe going on a hike? Exercise really does build up your red blood cell count, and you don't have to be a professional athlete to benefit.