Feelings of guilt after sexual intercourse may be distressing or alarming, and they may even prevent someone from attempting to partake in sexual activity. However, there are explainable reasons for these feelings, and ways to help mitigate overall feelings of uneasiness, guilt, and shame that may be associated with sexual activity.

Emergency contraception consists of hormonal medications or other methods that can be taken to help prevent pregnancy in the case of unprotected intercourse, birth control failure, or non-consensual intercourse. There are several types of emergency contraception offered by healthcare services and recommended by global health organizations.

A.D.A.M., or Androgen Deficiency in the Ageing Male, has been equated to the male version of menopause. However, there are quite a few differences between A.D.A.M. and menopause. For example, menopause is often sudden, typically within the first 12 months after the end of ovulation and an almost immediate drop in estrogen after perimenopause, where estrogen loss is more gradual. Whereas A.D.A.M. is a more gradual reduction of testosterone over time due to an imbalance in the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis, the part of the brain and related system that regulates male reproductive function.

A fear of semen may be attributed to several other conditions. One common reason is related to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Specifically, the contamination subcategory of OCD, in which obsessions (unwanted thoughts, feelings, urges, etc.) and compulsions (actions taken to relieve distress from obsessions) center on germs, illness, or contamination. These compulsions are fueled by disgust, which is a defensive reflex the body uses to avoid contamination. However, with OCD, that disgust is exacerbated by obsessions.

Intersex is a term that refers to individuals that were born with genitalia, chromosomes, or hormonal imbalances that fit outside of the sexual binary of male and female. For example, an individual may have genitals that are associated with being female, but at the same time have an internal reproductive system or hormones associated with being male, such as hidden testes and testosterone. They may also have variations in chromosomes, such as XXY (as opposed to the male XY and female XX), or a mix of XY and XX throughout cells, or just one X chromosome. Intersexuality does not always present at birth, and may show during puberty, adulthood, or sometimes not at all.

An individual’s sexual history consists of their sexual experiences, previous partners, sexual preferences, and uses of contraceptives, amongst other things. It’s important to discuss sexual history with a new sexual partner for a variety of reasons, mainly sexual health and safety. For example, if a new partner has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that they have not disclosed, then your sexual health would be at-risk – even more so if protection such as condoms are not used.

Sensation in one's sex organs can be important for experiencing sexual pleasure, reaching orgasm, and feeling sexually healthy. That's why it can be so distressing to lose these sensations, and it may lead to sexual dysfunction, such as anorgasmia (the inability to orgasm), erectile dysfunction, or other issues. Penile and clitoral numbness can both be described as a loss of sensation in the genital area. Each can be distressing in its own right, and each has their own set of implications for sexual health.

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes most or all of the uterus, and sometimes the fallopian tubes and ovaries as well. It may be done for a variety of reasons, including severe endometriosis, adenomyosis, pelvic pain, and cancer. The average age of women that receive a hysterectomy is around 50, and depending on the type of surgery, menopause may start immediately. Alternatively, women who get a hysterectomy may already be going through menopause. Both cases can affect overall sexual functioning, whether in positive or negative ways.

Bariatric surgery essentially translates to weight loss surgery and is most commonly one of two types: gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve. Surgery is typically recommended when diet and exercise haven’t been working, or when there are serious health problems due to obesity. Obesity is a disease categorized by body mass index (BMI); typically, bariatric surgeries are recommended for obesity class III (BMI 40 or over), otherwise known as extreme obesity. Otherwise, if BMI is around 35 and there are other serious weight-related problems (such as diabetes or heart problems), then bariatric surgery may be suggested.

“Death Grip Syndrome”, as it is commonly referred to, is a slang term referring to the overall desensitization of the penis due to frequent and rigorous masturbation, often with a lot of pressure being placed on the penis. Men in online communities often share they feel as though their penis is “broken”, “dead”. They have also expressed they have a hard time orgasming or feeling sensation and pleasure from masturbation or other sexual activity. However, this situation is not currently recognized in the medical community, resulting in a lack of research or resources.

Gender dysphoria, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is defined as a “marked incongruence between a person's experienced or expressed gender and the one they were assigned at birth.” While not every transgender or gender diverse individual may experience gender dysphoria, those who do may have difficulties in public spaces, such as work or school, due to social norms and behavioral expectations associated with their assigned sex. Overarching effects of gender dysphoria can include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship problems.

The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of whole body and mind well-being regarding sexuality and sexual relationships, which should be approached with positivity and respect as well as have the possibility of more pleasurable and safe sexual experiences free of coercion, discrimination, and violence. This entails: