The section ‘Embarrassing Problems’ provides information on a range of personal health matters that some people may initially find hard to discuss. Our editors and physicians are combining their expertise to deliver relevant, reliable, and high-quality reads for those concerned with health problems. Embarrassing Problems provides guidance, and helps to take the next steps towards diagnosis and treatment. It will offer advice whether a visit to the pharmacy or a doctor’s appointment is necessary.
The information presented here is not intended to replace the face-to-face consultation that we believe to be necessary for the accurate diagnosis of a medical condition and its subsequent management.
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If you look carefully at the stream of urine as it leaves the penis you will notice that it comes…
Most men do not think rationally about penis size. Research has shown that men do not have a clear idea…
The foreskin is the hood of skin that covers the head of the penis. If you have been circumcised, you…
Pheromones are body scents that we cannot smell. Everyone has over 3 million sweat glands on their skin that are…
The lining of the anal canal contains three soft, spongy pads of tissue that act as an extra seal to…
Most women of reproductive age (with a hormone cycle) experience some degree of premenstrual irritability. 5–8% of women have a…
Keep out of wind as much as possible. If you ride a bike, wrap a scarf around the lower part…
Stop smoking. One study found that wrinkles are five times more likely in smokers than non-smokers. The skin on the…
Pubic lice are common in the UK. Anyone can get pubic lice; they have nothing to do with poor bodily…
Onions, tomatoes and mints actually relax the muscle at the lower end of the gullet, allowing air from the stomach…
Some people just naturally have a reddish face. Of course, if you work in the open air, you may acquire…
A red ‘sweat rash’ under the breasts is called intertrigo. It may be sore and itchy, and you may have…
‘Restless legs’ is a very unpleasant feeling in the legs that is difficult to describe. You feel you must move…
One of the most common causes of a red face is a skin disorder called ‘rosacea’. Estimates of the prevalence…
There are lots of possible reasons why your skin might look scaly. This is definitely a problem to see your…
Most injuries to the skin result in scars – tattoos are one of the few exceptions. We all have some…
Almost everyone is embarrassed about seeing the doctor about an anal problem, such as anal pain, wind, or anal itching….
Normally, our hands shake very, very slightly all the time we are awake. This is because the tiny muscle fibres…
Shaving rash is a common problem for men, or for women who shave their bikini-line pubic hair. The medical term…
As we get older, we often develop small skin tags. About 50–60% of people over the age of 50 have…
We live in a culture which suggests that impossible standards and physical beauty are the norm. Most of us feel…
The reason for smelly feet is that feet naturally sweat, and bacteria work on the sweat to produce smelly fatty…
Snoring is very common and is more likely the older you are. Snoring may be a sign of disturbed sleep,…
Sore nipples during breastfeeding are a very common problem, affecting more than 9 out of 10 breastfeeding mothers. If your…
Stammering (stuttering) usually starts in childhood – between the ages of 3 and 5 – but most children grow out…
Sterilisation can be performed on those with a penis (vasectomy) and those with a uterus and Fallopian tubes (tubal ligation)….
Poo is made of water, bits of food that could not be digested, dead cells from the lining of the…
Stretch marks look like thin, stretched tissue, and that is more or less what they are. They appear in people…
Men are sweatier than women, even when you take body size into account. Scientists tested volunteers in a laboratory mock-up…
Clothing. Wear loose-fitting clothes made with natural fibres or specially formulated fabrics that absorb moisture. Consider using dress shields (sweat…