Infertility afflicts about one couple in 6 or 7 but nevertheless lies somewhat outside the scope of this book. Because so many abortions are being done fewer babies are available for adoption so the topic is becoming one of increasing importance. With the constant coverage of ‘test-tube’ methods in the popular press infertility, once a [...]

Very little information is available on how commonly sexual problems and difficulties occur, and there is no way of getting accurate figures on the subject. In the USA it is estimated that sexual problems affect half of all marriages at some time or another and one survey in Britain found that 57 per cent of [...]

There are, needless to say, no absolute rules in foreplay, but the following hints might be useful, at least on some occasions and to some couples. 1 Most foreplay begins with kissing and cuddling and progresses to petting and it can be very arousing to undress each other slowly or to strip in front of [...]

The prostate gland, which makes about 10 per cent of the seminal fluid (semen — the ejaculated fluid that contains the sperms), lies at the base of the bladder and surrounds the first part of the urethra. The prostate produces substances which act as a vehicle for the sperms, supply them with nutrients and buffer [...]

Some marriages, of course, endure for the sake of the children, for financial reasons, or because of strongly held religious views. The couple have, to all intents and purposes, secretly divorced or agreed to get a divorce at a later date. Such a couple usually maintain a facade of friendliness but satisfy their needs for [...]