Nurse_Nettie

Hi @shadeowz, it sounds like you’re a little frustrated, but sex is very different for everybody. There’s a wide sexuality spectrum, which means there are many people who love the person they are with but don’t want to have intimacy or sex. This is called asexual and aromantic identities or ACE.

You said this is a first relationship for you bot…[Read more]

@apopa, It sounds like you’ve got lots of questions about penis size . This forum isn’t always the best platform to answer. Can you email Nurse Nettie or call SHIL (NSW Sexual Health Infolink) on 1800 451 624. It’s a free & confidential call. Thanks.

HI,
A wide range of penis and erection sizes are normal. An average depends on what population is chosen; how accurate the measurements are. Self-reported data is normally inflated.

Genetics, environmental conditions can all play a part in length.

Try not to be concerned with length and remember – A flaccid length is a poor predictor for erect length.

HI,
A wide range of penis and erection sizes are normal. An average depends on what population is chosen; how accurate the measurements are. Self-reported data is normally inflated.

Genetics, environmental conditions can all play a part in length.

Try not to be concerned with length and remember – A flaccid length is a poor predictor for erect…[Read more]

The amount of ejaculate released changes all the time. If a person with a penis goes a few days without sex or masturbation , they’re likely to ejaculate more. And vice versa if you masturbate often within a short period it can be reduced.
Factors like smoking, diet , genetics and overall health can also impact the amount of semen and ejaculate. A…[Read more]

Hi, @caldude27 you can send me any questions via https://playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au/nurse-nettie/ and it will come through to my inbox that way 🙂

Hi @caldude27, It’s unlikely you’ll get anything from what you’re describing. The fact that you’ve washed your hands with soap is the most important factor in the context. Feel free to email Nurse Nettie privately for future private concerns.

Hi @worried-dude, sorry it’s taken so long for me to respond to you! This is really common question people ask me! First of all STIs transmitted through fingering might be risky if there’s mutual masturbation & lots of precum, ejaculate or vaginal secretions that’s exchanged between partners. Often these body fluids are used as lubricant & if sha…[Read more]

@fiona6666 Hey Fiona, I appreciate your need for in depth information. Why don’t you email me directly with your questions so I can reply to you personally? Thanks.

HI Fiona666 – I didn’t use a specific article to source this info – I am telling you from all my years of knowledge as a sexual health nurse.
If you want more specific info please call SHIL 1800 451 624.

Thanks
NN

HI Fiona666 – I didn’t use a specific article to source this info – I am telling you from all my years of knowledge as a sexual health nurse.
If you want more specific info please call SHIL 1800 451 624.

Thanks
NN

@fiona6666, yes you’re correct, HIV would not survive outside the body with or without latex/plastic and will die off very very quickly.

Hi @Apopa,
Thanks for your question. Penis growth happens during puberty. But the changes happen slowly and over a period of time. It’s not a single event and each male is different. The first puberty change is the enlargement of the testicles and scrotum. Penis enlargement begins about one year after the testicles start enlarging. The penis will…[Read more]

Hi @Apopa,
Thanks for your question. Penis growth happens during puberty. But the changes happen slowly and over a period of time. It’s not a single event and each male is different. The first puberty change is the enlargement of the testicles and scrotum. Penis enlargement begins about one year after the testicles start enlarging. The penis will…[Read more]

@fiona6666 great question! To put it simply, HIV as an infection is harder to catch generally. Even during insertive anal or vaginal sex there has to be a lot of the virus present in a large amount of precum, ejaculate or vaginal secretions. HIV also doesn’t like living on dry or “keratinised” skin, so it’s incredibly difficult for it to be…[Read more]

@fiona6666 great question! To put it simply, HIV as an infection is harder to catch generally. Even during insertive anal or vaginal sex there has to be a lot of the virus present in a large amount of precum, ejaculate or vaginal secretions. HIV also doesn’t like living on dry or “keratinised” skin, so it’s incredibly difficult for it to be…[Read more]

@curious thanks for your question! Again, there is no risk here, as even if you bite your nails and fingers regularly the body is incredibly fast at healing small cuts such as these.

A lot of research suggest that the average length of an erect penis is between 5.1 Inches and 5.5 inches.
When it comes to sex, penis size really doesn’t matter. It doesn’t affect desirability, function or health. Size only matters as much as you let it. Worrying about size can drain confidence and affect your ability to enjoy sex. Furthermore,…[Read more]

A lot of research suggest that the average length of an erect penis is between 5.1 Inches and 5.5 inches.
When it comes to sex, penis size really doesn’t matter. It doesn’t affect desirability, function or health. Size only matters as much as you let it. Worrying about size can drain confidence and affect your ability to enjoy sex. Furthermore,…[Read more]

Hi m4444444,

Thanks for your question. Everyone responds differently to physical stimulation, and masturbation is no exception. Whilst some people may find that stopping masturbation just before climaxing (or cumming) makes sex shorter, it can just as easily make sex last longer for other people. It’s important to remember that there is no r…[Read more]