Gannett Health Services
Ho Plaza
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-3101
Tel: 607 255-5155
Email: gannett@cornell.edu
Men often are reluctant to seek sexual healthcare fora variety of reasons; uncertainty about what to expect, modesty, discomfort with medical care that may involve private parts, denial that anything is wrong or because they are concerned about the quality and confidentiality of the services.
Let us assure you that the professionals at Gannett offer respectful, confidential, quality services related to men's sexual health, regardless of whether you are abstinent, partner with women, women and men, or solely with men.
You will find the information on this page will be expanding in the coming months. We
hope you will return periodically to check out the new information as it becomes
available. We would appreciate hearing from you with ideas about the kinds of
men's sexual health information that is important to you. E-mail your ideas to
our sexual health educator.
I have never been sexually intimate. How will I know what to do? |
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A. | College men often feel pressured to be knowledgeable about sexual intimacy. Instead, lack of experience may promote anxiety, stress and tension. If you are curious about intimacy, how to pleasea partner, what to expect from sexual activity, etc. we can suggest you talk to one of our clnical counselors. Their job is to discuss these personal issues with students and help them make healthy sexual choices as well as to provide information and answer questions. Appointments with Gannett clinical counselors are free. |
I found a lump on my testicle. What should I do? |
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A. | You need to see a clinican right away. A lump on the testicle could be a sign
of testicular cancer. Call Gannett (255-5155) and make an appointment to see a healthcare
provider who can evaluate the lump and determine the nature of it.
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I have a burning sensation when I urinate. Should I see a healthcare provider? |
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A. | Yes, for both men and women, burning during urination or afterwards could be a sign of an infection or a sexually transmitted disease. It is important to see a clinican right away. To make an appoinment at Gannett, call 255-5155. |
My friends are often talking about the size of their genitals. Does size really matter? |
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A. | Although many men tell us that they do sometimes discuss and compare genital
size, it is important to remember that it is not what you have but what you do
with it that matters. Positive intimate encounters depend on open communication
between partners, knowing your body, a willingness to listen and learn and a healthy
dose of humor. It is possible size matters to some people, but overall good sex
depends more on the other factors if true satisfaction is what you are after.
If you still feel stress related to genital size, consider talking to one of Gannett's
clinical counselors.
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Where can I get more information about men's sexual health? |
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A. | There are a wide variety of webpages that offer solid information about men's sexual health. For starters, check out Go Ask Alice, which has a Q & A format and a good search engine to look for specific topics. There is also comprehensive information just for men on the Planned Parenthood Federation of America webpage. |
What about men who have sex with men? |
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A. | Regardless of who you choose to be sexually active with, Gannett staff strive to help you be the healthiest you can be. If you have a sexual health concern or question, it is possible that you may be asked about the gender of your sexual partners: men, women, trans, or all. In the event you do not feel comfortable disclosing this information, consider talking with Gannett's patient advocate to discuss your concerns about getting the healthcare you need and deserve. |