My prostate and I

Question: My prostate and I

I learnt that at middle age, the Prostate starts getting bigger and can cause a lot of problems. Kindly let me know how I can take care of my own Prostate.  I am 60 years old.

— Ade (by SMS)

Answer: It is true that the Prostate gets bigger as a man gets older. However, it is also very important for your doctor to make sure that even though your Prostate is enlarged, it is not in any way giving you problems. These problems can range from frequent urination, difficulty in urinating to cancer. Apart from physical examination, there are some blood tests that will confirm that your Prostate is in a good condition.

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Question: Bleeding from my gums

Each time I brush my teeth, my gums will start to bleed. Please let me know what to do about this very frightening situation.

— Chidioke (by SMS)

Answer: Gums can bleed when a very hard tooth brush is used or when there is gum infection or any other abnormality of the gum. In view of this, it is very important for you to check your tooth brush with a view of changing it to a soft one if the current one is too hard. You should also see your Dentist for a proper check- up just to rule out any abnormality in your gum.

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Question: Is this Covid-19 infection?

Since I came back from a well -attended burial ceremony in my home towns, I have been feeling feverish with a lot of body aches.  I carried out some Laboratory tests and the results came out negative for Malaria and Typhoid fevers. I am afraid if what I have is COVID-19. Kindly advise me on what to do.

— Eugenia (by SMS)

Answer: When the causes of a Fever are unknown, a lot of investigations are usually necessary to unravel the mystery. Apart from a thorough physical examination by your doctor, a lot of Laboratory investigations ranging from Blood, Urine to Stool tests among others are usually necessary. The only way you can know whether or not you have a COVID-19 infection is to go for a COVID test. This examination is free in many Government owned health institutions.

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Question: Can I use sex toys?

I have not been in any relationship since I parted ways with my boyfriend about 6 months ago. Being a previously sexually active lady, I do have sex urges once in a while. A friend suggested I use some sex toys which can vibrate and give me the required orgasms but I am afraid. Kindly advise me on what to do.

 — Edema (by SMS)

Answer: Getting orgasms from using sex toys is a form of masturbation, an act that continues to be controversial. Also, even though some of the sex toys in the market have been certified to be safe by their manufacturers, the decision to use such devices has to be weighed against a number of other issues. When sex toys are shared, they can transmit infections if not properly cleaned. Other issues include your religious views on masturbation, emotional maturity as well as the possibilities of an addiction to masturbation in place of a real relationship. Once you have carefully weighed these points, you can then take your position on whether or not to use the sex toys. Just like many addictive habits, the more you do it, the more your body craves for more for it until it becomes a life habit. This definitely can affect your natural sexual abilities when you finally get into another relationship.

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Question: I want large buttocks

I recently observed that men usually admire women with large bums. Unfortunately, I have very flat buttocks. I also read on the internet that some drugs and massages can increase the size of one’s buttocks. Kindly advise me on how I can also increase the size of my buttocks.

— Jane (by SMS)

Answer: I am also aware of the various claims on the internet about the success of massages, creams and pills to increase the size of a person’s buttocks, however, the only method that I can vouch for is surgical intervention. Through this procedure, Plastic Surgeons can insert silicone material under the posterior muscle to give the buttocks a rounded and big shape. Unfortunately, this procedure is also fraught with frequent unpleasant side effects apart from the exploitative costs. On the final analysis, you may have to be satisfied with your God given natural buttocks or relocate to where men don’t put too much emphasis on the size of female buttocks.