# Sex

Let's talk about it.

**How Long Should Sex Last?**  
Written by [Erica Garza](https://www.hims.com/authors/erica-garza)  
How long should sex last? Dive into average times, expert views, and ways to make your intimate moments last longer.

**Losing Erection During Sex: 12 Reasons It Keeps Happening**  
Written by [Geoffrey C. Whittaker](https://www.hims.com/authors/geoffrey-c-whittaker)  
From cardiovascular issues to steroid use and injury, here are 12 reasons for losing an erection during sex, plus what you can do to bounce back.

**How Do Premature Ejaculation Pills Work?**  
Written by [Erica Garza](https://www.hims.com/authors/erica-garza)  
Learn how premature ejaculation pills help you last longer in bed by desensitizing penile tissues. Find out where to get PE pills and which ones work best.

## Latest

**Are There Benefits of Semen Retention for Your Sex Life?**  
Written by [Erica Garza](https://www.hims.com/authors/erica-garza)  
Proponents claim semen retention has benefits for your health, but is it true? Learn more about the potential sexual and health benefits of semen retention.

**Tramadol for Premature Ejaculation: Is Tramadol Effective for ED?**  
Written by [Erica Garza](https://www.hims.com/authors/erica-garza)  
Does tramadol work for premature ejaculation? Some research suggests it may, but not without potential risks. Learn about tramadol side effects in men.

**Sperm Morphology: What Is It and Why Is It Important?**  
Written by [Daniel Yetman](https://www.hims.com/authors/daniel-yetman)  
Sperm morphology refers to the appearance and size of sperm. Learn more about what healthy sperm looks like and how morphology affects fertility.

**What Happens to Sperm After a Vasectomy?**  
Written by [Daniel Yetman](https://www.hims.com/authors/daniel-yetman)  
A vasectomy is a common form of birth control, but have you ever stopped to think where does sperm go after a vasectomy? We’ve got the answer.

**Beetroot Benefits for Men: Erectile Dysfunction and More**  
Written by [Geoffrey Whittaker](https://www.hims.com/authors/geoffrey-c-whittaker)  
You may have heard that beetroot is good for erectile dysfunction. But does it actually work? We answer all your questions here.

**The Best Penis Numbing Creams for Premature Ejaculation**  
Written by [Geoffrey C. Whittaker](https://www.hims.com/authors/geoffrey-c-whittaker)  
Penis numbing creams can help treat premature ejaculation, but how can you know which products are best? Learn about your options here.

## Condition Guides

**Dry Penis: What Causes It and What Can Be Done?**  
Written by [Darragh O’Carroll, MD](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/darragh-o-carroll-md)  
Dry skin on your penis has many potential causes, such as underlying skin conditions, reactions to hygiene products, or STIs.

**Erectile Dysfunction: Everything You Need to Know**  
Written by [Peter J. Stahl, MD](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/peter-stahl-md)  
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical condition characterized by trouble getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for satisfying sexual activity.

**Hypospadias: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment**  
Written by [Kelly Brown MD, MBA](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/kelly-brown)  
Hypospadias is a birth defect characterized by an opening to the penis found somewhere on the underside of the penis instead of its usual location at the tip.

**Lichen Sclerosus: Everything You Need to Know**  
Written by [Kelly Brown MD, MBA](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/kelly-brown)  
Lichen sclerosus is a skin disorder that causes white, leathery patches of skin, often around the genitals.

**What Is Genital Dysesthesia? Understanding the Condition**  
Written by [Kelly Brown MD, MBA](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/kelly-brown)  
Genital dysesthesia is an abnormal sensation in your genitals, such as burning, tingling, or itchiness, often without an obvious cause.

**Klinefelter Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More**  
Written by [Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/lynn-marie-morski-md)  
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition having to do with sex chromosomes.