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What to Do if You Have a Ruptured Hemorrhoid
A ruptured hemorrhoid is exactly what it sounds like. When you have a hemorrhoid that fills up with too much blood, it bursts. Before we dive deeper into ruptured hemorrhoids, let’s do a quick refresher on hemorrhoids themselves. Hemorrhoids result from increased pressure in the veins of the anus, which causes them to bulge and
March 12, 2025 by Dr. Evan Goldstein
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The U.S. Sex Toy Map & Other Sex Toy Statistics
Gone are the days of hushed tones and awkward confessions when it comes to talking about our sex toy usage. At Bespoke, sex toys are synonymous with self-care, which goes further than a good face mask and a meditation session. Sex toys can be a valuable part of a person’s self-love journey or a couple’s
August 29, 2022 by bespoke
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Do You Need An Anal Pap Smear?
Believe it or not, anal pap smears are not as common as they should be. At Bespoke Surgical, Dr. Goldstein has been at the forefront of educating people about what they are, who should get them, why you should get them, and how often you should get them. Everyone, especially those who engage in anal
May 18, 2022 by bespoke
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What’s Turning Americans On in 2022?
What’s getting people in the mood in 2022? Maybe it’s a nibble of the lower lip. Perhaps it’s a level of confidence that’s indisputably sexy. Hell, maybe it’s a nude photo. We’re honestly not sure, but we felt a pressing need to find out. We asked a diverse set of Americans about which gestures, personality
March 24, 2022 by bespoke
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Swollen Anus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
The anus is not only our most valuable asset, but it‘s also one of our most delicate. It‘s quite a vulnerable part of the body with very tender, thin skin. When it‘s even the slightest bit irritated or inflamed, you‘re bound to notice. You may be wondering – “Why is my anus swollen?” – and
March 17, 2022 by bespoke
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Bring Home the Benefits of Data-Driven Care
mCompass Enables Anorectal Manometry Testing in Any Care Setting For an experienced clinician, fingertips can speak volumes during a rectal exam. But for the highest quality-of-care, data, along with digits is crucial. After all, physicians are scientists and know that hard data is invaluable, leading to the better practice of medicine and better treatment results.
March 10, 2022 by bespoke
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What Is Rectal Prolapse? Discover Symptoms, Causes & Surgery
What is Rectal Prolapse? Rectal prolapse is when your rectum the last section of your large intestine drops and pushes through your anus. In the anal sex community, especially those who identify as gay, this is commonly referred to as a “rosebud,” and the act of pushing it out is known as “blooming.” While many
January 19, 2022 by bespoke
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The United States of Sexual Frustration
We’ve all been there, you hit up an old fling to end a dry spell the length of eternity. You can’t remember the last time you had an orgasm, or you and your partner’s sex life is starting to feel more stale than steamy. Sexual frustration is tough, full stop. It can occur with people
January 02, 2022 by bespoke
General, Education, Health
Porn Usage in America & Changing Attitudes Toward Porn
The ongoing taboo associated with watching porn has lifted in recent years, as Americans continue to be more sexually adventurous. Gone are the days of hushed tones and shameful confessions that have (historically) been synonymous with porn viewership. People across genders, generations, and sexual orientations are more open and honest about their porn-viewing habits than ever before.
October 13, 2021 by bespoke
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The Average Number of Sexual Partners Across America
We’ve all gotten the question. You know, the one that makes you panic, squirm, and run quick mental calculations, hoping your answer is acceptable. What’s your number? And, no, we don’t mean your credit score. We’re talking about your number of sexual partners.
June 24, 2021 by bespoke
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America’s Favorite Sex Positions
As humans, we’re creatures of habit. Once we find a few go-to sex positions that tickle our fancy, we soon find ourselves cycling through a few common sex positions over and over. For many, a healthy rotation of tried-and-true sex positions is preferred because these are the positions that we genuinely enjoy most with our partners or where climaxing is guaranteed.
March 23, 2021 by bespoke
