As four in ten men say they are clueless when it comes to their female partner's wellbeing we ask, do you really understand the health and body of the opposite sex?

Four in ten men say they are clueless when it comes to their female partner’s wellbeing, according to a new study by health company. Here are the things you need to know

 Male 

1. Where are the pelvic floor muscles and what do they do?

They  run from a woman’s pubic bone at the front to the base of her spine at the back. Shaped like a sling, their job is to hold the womb, vagina, bowel and bladder in place. Pregnancy, childbirth and the menopause can all weaken these muscles – leading to reduced sexual pleasure and urine leaks.

2. Are women’s breasts always both the same size?

No. Research show one breast is always larger than the other. It’s usually a small enough difference to not be noticeable to the naked eye – but no woman has exactly equal-sized breasts.

3. What is the perimenopause?

It’s the transitional stage before a woman begins the menopause. It can start as young as age 35. During this time a woman’s hormone levels can fluctuate and start to drop – causing symptoms such as sleep disturbances, mood swings and anxiety.

4. Do more women die from heart disease or breast cancer?

Heart disease actually kills twice as many women as breast cancer does each year.

5. Why does PMS make women grumpy?

PMS (meaning premenstrual syndrome) can happen in the seven days before a woman starts her period. A drop in the levels of the female hormone oestrogen and the feel-good brain chemical serotonin combine to cause low mood and irritability.

6. Can a woman get pregnant at any time of the month?

No, women are only fertile for the six days of each month they are actually ovulating – releasing a ripe egg from their ovaries. This happens 12-14 days before their period.

7. Can most women orgasm just from having sex?

Studies suggest around 75% of women need to have their clitoris directly touched for them to orgasm, and are therefore unable to climax through just intercourse.

8. Why do women get more urine infections than men?

Poor design! The urethra – the tube urine travels through when it leaves the bladder – is shorter in women than in men. This makes it easier for bacteria from outside the body to travel up into the bladder, where they trigger infection.

9. Why can’t women drink as much booze as men?

Women produce less of the stomach enzyme that breaks down the ethanol in alcohol. So after drinking the same amount as men, women have a higher blood alcohol level – this is true even when taking any size differences into account.

10. Does the G-spot really exist?

This legendary area deep inside the vagina – said to be extra-sensitive to erotic stimulation – is a spot of great contention.

Female 

1.  What health conditions can erection problems be a sign of?

Erectile dysfunction, as it is formally known, is often an early warning sign of heart disease or other circulatory problems. It warrants a trip to doctor, as clogged arteries can restrict blood flow to the penis as well as the heart.

2.  Is man flu real?

Quite possibly. Recent research by Stanford University, California, suggests women are less likely to catch cold and flu viruses than men because their high levels of the female hormone oestrogen appear to boost their ability to battle bugs.

3. How often do men need to check their testicles?

Monthly – just as women need to check their breasts each month. The best time for a check is after a shower, which relaxes the surrounding skin, according to the health website checkemlads.com.

4. Should men do pelvic floor exercises?

Yes, it’s a very good idea. In men, the pelvic floor supports bladder and bowel function and, like women, men can suffer from age-related weakening of these important muscles. Men, therefore, would also benefit from exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor to avoid urine leakages and boost orgasms.

5. Do men have a man-opause?

There is increasing evidence that some men in their fifties experience what’s known as the andropause. The collection of symptoms, including fatigue and  decrease in libido, are often attributed to a gradual decline in levels of the male hormone testosterone.

6. Can men get breast cancer?

Yes, but it’s very rare. Only around 350 men develop breast cancer each year in the UK.

7. Do men get more STIs (sexually transmitted infections)?

No. Women are actually up to four times as likely than men to contract a sexually transmitted infections. The lining of the vagina is thinner and more susceptible to tears than the skin of the penis, making it easier for bacteria and viruses to penetrate.

8. Can men fake orgasms?

Oh yes! One US study found that nearly a third of men had faked an orgasm with their partner. The main reasons cited were being too drunk to orgasm, or because they wanted to go to sleep.

9. Are you or your man more at risk from dementia?

Women are more at risk. Research by the Alzheimer’s Society shows that two-thirds of all people who develop dementia are female. This is partly because women live longer and the risk of developing dementia increases with age, but may also be because the brain becomes more susceptible to damage as oestrogen levels drop after the menopause.

Source: mirror. Co.uk