Sexual intercourse is not merely a physical act with your partner. It is important that both of you are ready for it and enjoy it for fulfilment. It is, therefore, necessary that the mood be right and both partners be adequately aroused sexually. Arousal can be heightened by foreplay, which is an important part of intercourse.
In foreplay, the partners fondle and kiss each other, and stroke each other's genitals. This increases the sexual urges and also lubricates the sex organs to facilitate a pain-free intercourse. As a result of the sexual arousal during foreplay, the man’s penis becomes filled with blood, causing it to become erect. This process is called an erection.
Sexual intercourse involves the male inserting his erect penis into the vagina of the woman. This must be done slowly and gently so as not to cause much discomfort to the woman. In a virgin, the initial insertion can be extremely painful, and this discomfort may be reduced with the help of lubricating creams. After this, the penis is moved forward and backwards in the vagina without withdrawing it completely. This rhythmic motion is continued till both partners reach their orgasm. An orgasm is a feeling of extreme pleasure that starts from the genital region and washes over the whole body. It ends in a climax, which is a state of heightened pleasure for both the partners.
In the male, the orgasm is usually reached with the discharge of semen. In the female, there is a white discharge from the vagina. After an orgasm is reached, the male’s penis becomes deflated again and comes out of the vagina easily.
Newly weds must be aware of the contraceptive devices that are available. Unwanted pregnancy may be avoided with the help of condoms or contraceptive pills for which a doctor must be consulted. Condoms are also extremely important to reduce the chances of contracting sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. While using condoms you must be careful of the following:
The condom must be rolled onto a fully erect penis
While rolling the condom care must be taken to press out all the air that may collect inside
After the act, the condom must be carefully taken out of the vagina along with the erect penis
The condom must never be reused.
