/oss/taxonomy/term/3402/all en /oss/article/health-technology/snowwedges-and-snowballs <p>“Snowballs” is the brand name for a type of specially designed underwear that is equipped with two compartments into which freezable gels encased in plastic, termed “SnowWedges,” can be slipped. The gels, are made of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and remain flexible even after being cooled in the freezer. The idea is that inserting the gel into the underwear twice a day for an hour each time will cool the testes sufficiently to maximize sperm production.</p> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:25:04 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 8806 at /oss /oss/article/health-history/can-women-ejaculate-depends-who-you-ask <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>Take-home message:</strong><br /> -Women have an organ analogous to the male prostate that is able to produce a liquid that can be ejaculated upon orgasm. Not all women produce ejaculate.<br /> -The scientific study of female ejaculation and the female prostate has been greatly hindered by bad science, cultural taboos and sexism.</p> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:45:40 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 7345 at /oss