You've probably often heard the phrases "men only have one thing in mind" or "all men are adulterers because it's written into their genetic code." Of course, such statements are absolute myths that we should stop believing, writes the Croatian portal "Zhena".

Women, based on their own experience, know how far the myths related to female sexuality are from the truth – from the myth that women do not masturbate, to the myth that men have a higher libido than women.

So why do these attitudes take root in people's collective consciousness? In some cases, such stories are used to avoid some discomfort in the bedroom. In other cases, lies are used as an excuse for bad behavior. Sometimes, it's just fairy tales that have no other purpose than to boost someone's ego. However, for a healthy and quality sex life of women and men, it is important to talk honestly about sex and to present only accurate and verified information.

Read on for the most common misconceptions about male sexuality.

Arousal is manifested only through an erection

There is a prejudice that sexual arousal in men is always obvious, because it manifests itself as an erection. However, in reality, the erection may be absent. This can be caused by stress, fatigue, illness or worry. Most men have erection problems from time to time and this is actually a normal phenomenon, although men fear it.

This is also the main symptom for which men decide to seek help from a urologist. On the other hand, an erection is not necessarily a sign of sexual excitement because there is also a so-called reactive erection with which, for example, men wake up in the morning, especially younger ones. This erection has nothing to do with possible erotic dreams as many think.

Vasectomy has a negative effect on sex life

Vasectomy is a procedure that can be considered a very reliable protection for couples who want to avoid unwanted pregnancy. However, many men fear it because they feel that a vasectomy can have negative consequences on their ability in the bedroom. Such concerns, according to doctors, are unfounded.

"A vasectomy has no effect on erection, orgasms, ejaculation or libido. In fact, it only has a positive effect because sex becomes much more relaxed considering that this method of contraception is 100 percent safe," explains Volker Wittkampf, a German urologist. author and sexologist.

However, it should be noted that a vasectomy does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Masturbation does not affect sexual relations

Masturbation is a healthy activity – for both men and women. Besides having a positive effect on our physical health, it helps us to release stress and learn more about our bodies and what turns us on.

But it should be recognized that masturbation can still have an impact on sexual relations. Namely, if pornography is used in this practice, which is more often done by men, it is possible that our brain gets used to it, so that it becomes possible for us to get excited only on the same and exactly specific thing or scenario.

Also, if masturbation is frequent, it is possible that our body gets used to always the same pressure or touch, so we may have problems when we include our partner in this.

Sex affects sports performance

You've probably heard some coaches insist that their players abstain from sex before important sports matches. It is widely believed that the cut can affect athletic performance – and in a negative way. However, research actually shows that these are not related to each other or that this relationship is negligible.

The male G-spot does not exist

The idea of ​​the prostate as a male G-spot makes men uncomfortable, ashamed and insecure about their sexuality due to the pressure of societal expectations. However, the link between prostate stimulation and intense pleasure is very real.

The male G-spot can be accessed externally or internally, through the anus. It is a point that is located between the anus and the male genitals, and by stimulating it, a man can achieve an orgasm - and a very intense one at that.