Don't get me wrong, doctor. She is a real beautiful and passionate lady, and when she is 'in the sack', she is the best I have ever met. Also, she is full of praise for my efforts in bed, which is kind of nice.

But there is one thing that is odd. She discharges real easily, which I think is good. But there are times when - just as she reaches 'the big O' - she suddenly screams and lets out a gush of fluid.

There is an awful lot of this liquid, doc, and sometimes it really wets the sheets. I thought first of all that she had passed urine, but it does not seem like that. It is quite a clean, sweet-smelling fluid.

I have heard that women sometimes get vaginal discharges, but this is not like that at all. It seem like she loses control completely at the moment of orgasm, and just can't help squirting out this liquid.

So what is going on, doc? Is there something wrong with her? And if so, could I get her treatment from a doctor?

AThank you for an interesting question. I am glad you have raised the subject because it is one that makes quite a few men and women fret.

From your past experience with other girls, you seem to be aware of the fact that most women do NOT produce a gush of fluid when they discharge.

However, back in the 1970s, it became clear that some ladies do indeed squirt out liquid when they reach orgasm. To begin with, many doctors said that this 'must be urine'.

But a group of researchers in the U.S.A. looked at this phenomenon carefully, and collected some of the fluid for analysis.

They found that it was NOT urine. Instead, they discovered that it was a special secretion, very similar to that which is produced by the male's prostate gland. And they now claim that it is actually produced by the structure known as 'the female G-spot' - which is located around half-way up the front wall of the vagina.

On a recent visit to a medical conference in the U.S., I had the good fortune to meet one of the leaders of this group of researchers. She told me that this 'female ejaculation' occurs only in a small group of women at moments of great passion. Also, she said that the amount of fluid produced is rather less than people think. Generally, it is about a third of a cupful.

So the 'take home message' which I would like to give you is this. Your girlfriend is a normal, sexy woman, who clearly enjoys her lovemaking with you. Like a minority of women, she often produces a special sex fluid at the moment when she discharges.

She does not require any 'treatment' for this, and there is certainly no need to take her to a doctor. My good wishes to you both.

ADo not be afraid. This is a real common medical condition. It is called 'Restless Legs Syndrome'.

There are so many people who suffer from it that they have a magazine of their own! It is titled 'The Nightwalker'. There are whole websites devoted to this condition. For instance, have a look at:

www.mayoclinic.com/health/restless-legs-syndrome/DS00191

There is a new drug (available from doctors) for Restless Legs Syndrome, but in fact I find that a lot of my patients achieve a great deal of improvement by simple measures such as:

There are many other helpful tips on the website I have just mentioned.

Since his departure, I have been feeling extremely lonely and sad. I have been eating a lot, and have gained nine pounds. Also, my menstrual cycle has become irregular, and I am tired.

I have lost interest in sex, or in pursuing other relationships, even when I find someone to be attractive. I feel that I hate my ex. Am I suffering from depression? Or am I just going through a phase?

A From what you say, I have little doubt that you are quite badly depressed. All your symptoms - includingthe abnormality of the menses - are probably due to the depression.

So I feel you should go to a doc this week and talk things over. She will most likely put you on a short course of antidepressant tablets, and I hope that she will also recommend a counsellor to whom you could talk about your feelings.

Finally, your email indicates that you have been sending messages to your ex in the U.S.A. Please stop doing this. Trying to contact this guy will just make you feel worse. It is time to forget him, and to concentrate on looking after yourself. Good luck.

AWell, the risks of childbirth are considerably higher in the over-40s. They are also higher in ladies who are carrying too much weight.

However, it's possible that you could safely bear another child. My advice to you is to try and lose about 20 pounds before you try to conceive. Then see a doc, and obtain her advice as to whether there are any factors (like blood pressure) which would make it dangerous for you to go through a pregnancy.

A. Very unlikely at your young age. Most probably this is just muscular.

Nevertheless, I would like you to have your lungs and heart sounded by a doc before you carry any other heavy weights.

Because I am quite good-looking, I have no difficulty in getting girls. In fact, I had sex with five different ones last week. Could I get any medication to 'damp down' my urges?

ADoctors don't often prescribe that kind of 'damping down' medication these days - except when they are treating violent sex offenders. Obviously, that description does not apply to you!

However, you are a highly sexed young man of 17, and your body is clearly saying that it needs to discharge quite a lot at the moment. That is not your fault.

But - if you go on having sex with five girls a week, you will probably:

Become a babyfather real soon;

Catch an STD - and pass it on;

Cause pain and sadness to quite a few vulnerable women.

So, instead of 'having' large numbers of young females. I think you should try and get rid of some of your sexual tension by masturbation - which is in fact the safest form of sex. Other good ways of getting rid of all that lust are sports and regular exercise!

Also, it would be excellent if you could find yourself one regular, loving girlfriend - rather than five girls a week. When you find her, please practise safe sex with her.