Josh Cottle

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You would be right in wondering where I have been and why updates here have been so infrequent. I hope that you will have a better understanding after you watch the video. In short, The Secret Classroom is changing. More focus. More posts, and a SUPER COOL PROJECT that is equal parts awesome and ter

Menopause is generally thought of as the closing act of ovarian biology. The follicles are gone. Or more accurately, there are not enough to continue the hormonal dance with the brain. Estrogen production plummets. Ovulation ends. The ovaries shrink and quietly fade into anatomical background. Just

I am getting back to reading for fun and was wondering if any of you would be interested in doing a book club? I would be doing discussion posts here. And doing live “meetup” once a week on one of the major platforms (probably TikTok or Facebook). Any interest in this? Suggestions to make it work ar

Everyone has hemorrhoids. Everyone. They are a normal and functional part of your anatomy Problems start when they get too big, irritated, or pushed downward. Hemorrhoids are not a disease you “catch.” But they can sure feel like one. What Are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are soft cushions made of blood

Nature can be powerful ally! Natural doesn't always mean safe. And a blog post is not a substitute for proper medical care! This isn't medical advice it's just information that you may find useful. That's the disclaimer. Now let's get to the good stuff. Endometriosis (lesions pictured above) isn’t j

There are few phrases that cause a faster full-body clench than: “Hey… I found a lump down there.” Before the doom-spiral begins, let’s talk about two of the more common culprits that can show up around the vaginal opening: Skene's (paraurethral) and Bartholin (greater vestibular) gland cysts. They

The Internet’s Favorite Misunderstood Origin Story If you’ve spent any time online, you’ve probably seen the claim that “the chainsaw was invented for childbirth.” It’s usually paired with a grim photo and a caption like, “Medicine was wild back then.” It’s true that childbirth has produced some of

When America Lost Its Iodine In the early twentieth century, a strange pattern popped across the American Midwest. From the Great Lakes through the plains, doctors noted that an unusual number of people had visibly enlarged necks. These swollen areas were eventually identified as goiters. And they w

Showing the Inner You If you’ve ever peeled an orange, you already understand the concept of a degloving injury. The “glove” in question? Your own skin and soft tissue. A degloving injury happens when layers of skin, fat, and sometimes muscle are literally torn away from the underlying structures, i

Was there Legendary Moneyshot? Every so often, the internet serves up a story that catches me off guard. Enter Horst Schultz, a man you’ve probably never heard of but who allegedly holds the title for the longest recorded ejaculation. The claim? A staggering 18 feet, 9 inches! Which is about the len

Rabies is fascinating to me. Every time I revisit the subject I learn something new. This time around I went down an alley I had never explored. And it was a good trip. So I decided to share a bit of it with the class. Enjoy! Who can get Rabies? (YouTube)

What Does Ovulation Look Like? The ovary isn’t some peaceful pearl-maker. Nope. Each month it throws a brutal little competition where dozens of follicles line up like contestants on a reality show. Most of them get eliminated without ceremony. This is a pretty brutal process and it resultts in appr

Lifeline Gone Wrong Normally the umbilical cord is a smooth connection that runs from the baby's belly to the placenta. But here, instead of running safely into the middle of the placenta, some of the cords blood vessels are stretched out, exposed, and running across the opening of the cervix like a

For many, this is going to be a voyage into uncharted territory. Cervical orgasms might be something you’ve never heard of. Or it might be For many, this is going to be a voyage into uncharted territory. Cervical orgasms might be something you’ve never heard of. Or it might be a bit of a unicorn. Yo

Let’s talk hormones. Whhen adults (or children) are exposed to the hormones typically associated with the opposite sex, what happens? Whether it’s for gender-affirming care, medical treatments, certain medical conditions, or just scientific curiosity, introducing testosterone into a body used to est

Holoprosencephaly (hollow-proz-en-sefaly) sounds like a spell from Harry Potter, and if it were it would definitly be an unforgivable curse. It’s one of the most severe brain malformations that can occur during early fetal development and when it hits hard, it can lead to cyclopia. Yes, like the one

A few days ago I shared a post on Tiktok about the milk line and I thought it would be worth going into more detail here. Personally, I find these variations to be fascinating and many people have no idea that they occur regularly. When your body forgets you're not a dog Polymastia is the presence o

A deep dive into the mechanism of erectile dysfunction where we will also discover why it can be a early WARNING SIGN and CALL TO ACTION for conditions such as heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes. Erectile Dysfunction as a Warning (YouTube)

Let’s talk about erectile dysfunction. Or as some men like to call it, that thing we pretend isn’t happening while Googling solutions at 2 a.m. The truth is, when your erection starts phoning it in, it’s not just a bedroom issue. It might be a red flag that your heart and blood vessels are having a

Let’s talk about one of the most underrated pleasure zones on the male body—the penile frenulum. If the penis were a theme park, this would be the VIP section. Small, tucked away, and packed with thrills. Anatomically speaking, the frenulum is the little band of tissue located on the underside of th

The anterior wall vaginal technique for orgasm refers to stimulation focused on the anterior (front) wall of the vagina, an area believed to produce heightened sexual pleasure and, for some individuals, even lead to intense or different-feeling orgasms, including female ejaculation in some cases. An

Fibroids are tumors composed of smooth muscle and connective (fibrous) tissue types. They are not cancerous nor do the increase your odds of getting cancer. But they can be very unpleasant. Size wise, they can be nearly invisible or they may fill the abdomen and weigh as much as a small adult (100lb

It has come to my attention that a great many people out there do not know how the breast and nipple eject milk. There is no central canal or outlet. Each milk gland ends in it's own individual duct. You can think of this less like a hose and more like a garden nozzle set to "shower". If you have a

Today we are taking a look at an amazing image of focal lesions of endometriosis. The green arrows are highlighting the dark regions of foreign endometrial (like) tissue. Currently the gold standard for treatment remains surgical removal invasion site. Thank you all for being part of the Secret Clas

This is the freshly updated Tiny Guide to Endo. It is meant to act as a roadmap or a series of shortcuts, to both a diagnosis and to the ava This is the freshly updated Tiny Guide to Endo. It is meant to act as a roadmap or a series of shortcuts, to both a diagnosis and to the available treatment op

Who hasn't wished for an extra helping hand? A third arm could definitely come in handing as a phone holder these days. But how can a human get an extra appendage (or two)? Today we are looking at an example of what happens when development goes wonky. From genetic mishaps to twins that get a little

This uncomfortable coronal sectioning of the penis is showing the inner erectile support tissues. Vascular structures swell inside these cavernous areas and then the tunic bands prevent the blood from escaping. This is what allows an erection to be maintained until orgasm. Chemical changes then trig

A blue whale has about 1,400 Gallons (5,300 Liters) of blood in its body. To put that in to perspective the average human body has about 1.3 gallons (5L). That kind of blood volume necessitates a very large pump. And I mean VERY LARGE. A blue whale's heart can be 5 feet (152cm) tall and weigh more t

If I asked you to point to your thymus, would you even know where to begin? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most people don’t even realize they have a thymus, let alone that it played a starring role in a bizarre chapter of medical history where kids were intentionally exposed to radiation, just to s

Auto-Brewery Syndrome (ABS), also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is one of the more bizarre medical phenomena documented in modern medicine. In this rare condition, the digestive system starts producing alcohol from consumed carbohydrates. The culprit is typically an overgrowth of certain yeast

The Mystery of the Stone Baby (Lithopaedion) – Vrolik Collection Case Most people have never heard of a lithopaedion. Also known as a "stone baby." These rare and haunting medical phenomena occur when a fetus dies during an abdominal (ectopic) pregnancy and are too large to be reabsorbed by the moth

What is the posterior vaginal vault? The posterior vaginal vault (also called the posterior fornix) is a part of the upper vagina. The vagina surrounds the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. Where the vagina meets the cervix, it forms a ring-like space called the vaginal fornix. This rin

Even if you are female, you have likely never heard about the anatomy we are about to discuss. This bit of anatomy was overlooked, ignored, and discounted for a very long time. And is still not widely taught in many classrooms. What Are Skene’s Glands? Skene’s glands, also called paraurethral glands

With news of a Selena Chandler-Scott being arrested in Tifton, Georgia for disposing of her miscarried fetus in a outdoor trash bin, I thought it would be a good time to share an image of what a fetus look like at this stage. As graphic as this image is it may not capture the harsh reality of what S

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Today we are looking at an x-ray demonstrating the effects of a high heel used as a weapon. In this case, Emma, a 20-year-old female, was involved in an argument with another woman. The altercation got physical and Emma was struck in the face with the heel end of a stiletto. The high heel penetrated

Ah, lotus birth, the practice that defies the age-old tradition of cutting the umbilical cord at birth and says, "Why rush things?" Instead of making that decisive snip, lotus birth enthusiasts prefer to keep the baby tethered to the placenta like a permanent, albeit somewhat squishy, sidekick. Beca