Sexual Health - Management

Just a Kiss? 4 Infections Transmitted Through Kissing

While your intentions may be innocent, the illnesses that can be transmitted through a simple smooch are not. Watch out for these.

How to Choose the Right Birth Control

Selecting the right form of birth control depends on a variety of factors including hormone levels and sexual habits. Follow these five tips to make an educated decision.

5 Reasons Why You Cannot Orgasm

If you're having trouble climaxing, you're not alone. Many older adults have difficulty achieving orgasm. Here, five reasons why you're having difficulty.

9 Causes and Fixes for Differences in Sex Drive

If you and your partner don't have the same sexual appetite, worry not. We'll provide the insight to diagnose the issue and 9 exciting ways to get you seeing eye-to-eye.

The Link Between Nerve Damage and ED

Nerve damage doesn't only affect the legs, fingers, and the toes. It can also result in erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence. Read on to find out how you can prevent ED from affecting you.

The Link Between Your Protein Intake and Your Sex Drive

Guys whose sex life isn't exactly red-hot may want to examine their diet as a possible culprit. According to recent research, Individuals who don't consume enough protein actually risk having a low testosterone level.

The Sexual Downsides for Dads

Most men cite becoming a dad as one of the best moments of their lives. That said, research shows that fatherhood has a definite sexual downside. Read on to find out what it is and how to avoid it.

8 Habits That Contribute to Erectile Dysfunction

If you have Erectile Dysfunction (ED), getting your sex life back on track is probably a top priority. As a first step, consider whether these lifestyle changes are at the root of your sexual woes.

Young and Have a Low Sex Drive? Causes and Fixes

A great sex life might seem like one of life's perks for young people. But these days, it’s not uncommon for younger as well as older individuals to suffer from a low libido. Here, common causes and how to address them.

How do I get through tough times in my relationship?

Don’t call it quits with your partner just because you are going through tough times. Here are some tips to strengthen your relationship.

Trichomonas Vaginalis: The STD You Haven't Heard Of

Although it's the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) of all, chances are you've never heard of it.

Has Fibromyalgia Ruined Your Love Life?

The effects of fibromyalgia are far reaching and may even extend to your love life. But it doesn't have to ruin everything. We've got five tips for coping with fibro, so that you can enjoy your relationship.

7 Exercises for an Improved Sex Life

If your sex life feels limp and lackluster these days, resolve to spice it up. No, not with dietary supplements or prescription pills, but by exercising with a purpose.

Hugging, Touching, Kissing: The Key to Happiness?

Sure, there may be a laundry list of activities that make you happy, but when it comes to reconnecting with your partner, these are key (and the reason is chemical).

Sleep or Sex?

Being part of a couple means compromise, but sometimes your sleep-sex cycles simply aren't in sync. Here, five things you can do to get on the same page.

Hepatitis: The STD Rarely Spoken About

Here, ways to protect yourself and how to remain healthy.

My wife and I only have sex once or twice a month. Is this normal?

Victoria Zdrok, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about whether his sex life with his wife is normal.

Q: How do I stop feeling jealous for others?

Jealousy is an uncomfortable emotion, but if used wisely, it can motivate you to improve yourself.

Diabetes: Is Impotence Inevitable?

Diabetes increases risk of erectile dysfunction, but there are ways to keep your sex life satisfying.

Is Sleep Loss Affecting Your Relationship?

Learn how to beat fatigue and rev up your romance.

Don't Let Depression Ruin Your Sex Life

People with depression typically lose interest in many activities they once enjoyed, including sex. This can significantly reduce their quality of life. Because many patients are reluctant to discuss sexual problems with their physician, the problem often goes unidentified and untreated.

8 Tests for Erection Problems

If you’ve experienced a problem having an erection, you may well have simply ignored it out of embarrassment. Discussing your erection problems with your doctor and having a few tests could lead to a diagnosis that, while not exactly what you wanted to hear, could one day save your life.

Normal Sexual Changes vs Symptoms of Low Testosterone

While the rest of your body changes, so does your sexual ability. Some men may find it a bit harder to find themselves in the mood. Others may find it relatively difficult to perform as long or as passionately as they once had.

10 Tips to Boost Your Fertility for Both Sexes

If you’re considering adding a bundle of joy to your family, you may be in for a surprise to find that getting pregnant isn’t necessarily as easy it seems. Still, there are plenty of low-tech ways that you and your partner can increase the odds of becoming parents.

3 Factors that Affect Birth Control Effectiveness

Your birth control method: how well does it work? Here, 3 factors that may be affecting it.

6 Tests All Men Need

Most men are more likely to get a tune-up for their car than they are a checkup for themselves. Here, six tests every male should undergo so you don’t let your health take a backseat.

The Truth about Male Menopause

When men think about menopause, thoughts of wives’ hot flashes, mood swings, and under-chin peach fuzz usually come to mind. But could it be that, around a certain age, men experience something that resembles the same hormonal changes that women do?

When Pain Interferes with Your Sex Life

Millions of adults with chronic pain may be avoiding sex because of it.

How Stress Changes Who Men are Attracted To

When under stress, men find women who look dissimilar to them most attractive, recent research suggests.

Female Complications and Diabetes

Women must deal with some complications that men don’t. Here, the diabetes complications no one talks about.
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