Sexual Health - Treatments

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.

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.

Can't Sleep? Up the Intimacy

If you're caught up in a cycle of sleepless nights, there's a drug-free way to get back on track: Make love more often.

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).

Do Natural Sex Aids Work?

If your libido seems to be waning and you're just not as interested in sex as you used to be, you may have wondered whether you should try to get help. Moreover, you may be concerned about from where that help will come.

The Truth about Fertility Treatments

When conception becomes difficult, it can affect both partners. Read on for information about your options and how you can keep a positive perspective.

7 Causes and Treatments for Sexual Discomfort

If sex hurts, a woman can find it hard to get into the mood for intimacy, her partner feels frustrated, and no one's happy. Discomfort during intercourse isn't uncommon, and, fortunately, there are effective treatments that can help you get your sex life back on track.

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.

Surprise! This Could Cause Erectile Dysfunction

Men who have long enjoyed a normal sex life may be unpleasantly surprised when sex suddenly gets a lot less sexy. An estimated 30 million men suffer from erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to maintain an erection.

What to Do About the Body Blues

Millions of women go undiagnosed with an extremely common mood disorder called the Body Blues. Instead of showing up as sadness or depression, Body Blues are often signified by weight gain, fatigue, and a low sex drive (among other symptoms).

Do You Suffer from Priapism?

Understanding the condition is key to preventing it.

Diabetes: Is Impotence Inevitable?

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

4 Medical Reasons Why Women Refuse Sex

For some women, it may not be all in the head.

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.

Do Antiviral Medications Work for Herpes?

Herpes is a powerful virus that causes everything from annoying cold sores in the mouth to painful genital warts. And while herpes isn t curable, antiviral medications can not only reduce the number of outbreaks, but they can also shorten the length of these outbreaks and reduce the severity of the symptoms

3 Factors that Affect Birth Control Effectiveness

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

The Truth about Female Viagra

It sounds so perfect: a libido-boosting pill for women that would magically erase all the cares, exhaustion and worries of the day and put her in the mood for sex. But while hopes ran high for a female version of Viagra, it appears that such a medication is not yet ready for prime time.

Could Gonorrhea Be the Next Super Bug?

A drug-resistant strain makes gonorrhea difficult to treat.

When Pain Interferes With Your Sex Life

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

Age-Related Sexual Changes in Men and Women

A lot changes when you age. Here, the sexual changes you and your partner may experience.

4 Unusual Orgasm Disorders for Men

Men can sometimes experience some surprises during orgasm. Some are painful and others only embarrassing.

The Life Cycle of the Penis

While the penis itself undergoes changes as a man ages, your sex life can still be satisfying.

A Pill for Premature Ejaculation? Is It Necessary?

Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint, but not everyone needs a pill to fix.

Female Complications and Diabetes

Women must deal with some complications that men don t. Here, the diabetes complications no one talks about.

Are birth control pills a safe and effective method of improving difficult periods?

Ralph Mayer, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, answers a reader's questions about using birth control to control her irregular periods.

Should I get my son vaccinated for HPV when the vaccine becomes available for males?

Susan Milstein, certified health education specialist and sexuality educator, answers a reader's question about whether or not she should get her son vaccinated for HPV.
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