Sexual Health - Management
Typically, the herpes virus is easily managed. However, there are some complications that can result in long-term health issues.
This little-known personality trait may be causing an emotional disconnect between you and your spouse. Here's how to spot it, and how to reconnect again.
Maca, better known as Peruvian ginseng, is purported to be an aphrodisiac. But can it really make you perform better in bed?
Adults ages 50 and older are at an increased risk for STDs. Here's what you need to know to avoid catching or spreading serious diseases.
Find new ways to explore intimacy with your partner. Changes as you age don't have to spell an end to sharing a deeper connection.
Need a reason to get moving? Let your nagging spouse (or child) help you out. Learn why nagging can be good for your health.
This condition, especially common in women, can have embarrassing ramifications in the bedroom. Here's how to cope.
Here's what you need to know about this "hush hush" topic.
Think you're too old to pick up a sexually transmitted disease? Think again.
Those sharp pains mid-menstrual cycle? Most likely Mittleschmerz. Learn more about it, plus get tips on how to ease the discomfort.
Genetic variants linked to endometriosis provide promise for earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Issues such as decreased sexual desire can often accompany diabetes. But it doesn't have to be that way. Read on for a list of causes and solutions.
You might think that syphillis is no longer a concern, but in fact it's becoming a public health issue once more.
Ease the discomfort of these contagious blisters with the healing properties of lemon balm, peppermint oil, and echinacea.
When done properly and practiced regularly, Kegels can help men prevent or control urinary incontinence.
When it comes to choosing a partner, the nose knows.
What are the options when you've decided that your family is complete?
That s right. Men can contract yeast infections too. Learn how.
Consider this if spermicides are a part of your birth control plan.
Single? Married? Divorced? Your answer may have a direct impact on your health.
Here's how to improve your intimacy despite your physical differences.
Researchers may finally have a vaccine for herpes. But will it be as beneficial as you hope?
For millions of people living with lupus, having a satisfying love life can be complicated. It doesn't have to mean life without one, however. Here's how to keep your the bedroom sizzling even if lupus is part of your life.
A healthy love life will bring you closer to your partner and strengthen your relationship. But can it improve your overall health and protect you from illness?
While your intentions may be innocent, the illnesses that can be transmitted through a simple smooch are not. Watch out for these.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don t call it quits with your partner just because you are going through tough times. Here are some tips to strengthen your relationship.
Although it's the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) of all, chances are you've never heard of it.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Here, ways to protect yourself and how to remain healthy.
Victoria Zdrok, Ph.D., answers a reader's question about whether his sex life with his wife is normal.
Jealousy is an uncomfortable emotion, but if used wisely, it can motivate you to improve yourself.
Diabetes increases risk of erectile dysfunction, but there are ways to keep your sex life satisfying.
Learn how to beat fatigue and rev up your romance.
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.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and low testosterone are just a few contributing factors of ED.
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.
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.
Most men are more likely to get a tune-up for their car than they are a checkup for themselves. Don't let health take a backseat. Here, six health tests every man should have.
Your birth control method: how well does it work? Here, 3 factors that may be affecting it.
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?
Millions of adults with chronic pain may be avoiding sex because of it.
When under stress, men find women who look dissimilar to them most attractive, recent research suggests.
Women must deal with some complications that men don t. Here, the diabetes complications no one talks about.
Stuck in a sexual rut? Read these tips to rev up your sex life with your partner.
Although intimacy may be more of a challenge when you—or your partner—has arthritis, sex and arthritis don't have to be incompatible.
Have you or a loved one survived a life-threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health-related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!
Emotions run high after recovering from breast cancer and rightfully so. Here, a guide to coping with changes in body image and treatment-related sexual problems.
The timing varies, but experts say it can be the best medicine of all.
If you suspect, or have been diagnosed with, testicular cancer, you re probably concerned about how the disease may affect your sexual desire and performance. Fortunately, most of the news is encouraging.
HIV drugs can help you to stay healthy longer. Here are 10 essential things you should know.
Get the basics on sex addiction, the consequences and the treatment.
When you re going through menopause, sex may take a backseat to coping with hot flashes, mood swings, and other menopause symptoms. Learn how to cope and keep your sex life alive.
It's a frustrating fact that the very medications people take to help lift their mood can also create distress by causing sexual difficulties.
Don't let your chronic illness ruin your love life.
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in America. Emerging research points to possible new treatments and better ways of controlling the STD epidemic.
Here's what you need to know about medications that minimize your libido and how to keep your sex drive alive.
Discover some of the most common reasons for a lagging libido.
Sure, sex is enjoyable, but could it turn deadly? Find out here.
As it turns out, some U.S. locations are more lustful than others. Read on to see how your city stacks up.
From matters of size to sex addiction, we answer your most blushworthy questions.
It's America's most popular cosmetic surgery, but how much do you really know about breast enlargement? Learn more now.
Sexually transmitted diseases can be hard to spot; in fact, some may have no symptoms at all. Here, how to pinpoint and prevent the three most common offenders.
Consider these factors to help determine which contraceptive method is right for you.
The relationship between human papillomavirus and cervical cancer is a complex one. Get the facts now.