Women's Health - Relationships & Family

"Me First" Is Bad for Your Health

A self-absorbed attitude can cause health hazards, reveals a new study.

IUD Pros and Cons

Popular in the 80s, this form of birth control is making a comeback. Here's what to consider.

How Empathy Affects Your Love Life

At the heart of healthy relationships, you'll find communication and understanding. These same qualities are essential in the bedroom.

Avoid These Common Condom Mistakes

Protect your health by learning how to avoid these common blunders.

Plan B: How Does the Morning After Pill Work?

Here are the basics to know about emergency contraception before you need it.

How Your Relationship Status Affects Your Health

Single? Married? Divorced? Your answer may have a direct impact on your health.

Multiple Orgasms: Myth or Reality?

Could you really enjoy multiple climaxes or are they simply a copulation crock?

8 Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Follow these tips to make it easier.

Your Relationship: Literally Not a Perfect Fit?

Here's how to improve your intimacy despite your physical differences.

Does Being Intimate Affect Your Immunity?

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?

I'm dating the person with whom I cheated. How can I learn to trust him?

The quality of your relationship and the maturity in each of you are the best preventions against cheating again.

10 Intimate Secrets Men Wish You Knew

Communication is key when it comes to a successful sexual relationship. But it's not always the easiest subject to talk about. Here's a head start to knowing what men want.

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.

It's Valentine's Day, and I'm single and miserable. Is there anyway I can turn it around?

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be for couples. Include all the other people you care about in your life.

Emotional Benefits of Being a Working Mom

Balancing office and home life can create conflicts between demands and stress from both sides. But there may also be healthy benefits to working outside the home.

Could Acupuncture Improve Your Fertility?

This alternative treatment has proven benefits for conditions like chronic pain and stress. But can it combat infertility?

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.

Every year I drop my New Year's resolutions by February. What can I do to keep them?

Sustaining success in New Year's resolutions requires you to alter your brain's pleasure map, but if you plan correctly, you can succeed.

Broken Hearts: How Your Relationship Affects Your Heart Health

The ups and downs associated with relationships don't pertain only to emotions. In fact, your partnership, good or bad, can have a real effect on your body.

How to Cope With Adult Sibling Jealousy

Whether you're the jealous one or the recipient, sibling rivalries are never easy to cope with. Here, tips on how to get past the green-eyed monster and rebuild your relationship.

5 Tips to Avoid Break-Up Weight Gain

Nothing terrible will happen to your figure if you spend a night indulging in your favorite comfort foods. But unfortunately, if you get into the habit of noshing as a way to numb the pain of a breakup, you may be horrified the next time you hop on the scale.

Why Men Have Difficulty Discussing Their Problems

A new observational study uncovered why men seem to struggle when it comes to talking about their problems. Read on to get the scoop.

How to Deal With the Jerk From Work

Nearly every workplace has one, yet few know how to deal with him effectively. Follow these 6 tips to make your day go more smoothly.

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.

Coping With Modern Evolutions in Dating

If you're a new divorcee, you may be surprised to find the dating game has changed—drastically. In order to navigate the rules of courtship, follow these tips.

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.

My new partner is acting strangely. How can I be sure his actions aren't hinting at future abuse?

Excitement in relationships can be very appealing, but make sure it does not blind you to the man's questionable behavior.

How soon should I introduce my boyfriend to my children?

It's important that your partner spend time with your children, but don't foster relationships between them too soon.

I am days away from my wedding, and I am seriously thinking of calling it off. How do I know if I am doing the right thing?

If you are having serious last minute doubts about your wedding, seek professional counseling and advice from trusted and wise friends.

Could You Be in a Codependent Relationship?

A healthy dependency is a two-way relationship; both parties contribute to it in positive ways. A codependent relationship, in contrast, is an unhealthy, dysfunctional, perhaps even abusive, one-sided relationship.