Sexuality

Ahh, the elusive female orgasm. For some it may come easy, but for the majority of women, sometimes it takes awhile to get there. If you're already an experienced orgasmer, this article isn't for...

If you are at that age where sexual intercourse may pop into you life you need to be sure you now how to play it safe. If you use protection right you will prevent yourself from many harmful and...

HPV common warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. The virus that causes these warts is the human papillomavirus or HPV. The HPV wart can be painful and embarrassing and...

Orgasm is one of the pivotal moments of the human experience. It is the exquisite culmination of sexual arousal, producing an intense wave of hormones, pleasure, and physical sensation that in...

Condoms are used for two reasons, to prevent pregnancy and to prevent the transfer of diseases. The only way that condoms will work effectively is if they are used correctly. Even with the...

When used correctly, nursing can be a good form of birth control, but like any method of birth control, it is not fool-proof and may result in an unplanned pregnancy.

Syphilis is a bacterial disease usually spread through sexual contact. Early treatment for this highly contagious infection is essential for preventing the dangerous complications associated with...

Levonorgestrel is a medication that contains a synthetic form of the female sex hormone progesterone. Sometimes called the morning-after pill, levonorgestrel is used to prevent pregnancy after...

The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ located just below a man's bladder and encompassing the urethra. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate, eventually effects about 80 percent...

Condoms are a form of contraception that help to protect both males and females from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Knowledge of how to use a condom is essential for every sexually...

Finding out that you have HPV can be overwhelming, especially when you find out that there is no cure for the infection. The good news is that although the diagnosis can be alarming, there are...

Femcon is the first and only FDA-approved chewable birth control pill. Birth control pills prevent unwanted pregnancy. Femcon includes a chewable tablet that is designed for "on-the-go" type of women.

The birth control sponge is a foam sponge treated with spermicide that is inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. It is a reasonably effective form of birth control but does not...

Couples attempting to conceive can better their odds of conception by maximizing the male partner's sperm count and volume. You won't need any special drugs or exercises to increase sperm load....

Switching from one method of birth control to another requires some planning and the guidance of an OB/GYN. Once you have decided to change contraception methods, you need to be sure to do it...

According to common sense and cultural conditioning, it's often believed that men have overactive sex drives. Modern science has shown, however, that a woman's libido is just as active. But it is...

Breast augmentation means physically making the breast larger, usually due to implants. Breast augmentation surgery can be very expensive, and breast enlargement pills and herbal supplements don't...

Over time, a man may experience a drop in his libido. However, a sharp decrease in sex drive at a younger age is rare, and could stem from a number of causes.

Agnus castus, known as monk's pepper or chasteberry, is a natural herb that has hormone-regulating properties. It has been used for centuries as a natural fertility aid, as miscarriage prevention...

Testosterone hormone replacement therapy treats hypogonadism by increasing the level of testosterone in the body that has fallen below normal due to illness, injury or advancing age. Testosterone...

Viagra is the brand name for a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, a condition in which men find it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to have sex.

Menopause is a period in a woman's life when her reproductive capabilities come to an end. Women are considered menopausal when they have not menstruated for a year, which usually happens around...

According to the Mayo Clinic, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or low libido in layman's terms, is medically defined as a "persistent or recurrent lack of interest in sex that causes you...

Using birth control offers men and women many benefits. Properly used birth control that works well allows men and women to enjoy sexual intercourse, avoid sexually transmitted disease and plan...

A man's volume of semen upon ejaculation can be a subject of concern for several reasons. Mainly, a larger quantity of ejaculate can mean greater fertility, since theoretically there should be...

A vasectomy is a means of male birth control. The vasectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure. During surgery, a man's vas deferens is tied off. Most vasectomies are effective and allow men to...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, human papillomavirus causes more infections than any other sexually-transmitted infection. Not only can you can get warts from the HPV...

Each year millions of men and women use a variety of birth control methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies with measurable success. As with any medicine or device, there are risks that it will not...

The sperm cell is the carrier of the male's contributing DNA and RNA, which is transported into contact with the female egg through sexual reproduction. Although viewing the DNA and RNA strands...

Any couple can improve their sexual libido, but it takes work, a good diet, and a little creativity. Here's how you can get a better sex life, and improve your sexual libido.

You know guys, sometimes we have to give a little! Whether you are new in a relationship, newly weds, been married for years, or need to patch things up in a relationship hopefully this article...

It is a myth that all women have a 28 day menstrual cycle. If you are trying to conceive, you can chart your cycle to determine your most fertile time of the month.

As men age they will experience a decreased level of testosterone. Lowered testosterone levels are responsible for causing a man to have a lowered sex drive, hair loss, weight gain, loss of bone...

Birth control pills are also known as oral contraceptives and provide a woman's body with a daily supply of the female hormones estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent pregnancy by stopping...

Sperm odor is an embarrassing problem that is more common than some might think. Diet and lifestyle often work together to create an uncomfortable condition that can be easily corrected. Making...

A low libido occurs in men when they have a low sex drive. There is some controversy about how common the phenomenom is. According to Dr. David Delvin in "Lack of Sex Drive in Men," a low libido...

Masters and Johnson, a research team noted for work on sexual response, describe four stages of human sexual arousal and this article provides a step-by-step guide on achieving those four stages...

The Centers for Disease Control website reports that 1 out of 5 American adolescents and adults are infected with the herpes virus. Herpes types 1 and 2 outbreaks cause painful lesions on the...

Spontaneous abortion, also called a miscarriage, is loss of pregnancy during the first 20 weeks of gestation. Over 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and some women experience a...

Modern medicine has certainly revolutionized birth control methods, but it was not the front runner in contraception. Prior to the marvels of medical science, men and women had to practice natural...

Contraception has an ancient and at times bizarre history. In addition to spermicides like lemon juice and vinegar, and barriers like sea sponges and soft wool, women throughout history have...

You should never wear more than one condom at once. This creates friction in between the two condoms, greatly increasing the risk that one or both of the condoms will break. Wearing two condoms is...

Because birth control delivers large amounts of hormones into the body, it is common to experience some changes when you stop taking it. There are no proven long-term effects to discontinuing the...

Scabies are mites that burrow under the skin and cause severe itching and a red rash. The mites are microscopically small and you will not be able to see them on your skin. The mites are highly...

If a woman in her mid-to-late 40s has begun to experience heart palpitations on a regular basis, this could be an early indicator that her body has started to go through menopause.

The "day after pill" can prevent pregnancy. It is provided by pharmacies to women who have not used contraception during sexual activity that could result in pregnancy, or if contraception methods...

Officially known as nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), morning erections are much talked about, but not clearly understood. Many theories exist while science looks for the exact mechanism.

The issues surrounding birth control methods and abortion continue to generate controversy. For this reason, obtaining clear, unbiased facts about the connection between the two can be difficult.

Low testosterone levels can be due to an underlying medical condition, such as conditions involving the testicles or pituitary gland. A person could also have lower testosterone levels from...

When choosing to use condoms or oral contraceptives there are many factors to consider. The method that works for a friend might not be the right one for you. When you have information on both...