Sexuality

Alprostadil (prostaglandin E1) is a fast-acting vasodilator, typically prescribed as a urethral suppository or injection for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). Alprostadil is prescribed to treat...

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately one million herpes infections occur every year in the United States. To add to the seriousness of that statistic, those...

Warts that occur in your vagina, also called genital warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and are a common sexually transmitted disease. Not all women with vaginal warts will...

There are many birth control options available. How long you can tolerate or take a birth control method or how long it lasts may be a consideration when deciding which birth control method you...

Many years ago, when a couple was unsuccessful in getting pregnant on their own, doctors told their patients that there was nothing they could do for them. Today, there are dozens of options for...

Vaginismus is a female sexual problem that makes it difficult for women to experience penetration that usually comes from an unconscious fear. It is a fairly rare condition that makes it extremely...

Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction want to overcome the problem in the simplest way possible but results for the different methods vary. It's important to start with natural methods before...

Family planning is the practice of regulating the number of children a family has through natural methods or contraception. Because ovulation is the time each month a woman can become pregnant,...

Increasing the size of your penis is an easy way to boost your self esteem. Some men might feel a sense of inadequacy with their penis size, even if they are above average. Seeing above-average...

Valacyclovir is a prescription medication used for the treatment of shingles and cold sores, as well as genital herpes outbreaks. It manages herpes outbreaks with the use of suppressive therapy....

Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease that currently afflicts more than 45 million people over the age of 12 in the United States. It is caused by several variations of the herpes...

Smoking negatively affects fertility in both men and women. Women who smoke have a more difficult time getting pregnant and staying pregnant, while the sperm of male smokers are less capable of...

For the man who has decided his love machine is a bit on the minuscule side, a variety of options exists to increase its size to his liking. There are devices, creams and supplements galore, all...

Being a single mom is exhausting. Having to work yet still provide all the needs of your children, from dressing to cleaning to homework to running them around to their various activities, is...

Depo-Provera is a safe and effective birth control shot that a woman gets every three months. Because Depo-Provera stays in a woman's system longer than a daily birth control pill, it unburdens...

Out of the multitude of sexually transmitted diseases a person can contract, one of the most common is genital warts. Although this disease is treatable with medication and surgery, it can be...

If more than the prescribed amount of an oral contraceptive is taken intentionally or unintentionally, undesirable symptoms may occur. However the symptoms typically are not severe and do not lead...

Ejaculation is the culmination of the sexual act (at least from a male perspective). The discharge of semen which occurs during ejaculation is necessary for reproduction, but it's also an...

There are many health conditions that can lower the libido, including fatigue, mental or physical illness, erectile dysfunction in men and menopause in women. Just because your libido is down...

Birth control pills are the most widely used form of contraception in the United States. This type of oral contraception has been approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration since the...

Fertility is the ability of a woman and man to conceive a child. A woman can conceive a child only if she has viable, healthy eggs and a man must have strong, motile sperm to fertilize eggs....

Follicle stimulating hormone, or FSH, is a natural hormone that stimulates the growth of the follicles, or eggs, in the ovaries of women; and also aids in sperm production in the testes of men....

While the basic biological process of what happens in your body on your menstrual cycle is the same for everyone, the physiological and emotional reactions can vary for each woman. The changes in...

The most common sexually transmitted infection is human papillomavirus of the genitals. Because it is not visible and the symptoms are hard to detect, many people have HPV and don't even know it....

Knowing the visual symptoms of STDs on the penis is not only important for the men that may be infected, but for future partners at risk for infection as well. However, visual symptoms typically...

Birth control is used to prevent pregnancy. Choosing which type of birth control depends on your needs and how long you want the birth control to be active. The best way to determine which type of...

Also referred to as venereal diseases, sexually transmitted diseases are diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse, anal or oral sex. Some such diseases are AIDS, syphilis, and...

Affection is shared world wide in many ways. I would like to show one form which I love. It is called Spooning, others know it as cuddling, but the form in which you put your body together with...

With many products around telling you how to beat premature ejaculation and how they have the secret premature ejaculation control techniques it can be fairly confusing as to what to think, buy,...

Rape is a growing epidemic today. It’s not only a problem in America, but worldwide. People are being raped worldwide and many of these suspects go unpunished because of the lack of information...

The Billings Ovulation Method is a method of natural family planning in which a woman watches for signs in her body to alert her of impending ovulation. Because ovulation is the point in a woman's...

Artificial insemination is a procedure that is used to help couples and/or individuals who may be experiencing infertility. It is also known as intrauterine insemination or intracervical...

Low sperm count is the culprit behind decreased sperm discharge during intercourse. There are just as many reasons for decrease in discharge as there are reasons a man would like to reverse this...

Life begins when a single egg and a single sperm combine. From the first day of conception, a genetic plan was in place that would eventually form the reproductive system. This system allows women...

Plan B is an Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved contraceptive designed to be taken only in emergency situations, like in the case of rape or if the first birth control method fails. Plan...

Most procedures for birth control involve permanent or semi-permanent solutions, and options exist for men and women alike. If you're searching for a birth control procedure, weigh the costs,...

The health risks of using smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco and snuff) are well documented within various sources of medical literature, and several studies have been completed detailing...

Understanding your ovulation is the best way to take control of your fertility. Knowing when you are ovulating can be tricky, especially since every woman's cycle is different. Still, with a...

Many medical factors can contribute to a dwindling sex drive in men. Being embarrassed about discussing this issue with your doctor is normal, but, low sex drive can be a sign of a more serious...

In June 2006, the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that girls between the ages of 11 and 12 be vaccinated against the genital human papillomavirus (HPV), a...

Hypogonadism can produce a wide array of symptoms from ambiguous genitals to hot flashes, which are dependent upon the age of the male being affected. But regardless of whether it occurs during...

Premature ejaculation (PE) affects most men at some point in their lives. Often this condition occurs in young men who have not yet mastered control of their ejaculation or in men experiencing...

You use sexual lubricants during masturbation or sexual intercourse to reduce the friction that such acts cause, which can lead to irritation. You can purchase sexual lubricants at adult-themed...

Ortho Evra is a prescription birth control patch you apply to your body once a week. Ortho Evra is available in Mexico with a prescription. If you have never gone to a pharmacy in Mexico, don't...

Birth control pills reduce the likelihood of conception by releasing hormones into the body that will prevent a woman from ovulating. However, birth control pills are 98 or 99 percent effective,...

Bicillin is a type of penicillin antibiotic that is used to fight bacterial infections in the body. In the past, this medication has been used to treat such ailments as strep and staph infections,...

When a woman goes through menopause, she ceases to have a menstrual period for a period of a full year. Menopause is often referred to as "the change" or a change of life. Just as puberty is...

Ovcon is a type of oral contraceptive that is used to prevent females from becoming pregnant. It is a combination hormone medicine that requires a prescription. It consists of an estrogen as well...

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a prescription birth control pill that prevents pregnancy. It is scientifically known as an oral contraceptive. Ortho Tri-Cyclen has also been known to treat acne. Ortho...

Plan B emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sex. Available at pharmacies over the counter since 2005, it can prevent...