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Possible side effects from a copper IUD include discomfort or bacterial infection upon insertion, abnormal bleeding and lighter periods. Find out why it is important to protect yourself against STDs with an copper IUD with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on birth control.
The effectiveness of different types of birth control range from 100 percent for abstinence and sterilization to 95 percent to 99 percent for hormonal birth control. Avoid using the withdrawal method as birth control, as it is not very effective, with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex and birth control.
There are many known STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, but the main ones include gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, HIV, HPV, herpes and lice. Find out more about STDs, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, hepatitis and bacterial yeast infections, with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sexually transmitted diseases.
People get pregnant when using birth control by improperly inserting or using barrier methods, or not following the proper timing for hormonal birth control. Find out how pregnancy can also occur when the withdrawal method is used incorrectly with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex and pregnancy.
Increase male stamina by trying the squeeze technique to delay feelings of orgasm, using condoms, applying desensitizing creams on the penis or going on anti-depressants. Avoid premature ejaculation so that both partners get what they need from each other with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex.
Most people in the world will experience bisexual thoughts, fantasies or behaviors at some point in their lives. Understand that sexual orientation is not static and may change with insight from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sexuality.
To protect against herpes, use condoms or dental dams during any form of sexual contact, avoid sex with unfamiliar partners, and get checked frequently for STDs. Get to know the sexual history and disease status of sex partners to prevent herpes with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex and diseases.
Taking control of your fertility requires taking responsibility when it comes to birth control, monitoring fertility or trying to get pregnant. Have a conversation with your sexual partner about fertility with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex.
Win a man's heart by being genuine and honest about the woman that you want to be. Find your true soul mate by being yourself with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on relationships.
Intercourse during pregnancy is generally safe up until the ninth month of pregnancy, as long as both partners are psychologically and physically comfortable. Discuss pregnancy sex with a physician or counselor using advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex and pregnancy.
According to studies, up to 96 percent of the population have had bisexual feelings, thoughts, fantasies or behaviors. Find out how normal it is to have bisexual thoughts with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sexuality.
Prevent pregnancy naturally by tracking a woman's fertility through temperature monitoring and tracking menstrual cycles and cervical mucous. Find out the length of your ovulation cycle and work around it to prevent pregnancy with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex.
Permanent birth control options including men getting a vasectomy and women getting a tubal ligation. Find out how involved sterilization surgeries can be with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex and birth control.
Promoting safe sex in schools, with a focus on abstinence, as well as STD and pregnancy prevention, has been shown to lower rates of teen sex. Give kids good information so they are able to make informed decisions with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex education.
Hormones may play a role in gender discrimination and how men and women see each other, but more research is required. Find out how hormones helped cave people identify different mates with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on hormones.
Safe sex involves making conscious decisions and choices about what people to have sex with and what precautions to take during sex. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy by understand options with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on safe sex.
The main symptom of oral herpes is an open sore that occurs around the edges of the mouth and lips. Treat oral herpes, and avoid passing it to a sexual partner with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on herpes.
Safe sex is very difficult unless both partners are virgins. Sexually transmitted diseases can occur from having sex and can cause painful infections or death if untreated. Practice safe sex with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on safe sex.
Three risks from unprotected sex include catching a sexually transmitted disease, passing an STD to a loved one and unplanned pregnancies. Avoid the dangers of unprotected sex by using proper precautions with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sex and relationships.
The two types of IUDs, or intrauterine devices, used as birth control include hormonal IUDs and copper IUDs. Find out how IUDs thin the uterine lining to keep an egg from attaching with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on birth control.
The two types of STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are bacterial and viral. Bacterial STDs can be cured, but viral STDs will live in the body forever. Find out how STDs are treated with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sexually transmitted diseases.
Vaginal warts are identified by the symptom of having warts in, on or around the vagina, including around the cervix or near the anus. Visit a doctor to identify the symptoms of vaginal warts with advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on sexually transmitted diseases.
There are several ways to keep from getting pregnant, including abstinence, condoms, diaphragms, hormonal birth control and fertility monitoring. Learn about different types of hormonal birth control, including Depo-Provera, NuvaRing and birth control pills, with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on birth control.
A contraceptive is any method that prevents a woman from getting pregnant, such as condoms, diaphragms, hormonal birth control or sterilization. Learn about contraceptives that were used in the past with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on birth control.
A copper IUD is an intrauterine device designed to prevent pregnancy by releasing small amounts of copper that thin the uterine wall. Find out how a copper IUD can be left in place for up to five years with information from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on birth control.
Romance, some say, may not be an old concept in Western civilization. Many cultural theorists, textual experts and sociologists have argued that sexuality, which is the foundation for modern day romance, is a rather new creation of society dating back only a couple of hundred years. More traditional research, however, claims to find evidence of romance and intimate love in all cultures throughout history. In this free video on sexual relationships, a licensed mental health counselor explains STDs and birth control. Find out about different forms of birth control and contraceptives. Learn how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and the symptoms of oral herpes. Get information about IUDs and how to prevent pregnancy. Finally, learn about bisexuality and increasing male stamina.
Dr. Carol L. Clark Dr. Carol L. Clark has been a licensed mental health counselor since 1993. She is a certified addiction professional, as well, and in 1997 she earned a Ph.D. in human sexuality. She continues to work with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups with an equally wide variety of concerns. Clark also teaches graduate courses at a local university, conducts custody investigations for the courts and provides training for nurses and social workers at hospitals throughout South Florida. She is a continuing education provider for the Department of Health and a certified supervisor for counseling and social work interns.dkdk
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