Health Facts & Sexual Education: Video Series

Using hydrogen peroxide for ear wax removal is pretty harmless as long as the ear drum is intact and functioning properly. Avoid damaging the bones in the ear drum that conduct vibration with information from a physician's assistant in this free video on ear wax removal.

Heart attack signs that frequently occur in women include shortness of breath, weakness in the extremities, unusual fatigue, nausea, dizziness and lower chest or upper abdominal discomfort. Identify signs of a heart attack in women, which do not necessarily include chest pain, with help from a physician's assistant in this free video on heart attacks.

The symptoms of a heart attack in men often include chest pain, pressure in the middle of the chest that radiates to the jaw and extremities, shortness of breath, nausea and feeling lightheaded. Contact a doctor immediately if experiencing the symptoms of a heart attack with advice from a physician's assistant in this free video on heart attacks.

There are two main types of birth control pills on the market: the combination pill that contains estrogen and synthetic progesterone and the progesterone only pill. Consult a doctor to discuss the best birth control pill for different people with information from a physician's assistant in this free video on birth control.

The most popular type of condom is the male condom, which fits over the penis and serves as a barrier form of birth control. Use latex condoms to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases as well with advice from a physician's assistant in this free video on condoms.

Barrier forms of birth control, like condoms, work by preventing sperm from entering the vagina. Hormonal birth control pills keep a woman from ovulating and prohibit fertilized eggs from implanting in the uterus. Get information on the most effective forms of birth control from a physician's assistant in this free video on birth control.

An STD is a sexually transmitted disease that is spread by having oral, vaginal or anal sex with an infected person. Find out about different types of STDs, such as genital herpes, HPV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, with information from a physician's assistant in this free video on sexually transmitted diseases.

The effects of STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, vary depending on the type of infection, but can include sores, swollen genitals, redness, drainage, skin rashes, weight loss, loose stool or even deadly infections. Treat STDs as soon as symptoms become apparent with advice from a physician's assistant in this free video on sexually transmitted diseases.

STDs affect teens by causing potential viral infections that will last forever, or by leading to a social stigma that makes teenagers anxious and fearful of social contact. Learn about the importance of preventing sexually transmitted diseases with information from a physician's assistant in this free video on STDs.

Common myths about STDs include: sexually transmitted diseases cannot be contracted if two people haven't had vaginal sex; herpes is only spread during an outbreak; and wearing a condom protects completely against herpes. Understand the importance of fully treating a sexually transmitted disease with information from a physician's assistant in this free video on STDs.