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Your body usually tells you when you are in danger -- your heart races, you breathe hard, your palms sweat. But when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may not have any warning signs.
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Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STD by far in the United States -- and it can cause serious complications and infections for both men and women if left untreated.
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If you have herpes, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have it. Herpes has no cure. But you can control it and learn how to protect yourself and others from outbreaks.
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Condoms can help protect you from most STDs, but they're not perfect. Sometimes they break. A condom can break if it's put on the wrong way.
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Homosexuals and heterosexuals alike are at risk. Infected people can pass HIV on to anyone with whom they have intimate contact. Men can infect female or male partners, as can women.
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Is vasectomy the right birth contol method for you? Because a vasectomy should be considered irreversible, it's a serious step to take. You and your partner should understand all the facts and share in the decision.
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The no-scalpel procedure is similar to a traditional vasectomy in many respects, but it's done without incisions or stitches and generally results in faster healing.
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During a vasectomy reversal, the two cut ends of the vasa deferentia are reconnected. If the procedure is successful, sperm can once again travel to the penis and leave the body during ejaculation.
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Unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature is known as sexual harassment. This type of harassment may create unpleasant working conditions or make sexual favors the basis for employment.
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The reproductive system is the system that allows the human body to replicate itself. These are the parts of the body that are involved in sexual function.
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For a woman who wants to plan when she becomes pregnant, there are many choices.
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