You need to be aware of the risks involved in anal sex so that you can practice safe sex.

If you and your partner want to explore anal sex, it’s important to take it slowly and safely, and learn how to do it right. You want to make the experience enjoyable for both of you, and make sure you are aware of the risks in order to take the proper safety precautions. Read more »

Learn more about condoms, one of the simplest and most popular forms of birth control.

One of the most popular forms of birth control, male condoms are the most commonly used birth control method used by men. In fact, 18 percent of couples cite condoms, or rubbers, as their birth control method of choice, making them the third most popular choice after the pill and female sterilization. Female condoms, worn inside the vagina, are another barrier method of birth control. Read more »

Sexual abstinence can keep you from getting pregnant and protect you from STDs. Some people choose abstinence for other reasons as well.

Many young people and adults are choosing to abstain from sex these days, for many different reasons. Even if you’ve had sex before, abstinence may make sense at certain points in your life, for both your emotional and physical health. Read more »

Masturbation is a good way to learn about your own body, and it can even help improve your sex life.

Masturbation has long been a sensitive topic for many Americans. While sex experts consider it basic to sexual development, for many people, masturbation represents a source of guilt and shame. Only in recent years have the positive emotional and physical health benefits of masturbation gained recognition. Read more »

Find out what causes irritating vaginal cuts and learn how to prevent them.

Vaginal cuts and tears are a common problem in women who are sexually active. Although usually not serious, vaginal cuts can be uncomfortable and irksome. The good news, however, is that vaginal cuts can be prevented. . Read more »

Discomfort ‘down there’ can be unpleasant and embarrassing — so it’s important to learn how to deal with yeast issues and itching.

Many women have experienced intense vaginal itching at some point in their lives, often as the result of a yeast infection, also known as candidiasis. What is the best way to deal with a yeast infection and/or vaginal itching, and why does it occur? Read more »

If you’ve never been to a gynecologist, you may be nervous about what happens during an ob-gyn exam. Put yourself at ease and use it as an opportunity to learn more about your body and your health.

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women’s reproductive health issues. When you first try to find a gynecologist, you may see that some are called obstetrician-gynecologists or ob-gyns. This refers to the training they have undergone to treat women from adolescence through pregnancy and delivery. Read more »

Researchers are finding that old notions about sexual response and orgasm aren’t necessarily true.

Both men and women were once thought to go through four clear-cut stages during sex, but some researchers and clinicians now say the real picture is a more complicated mix of emotional and physical reactions. In men and women, sexual response is just not that predictable. Read more »

Along with all the other adjustments that come with getting pregnant, it should be no surprise that you’ll face a few changes in your sex life once you and your partner are expecting. Whether it becomes a rarely-if-ever affair, slightly uncomfortable, or the best you’ve ever had, sex during pregnancy Read more »