Sexual Health

Pediatricians Renew Call for HPV Vaccine for Boys

MONDAY, Feb. 27 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday renewed its call that all boys ages 11 and 12 receive the three-dose vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV).The HPV vaccine has been available and recommended for gi...

Second-Chance Romance Might Not Bring Happiness

THURSDAY, Feb. 23 -- Contrary to fairy tale-like depictions in movies and books, reuniting with a former romantic partner is unlikely to make you happy, a new study shows.Couples who break up and get back together -- so-called cyclic...

Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery Helps Men Retain Sexual Function

THURSDAY, Feb. 16 -- Most men who have surgery for prostate cancer can still achieve orgasm if the nerves that surround their prostate gland are not removed, according to a new study.Researchers from Cornell University say a man's ag...

Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 -- Women need to get recommended Pap tests, while girls and young women should be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) to protect them from cervical cancer, the American College of Obstetricians and Gyneco...

Oral HPV Infection Strikes Men More Than Women: Study

THURSDAY, Jan. 26 -- Almost 7 percent of American men and women are infected orally with the human papillomavirus (HPV), new research reveals, with men showing significantly higher infection rates than women.In fact, the study found ...

Living Together May Be Mentally Healthier Than Marriage: Study

MONDAY, Jan. 23 -- Marriage offers few well-being advantages compared to living together, a new study contends.The study also found that the benefits of marriage diminish over time, while unmarried couples who live together experienc...

Herpes Drugs Don't Stop Herpes Spread

Got Genital Herpes? You're Still Infectious, Even if Drugs Cut Symptoms By Daniel J. DeNoonWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 5, 2012 -- People with genital herpes can still infect their sex partners -- even if they are taking ...

Women's Sexual Satisfaction Often Rises With Age: Study

TUESDAY, Jan. 3 -- Sexual satisfaction increases with age among sexually active older women, according to a new study, while those who don't have sex are satisfied with their sex lives.The study included 806 older women who live in a...

Experts Call Male Menopause a Myth

Not All Men Will Need Testosterone Replacement Therapy By Denise MannWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Dec. 2, 2011 (New York City) -- It may be called "men"-opause, but it's a time of life that only belongs to women. Male menopau...

Treatment Shows Promise for Premature Ejaculation

Freezing Overactive Nerves Helped Men Last Longer in Small Study By Charlene LainoWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Dec. 2, 2011 (Chicago) -- An experimental approach in which penile nerve tissue is frozen to knock out overactive n...

Men Don't Always Think About Sex

Just Sometimes -- and the Same Goes for Women, Too By Kathleen DohenyWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 29, 2011 -- Men do think about sex more often than women overall, but not all the time -- and the gap is not as wide as you...

Chlamydia Tops STDs Reported to CDC

1.3 Million Chlamydia Cases Were Reported to the CDC in a Single Year By Daniel J. DeNoonWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 17, 2011 -- Half of Americans with chlamydia don't know it, yet it's still No. 1 among all the sexually...

STD Complication May Double Infertility Risk

FRIDAY, Nov. 11 -- Repeated bouts of pelvic inflammatory disease increase a woman's risk of chronic pelvic pain and infertility, a new study says.Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) -- a complication of sexually transmitted diseases -...

Breast Reconstruction May Quickly Improve Quality of Life

In Just 3 Weeks, Women Having Breast Reconstruction Using Their Own Abdominal Tissue Saw Gains in Psychological and Sexual Well-Being By Rita RubinWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Nov. 11, 2011 -- Women who underwent breast recons...

More Teens Getting Vaccines Against HPV, Other Infections: CDC

MONDAY, Nov. 14 -- Although the number of teens getting three new recommended vaccines is growing, there's still room for improvement, government researchers report.The three vaccines were added to the recommended list of vaccines in...

Shock Fear May Curb Sex for People With Heart Devices

MONDAY, Nov. 14 -- For people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, the life-saving device may come at a cost: Fear of it firing a shock to the heart during sex drives some to avoid lovemaking altogether.Implantable cardiover...

More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Shields Against Cervical Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 -- A new study suggests that the Cervarix cervical cancer vaccine may provide "excellent" protection against a precancerous lesion that is often a forerunner to invasive cervical cancer.Cervarix, made by GlaxoSmithK...

Resources (Sexual Health)

Message Board: Reproductive Health: Gynecology & Urology We’ve got experts and support groups on reproductive issues that matter to you. Reproductive Health: Gynecology & Urology ...

WebMD Blogs (Sexual Health)

Blog: Sex Matters A sex therapist discusses sex, intimacy -- and sexless marriages. Blog: Sex Matters Blog: Men’s Health Office A urologist shares advice on men’s health issues...

Finding Help (Sexual Health)

Related Web Site: CDC -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases This government agency provides updated information on all STDs. CDC -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Related Web Site: CDC -- He...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a man's condition, but there are ways women can help. By Jennifer Soong Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Suzanne Andrews, 46, an occupational therapist near Daytona Beach, Fl...

Checklist for Leaving an Abuser (Sexual Health)

Here are some helpful items to get together when you are planning on leaving an abusive situation. Keep these items in a safe place until you are ready to leave, or if you need to leave suddenly. If you have children, take them. And take your pets...

Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction (Sexual Health)

Related Web Site: Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Sex counseling, medications, vacuum devices, hormone therapy, penile injections -- these are the many options to help men who want erectile function. Erectile Dysfunction Treatment ...

Living and Coping (Sexual Health)

Psychotherapy If the problem is one of lack of knowledge, your health care provider or a sex therapist can teach you (and your partner) about the sexual response cycle and the elements of sexual stimulation. Armed with this new knowledge, many...

Sexual Desire Problems -- What You Can Do (Sexual Health)

Self-Care at Home Treatment is not needed for all sexual problems. Some problems can be solved by you and your partner alone with a little openness and creativity. Some problems go away by themselves over time--patience and understa...

Menopause & Sexual Problems -- Medical Treatment (Sexual Health)

Medical Treatment If the sexual problem is caused by a medical or physical problem, your health care provider or consulting specialist will suggest an appropriate treatment plan. This will vary, of course, depending on the nature of the probl...

Treatment (Sexual Health)

Will there ever be a 'Viagra' for women? Feature Six years after Viagra revolutionized sexual ability for men, many women are still hoping for their turn. To date, the FDA hasn't approved a product to ...

Related Guide: Pap Smear (Sexual Health)

What Is a Pap Test? A Pap test is a test of a sample of cells taken from a woman's cervix. The test is used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix that show cervical cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer. ...

Finding an Erectile Dysfunction Solution (Sexual Health)

Further Testing Laboratory testing: Laboratory testing is necessary for most men, although no laboratory work may be needed.If laboratory tests are performed, they would normally start with an evaluation of your hormone status (testost...

Related Guide: Getting Erectile Dysfunction Help (Sexual Health)

Tests for erection problems can help find a cause for a man's problem in having or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction, or impotence). Erectile dysfunction is a common male problem. Most erection problems are caused by a combina...