| A Tale of Two Studies: The Facts About Very Different Groups of Bisexual Women
In the second and final part of her series on bisexuality, sociologist and author... |
| Are We Redefining Our Sexual Boundaries?
In this, the first of a two-part series on bisexuality, sociologist Janet Lever... |
| Survey: Pre-Teens Ready to Talk About Sex
Surveys show that pre-teens have concerns about sex, yet many parents delay conversations... |
| Treating the Sexual Symptoms of Menopause
The post-World War II baby boomers who stirred up the sexual revolution of the... |
| Understanding Genital HPV and How It Spreads
In the first part of our series, we examined the importance of regular Pap smears... |
| The Post-Viagra Drug Development 'Pipeline' (Everything Old is New Again)
The introduction of Viagra in the Spring of 1998 revolutionized the treatment... |
| Is the Pap Smear Obsolete?
"I had been getting Pap smears every year or two since I was 17," says Kira.... |
| SEXUAL HEALTH BEGINS IN INFANCY
In Part One and Two of our series on sexuality and parenting, sex education expert... |
| Rethinking the IUD, Part 1: Beyond the IUD Mythology
This is the first in a three-part series of articles on intrauterine devices... |
| Is Cybersex Cheating?
Sexhealth.com put the question to couples expert Pepper Schwartz, PhD. Her answer... |
| The Sexual Dimension of Menopause
With the advent of Viagra, the midlife sexual problems of men burst onto the... |
| Science Meets Sex: Understanding Sexual Response
Researchers have been studying sexual response for the past 40 years, and they... |
| Injectable Lunelle Offers New Birth Control Option
Women who rely on birth control pills containing a progestin-estrogen combination... |
| Teen Sexual Practices Poorly Understood
Over the past decade, public health officials and advocacy groups have brought... |
| Gender, Sexuality Play Role in Pre-schoolers' Questions
I like to tell parents of children between the ages of two and five that preschoolers... |
| Are We Redefining Our Sexual Boundaries?
In this, the first of a two-part series on bisexuality, sociologist Janet Lever... |
| Bodies, Beauty Norms, and Beds: Keeping It All in Perspective
When worry about body image affects our sex lives, writes couples expert Pepper... |
| The Post-Viagra Drug Development 'Pipeline' (Everything Old is New Again)
The introduction of Viagra in the Spring of 1998 revolutionized the treatment... |
| Osteoporosis: The Basics
The risk of osteoporosis and its associated complications increases in women... |
| Understanding Herpes, Part 2 -- Reducing the Risk
In parts one and two of this series, we've described genital herpes as a subtle but... |
| Understanding Herpes, Part 2 -- The Role of Herpes Testing
Just in case you missed the first installment in this series, let's review the... |
| Understanding Herpes, Part 1 -- Herpes: Epidemic Without End?
These days, very few of us think about genital herpes as an epidemic. We know... |
| Erectile Dysfunction: The Basics
Sooner or later, just about every sexually active man will experience an isolated... |
| The RU-486 Wars, Part 3 -- The Aftermath
After the controversy that surrounded its approval in September of 2000, mifepristone... |
| The RU-486 Wars, Part 2 -- The Science
In this second installment of our three-part series on mifepristone (RU-48... |
| The RU-486 Wars, Part 1 -- The History
Last year, on September 28, 2000, after almost two decades of political, ethical... |
| Sex and the Single Parent, Part 2: Two Views on the 'Sleepover'
You are flesh and blood, and lately that flesh part has been taking up a good... |
| Sex and the Single Parent: Ground Rules for 'Starting Over'
You've been divorced or living alone for a year and you feel that old yearning... |
| Developers Take Aim at Female Sexual Dysfunction
The enormous therapeutic and financial success of Viagra in the treatment of... |
| Will Viagra Work for Women?
The enormous therapeutic and financial success of Viagra in the treatment of... |
| Myths of Love: Only date people with marriage potential
I hear this myth all the time. Someone says, "I'm tired of dating. I want to... |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy--Part 3: Options & Alternatives
In this third and final installment to our series, we'll outline the various... |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy--Part 2: Risks & Benefits
There's no question hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help control many... |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy -- Part 1: Framing the Issue
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)--the medicinal use of hormones to counter... |
| Myths of Love: It's always better to live together before marriage
Cohabitation is becoming a way of life in the United States. Whereas only about... |
| Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction--Part 2: Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction Can Be Treated
In part one of this two-part series, we learned that sexual side effects from... |
| Many Popular Antidepressants Can Cause Sexual Problems
Are you one of the millions of people in this country taking an SSRI? This popular... |
| Myths of Love: It is flattering to have a jealous lover
In the beginning of a passionate relationship, it's easy to be insecure. We... |
| More Good News About the Copper IUD and Infertility Risk
Do IUDs lead to an increased risk of infertility? Some studies have suggested... |
| Talking with You Teenager about Sexuality
Sex is very important to teenagers. They daydream about it, fantasize about... |
| Condom Testing and Quality Control in the U.S.
Ever had a second thought about that latex condom you were preparing to use... |
| Sex and the Senses: Exploring Taste
There is perhaps nothing in the sensual realm so idiosyncratic and so curious... |
| Scientists Put Government Condom Report in Perspective
While press coverage of the July 22 government report on condom research has... |
| Government Condom Report: What Does It Say?
A multi-agency government report issued on July 20 has raised questions about... |
| Sex and the Senses: The Erotic Power of Touch
The most obvious sexual sense is touch. We have ten sensitive digits, each with... |
| Middle-School Years Formative for Sexual Identity, Values
Nine- to thirteen-year-olds are going through an intense period of physical,... |
| Sex and the Senses: A Vote for Aural Sex
There's a lot to be said for aural sex. Our sense of hearing can trigger immediate... |
| New Oral Contraceptives Offer U.S. Women Meaningful Alternatives
Recent months have seen approvals from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... |
| New Kaiser Survey Finds V-Chip Slow to Catch On
More than half of U.S. parents who own a TV equipped with a V-Chip don't even... |
| Vardenafil Highly Effective in Diabetic Men with Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Initial results from clinical trials suggest that vardenafil, Bayer's new drug... |
| Are You Ready To Date Again?
Need some help deciding whether you're over your last love and ready for a new... |
| Withdrawal as a Birth Control Method: Does it Prevent Pregnancy or STIs?
Think you can't get pregnant if your partner pulls out before he comes? Think... |
| Surgeon General Issues 'Call to Action' on Sexual Health
Issued June 28, the special report from U.S Surgeon General David Satcher, MD... |
| Elementary School Includes Lessons about Sexuality
Freud wrote that children between the ages of six and twelve go through a latency... |
| Choosing the Right Condom for You
If using a condom is as easy as "pulling on a sock," why do people hesitate-... |
| Sex and the Senses: Indulging Our Eyes
Want to test how important sight is as a sexual sense? Deprive yourself of it... |
| J&J Seeks FDA Approval for Contraceptive Patch
Pending review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), women in this... |
| TV, Teens , and Sex, Part 3: Talking Back to the Tube
In the final installment of our series profiling the Kaiser Family Foundation's... |
| Does Bayer Have an Alternative to Viagra?
Researchers presented encouraging preliminary results last month from a Phase... |
| TV, Teens, and Sex, Part 2: Strangers in Your Home
This is the second in a three-part series of articles profiling the recent Kaiser... |
| TV, Teens, and Sex, Part 1: Delving Into the Teen 'Media Diet'
This February (2001), the Kaiser Family Foundation released its second biannual... |
| MYTHS OF LOVE: You will know when you have met 'The One'
This is among the most beloved of folk tales: the Prince and Princess meet, and... |
| TV, Teens , and Sex, Part 3: Talking Back to the Tube
In the final installment of our series profiling the Kaiser Family Foundation's... |
| MYTHS OF LOVE: You will know when you have met 'The One'
This is among the most beloved of folk tales: the Prince and Princess meet, and... |
| TV, Teens, and Sex, Part 2: Strangers in Your Home
This is the second in a three-part series of articles profiling the recent Kaiser... |
| Does Bayer Have an Alternative to Viagra?
Researchers presented encouraging preliminary results last month from a Phase... |
| TV, Teens, and Sex, Part 1: Delving Into the Teen 'Media Diet'
This February (2001), the Kaiser Family Foundation released its second biannual... |
| Rethinking the IUD--Part 3: Weighing the Pros and Cons
In the third and final installment of our series, we examine the safety profile... |
| Rethinking the IUD--Part 2: A Closer Look at Today's IUD Choices
In part one of this three-part series, we examined reasons why the popularity... |
| Rethinking the IUD, Part 1: Beyond the IUD Mythology
This is the first in a three-part series of articles on intrauterine devices... |
| Sex and the Senses: Smells that Evoke Passion
Do you ever get a whiff of a cologne or perfume and find that someone's image... |
| Researchers Probe Antidepressants' Sexual Side Effects
The new study also confirms the existence of a "communication gap" between patients... |
| Is Cybersex Cheating?
Sexhealth.com put the question to couples expert Pepper Schwartz, PhD. Her answer... |
| New ACOG Chief Favors Advance Rx's for Emergency Contraception Pills
In an effort to make emergency contraception more broadly available, the incoming... |
| Coming to Grips with Our Body Image: 'Baywatch' Pamela Reconsidered
The icons of beauty promoted by our mass media culture may be oppressive, but... |
| Netherlands Nearly Eliminates Teen Pregnancy--Can the U.S.?
Just as the Dutch have learned to hold back the sea, they seem to have mastered... |
| Battling Sexual Boredom
So what is the biggest sexual problem these days? If you are single and looking... |
| Women Account for an Increasing Percentage of HIV Infection in the U.S.
Many people in this country are still inclined to see the HIV/AIDS epidemic as... |
| Survey: Pre-Teens Ready to Talk About Sex
Surveys show that pre-teens have concerns about sex, yet many parents delay conversations... |
| Chlamydia Screening Study: Most MDs Don't Follow CDC Recommendations
It's well known that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are widespread in the... |
| New Study Challenges Negative View of Sex During Late Pregnancy
Does maternal sexual activity during the last two months of pregnancy cause premature... |
| A Tale of Two Studies: The Facts About Very Different Groups of Bisexual Women
In the second and final part of her series on bisexuality, sociologist and author... |
| Are We Redefining Our Sexual Boundaries?
In this, the first of a two-part series on bisexuality, sociologist Janet Lever... |
| FDA Approves New 5-Year IUD
This newly available hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) is the single... |
| Gender, Sexuality Play Role in Pre-schoolers' Questions
I like to tell parents of children between the ages of two and five that preschoolers... |
| Regular STD Testing Critical for Many
Are you a sexually active person? If so, we challenge you--right here, right... |
| Bodies, Beauty Norms, and Beds: Keeping It All in Perspective
When worry about body image affects our sex lives, writes couples expert Pepper... |
| The Post-Viagra Drug Development 'Pipeline' (Everything Old is New Again)
The introduction of Viagra in the Spring of 1998 revolutionized the treatment... |
| Deconstructing Viagra: Nuts and Bolts
In the short space of just three years, Viagra has revolutionized the treatment... |
| Deconstructing Viagra: Nuts and Bolts
In the short space of just three years, Viagra has revolutionized the treatment... |
| Understanding Genital HPV and How It Spreads
In the first part of our series, we examined the importance of regular Pap smears... |
| Is the Pap Smear Obsolete?
"I had been getting Pap smears every year or two since I was 17," says Kira.... |
| SEXUAL HEALTH BEGINS IN INFANCY
In Part One and Two of our series on sexuality and parenting, sex education expert... |
| Treating the Sexual Symptoms of Menopause
The post-World War II baby boomers who stirred up the sexual revolution of the... |
| Treating the Sexual Symptoms of Menopause
The post-World War II baby boomers who stirred up the sexual revolution of the... |
| The Sexual Dimension of Menopause
With the advent of Viagra, the midlife sexual problems of men burst onto the... |
| Science Meets Sex: Understanding Sexual Response
Researchers have been studying sexual response for the past 40 years, and they... |
| Injectable Lunelle Offers New Birth Control Option
Women who rely on birth control pills containing a progestin-estrogen combination... |
| Teen Sexual Practices Poorly Understood
Over the past decade, public health officials and advocacy groups have brought... |
| Chlamydia--Far More Dangerous for Women
A major concern driving the fight against sexually transmitted infection is... |
| It's A Question Of Intimacy
Well-Planned Getaways Rekindle Passion ... |
| Male Menopause: Fact Or Fiction
When a man's sex drive wanes at midlife... |
| Speaking Of Sex: Ten Tips For Parents
In Part One of our series on... |
| Rethinking The Big Talk
Today, with sex more openly talked about—and... |
| More Genital Herpes Spread Through Oral Sex
Many couples do not know that having oral... |
| Birth Control Options Continue To Grow, Change
Personal. Private. Imperative. A contraceptive... |
