Sexual Health Expert Amy Hendel shares Sexual Health management news and commentary at SexualHealthConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183 http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183 http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/91354/genitalia Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:28:00 -0400 Amy Hendel Well I covered the male anatomy in Male Genitalia 101, so it's only fair that I cover female anatomy as well.  Of course, it's an area I am far more familiar with, but even I learned some new information as I researched the topic.   Let's start by saying that we women are a bit more complicated because we seem to more sensitive (than guys) to the mind-body connection, when it pertains to our sexual responses.  Let's first look... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/91354/genitalia http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/90652/genitalia Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:31:00 -0400 Amy Hendel Male Genitalia 101   That's right, it's time to really understand your male anatomy, so you can then have an understanding of what can go wrong or why you may not be feeling "sexually healthy."  Let's start with basic anatomy.  The male reproductive system includes the penis, scrotum, testes (testicles) vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland and the urethra.  Let's look at each structure briefly to understand its... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/90652/genitalia http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/80393/control-30 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:30:00 -0400 Amy Hendel Just like there are appropriate fashions for women of different ages, and targeted skincare for women in specific age groups, why not contraception that fits your age and lifestyle needs?  Depending on whether you have already had kids and still plan to have more, or you're done with pregnancies, or you're clear that you don't want to ever get pregnant - there's a choice of birth control that's a good fit for your... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/80393/control-30 http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/80389/plan Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:22:00 -0400 Amy Hendel Let's start by establishing what emergency contraception is.  It's a method of preventing pregnancy when you have had unprotected sex, or when you think a contraception method you used has failed.  You then need some way to prevent the possible pregnancy you suspect may occur.  The drugs you take, called emergency contraception or EC, will contain doses of estrogen and progestin together or separately, and currently two FDA... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/80389/plan http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/73864/controversy Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:07:00 -0400 Amy Hendel Suzanne Somers is probably the most well-known voice being heard on the difficulties of menopause and aging and the joys and safety (her perception) of using bio-identical hormones, among other products, to improve quality of life, sexual libido and delay aging.  Her prominence on the subject has increased with a best seller on the subject, and with Oprah's endorsing her platform (Oprah started taking bio-identical hormones soon after... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/73864/controversy http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/74933/pediatrician Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:20:00 -0400 Amy Hendel As a mother, you are faced with certain realities.  Teens are having sex, and your ability to know whether your teen will use common sense and protection, or talk to you before making a decision to have sex, is really unpredictable.  Experts say that HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is at epidemic levels, meaning the likelihood that your daughter will be exposed to HPV is quite high.  HPV is also a silent disease, so both male and... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/74933/pediatrician http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/73862/tested-stds Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:02:00 -0400 Amy Hendel Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status?  Are you really sure about that?  Then you need to know as much as you can about STDs.  Specifically, it's a really good idea to know what tests are available, in case you think you may have an STD.  You'll want to get the results and if you do test positive, meaning presence of an STD, you can then find out if you need to be... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/73862/tested-stds http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/70231/side-effects Mon, 11 May 2009 16:15:00 -0400 Amy Hendel There are a variety of choices when it comes to birth control.  One type of birth control is the use of hormonal contraception or "the Pill."  You take the Pill orally, and when used correctly, it is up to 99.9% effective in preventing a pregnancy.  The Pill (the patch and the vaginal ring) contain varying amounts of estrogen and progestin, which inhibit the normal cycles of hormones a woman has.  This results in the egg not... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/70231/side-effects http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/69986/choosing Thu, 07 May 2009 05:21:00 -0400 Amy Hendel You are off to the doctor to discuss birth control, and depending on your age, your health and family history, your marital status, your religious beliefs and convenience and costs, you want to have a frank discussion.  Ultimately you want to make an informed decision about the birth control that works best with your lifestyle.  So you are better served if you come armed and ready with a list of questions, concerns and the desire to... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/69986/choosing http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/65813/delivery Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:10:00 -0400 Amy Hendel There has been an ongoing shift in the past several years to a "planned C-section birth" option for women giving birth, as opposed to waiting for labor to begin and having a natural vaginal delivery.  Some professional women want the ability to schedule the birth of their child, while other women fear the pain, long hours of labor and other events typically involved in a vaginal delivery.  Even though you can easily request an epidural... http://www.healthcentral.com/sexual-health/c/92183/65813/delivery