Monday, February 13, 2012

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Michelle Sobel

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Maintaining Sexual Health Later in Life

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), unfortunately don't discriminate based on age. However, often times adults feel more immune to these infections because they are typecast as an affliction of the young.   For example, this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Planned Parenthood, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and others are... Read moreChevron
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Published writer, infertility survivor, and finally a mom

Why we still need to be concerned about AIDS

I was in high school when I first heard about AIDS. There was this news report about this new and frightening sexually transmitted disease which could kill you. All of a sudden you could not open a magazine, watch a TV talk show or look at the news without talk of a growing AIDS epidemic. National Public Radio  reports that on June 5, 1981... Read moreChevron
posted 12/01/2009, comments (0)|
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R-PA, Reporter/Expert, Author - Fat Families Thin Families

Male Genitalia 101

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... Read moreChevron
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R-PA, Reporter/Expert, Author - Fat Families Thin Families

Why get tested for STDs? What to Expect?

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... Read moreChevron
posted 06/08/2009, comments (0)|
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Amy Hendel

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R-PA, Reporter/Expert, Author - Fat Families Thin Families

The HPV Vaccine and Your Daughter

This is one of THE most scrutinized vaccines in the history of vaccines research and development.  It has only been in actual clinical use for 6 years but researchers say that is has been held to the highest standard during its testing phases.  This prophylactic (prevention) vaccination has the power to save lives - lots and lots of... Read moreChevron