Slideshows

  • 10 Tips for Men's Sexual Health 10 Tips for Men's Sexual Health

    All men want to be health and in many cases they try and take care of themselves. Many men are unaware that they can also take care of their sexual health and prevent problems before they occur.

  • What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Your Sex Life What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Your Sex Life Discussing your sex life with your doctor may feel awkward at first, but it’s important for your overall health. Answer the questions honestly. Remember your doctor is a medical professional, and everything you say remains between the two of you.
  • 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Birth Control 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Birth Control

    When choosing birth control methods factor in your age, health, family history, relationship status, convenience, and costs. Ultimately you want to make an informed decision that works best with your lifestyle.

  • What They Didn't Teach You in Sex-Ed: Top 5 Pregnancy Myths Revealed What They Didn't Teach You in Sex-Ed: Top 5 Pregnancy Myths Revealed It takes two to tango. HealthCentral's expert Eileen Bailey shares five common myths about pregnancy that women AND men need to know before getting it on.
  • 12 Cheap Date Ideas 12 Cheap Date Ideas Romance is definitely a big part of sexual health. Having a close, connected relationship with your partner is certainly an important ingredient in having a satisfying sexual life. Unfortunately, too often married couples, especially in this economy, put off date night because of the cost of dinner, the movies or whatever you and your partner enjoy. But there are plenty of ways you can create a romantic date without spending a lot of money.
  • Ten Myths About Emergency Contraception Ten Myths About Emergency Contraception

    Although emergency contraception (EC) pills, often referred to as "the morning after pill," is available in many countries around the world and is accessible, without a prescription, for women over 17 years old, in the U.S. there is still a great deal of misinformation and misunderstanding of how this works. In some states, the age is even lower.

  • Your Brain on Sex Your Brain on Sex The birds and the bees...and your brain.
  • 10 Fashion Trends that Are Bad for Your Health 10 Fashion Trends that Are Bad for Your Health It has long been said that looking good can carry a hefty price tag. Sometimes this refers to the actual cost of garments and caring for oneself; in other cases, it directly refers to the health hazards that some fashion trends can cause. Here are 10 fashions to avoid.
  • Pregnant and Hungry? Here's What You Should Be Eating Pregnant and Hungry? Here's What You Should Be Eating The phrase "you are what you eat" couldn't be more accurate, especially for a mom-to-be. What you put into your body will directly affect your growing baby, so it's crucial that you eat the right foods leading up to, and during, your nine months of pregnancy.
  • Safe Medications to Take While Pregnant Safe Medications to Take While Pregnant Navigating the changes in your body during pregnancy can be tricky enough, never mind having to start thinking for two. To help ease some of that burden, here is a list of common over-the-counter medications that are safe to take during pregnancy should you need some relief!
  • 10 Little Known Facts About Your Baby 10 Little Known Facts About Your Baby Ever wonder what your baby is thinking? Or what some of their odd behavior means? We may now have some idea, thanks to a slew of new brain research techniques. Let's take a look at some lesser known facts about baby cognition and what's going on behind all the gibberish and drool-filled smiles. We may want to take a few cues as adults!
  • Five Crazy Things Sex Does To Your Brain Five Crazy Things Sex Does To Your Brain

    Birds do it, bees do it and so do humans. But what does sex do to the human brain? A whole lot, it turns out.

  • 10 Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone 10 Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone

    Metabolism, muscle growth, mood regulation and cognitive function are all controlled by testosterone. Unfortunately, most men lose about 1.5 percent of their testosterone per year after the age of 30. So how can a man reverse a reduction in testosterone? Here are some natural ways.

  • Why Monogamy is Good for Your Health Why Monogamy is Good for Your Health

    Bachelors and bachelorettes my scoff at the word monogamy, but the truth is that it's good for your overall health. Unfortunately, men and women don't benefit from monogamy - or even marriage - equally, but it's still worthwhile to give it a shot, for more reasons than one.

  • Five Things to Know About Emergency Contraception Five Things to Know About Emergency Contraception
  • 10 Ways to Help Yourself Heal After a Break-Up 10 Ways to Help Yourself Heal After a Break-Up

    Time heals all wounds. However, when you have a broken heart, you sometimes aren’t sure if you are going to make it through the day. The following are ten ways you can help to heal your broken heart.

  • Warning Signs of Low Testosterone Warning Signs of Low Testosterone Testosterone is the male sex hormone produced by the testes, starting in the eighth week of a fetus' life and continuing throughout a man's life. Hormone levels vary with age, peaking in early adulthood, then decreasing slightly as a man ages. But as some men age, they can experience a dramatic drop in testosterone, which can present health risks. Here are warning signs of low testosterone.
  • 7 Causes of Low Testosterone 7 Causes of Low Testosterone

    Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone produced by the body. As a man ages, testosterone levels will decrease naturally; however, a steep decrease in testosterone could be the product of a more serious condition. If symptoms seem out of the ordinary, consider consulting a doctor.

  • 9 Tips on How to Avoid Family Holiday Drama 9 Tips on How to Avoid Family Holiday Drama

    It’s the holiday season and many couples face the dilemma of deciding where to spend the day. At your parents’ house? At your in-laws? Do you divide things up, spending a little time at each house. Or do you just stay at home. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding how to spend the holidays.

     

  • Six Ingredients for a Healthy Relationship Six Ingredients for a Healthy Relationship

    In the early stages of a relationship, everything is wonderful. You want to spend every day together. You share everything and seem to spend the whole day smiling. But as the relationship develops, you may have questions about whether it is a healthy relationship or whether it is time to say good-bye. The following are six ingredients to a healthy relationship.

     

  • Top 5 Cosmetic Surgeries Performed on Men Top 5 Cosmetic Surgeries Performed on Men

    Believe it or not, men are becoming an increasingly larger percentage of the clientele seeking cosmetic surgery. While American men may not yet be as comfortable and open to plastic surgery as their cohorts in South Korea, which has the highest number of plastic surgeries per capita, they're making a significant dent by making up almost 10% of all cosmetic procedures in the US.