Sexual Health
Get the information you need to take control of your sexual health, whether that be reading inspiring patient stories or learning about symptoms and treatments for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
How Your Thyroid Affects Your Sex Life
If you’ve lost that sizzle between the sheets, experts recommend that you rule out the possibility that your thyroid is the culprit.
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Highs and Lows: My Best and Worst Genital Herpes Moments
"What I once viewed as a near-death sentence to my love life and identity transformed into a sense of purpose that still guides me today."
How to Deal With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Are your heavy periods interfering with your life? Here are steps you can take to tackle the problem, known as menorrhagia.
Bleeding After Sex: Potential Causes
Noticing blood after sex can be a scary experience, but many causes are minor. Here’s what you should know.
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health After a Herpes Diagnosis
A genital herpes diagnosis can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety — among other struggles. Here’s how to combat the stigma and take care of your mental health.
Intimacy After Metastatic Breast Cancer
Cancer changes bodies, and relationships. That doesn’t mean you have to give up intimacy and sex.
9 Common Questions About Preterm Labor and Birth
Learn how planning and regular prenatal care can help lower the risk of preterm labor.
Sex During Pregnancy: What to Expect
Is it safe to have sex while pregnant? What changes may occur? Get the answers here.
Birth Control Options After Baratric Surgery
If you're planning to get weight loss surgery, here’s what you should know about contraception during your recovery and beyond.
These Skin Conditions May Mimic a Yeast Infection or Herpes
Learn the symptoms of lichen planus and lichen sclerosus, two vulvar skin conditions that can cause pain, burning, and more.
5 Myths About Endometriosis
Misinformation has surrounded endometriosis for years. Here are five facts you should know.
Meet the Experts
Robin Elise Weiss, Ph.D.
Health ProfessionalRobin Elise Weiss, Ph.D., LCCE, CLC, AdvCD(DONA) is a childbirth educator, doula, founder of Childbirth.org, and author.
Eileen Bailey
Health WriterEileen Bailey is an award-winner author of six books on health and parenting. She specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer.
Lara DeSanto
Health WriterLara DeSanto is a digital editor and staff writer for HealthCentral. She acts as the editor for Sexual Health, Digestive Health, and several cancers.