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.
The Latest
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.
10 Facts About Sex and Hepatitis C
Wondering if you can be safe having sex if you or your partner have Hepatitis C? We went to the experts and asked, and here’s what they said.
HPV and Pap Tests: 9 Common Questions Answered
Confused about cervical cancer screening? Learn what different tests look for and what your results may mean here.
Birth Control Methods and Your Autoimmune Disease Risk
Some studies have associated certain types of birth control with a potentially increased risk of autoimmune disease development. But how much of a risk is it really? Here's what you need to know.
Your Surprise Herpes Diagnosis: 10 Things You Need to Know
It's not the news you wanted to hear, but it's reality—and thankfully, you're not alone. Get answers to your top questions straight from an expert.
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.