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.
Why You're Not Too Old to Get an STI
The Latest
Is Pandemic Anxiety Changing Your Sex Drive?
A lot of us are super anxious right now, and that can contribute to a decrease (or increase) in our desire to get it on.
10 Tips for Better Intimacy During Cancer Treatment
While cancer can make pleasure feel far from your priorities, these strategies can help you put some bliss back into bedtime.
The No-Blush Guide to Sex and MS
Sexual problems are common among men and women with multiple sclerosis, but it's super possible to have a satisfying (and still hot!) sex life. We've got the answers and the workarounds to make it happen.
What I Wish I’d Known Before Having Surgery for Endometriosis
“In 2013, I had the first of three laparoscopic surgeries for endometriosis. Had I known then what I know now, I could have avoided at least one of those surgeries.”
Cancer Survivors: Get that Lovin' Feeling
Cancer treatment can make sex unappealing or uncomfortable. Dr. Don Dizon has some ideas to help.
Living With Obesity: What You Should Know About Birth Control
If you're an obese woman, you may have a higher chance of unintended pregnancy, so it's important to find a birth control method that works for you.
The Evolution of Birth Control Throughout History
From 3000 B.C. to present day, birth control has come a long way. Here's a health history lesson on how it developed into what it is today.
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.
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 former editor of HealthCentral, where she regularly covered digestive health, sexual health, and cancer. She's now a frequent contributor to the site.