What’s It Like to Get an IUD?
First of all, congratulations for choosing the birth control method with the lowest failure rate! And if you are having an IUD placed for period-control reasons, good for you, too. I think you’re going...
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3 Free, Super-lovey Valentine’s Gifts
Success in marriage is not so much about finding the right person as it is about being the right person, says Counseling Psychologist Ted Raddell, PhD. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Dr....
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Condom Quiz: How Smart Are You?
Still carrying around that condom you stuck into your wallet six months ago? And do you believe that condoms can be used over and over again as long as they don’t break? If your answer to either of...
View ArticleHPV Vaccine: Why Your Daughter Should Get One (Video)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination protects against four types of HPV– two that cause 75 percent of cervical cancer cases and two that cause 90 percent of genital warts cases. HPV is...
View ArticleMarriage May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack
A study looking at more than 15,000 cardiac events occurring over a ten-year period concluded that the risk for heart attack is 58-66 percent higher in unmarried men and 60-65 percent higher in...
View ArticleBoys, Men and HPV: Vaccines Safe, Protective (Video)
In the United States each year, about 15,000 women and 7,000 men are affected by HPV-related cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If people are vaccinated, these cancers can be...
View ArticleSex Drive and Menopause: 50 Shades of Normal
Sex and menopause may seem like odd bedfellows. Especially if you’re one of the 15 to 70 percent of menopausal or postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction, such as low desire or painful...
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Lost Your Libido? 6 Smart Diet Choices to Get It Back
If you’ve lost your libido, never fear — it’s easier to get it back than you think. When it comes to quality sex, food plays a part. The right foods will help keep blood pumping to your sexual organs....
View ArticleIUDs and Implants: Safe Options for Young Women
For decades, condoms, pills, patches and other short-acting contraception have been the birth control of choice for sexually active teens. But recently, the American College of Obstetricians and...
View ArticleWomen Over 50: 7 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life
If sex has become a chore you no longer feel like doing, or worse, painful, you don’t have to accept this. There are ways to address these issues. For many women over the age of 50, these feelings are...
View ArticleMen Over 50: 7 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life
Are problems with your erections or low libido limiting your sex life? For many men, these are inevitable issues of aging. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to address them. Erection problems...
View ArticleBirth Control Injections: Pros and Cons (Video)
Remembering to take a birth control pill every day can be difficult. For some women, hormonal birth control injections, such as Depo-Provera™, are a good option. These involve one injection every three...
View ArticleVaccine Prevents Human Papilloma Virus (Video)
Today, HPV is the most commonly sexually transmitted disease — not only in the United States, but also in the world. Fortunately, there is an effective vaccine that can prevent HPV infection, says...
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6 Simple Tips for a Better Sex Life (Slideshow)
Putting on weight, getting out of shape, and even just the natural act of aging — all of these can affect your sex drive. In some cases, though, smarter lifestyle choices or a willingness to ask for...
View ArticleDon’t Assume It’s Just a Yeast Infection
The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are familiar to many women: itching, irritation, and usually a thick white discharge. It’s easy to simply reach for the anti-fungal treatments at the first...
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5 Ways Obesity Affects Your Fertility
When it comes to obesity, you’ve read all about the dangers. You know about increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, back and joint problems, and many other conditions. But here’s one you may not...
View ArticleDon’t Ignore Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, isn’t just about sex. It can be a red flag for a number of medical conditions and shouldn’t be ignored, experts say. “New onset of erection problems is often an early sign...
View Article5 Common Questions About Sex and Your Heart
Patients often ask me: Is sex good for your heart? The question seems simple. The answer is complicated, in part because of the limits of what research can tell us. But we do have a strong sense that...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About Sex After a Heart Attack (Video)
Sometimes I’ve told a patient that recovery from a heart attack is progressing well. Then as they turn to leave the office they say to me, hesitantly, “I meant to ask you about sex. I mean, can I still...
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Epilepsy and Your Sex Life: Enhancing Intimacy
Just about all aspects of a person’s life can be impacted by a diagnosis of epilepsy, including working, driving and family life. But the effects of epilepsy can reach into the bedroom as well, causing...
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