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From safe sex to reproductive health issues, sexual health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. Find answers for your questions, even ones you may be embarrassed to ask.
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Demisexual People Link Emotion With Desire
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Gender fluid people move between genders and expressions.
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What to Do If You Are Sexually Assaulted
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A Self-Exam for Gender Dysphoria
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The Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria Controversy
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Facial Feminization Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, and Long-Term Care
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Understanding Gender Dysphoria
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The Different Types of Estrogen Treatment for Transgender Women and Transfeminine People
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Testosterone Blockers for Transgender Women and Transfeminine People
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Possible Causes of Pain During Sex
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What It Means to Be Cisgender
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An Overview of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
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Vyleesi Is an Injection to Help Women With Low Sexual Desire
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Types of Testosterone for Transgender Men and Transmasculine People
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Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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Why You Should Pee After Sex
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What Your Semen Says About Your Health
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The Science of Male Orgasms
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How to Begin Healing If You Have Been Raped
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Key Differences Between Sexual Arousal and Desire
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The Most Interesting Facts About Ejaculation
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What Can You Expect From Your Sex Life as You Age?
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Watching for the Complications of an Enlarged Uterus
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An Overview of Cloacal Exstrophy
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How Can You Treat Allergic Reactions During Sexual Intercourse?
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Stop Precocious Puberty With Puberty Blockers
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Should Viagra Be Available for Women?
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How Rape Kits Are Used for Sexual Assault Evidence Collection
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How Health Disparities Can Impact HPV-Related Cancers
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Barebacking and the Risk of STDs
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How to Cope With Androgen Insensitivity
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Why Some Men Cannot Have an Orgasm
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Infections and Foreskin Problems Put Men at Risk During Sex
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What Is Fenugreek Used For?
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Rohypnol: Use, Abuse, Side Effects, and Risks
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Why Premature Ejaculation Can Be a Psychological Problem
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How You Can Delay Early Ejaculation During Sex
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