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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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Health Benefits of Sex
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The 8 Best Lubes of 2021
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A Self-Exam for Gender Dysphoria
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The Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria Controversy
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What Is Facial Feminization Surgery?
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Sexual Behaviors That May Occur During Sleep
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Understanding Gender Dysphoria
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What Does It Mean to Be on the Asexual Spectrum?
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Estrogen Treatment for Transgender Women and Transfeminine People
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Possible Causes of Pain During Sex
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What Does It Mean to Be Cisgender?
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Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment
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Vyleesi: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
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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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Understanding the Male Orgasm and Arousal Dynsfunction
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Surviving and Healing After Rape
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How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex?
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Differences Between Sexual Arousal and Desire
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Ejaculation and Male Fertility
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How to Have Healthy Sperm for Maximum Fertility
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Sex in Older Adults: Statistics, Problems, and Help
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Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Uterus
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Cloacal Exstrophy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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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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Addyi: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
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Why Rape Kits Are Essential for Evidence Collection
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Health Disparities in HPV-Related Cancers
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Learn About Testosterone Patches for Female Sex Drive
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Barebacking and the Risk of STDs
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Androgen Insensitivity: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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Male Anorgasmia: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping
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Reasons Men Have Pain During Sexual Intercourse
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Fenugreek: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations
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Rohypnol: Effects, Risks, and How to Get Help
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Psychological Treatments for Premature Ejaculation
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