Sexual Health

What Is Precum?

By S. Nicole Lane

Cybersex: Types, Benefits, and Risks

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Is Lube?

By Elizabeth Yuko, PhD

Premature Ejaculation: Definition, Causes, Treatment

By S. Nicole Lane

Spooning: What It Is, Who Does It

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Oral Sex: Meaning, Types, Safety, Medical Significance

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Demisexual: Meaning, Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Health Benefits of Sex

By Elizabeth Boskey, PhD

Gender Fluid: Meaning, Relevant Terminology, Healthcare

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Gender Identity: Meaning, Statistics, Medical Relevance

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

The Best Lube of 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Vaginal Cuts and Tears: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Examinations

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What to Do If You Are Sexually Assaulted

Fact checked by James Lacy

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Sexual Health

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Putting a Jade Egg in Your Vagina Is Not a Good Plan

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

Supprelin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Is It Normal If I Can't Have a Vaginal Orgasm?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

A Self-Exam for Gender Dysphoria

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Dihydrotestosterone: Metabolism, Function, and Significance

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

The Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria Controversy

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

What Is Facial Feminization Surgery?

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD

Sexual Behaviors That May Occur During Sleep

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

Understanding Gender Dysphoria

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

What Does It Mean to Be on the Asexual Spectrum?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Estrogen Treatment for Transgender Women and Transfeminine People

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

What Are Testosterone Blockers for Transgender Women?

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Possible Causes of Pain During Sex

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

What Does It Mean to Be Cisgender?

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Vyleesi: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Testosterone for Transgender Men and Transmasculine People

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD

Why You Should Pee After Sex

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What Your Semen Says About Your Health

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Understanding the Male Orgasm and Arousal Dynsfunction

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Surviving and Healing After Rape

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex?

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Differences Between Sexual Arousal and Desire

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Ejaculation and Male Fertility

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How to Have Healthy Sperm for Maximum Fertility

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Sex in Older Adults: Statistics, Problems, and Help

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Uterus

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Cloacal Exstrophy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Allergic Reactions During Sexual Intercourse

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD

Stop Precocious Puberty With Puberty Blockers

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Should Viagra Be Available for Women?

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

Addyi: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Why Rape Kits Are Essential for Evidence Collection

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Health Disparities in HPV-Related Cancers

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Learn About Testosterone Patches for Female Sex Drive

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

Barebacking and the Risk of STDs

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Androgen Insensitivity: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD

Male Anorgasmia: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Reasons Men Have Pain During Sexual Intercourse

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

Fenugreek: Benefits, Side Effects, and Preparations

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Rohypnol: Effects, Risks, and How to Get Help

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Psychological Treatments for Premature Ejaculation

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Techniques for Preventing Premature Ejaculation

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

What Are Some Sex Tips for Older Men?

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of a Bartholin's Cyst

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Male Yeast Infection Causes and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Testosterone Enanthate: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

The 8 Best Birth Control Delivery Services of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

Intersex Causes and Characteristics

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

Progestin for Emergency Contraception and Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Withdrawal Bleeding From Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Using Bedsider's Birth Control Reminder

Fact checked by James Lacy

How Effective Are Oral Contraceptives?

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

The Affordable Care Act and Contraceptive Benefits

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

Natural Birth Control Methods

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Birth Control Apps: 6 Helpful and Easy-to-Use Options

Fact checked by James Lacy

When Fertility Will Return After Stopping Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Birth Control Travel Tips and Advice

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

The Standard Days Method as a Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

Using iPhone Apps to Plan Fertility

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Billings Ovulation Method of Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

How Griswold v. Connecticut Led to Legal Contraception

Fact checked by James Lacy

Lactational Amenorrhea Breastfeeding Method

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Risks of Using the Withdrawal or Pull-Out Method

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Tips for Safely Storing Birth Control

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

An Overview of Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

Exploring Contraceptives: Solutions for Women

How to Choose Your Natural Family Planning (NFP) Method

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Birth Control Effectiveness Rates and Comparison

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Birth Control Considerations and Effectiveness

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

5 Things You Need to Know About Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Side Effects to Consider When Choosing Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

Birth Control Method Pregnancy Rates

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

The Beginner's Guide to Barrier Methods

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Does the Pill Actually Cause Cancer?

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Can I Buy Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How to Switch to a New Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Can Taking the Birth Control Pill While Pregnant Hurt My Baby?

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Can You Get Pregnant If You Miss a Pill?

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How the Pill Works to Prevent Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Must Know Facts About The Pill

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Types of Combination Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Birth Control Pills and High Blood Pressure

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Do You Ovulate on the Pill?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The Little Known Benefits of the Pill

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

The Pros and Cons of the Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The Facts About Obesity and Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Does the Contraceptive Pill Cause IBD?

Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD

Skipping Your Period With the Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

10 Common Myths About the Pill and Contraception

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Daylight Saving Time and Your Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

The Role of Progestin in Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Types of Progestin in Combination Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

When You Should Take Your Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Birth Control Pills: Side Effects and Complications

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Find out How Effective the Birth Control Pill Is

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

When You Forget to Take Your Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

A Brief History of the Birth Control Pill

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Other Benefits of Oral Contraceptives

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What Is a Condom?

By Elizabeth Yuko, PhD

How Spermicides Work as Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What Is Vaginal Contraceptive Film (VCF)?

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How to Insert the Today Sponge

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The Today Contraceptive Sponge

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The 6 Types of Spermicide

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Buying Over-The-Counter Contraceptives

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Overview of the Liletta IUD

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Everything You Need to Know About Kyleena IUD

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What to Expect During Your IUD Removal

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Choosing an IUD: Brands and What to Consider

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

IUD Risks and Complications

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How to Check Your IUD Strings

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What to Do If Your IUD Strings Seem to Be Missing

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Managing Heavy Periods With Mirena IUD

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

IUD Birth Control for Teenagers

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Risks of Becoming Pregnant With an IUD

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Overview of the IUD Contraceptive Device

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Does the IUD Cause PID and Infertility?

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

IUDs in Nulliparous Women: Safety and Risks

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

How to Be a Candidate for Getting an IUD

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What to Expect During an IUD Insertion

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

An Overview of the ParaGard Copper IUD

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Low-Down on the Mirena (Levonorgestrel IUD)

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Learn If Birth Control Can Help With Menstrual Cramps

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Does Birth Control Stop Ovulation?

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Continuous Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Hormonal Contraceptives as Menorrhagia Treatment

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Ethinyl Estradiol: Synthetic Estrogen

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Treating PMDD With Hormonal Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Amethyst Continuous Birth Control Pill (Generic Lybrel)

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

Hormonal Contraception as a Hirsutism Treatment

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Risks of Hormonal Contraception After Age 40

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Hormonal Birth Control Options

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Vasectomy: Long-Term Care

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Does Having a Vasectomy Lower Sex Drive?

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Tubal Ligation Surgery: Preparation, Procedure, Recovery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Colpotomy During a Tubal Ligation

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Types of Permanent Birth Control and Sterilization

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Overview of a No-Scalpel Vasectomy

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Mini-Laparotomy for Tubal Ligation

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Adiana Permanent Birth Control (Discontinued)

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Common Myths About Vasectomy

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How Much Does a Vasectomy Cost?

Fact checked by James Lacy

Having One’s Tubes Tied During Tubal Ligation

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

Understanding Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Vasectomy: Overview

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Explanation of the Essure Procedure

By Dawn Stacey, PhD, LMHC

How a Culdoscopy Procedure Works

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Possible Complications After a Tubal Ligation

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

How a Cervical Cap Works

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Lo Loestrin Fe Birth Control Pills: Benefits and Risks

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Nexplanon: What You Should Know About the Birth Control Implant

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Seasonique Birth Control Pills: What You Should Know

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What to Do If Your NuvaRing Falls Out

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

How the Noristerat Contraceptive Injection Works

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Common Birth Control and Contraceptive Options

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

How to Use the NuvaRing to Skip Your Period

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

3 Types of Birth Control Shots

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Minimizing Birth Control Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Understanding Combined Contraceptive Injections

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Is a Diaphragm the Best Option for Me?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

MiniPill – The Progestin-Only Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

Spotting and Bleeding With Depo-Provera

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Facts About Starting and Stopping Depo Provera

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Is Yaz the Right Birth Control Option for You?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Male Birth Control Options

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Advantages and Disadvantages of Depo-Provera

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What Is Depo-Provera? (The Birth Control Shot)

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

6 Common Depo-Provera Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Your First Year of Depo-Provera Use

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Beyaz Birth Control Benefits and Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Does the Depo-Provera Shot Cause Weight Gain?

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

Medication Interactions That Can Cause the Pill to Fail

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

Learn More About Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Femcon Fe Chewable Birth Control Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How the NuvaRing Works and Its Pros and Cons

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Overview of the Natazia Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Generic Version of Lybrel for Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Depo Provera Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Combination Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Should You Use Progestin-Only Birth Control?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How to Skip Your Period Using the Ortho Evra Patch

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

How to Use Combination Birth Control Pills

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

Is It Safe to Skip Periods With Continuous Contraceptives?

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Should You Use the Ortho Evra Patch?

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What to Do If You Forget to Take Out Your NuvaRing

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

What You Need to Know About Next Choice One Dose

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

AfterPill Affordable Emergency Contraception

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How to Use the Morning-After Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Where to Get the Morning-After Pill

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Ella for Emergency Contraception

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

The Emergency Contraception Controversy

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

The Take Action Morning-After Pill

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How Plan B Works Before and After Ovulation

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

My Way Morning-After Pill for Emergency Contraception

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Plan B One-Step Buying Restrictions

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How to Use the Plan B Morning-After Pill

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraception

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Where to Buy Plan B One-Step

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The History of Emergency Contraception

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

An Overview of Emergency Contraception

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

When to Choose Lubricated Condoms or Not

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Double Bagging Condoms Can Be Risky

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Condom Failure, 7 Possible Reasons

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

How to Find the Right Condom Fit

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

How to Measure Your Penis Size

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Condom Size Chart With Lengths and Widths

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Wondering What Condoms Are Made Of?

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

The Pros and Cons of Spermicidal Lubricant Condoms

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Effectiveness of Condoms Against Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

10 Condom Myths That Need Clearing Up

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Non-Latex SKYN Condoms Are Made From Polyisoprene

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Polyurethane as a Latex Condom Alternative

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The Scoop on Lambskin Condoms

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

A Brief History of the Condom – HIV/AIDS

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Buying Colored Condoms

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Choose the Right Condom Size

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Sir Richard's Natural Latex Condoms

By Dawn Stacey, PhD, LMHC

Lambskin Condoms are for Pregnancy Prevention Only

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Polyisoprene Condoms for People With Latex Allergies

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

11 Condom Types and Styles to Explore

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Using Additional Lubricant With Lubricated Condoms

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

How to Use a Condom: 9 Steps for Safety

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

The 9 Best Condoms of 2020

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

RU486 - The Abortion Pill

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

7 Ways to Make Your Birth Control More Effective

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

Birth Control Methods for Overweight Women

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

Pregnancy on Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Obesity and Contraception Effectiveness

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

What to Do If Your Contraceptive Patch Falls Off

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

Birth Control Failure & Unplanned Pregnancy Help

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Beware of Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MD

Abortion Laws for Teens by State

By Denise Witmer

Preventing Birth Control Failure

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

Process for a Medical Abortion: RU486 Pill Use

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Early Abortion Machine Vacuum Aspiration Procedure

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How Do You Interpret Birth Control Failure Rates?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Aspirin as a Birth Control Method and Other Myths

Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Sexual Abstinence As Birth Control: What You Should Know

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Fertility: Your Most Fertile Days Ovulation Predictor

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The Purpose of Using Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Birth Control

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

10 Birth Control Myths You Shouldn't Believe

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

The 8 Best At-Home STD Tests of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

STDs: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Treatment for Different Types of STDs

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How STDs Are Diagnosed

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

STDs: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Common Questions From People Who Think They Have an STD

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What Viral Suppression Has to Do With HIV Therapy

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

The Incubation Period of Common STDs

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

The Most Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Is Sex With a Virgin Automatically Safe?

Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD

Fecal-Oral Route for Transmission of Infection and Sex

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

What It Means When a Couple Is Fluid Bonded

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Systemic Infections and STDs

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

How Negative Feedback Loops Work in the Body

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

The Pathogens That Cause a Primary Infection

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Should Failure to Disclose Your STD Status Be a Crime?

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

What are Vaginal Flora? Bacteria that live in the vagina.

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Advantages and Accuracy of Rapid STD Tests

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

The Purpose of Universal Precautions

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Syndromatic Treatment and STD Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Can You Get MRSA During Sex?

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Necessary and Sufficient Causes in Science and Medicine

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Antibody Avidity and HIV Testing

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Understanding Intent to Treat Models in Research

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Low Socioeconomic Status Can Increase STD Risk

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

What Are the 5 Types of Antibodies?

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Types of Secondary Infection

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Vaginitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Fomite Transmission and STD Risk

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

How Viral Cultures Detect Viruses During STD Testing

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Using a Finger Cot for Safe Sex

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Encephalitis and its Relationship to STDs

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

Ecological Analysis and Impacts of Health Interventions

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Determination of Serostatus in STD Testing

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD

Heteronormativity and Heterosexuality in Our Lives

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Negative Predictive Value of a Test

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Sex, Dating, Social Distancing, and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

What It Means to Be Immunocompromised

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

When You Give Yourself a Disease

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Person Years and Person Months in Research Studies

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Wet Mounts vs. Pap Smears

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Bacterial (Growing) Culture and STDs

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Causes and Types of Disseminated Infections

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

Monogamy Is One of the Best Ways to Prevent STDs

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Latent Infection and Sexually Transmitted Disease

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Treatment Naive for Illness Therapies

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

Outercourse Sexual Activity Overview

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

The Gender Essentialism Theory

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

What It Means When a Disease Is Endemic

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Squamous Cells and Their Connection to HPV Risk

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What In Vitro Means in Research Studies

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Cervicitis: Overview and more

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and STD Testing

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

How Bloodborne Pathogens Can Cause Infection

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Asymptomatic Disease and the STD Epidemic

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

What Does It Feel Like to Have an STD?

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

The Window Period for STD Testing

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

What You Should Do If You Think You Have an STD

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Frequently Asked Questions About STDs

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Nucleic-Acid Amplification Test for STDs

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

Varicocele Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD

Transgender: Meaning, Health Care, Discrimination

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Defining Premenopause, Perimenopause, and Menopause

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

What Women Should Know About Having Low Estrogen

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Sheehan's Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Receiving TNF Inhibitors for IBD During Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Vasovasostomy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Understanding Transgender Fertility Options

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD

Quad Screen: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD

Biophysical Profile: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

How Does Title X Affect Reproductive Health?

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD

Colposcopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Ovarian Cysts: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

LEEP Procedure: Purpose, Procedure, and Recovery

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Common Female Pelvic Conditions and Symptoms

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

6 Common Gynecology Surgeries and Procedures

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Tubal Ligation Reversal

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

How Long Does a Vasectomy Operation Take?

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD

Hormone Blood Test for Women

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD

How Male Fertility Declines With Age

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Uterus: Anatomy, Function, and Conditions

Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD

Pelvic Examination: Uses, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD

Sex After a Vasectomy: Healing and Effectiveness

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Why Women Feel Fear Around Their Gynecologist Visits

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Can Your Laptop Cause Male Infertility?

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD

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