Sexual Health
By Cory Silverberg, About.com Guide to Sexuality
Sexual health is an integral part of overall health. Get an A-Z primer on sexual health and find out how improving sexual health increases your potential for sexual pleasure.
Sex Myths
Sex information we get from our friends, family, religious organizations and the media can often be contradictory or just plain false. Debunking sex myths is an important first step in educating (or re-educating) yourself to make good sexual choices.
The Basics
Sometimes it makes sense to start at the beginning. Find out how your sexual body works and what can get in the way of it working the way you want.
- Beginning to Explore Your Sexuality
- Write Your Own Sexual History
- Male Sexual Health
- Female Sexual Health
Sexual Anatomy & Response
Learning about your sexual body and how it responds is an important part of understanding your sexual potential. Avoid comparisons with others and explore the uniqueness of your own sexual experience.
Sexual Problems and Complaints
All of us have sexual concerns and problems at some point in our lives. Here you’ll find answers to commonly asked sex questions, as well as resources for finding support and hopefully solutions to your sexual difficulties.
- How to Talk about Sexual Problems
- Barriers to Good Sexual Communication
- Should I Be Worried If...?
- Orgasmic Disorders
- Erectile Dysfunction
- When Sex Hurts
- Do We Need a Sex Therapist?
- Sex and Infertility
- Body Image and Sexuality
- See All Sex Q and A's
STDs and Safer Sex
Sexually transmitted diseases are an unwanted and unpleasant consequence of having sex, but they can also be avoided. Get information on common STDs and learn how to protect yourself from disease and other negative sexual consequences.
- What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
- Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of STDs
- What Defines Risky Sex?
- Is Oral Sex Safe Sex?
Contraception
Inexpensive, effective, and easy to use birth control has the capacity to revolutionize human sexual experience. Learn about different forms of contraception and how to find the one that’s best for you.
