Tag: Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Sex is fun but as with anything, it's also important to stay safe. Don't overlook the potential for STDs. Always talk to your partner about protection and what you're both comfortable using. Don't ever use food for stimulation as pieces can break off inside the body. If you are using sex toys, always remember to clean them thoroughly. Lastly, never push yourself harder than you can handle.

Pregnancy demands that moms be extremely careful with their health. Steer clear of anything that poses a risk to your baby. Even getting sick...

Although every pregnant woman wants a healthy and normal pregnancy, they are susceptible to many infections. During pregnancy, infections can become severe and possibly...

For most of human history, the vagina has been shrouded in mystery. It was something that was spoken of in hushed tones and always...

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a protozoan parasite. Herbal douches made of myrhh and goldenseal, tea tree oil, or echinacea, calendula, and goldenseal may be beneficial for this condition. Using a garlic suppository or including garlic in your diet may be helpful too.

Before your child is 2 years old, teach the proper names for genitals. From 3 to 5, talk about where babies come from and talk about consent, respect, and privacy. Prepare your child for puberty during ages 6 to 9, so it’ll be less scary for them. Both boys and girls should know about periods and safe sex. From 10 to 13, have open discussions about changing bodies and feelings. Come teen years, talk about feelings in relation to sex.

Emergency contraception is a type of birth control used by women after an unprotected sex. It is also used when usual birth control methods...

It’s no secret that everyone can benefit from regular screenings. But if you’re a woman, you will need certain tests that men don’t. Simply...

Although rare, but kissing can actually spread certain STDs. While herpes, HPV, syphilis top the list, even HIV can be passed on if both partners have bleeding gums or open sores. Some other common STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea can't be transmitted through kissing, though. To lower your risk, your best bet is to choose your partner wisely and to play it safe!

You should talk to your children about sex as early as possible to keep their eyes open towards the pros and cons of it...

If you are pregnant, chances are that you probably get worked up about every little change in your body. While some changes are simply...

If left untreated during your teenage years, STDs can linger undetected and can affect fertility years later. Chlamydia is mostly symptomless and can increase risk of infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and ectopic pregnancy in women. Gonorrhea can trigger sterility in men and PID in women. STDs like syphilis and herpes simplex virus type 2 heighten your risk of contracting HIV.

Sperm count, motility, and structure are adversely affected by advancing age, obesity, high-cholesterol diets, smoking, alcoholism, stress, pollutants, drugs, testicular injuries, and STDs. Eat antioxidant-rich foods, limit your alcohol intake to 2 drinks a day, exercise regularly, and wear comfy innerwear. Ginseng botanical extract, and marjoram and sage essential oils naturally improve sperm quality.

You shower, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, change your underwear daily, and yet it has a funny smell downstairs in your vagina. It...