Sexual Health

Life is complicated at the best of times, without making it worse when it comes to sex. Sex certainly hasn’t lost its charm and appeal, but things are more complicated now that our attitudes have changed. There are the health risks…

Around 77 per cent of American households recycle, which is increasing all the time. And couples have sex, on average, around once every four days - this amounts to 85 times a year. So what do the two things have to do with one another? Sex…

Female sexual health, in the same way as men's, focuses on emotional as well as the physical side. If you want to achieve a healthy and satisfying sex life, you need to remember that it doesn’t happen overnight - it takes time to realise…

Condoms are a popular contraceptive as they are cheap, effective and easy to buy. They’re also the only way to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. But it seems that the male condom is only effective 94 per cent of the time, when…

Puberty doesn’t just affect your sexual health – i.e. get your body ready for making babies – it also impacts your overall wellbeing. Out of nowhere, your jeans no longer fit, your legs rub together when you run and pores are taking over…

Having a good and healthy attitude towards sex can be difficult to promote in children, as often the topic is shrouded in embarrassment and anxiety. But you don’t need to worry - there are plenty of easy ways to broach the subject of…

Talking to your kids about sex can be difficult and embarrassing for many parents. However, it is an important issue and something that every child needs to know about when they reach a certain age. These are some useful conversation…

You may have heard that spermicides can help protect your sexual health and wellness, but what exactly are they? You get spermicides in all different forms, from creams, gels and foams to films and suppositories. Spermicides protect your…

Yeast infections are kind of – to use a technical term – an icky part of sexual health, but one that’s easily taken care of. However, it’s far better to protect your wellbeing against yeast infections through a few simple steps. Let’s take…

It’s important to take control of your sexual health and wellness, but the more obvious choices, such as the Pill, don’t always appeal to some women. If you have trouble swallowing pills or you won’t remember to take the Pill at the same…

You may think that sexual health and wellness concerns start once you begin having sex, but actually the issues start a lot earlier than that. As soon as a few people in your class begin to go through puberty, suddenly it seems like…

At New Year’s you get a good smooch when the clock strikes 12, and everyone gets a little passionate come Valentine’s day, but is Christmas sexy? I mean, you eat until you’re gassy and bloated, bicker with relatives and slouch around the…

While irregularity is a perfectly normal thing to expect when you start your periods, sometimes changes in blood flow can be a sign that something might be going awry with your sexual health. If your periods last for a long time or bleed…

By Nanea Kalani POSTED: 04:38 p.m. HST, Dec 13, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 04:38 p.m. HST, Dec 13, 2013 A controversial sexual education program can again be taught in public school classrooms, the Department of Education announced…

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BOISE, Idaho — A Boise man is charged with not telling a sexual partner that he is infected with the virus that causes AIDS.Prosecutors charged 40-year-old James S. Lamorie with transferring of body…

A significant segment of the population aged 15-24 year  constitutes about 19% of the total population, and a large cohort of adolescent and youth population will be entering their reproductive age in coming years. The age–sex structure of…

LAKELAND - Police say a Department of Children and Families investigator has been charged with sexual battery.  According to the Lakeland Police Department, Jason Conrad Montgomery, 27, visited the home…

There are so many myths when it comes to sexual health that it can be difficult to know what to do for the best, to protect your wellness and wellbeing. The pill is one area where there are a lot of misconceptions (if you’ll pardon the…

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an absolutely vital part of sexual health, both for the sake of your wellbeing and that of anyone you come into sexual contact with. When you have an STI, there are often no…

As a teenager, you start becoming more and more aware of your sexual health and wellness when you see your body begin to change, as well as everyone else’s around you. However, when everyone else seems to be changing, and you don’t notice…

Even if it doesn’t impact your sexual health, when something hits you in the testicles, it really, really hurts. You’re more likely to experience testicular injuries if you play sports, like to lift weights and exercise a lot, or lead an…

You want to take control of your sexual health and wellness, but you know you’re going to forget to take the Pill at the same time every day, or you have trouble swallowing pills. If this sounds like you, and you’re comfortable enough with…

The worries of birth control side effects concern many young people, but there are so many options that are safe, effective and reliable. Contraception offers a number of options to suit you, whether you want something daily, monthly or…

There are so many methods of birth control out there, but how do you know which is best for your sexual health and wellness. While condoms are the ONLY birth control method that protects your wellbeing against sexually transmitted…

Although Christmas is portrayed as this lovely time full of family and cheer, the Holidays can really take their toll on your mental and emotional wellness. Because every movie, song and advert you come across paints Christmas as this…

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In the UK, gay marriage has now become legal, meaning that the topic of sexual orientation has become more prominent than ever before. But what does it mean to be gay, bisexual or transgender? Do LGBT teens face greater risks to their…

Ok, they’ve probably taught you about this in school, but in case you weren’t listening or were too worried about what your friends were saying to pay close attention, let’s talk about puberty. During your teenage years, your body begins to…

Taking care of your sexual health and wellness means using protection whenever you have sex. While a lot of women turn to the Pill to prevent pregnancy, some find that this adversely affects their wellbeing, while others simply forget to…