Sexual Health

Understanding sexual health is the first step toward sexual well-being. Learn how to increase your libido and sex drive, and practice safe sex.

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I Tried a Home STD Testing Kit: Here’s What Happened

The day has finally come where you can get an at-home STD test—without a trip to your gyno. Should you give it a try?

14 Things You Should Never, Ever Do in Bed

Whether you’re with a new partner or the love of your life, stopping these sex mistakes will keep you happier,...


15 Surprising Reasons Your Partner Doesn’t Want Sex

If your spouse is rarely in the mood for sex, there might be something more going on than you'd expect....


Which Hormones Are Released During Sex? Expert Doctors Name 7

Expert doctors say that excitement is firing off some physiological dynamics. Here are which hormones are released during sex, and...


These 6 Bedroom Mistakes Could Be Affecting Your Sex Life, Say Expert Doctors

Hormone changes and men's health issues tend to get the most attention, but doctors say some intimacy-increasing strategies related to...

What to Eat Before Sex to Last Longer, According to Nutrition Experts

If you're looking for an extra boost in the bedroom, experts share insights on why your heart health could be...


How Often Should Couples Have Sex? Here’s What Expert Doctors Say

Are you curious about the frequency of your intimate encounters with your partner? Learn from experts whether there's an ideal...

New Report: These 4 States Are Ranking Highest for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Though case numbers are holding steady, a new national report suggests the diagnoses are shifting in worrying ways....


What Is Vaginitis? Women’s Doctors Explain

Data show that most women experience this uncomfortable condition at some point in their lives. Here's how doctors and scientists...


What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation? Sexual Health Experts Explain

Some celebs rave about results, but is vaginal rejuvenation worth the hype? "If it sounds too good to be...


Over 50? Expert Doctors Explain Why You May Be at Higher Risk for a Sexually Transmitted Infection

Sexually transmitted infection rates in older adults are at an all-time high—and rising faster than any other age group....

8 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Sex, Say Dietitians

Registered dietitians share the snacks you should skip before your next date night.


Can You Get Chlamydia From Oral Sex? An Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Explains

Can oral sex cause you or a partner to pass along chlamydia? It's possible, say doctors. Here's how it happens.


Can You Have Sex Every Day? Here’s What a Doctor Says

Is daily sex a goal we should all aim for… or too much of a good thing? According to...


What’s Your Sex IQ? Take This Quiz from a Doctor in Human Sexuality to Find Out

Renowned sex expert Dr. Emily Morse shares a quick quiz to help you determine your sexual smarts, and what you...


What You Should Never Do During Sex Outdoors—and 4 Things You Should, Say Experts

With summer knocking, some couples are leaning into having sex in the great outdoors—but is it really worth the...

8 Things You Should Always Do When You Have Sex in the Summer

It's not your imagination—a rise in temperature can cause your sex drive to do the same. Here's how to...


What Is Edging During Sex? Certified Sex Experts Explain What to Know

Could the key to a more satisfying sex life be…not having an orgasm? Experts say whether you're flying solo or...


What Masturbation Does to Your Brain

That masturbation afterglow is all in your head—literally. Here's what happens in your brain when engaging in a little...


How to Clean Your Sex Toys, According to Medical Doctors

Sex toys are fun, but take some careful tending-to. Here's how to clean sex toys to avoid infection and...


This Is How Often Most People Masturbate, Say Doctors & Recent Data

How do you measure up against the masturbation average...and does it matter?


Experts Say This Is the Surprising Age When Sexual Fantasizing Peaks

Sex experts explain why women are willing to get friskier as they age.


7 Little-Known Erogenous Zones

Every day is Valentine's Day when you discover the secret spots that are most sensitive to stimulation!


Breakup Sex: Are There Emotional Benefits?

Breakup sex: a pathway to closure or emotional turmoil? Research explains the science behind why we have breakup sex,...


Here’s Why You Moan During Sex

Moans during sex can be a turn-on, but there are actual scientific reasons for why you might moan during...

5 Health Benefits—and Risks—of Period Sex OBGYNs Want You to Know

Doctors share the pleasurable benefits of having period sex—as well as the risks to keep in mind.


Can Masturbating Help You Lose Weight? Here’s What Research Says

Partnered sex is considered a workout, but what about a solo session? We asked an expert and took a...


4 Ways Sex Is Different Because of the Pandemic, Say Sex Researchers

Whether you were quarantined with a partner or not, sex changed drastically for many people during the pandemic...and ever...


Here’s How Long Foreplay Should Last, a Sex Therapist Says

Does the timeline really matter when you're getting frisky? A sex therapist reveals the truth, and what will actually...


Having an Orgasm Can Improve Your Mental Health, a Brain Researcher Says

Are orgasms healthy? The science says, "Oh, yes!" Researchers have discovered how having an orgasm can release a set...


Every Sex Toy Sale You Don’t Want To Miss Before Valentine’s Day

For the already-adventurous and the juuust curious, our roundup of the best sex toy sales presents the perfect moment...