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Sexual Health: Your Guide to Sexual Health

Sexuality is an integral part of being human. Love, affection, and sexual intimacy contribute to healthy relationships and a person's happiness. But, along with the positive aspects of sexuality, there are also illnesses that can affect your sexual health. However, by taking precautions to protect yourself, you can stay well. If you are concerned about your sexual health, or if you just want to learn more, this guide can help. WebMD has teamed up with experts at The Cleveland Clinic to bring you the information you need.


1. Get the Facts
Masturbation Female Reproductive System Male Reproductive System Sexual Response Cycle	Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Resources
2. Staying Healthy
Pelvic Exam Pap Smear	Testicular Exam Circumcision
3. Female Conditions
Absence of Periods Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) Premenstrual Syndrome Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Painful Ovulation (Mittelscherz) Vaginal Infections	Endometriosis Fibroids Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Menopause Sex During Pregnancy Infertility
4. Male Conditions
Disorders of the Penis	Disorders of the Testes
5. Sexual Problems
Sexual Problems in Women Pain During Sex	Sexual Problems in Men Genital Itching
6. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
STD Overview Chlamydia Genital Warts (HPV, or human papilloma virus) Gonorrhea	Hepatitis B Genital Herpes HIV/AIDS Syphilis Trichomoniasis
7. Birth Control
Condoms Condom Quiz Spermicides The Pill Hormone Shots: Depo-Provera	Norplant Sterilization Other Means of Birth Control Emergency Contraception Contraception Myths
8. Parental Involvement
Talking to Your Kids
9. Sexual Orientation
Homosexuality
10. Aberrant Sexual Behavior
Sexual Addiction Paraphilias	Rape and Date Rape
Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatry and Psychology and The Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute.