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    Health & Sex Guide

    Sex and intimate relationships are a major part of life whether you’re single and footloose or in a marriage or committed relationship. Use this guide to get facts and tips on sexual health, better sex, dating, commitment, infidelity, sex as you age, birth control and more.

    1. Just the Facts

      1. Human Sexual Response

        1. Human Sexual Response
        2. Female Reproductive System
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        4. Masturbation
        5. Video: Human Pheromones: Our Love Scents
        6. Sexual Orientation
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        1. Getting in the Mood
    2. Sex, Dating & Marriage

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        1. 10 Health Benefits of Sex
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        1. Better Relationship, Better Health?
    3. Love Better

      1. Sex Therapy

        1. Sex Therapy
        2. Jealousy and Signs They're Still Into Their Ex
      2. How to Handle Bad Sex

        1. How to Handle Bad Sex
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        3. Sex After Orgasm in Men
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        1. 7 Relationship Problems and How to Solve Them
        2. Cheating Wives: Women and Infidelity
      2. Sex and Aging

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        2. Menopause and Sexual Desire
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      1. Contraception and Pregnancy Myths

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        3. Emergency Contraception
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        1. Depression and Sex
        2. Sexual Problems in Men
        3. Sexual Assault
        4. Dealing With Your Ex on Special Occasions
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