Health & Sex News & Features

January 24, 2023 — Losing a loved one to suicide is a loss like no other. Unlike other causes of death (like illnesses or accidents), which happen to the person, suicide is an act performed by the person who has chosen death, leaving bereaved survivors with guilt and haunting questions.

January 5, 2023 — Polyamory is becoming more common in the United States. In 2021, one in nine Americans said they’d been in polyamorous relationships, and one in six said they wanted to try it, according to a study by researchers at the Kinsey Institute.

December 9, 2022 — A new approach to limit sexually transmitted infections adds antibiotics before exposure, but will this prevent the spread of illness or help microbes change and no longer respond to treatment?

A couple tries Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages to strengthen their marriage.

Sex after a hysterectomy is a major concern for many women considering this surgery, but it doesn’t have to be.

September 29, 2022 — Health communications delivered by text message are effective, cheap, and highly cost-effective for some behaviors, such as smoking cessation – but they may not work for STI prevention.

September 22, 2022 — California will join a growing number of states allowing people to have their remains composted, under a new law signed this week. The process is called natural organic reduction.

September 21, 2022 — Dating behavior and relationships greatly influence mental health, so some experts are watching the hit TV show for take-away learnings for their patients.

If you’re a transgender person, it can be a challenge to find a gender-affirming therapist. Here are steps you can take to find supportive mental health care.

Transgender medical care can be complex. Here’s how to find an affirming doctor who’s right for you.

Age differences of 10 years or more may spur couples to treasure each other’s life experience.

June 13, 2022 — A federal judge ruled that the North Carolina state employee health plan unlawfully discriminated by excluding services for transgender people and not covering hormone therapy and surgeries, as it once did.

It’s natural for men to be less interested in sex as they age. But what about total loss of libido? Find out why it happens and how to fix it.

Certified sex therapists­ have particular fields of expertise and distinct ways of working with individuals and couples. Here are five of their approaches.

Learn about the warning signs of a controlling partner.

You can help protect children in your life by knowing the signs of child sexual abuse.

Find out what you need to know about surviving child abuse and how it may affect health.

Learn about being annoyed with your partner, including how to ask for what you need.

Are you interested in dating online? Read about how you can protect yourself to the best of your ability.

Struggling to find love again? Learn more about moving on after a breakup, coping, and how to find new love.

If your friend has disclosed their story of sexual abuse to you, learn about how you can support them.

LGBTQ people face many barriers when trying to access health care, which leads to worse outcomes.

Does your mother still try to control your life even though you have your own home, career, and kids? Controlling moms may fear letting go because they worry about you. Learn how to set boundaries, engage in respectful discussions, and learn when to let some differences of opinion slide.

Even if you’re part of a couple, you may still feel lonely from time to time. Here’s how to spot the signs of trouble and what to do.

Not every parent-child relationship is healthy. If you have a toxic parent it can be hard to shed the child role and look after yourself. Learn how to spot toxic parental behavior, lose guilt, set boundaries, and practice self-care.

After drifting awhile, This Is Us actor Mandy Moore turns to hiking to reclaim her health and happiness. "I find it so meditative and grounding. It's sort of the perfect cure-all," she says.

November 15, 2018 — Among young adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) in a recent study, more than half of said others had tried to change their sexual orientation during adolescence.

March 28, 2018 — Weight loss surgery may increase your chance of getting divorced, according to a study.

November 28, 2017 — Rising levels of household debt are putting a huge strain on relationships, triggering frequent rows, break-ups and divorce, Relate is warning.

November 27, 2017 — Does the royal engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reflect real life? And what are the rules of engagement in the modern, social media world?

Is your mama mojo a no go after baby? Take your time and get back on track.

Three ways to make time for your relationship.

Keep communication strong and strengthen your relationship.

Try these moves tonight and find pleasure in unexpected places.

How to keep an open mind with the company your partner keeps.

Can finding someone nearby or with a similar background make for compatibility? Thanks to dating apps, you can fast-track the dating process.

Just because your partner likes to see you in sexy high heels doesn’t mean he has a fetish. Fetishes can be part of a healthy sex life, but they can also be the signs of a sexual disorder.

From sex with an ex to getting caught in the act, we all have embarrassing moments. Here are tips to help you handle them with grace.

You know to see a doctor for an ache or cough that won't go away. But where can you turn if your relationship needs a shot in the arm?

Six ways to turn spats into solutions.

Does emotional infidelity count as cheating? Psychologists say yes. And it can ruin your relationship.

Is your new romance off to a bad start? Know the signs that it may be time to end the relationship with these 10 dating deal-breakers.

Divorced people can figure out whether they're emotionally ready to start dating again.

How to cope when your friends and family keep ties with your ex.

When you're in the mood, it's a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight. Yet good sex offers those health benefits and more.

Has your sizzle fizzled? Reconnect with your partner.

Feel like sex isn't what it ought to be? These 6 habits may signal that you've fallen into some bad sex habits. Changing them can get your sex life humming again.

These 6 common mistakes women make may keep you from the sexual pleasure you deserve. But you can fix them.

WebMD talks to experts about the challenges of May-December relationships, in which there is a big age gap between partners.