Health & Sex News & Features
- The New Honeymoon
It used to be a time for newlyweds to get acquainted. So how do you make it special if you've already been living together?
- Older Men, Younger Women
For Many Couples, May-December Love Still Blooms
- She's Older, He's Not
Can an older woman find love with a younger man? And can they make it last?
- Can Good Sex Keep You Young?.
Pop docs say there's a connection between sexual activity, looking younger, and living longer. Does frequent sex contribute to good health, or does good health make frequent sex possible?
- Dating With Herpes
How one woman overcame embarrassment -- and found true love.
- And Now for Something Completely Different
Cobwebs forming in your love nest? Been there, done that -- but years ago? Don't assume sexual boredom is an inevitable consequence of a long-term relationship.
- Secret to Good Sex?
It's talk. Telling your partner what you want may be the best way to keep both of you satisfied.
- Sex on the Net
Millions play out fantasies on the net, but at what cost?
- After a Heart Attack
Fear of a second heart attack may be the biggest obstacle to an active sex life. Fortunately, you can overcome it.
- When Sex Is a Problem
Men have Viagra. But what about women with a low libido?
- The Sex Talk
Parents can't rely on schools to provide all of their children's sex education. What's needed at home is open, honest, ongoing communication about sex, beginning early.
- No Time for Sex
Does having kids dampen the romance in your relationship? It doesn't have to. You can have a good sex life even if work and child-rearing seem to take up every minute.
- Want Better Sex?
Then put out that cigarette. Researchers are finding that smoking decreases both desire and performance.
- Has Your Partner Been Abused?
When one partner's past includes sexual abuse, both partners are affected. But therapists say the relationship can be improved. You may need to take action to build emotional intimacy.
- Sex on a Schedule
For infertile couples, it's often doctor's orders: Have lots of sex. As great as that may sound, it can be difficult.
- Does Sex Hurt?.
A little-known condition called vulvar vestibulitis may be the cause of your pain.
- Sizing Up Sex Lives
Conducting good, legitimate sex research is not as simple as finding someone who will tell all. Find out everything you always wanted to know about sex surveys.
- Surfing for Sex Therapy
Can you find sex advice online? Yes, but be sure to check out a site as carefully as you would a therapist.
- Seven-Year Itch
Is the "seven-year" itch just an excuse for infidelity? Maybe not. Recent research suggests there is reason for the straying heart.
- Peace After the Affair
Jerry Rogers had a dead-end job and a dull marriage. He could usually cope on the job, but not at home. 'After years of being with the same woman,' says Rogers (not his real name), 'the desire to have sex with another woman was overwhelming.' When the opportunity for an affair came along, he couldn't resist. 'The affair helped me escape,' Rogers says.
- Way Too Personal
Secrets, dreams, fears, fantasies -- all are shared with the professionals we hire to guide us toward optimal mental health. It's no surprise that patients often become attracted to their therapists.
- Searching for Sex Therapy
If the thrill has completely deserted your sex life, your performance flags repeatedly, or your appreciation for porno movies exceeds your interest in being intimate with your partner, it might be time to consider some sessions with a sex therapist.
- Who's Lighting the Fire?
In your romantic relationship, who usually initiates sex? You? Your partner. Or do you both take turns? Your answer may be linked to how sexually satisfied you are.
- Better Shape for Better Sex
Gush on and on about the usual benefits of regular exercise -- helping to keep blood pressure at normal levels, weight control, and overall well-being -- and before long even the dedicated exercisers within earshot will be stifling yawns. But drop just a hint about how regular workouts can improve life in the bedroom, and you've got the attention of even the most stubborn couch spuds.
- After the Baby's Born
Once their child is born and the difficult challenges of pregnancy are behind them, many couples look forward to having a normal sex life again. Unfortunately those expectations may not be realistic -- at least not immediately. Following childbirth, one partner may just not want to have sex. The possible reasons -- some physical, some psychological -- are many.
- Exposing Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It's one of the most widespread of all sexually transmitted diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Befriending Our Bodies
Women of all shapes and sizes have trouble relating to their bodies. What can we do about this?
- The Sexual Response Cycle: What Happens to Our Bodies During Sex
The Sexual Response Cycle: What Happens to Our Bodies During Sex
- Birds and Bees Updated -- Online Help for Parents and Teens
Most parents would agree that sexuality education should begin at home -- but many would be at a loss to know how to start. Never mind how open-minded some parents think they are: Talking about sex with your own teen is not easy.