Sexual Health Medical Reference

The white, cheesy substance with the strange-sounding name can be a problem for both men and women. Learn what causes smegma and what to do if you have it.

Too much pornography use may cause personal and professional problems. Can you have a porn addiction?

Sometimes you go through a period when you’re not having sex. Here’s what happens to your body when you take a break.

Sex can be a healthy part of life, but it can also be risky. WebMD explains which behaviors can be harmful to your health.

Gender dysphoria used to be called gender identity disorder. WebMD explains current thinking about the feelings that accompany dysphoria.

It’s a myth that aging has to be a buzzkill in the bedroom. WebMD tells you about healthy habits to adopt to maintain a great sex life into old age.

WebMD discusses the safety and health concerns associated with anal sex.

WebMD explains types of genital piercings and the risks associated with the practice.

Safe sex is when you have sex with the lowest risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Learn more about safe sex practices and how you can prevent STDs.

How common is genital herpes? Get the statistics from WebMD.

What is rape? Is “date rape” different? If it happens to you, what should you do to take care of yourself?