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      Basic Facts

      Learn the facts about sexual problems that affect men and women. 

        1. Women's Sexual Problems

          Any sexual problem that persists for more than a few weeks is worth a visit to your health care provider. They can rule out medical or medication causes of the problem and can offer advice on solving other types of problems.

        2. Penis Disorders

          There are two primary disorders that affect the male reproductive external organs. These include penis disorders and testicular disorders. Disorders of the penis and testes can affect a man's sexual functioning and fertility.

        3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

          Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly called STDs, are diseases that are spread by having sex with someone who has an STD. You can get a sexually transmitted disease from sexual activity that involves the mouth, anus, vagina, or penis.

        4. Sexual Abuse and Assault Against Women

          Violence against women by any one is always wrong, whether the abuser is someone you date; a current or past spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend; a family member; an acquaintance; or a stranger. You are not at fault

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          Symptoms of herpes, genital warts, the clap, Chlamydia, scabies, HIV/AIDS, and other STDs are presented with pictures by WebMD's medical editors.

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