Sexual Conditions Medical Reference

Find out what you need to know about testing for STDs at home. Learn about the tests available, how to use them, and how often.

Congenital syphilis happens when a baby gets syphilis from their mother. If untreated, it can cause severe health issues for your baby. Read more here.

What is Donovanosis? It’s a flesh-eating bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact.

Learn about finger condoms, including how they can help with cuts and how they’re used during sexual activities.

Learn everything you need to know about flavored condoms and how they may affect your health, including the pros and cons as well as the risks and benefits.

An RPR test is a screening for syphilis. Learn how it works, what to expect, and more.

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

A rash … down there? It can happen. Find out why, and when you should see a doctor.

If you’re distressed by a lack of libido and interest in sex, including even thinking about sex, it may be desire disorder. Also called HSDD, it can have physical or emotional causes, or be linked to your hormones or medications. Find out how your doctor or therapist can treat desire disorder so you’ll want to get back in the sack.

Do you have a rash near your vagina? Find out what can cause the redness, bumps, or blisters.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common bacterial infection in the vagina. Luckily, it’s easily treated. This article explains your options.

Think you might have syphilis? Only your doctor can tell you for sure. This article examines the tests your doctors will use to check for this common sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that unfolds in stages. Learn what they are and how to recognize them.

Syphilis is easily treated with antibiotics. If you have this STD and don’t get treated, it can lead to a number of serious -- even life-threatening -- conditions.

What are the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea? Learn what to look for and when to see a doctor.

The symptoms of syphilis may be visible or invisible, but they’re serious if left untreated. Learn how to recognize some of the symptoms and how they can progress if untreated.

Gonorrhea is a common -- but easily curable -- sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you have it and aren’t treated, it could lead to a number of serious complications.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. Get the facts from WebMD about gonorrhea, including what causes it and how to prevent it.

If you think you or your partner has gonorrhea, get tested right away. It can be easily cured -- typically with just two types of antibiotics.

The good news with trichmoniasis is that it’s very treatable. Learn about treatment options, how well they work, and what to do if you’re pregnant.

Trichomoniasis is a very common STD. It's also very treatable. Learn more about what it is, how you could get it, and how to help prevent it.

When you get trichomoniasis, it doesn’t exactly announce itself with a clear set of symptoms. Learn the signs and symptoms to look for, when to see your doctor, and what tests you might need.

Syphilis is a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD) that, if left untreated, can seriously affect your health. Fortunately, it can be treated and cured.

What can be done as gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia cases rise and the sexually transmitted diseases become harder to treat because of antibiotic resistance?

What are the symptoms and treatment of the STD mycoplasma genitalium?

The possibility of infections and diseases are as much a part of sex as the fun is. Recognizing the symptoms is a start, but you won't always notice chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and other STDs.

Learn more from WebMD about sexual performance anxiety and how it can affect your sex life.

Women who have HPV during pregnancy may worry that the virus can harm their unborn child. But in most cases, the human papillomavirus does not affect the developing baby. Learn more from WebMD.

Learn more from WebMD about female sexual problems, including causes, and treatments.

Ejaculation disorders are common sexual problems in men. Find out more.

Couples facing challenges in the bedroom may want to consider some form of sex therapy.

WebMD explains the possible causes and treatment of painful intercourse.

A look at problems that could cause pain during sex for women.

A look at what causes genital itching, including how to treat and prevent the discomfort that can occur in both men and women.

Learn more from WebMD about syphilis, a potentially dangerous sexually transmitted infection, and infection trends among men who have sex with other men.

A look at paraphilias -- such as pedophilia, voyeurism, and exhibitionism -- and how to deal with these uncontrolled sexual impulses.

Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity. Learn more about syphilis from the experts at WebMD.

One of the best things you can do to avoid getting a sexually transmitted disease is to become informed. Learn more about STDs from the experts at WebMD.

A look at sexual problems in men, including erectile dysfunction and ejaculation disorders.

WebMD's glossary of terms related to sexual health, from abdominal hysterectomy to yeast infections -- and everything in between.

A pelvic exam involves a physician looking at a woman’s vulva, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and rectum to spot signs of illness.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted diseases that affects women and men.

Yeast, bacteria, STDs, even hygiene products can all cause an infection or inflammation in the vagina. Effective treatment depends on the right diagnosis.

WebMD answers common questions about circumcision, male menopause, birth control, and more.

Get basic facts on circumcision, including the benefits and risks of having it done.

WebMD provides an overview of men's sexual problems, including possible causes.

Learn the symptoms of chlamydia, which is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Read about the diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

WebMD provides a brief overview of tests for sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs.