Sexual Conditions Medical Reference

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.

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.

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.

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. WebMD examines the tests your doctors will use to check for this common sexually transmitted disease (STD).

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. Learn more from WebMD.

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

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

What are the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea? Learn what to look for and when to see a doctor from medical experts at WebMD.

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. WebMD explains what you need to know.

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. Find out more from WebMD.

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

Trichomoniasis is a common STD that’s easily treatable. Learn more about trichomoniasis causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

When you get trichomoniasis, it doesn’t exactly announce itself with a clear set of symptoms. WebMD explains 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? WebMD explains.

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. WebMD explains what you need to know.