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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WebMD gives you suggestions for solving sexual problems with your partner with a little openness and creativity.

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

Retrograde ejaculation refers to the entry of semen into the bladder instead of going out through the urethra during ejaculation.

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.

WebMD provides an overview of sexually transmitted diseases, including how they are treated.

WebMD explains sexual problems women may face -- and possible causes.

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