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Mar 21 2007

Why Sexual Health is Important for the Rest of the Body

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

There is a lot of talk about physical health, or mental and emotional health, our kids’ health, our pet’s health, even the planet’s health, but there seems to be very little discussion about our sexual health. This article will look at some important tips related to the sexual health of both men and women.
Male Impotence, [...]

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Mar 19 2007

What Birth Control Methods Would Work Best for You and Future Family Planning

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

This article is going to look at several different birth control methods and talk about the advantages and disadvantages.
Withdrawal: is the removal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. This way sperm does not go inside the vagina and therefore, there is a less chance of pregnancy occurring. This method takes a great [...]

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Mar 18 2007

Vanquish Vaginal Itching – Five Female Tips for Fabulous Sexual Health

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

Vaginal itching can be a symptom of many things and a yeast infection is only one of them. However, when a woman experiences vaginal itching, very rarely will she call her doctor. She will instead go to the corner market and purchase a seven to ten day treatment to use. Only when it does not [...]

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Mar 15 2007

Urinary Tract Infections – Many Females Get Them, So What Do They Do About Them?

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) occurs frequently in women. They can be painful especially when urinating. These infections are quite awkward when you feel you have to get up and use the bathroom every few minutes. These infections make urinating uncomfortable and will be painful while trying. The reason for urinary tract infections is that bacteria [...]

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Mar 12 2007

Top Six Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

When a man has difficulty maintaining an erection, this is known as erectile dysfunction (impotence). In order for a man to maintain an erection, the penis needs to fill with blood and keep the blood in the penis during the erection. This article will look at six causes of erectile dysfunction, which include glucose levels, [...]

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Mar 11 2007

Top 10 Contraceptives on the Market

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

This article will examine a few contraceptive methods that are on the market today. Some are effective at also controlling sexually transmitted diseases and others are not. Which method is appropriate for you and your life?
What is abstinence? If you do not want to become pregnant, abstinence would then refer to not having intercourse during [...]

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Mar 06 2007

The ABCs of STDs

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

Condoms can aid in the prevention of HIV/AIDS but may not be as effective in treating other types of sexually transmitted diseases. There is also a source of protection for men so that they will not contract gonorrhea from their female partner. As to the protection from other sexually transmitted diseases, studies have not been [...]

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Mar 05 2007

Teenage Virginity Pledges – Why Are They Still At Risk for STDs?

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

Teenagers often have a difficult time when it comes to their sexuality. There are many pressures they face from their peers, the media, and their own consciousness. It is sometimes difficult as they try to sort out the values they were raised with along with the values they are trying to create for themselves. In [...]

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Mar 03 2007

Snoring and Sleepless Night Factor in to Sinking Sexual Health

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

It is not a news flash that snoring is extremely annoying, especially to the one who lies there awake wondering if it will ever stop. Snoring disrupts sleep and when you are not rested, the desire to have sex is next to zero. Worse still, is that your chances of having sex diminish greatly when [...]

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Mar 02 2007

Smoking and Drinking Can Affect Sexual Health

Published by Jennifer under Sexual Health

Women who smoke approximately a pack of cigarettes per day can double the amount of time it takes to achieve pregnancy. Heavy alcohol consumption among men can severely decrease their fertility. If both partners smoke and drink, their ability to get pregnant is considerably less than those who do not. Other factors should be considered [...]

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