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Although sex is not vital for good health, it's definitely good for you. It can boost circulation, help depression, soothe chronic pain, and reaffirm the joys of living. And sexual problems often signal deeper ills: Low libido, erectile dysfunction, genital infection, or sexual pain may hide a serious health problem such as diabetes or heart trouble.

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Yes, There Are 11 Different Types of Orgasms. Here's How to Have Each

Yes, There Are 11 Different Types of Orgasms. Here's How to Have Each
From clitoral orgasms to nipple orgasms to some orgasms even we have never heard of (but can't wait to try out), here are all the kinds of orgasms the female body is capable of—plus how to experience them more often.
7 Reasons You're Bleeding After Sex, According to Ob-Gyns

7 Reasons You're Bleeding After Sex, According to Ob-Gyns
Maybe you just need more lube; maybe it's a sign of something more serious.
Can Having a Lot of Sex Give You a Loose Vagina? We Asked Ob-Gyns

Can Having a Lot of Sex Give You a Loose Vagina? We Asked Ob-Gyns
Here's what can change the size and shape of things down below.
What Is the Average Penis Size—and Can You Do Anything About It?

What Is the Average Penis Size—and Can You Do Anything About It?
Science has actually studied penis size—here's what is considered normal.
15 Masturbation Techniques From Real Women

15 Masturbation Techniques From Real Women
At home or at work, in bed or on the couch, with a vibrator or without—every women has her own way of pleasuring herself, and to prove the point, these 17 totally candid ladies opened up about their favorite solo sex style.
How Your Sex Drive Changes in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

How Your Sex Drive Changes in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s
What really happens, according to doctors.
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11 UTI Causes You Need to Keep on Your Radar, According to Experts
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How to Know if You Have Herpes, According to Doctors
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The 5 Sex Positions Everyone Will Be Trying in 2021

The 5 Sex Positions Everyone Will Be Trying in 2021

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You don't need a penis to benefit from this sex toy.

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MRKH Syndrome Left This Woman Without a Functioning Vagina—Here's What to Know

MRKH Syndrome Left This Woman Without a Functioning Vagina—Here's What to Know
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Can You Get an STD From Kissing? Here’s What Experts Say About the Risk
This Woman Had to Have Her Labia Cut Open 26 Times Because of Bartholin’s Cysts—Here's What That Means

This Woman Had to Have Her Labia Cut Open 26 Times Because of Bartholin’s Cysts—Here's What That Means
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How to Find the Best Lube to Suit Your Needs, According to Experts
How Often Should You Get New Underwear? The Answer Isn't So Clear-Cut

How Often Should You Get New Underwear? The Answer Isn't So Clear-Cut
These Vaginal Detox Pearls Claim to Cleanse Your Vagina—But Doctors Say They’re Dangerous

These Vaginal Detox Pearls Claim to Cleanse Your Vagina—But Doctors Say They’re Dangerous
Erectile Dysfunction Might Be a Complication of Having COVID-19—But Experts Aren't Exactly Sure Why

Erectile Dysfunction Might Be a Complication of Having COVID-19—But Experts Aren't Exactly Sure Why
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What Does It Mean to Be Bisexual? Here's What Experts Want You to Know
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People Who Are Autosexual Are Turned on by Themselves—Here's What to Know
How Much Sex Is Too Much? Here's What Experts Say

How Much Sex Is Too Much? Here's What Experts Say
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting an IUD

What Is an IUD? Everything You Should Consider Before Choosing This Form of Birth Control
Ob-Gyn Javaid Perwaiz Performed Unneeded Hysterectomies on Female Patients—Here's What to Know

Ob-Gyn Javaid Perwaiz Performed Unneeded Hysterectomies on Female Patients—Here's What to Know
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This Kegel Exercise Device Is So Effective, It’s Recommended by Physical Therapists
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Do Guys Get Boners When They Poop? People Are Asking, Thanks to a Viral TikTok Post
This Woman Ended Up With an Abscess on Her Butt Thanks to Her Too-Tight Thong—But What Is That, Exactly?

This Woman Ended Up With an Abscess on Her Butt Thanks to Her Too-Tight Thong—But What Is That, Exactly?
Politicians Love to Talk About 'Late-Term Abortions'—But It's Not Even Medically Accurate

What Is 'Late-Term Abortion'? Here's What Politicians Mean—And Why It's Not Medically Accurate
The Most Common Ovarian Cyst Causes, According to Ob-Gyns

The Most Common Ovarian Cyst Causes, According to Ob-Gyns
ICE Detention Center Allegedly Forced Hysterectomies on Women Detainees—Here’s What That Procedure Involves

ICE Detention Center Allegedly Forced Hysterectomies on Women Detainees—Here’s What That Procedure Involves
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Wet Vagina As Explained By Doctors (Yes, It's Totally Normal)
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Can You Get Pregnant Without Having Sex? The Answer Might Surprise You
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Congenital Syphilis Rates Are the Highest They've Been in More Than 20 Years—Here's What You Need to Know
Woman Discovers Retained Placenta Two Months After Giving Birth—Here's How That Can Happen

Woman Discovers Retained Placenta Two Months After Giving Birth—Here's How That Can Happen
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