Newsletters
- Sexual Health
- STDs
- Sex Toolkit
Expert insights and practical tools.
Topics
STDsHuman Papillomavirus (HPV)Erectile Dysfunction
Sexual Health
Your Ultimate Chronic Sex Toolkit Is Here
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.Yes, please! The tools, toys, pillows, and props you need to get your mojo back.
Sexual Health
How to Cope With (and Fix) Vaginal Dryness
How to Cope With (and Fix) Vaginal Dryness
Genital Herpes
Afraid to Tell Your Partner About Your STI? Here’s Why It’s Important to Do It Anyway
Medically Reviewed: Stephanie O'Leary, Psy.D., P.C.Talking to your significant other or sex partner about sexually transmitted infections can be downright scary, but disclosing your status is crucial, according to herpes activists — here’s why.
All Articles
Psoriasis
Genital Psoriasis vs. Herpes: What’s the Difference?
Medically Reviewed: Temitayo Ogunleye, M.D.Both cause concerning symptoms on the most private parts of your body, but these conditions are quite different. Here’s how.
Women’s Health
Are You Worried About Vaginal Odor?
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.Learnan appointment
Women’s Health
What Causes Vaginal Boils—and How to Clear Them Up
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.Learn the symptoms, causes, and most effective treatments for these painful bumps.
Women’s Health
10 Reasons Why Your Period May Be Late (None of Which Mean You’re Pregnant)
Medically Reviewed: Ange Wang, M.D.Skipped your monthly cycle? There’s probably a straightforward reason, whether it’s stress, hormonal changes, or something else.
Women’s Health
What Are the Side Effects of Taking Plan B?
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.While generally well tolerated, there are a few things to know about how this emergency contraception may affect you.
Women’s Health
Common Causes of Low Libido in Women and How to Treat It
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.It’s normal for sex drive to ebb and flow, but sometimes it can signify an underlying medical issue. Here’s how to tell, and what to do about it.
Women’s Health
What Happens if a Yeast Infection Goes Untreated?
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.The watch and wait method might not work with these uncomfortable occurrences. Here’s why.
Women’s Health
Vulvodynia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.Itching, burning, and pain in your intimate areas can feel unbearable. But relief is possible.
Women’s Health
Can a Yeast Infection Cause Sores?
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.This fungal infection itself doesn’t cause sores, but the raw skin that results from itching might. Here’s what to do about it.
Multiple Sclerosis
How Does MS Affect a Man’s Sexual Health?
Medically Reviewed: Shaheen Lakhan, M.D.Our experts explain how multiple sclerosis can impact sexual health in men and what they can do about it.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
7 LGBTQ+ People With IBD Share How They Live, Laugh, and Love
Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.Queer peopleCrohn
Women’s Health
What’s the Deal With Cramping After Sex?
Medically Reviewed: Andrea Eisenberg, M.D.Learn why you might be having pain after intercourse or orgasm, and what to do about it.