All Sexual Health Articles Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch ALL ARTICLES IN Sexual Health From the latest sexual health news, treatments and therapies, inspiring patient stories, to expert advice, we're here to help you live your healthiest life every day. THE LATEST The Four Best At-Home STD Tests of 2022Need an STD test fast? Read our picks of the four best at-home STD test kits, the tests they offer, how much they cost, and more.By Chrissy HolmOctober 06, 2022 People Are Flocking to a Hotline With Their Miscarriage and Abortion QuestionsThere's growing demand for info on abortion pills (medication abortion) and self-managed abortion since laws have tightened. The M+A hotline answers questions about the medical abortion process and miscarriage.By Meryl Davids LandauSeptember 23, 2022 8 Myths About Medication Abortion and Abortion PillsGet the facts about medication abortion, a safe and effective way to end an early pregnancy.By Meryl Davids LandauSeptember 21, 2022 Why Are U S Maternal Death Risks So High for Latinx Women Kristyn Brandi, MD, explains how to keep more pregnant women, but especially Hispanic women, alive before, during, and after childbirth, and how abortion bans worsen public health.By Cheryl AlkonSeptember 14, 2022 What Women Need to Know About Anal SexBecause this part of the body doesn’t produce enough lubrication on its own, anal sex requires some extra precautions to enjoy safely.By Kaitlin SullivanSeptember 09, 2022 Boric Acid Suppositories Why Doctors Advise Against Use for Vaginal Odor or DiscomfortTikTok influencers say boric acid suppositories are a cure-all for vaginal concerns. While they can help treat certain types of vaginal infections, their usefulness is limited.By Cathy GarrardSeptember 06, 2022 What Is the Role of Intimacy and Sex in Your Overall Health Intimacy is a powerful emotional connection that helps deliver mental and physical health benefits — whether or not sex is involved.By Beth LevineAugust 29, 2022 Stopping Menstrual Periods Is Safe Experts SayMenstrual suppression makes sense for many, per new American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines. Periods are impractical for some, including people on military deployment, people with heavy bleeding, or gender dysphoria.By Meryl Davids LandauAugust 26, 2022 Why Isn t It Easier to Get Your Tubes Tied Women seeking to have their tubes tied frequently face resistance from healthcare providers and must often advocate for this type of birth control.By Cheryl AlkonAugust 25, 2022 First FDA-Approved Birth Control Wearable Tech Hits the MarketThe Natural Cycles app now syncs with the Oura ring, a device worn on the finger, to monitor fertility and help prevent pregnancy.By Lisa RapaportAugust 18, 2022 9 Things to Do Before Your Teen Leaves for College A Post-Roe Contraception ChecklistReproductive rights may be in flux, but parents can arm college kids with credible pregnancy prevention, abortion, and sexual health information.By Becky UphamAugust 11, 2022 Male Orgasm Understanding the Male ClimaxThe male orgasm is a complex process involving hormones, blood vessels, nerves, and other aspects of sexual health. Learn more about each step in the male climax and how to deal with men’s orgasm problems.By Cheryl AlkonAugust 01, 2022 9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Sex LifeSexpert-approved tips to help stimulate your libido and improve your sex life without medication are featured in this article. Tips include lubrication, sex therapy, masturbation, yoga, herbal aphrodisiacs, rest, and exercise.By Meryl Davids LandauAugust 01, 2022 On the Right to Choose What Leading Women s Health Advocates SayThese eloquent women explain the importance of contraception, abortion access, and other reproductive health rights in women’s lives.By Cathy GarrardJuly 18, 2022 FDA Finds Viagra and Cilalis in Some Honey-Based ProductsTaking tadalafil or sildenafil in combination with nitrates could lead to dangerously low blood pressure.By Rachael RobertsonJuly 13, 2022 Everything You Need to Know About Emergency ContraceptionIf used as soon as possible after unprotected sex, EC can be very effective at preventing pregnancy. Learn more about Plan B, Ella, the IUD, and more.By Cheryl AlkonJuly 12, 2022 FDA Receives the First Application for an Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillHRA Pharma seeks approval for nonprescription Opill.By Don RaufJuly 11, 2022 What Is the Yuzpe Method of Emergency Contraception If you worry about pregnancy immediately after unprotected sex, you can safely use existing birth control pills as emergency contraception right away, experts say.By Cheryl AlkonJuly 08, 2022 How to Find Trustworthy Abortion Emergency Contraception and Birth Control ResourcesSince abortion rights were revoked, info about emergency contraception, abortion pills, and birth control is harder to find. These trusted abortion healthcare networks operate safely and discreetly.By Rachael RobertsonJune 30, 2022 Am I Pregnant 10 Early Pregnancy Signs and SymptomsBefore a late period, your body tells you a pregnancy may be underway. Implantation bleeding, sensitive breasts, and fatigue are early pregnancy signs; notice them to have max time to consider all options.By Meryl Davids LandauJune 29, 2022See More NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Sexual Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.