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STDs

I read in the Western Front last week that males can be tested for HPV. Is this true?

Can HPV that affects the anus make bowel movements painful?

Recently, I noticed a few tiny bumps right around the opening to my anus. Should I be checked out?

I am a woman and have been sexually active for 2 years and have had 6 partners...

My girlfriend recently told me that she has vaginal herpes and that she has gotten it before...

Is it possible to visibly identify herpes and distinguish it from folliculitis or another condition?

Can Herpes be spread through a hot tub?

I performed unprotected oral sex on a man twice, should I get tested for STDs?

Does the student health center offer the new vaccine for HPV? Is it recommended?

I recently had sexual contact with someone who has now been diagnosed with scabies...

Is it bad to have a canker sore and give oral sex?

I recently had an unsafe sexual encounter, how soon should I come in for STD testing?

I am a male and would like to know what the chances of getting HPV from my girlfriend are...

I have a couple of questions related to HPV related genital warts...

What are my treatment options for HPV at the health center and how do I go about getting them?

My girlfriend just broke the news to me that she tested positive for hsv2...should I get tested?

If you and your spouse are tested for STD's and both test negative, is it safe to have unprotected oral sex?

I performed for the first time a "rim job" on my boyfriend, should I worry about STDs?

I get a cold sore about every 1-2 years. Does this mean I have herpes?

I have HPV and was treated, is it ok to have oral sex if no bumps are visible?

I have gotten two white bumps around the outside of my vagina, could this be HPV?

I recently had a test for high risk HPV that came back positive, can you tell me more about the infection?

Are red bumps on the bikini line (razor burn) like herpes?

Do a lot of people have sex? What percentage has a contagious disease (STD)?

I recently ended a relationship with a girlfriend who had HPV, how do I know when I'm clean?

What are the real differences between gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Can STDs be tested from a pap smear?

Is the HPV vaccine available at the health center?

How long after an exposure to the HIV virus would it take before it showed positive or negative on a test?

I wanted to get the new HPV/cervical cancer vaccine, but found out it's only approved for 8-26 year-olds...

I have HSV1 genitally and also have HPV, I'm traveling and they are getting out of hand...

What are the risks of not using condoms for two individuals who have not had ANY other sexual contact with anyone else?

I have never had sexual contact and neither has my boyfriend. Is the great risk involved for STD's if we don't use a condom.

My boyfriend has had a sexual past but is reluctant to get STD testing because I came back clean and he thinks it will hurt...

I am a male who received unprotected oral sex from another male...when should I be tested for STDs?

Can you get AIDS or HIV from oral sex? Male to female ejaculation (orally) specifically?

I was diagnosed with HPV and had it treated. I am I still contagious? Will I be for the rest of my life?

If you have unprotected sex one time with someone who has an STD, does that mean you have definitely contracted that STD or is there a chance that you might not have contracted it?

My girlfriend wants me to get tested for STD's. With my past history and lack of symptoms, would you still advise me to get tested?

If I stopped the pill would it be more likely for my body to "get rid" of, or become resistant to, the HPV?

More STD Questions

 

Birth Control

When should I insert my NuvaRing after more than two weeks of not having one?

I am on Yaz and never get my period until the third day on my placebo pills. Is this cause for concern?

What is the daily dose given by the Ortho-Evra patch compared to the Estraderm patch?

If I want to get back depo provera through the Student Health Center, how much would the shot cost and what other procedures/ costs would I have to do?

When is the best time of day to take the pill?  And how can I remember better?

Is it normal to not have a period your first cycle off birth control?

I'm stopping the Nuvaring but I'm still bleeding slightly when I shouldn't be, is it because I didn't insert a ring?

I'm on the nuvaring. Last month my period was much shorter and a bit lighter than usual...

Will sleep aids make my hormonal contraceptive (Nuvaring) less effective?

I've been on nuvaring for 7 months now, my period came on time but ended sooner than it should...

I've been on the Nuvaring for about nearly 7 months but now I'm considering stopping it...

I accidentally left my Nuvaring in for one extra week, will my period still come?

Can I refrigerate Nuvarings even though I plan on using them for August and September?

I'm currently taking Ortho Tri-cylcen and seem to be having a problem, my period hasn't started...

I posted a question about being on Nuvaring and my period starting early and have another question...

I missed my last active pill in my last pack, will I be fully protected next month?

I'm on Nuvaring, this is my 5th month on it and my period started early...

How soon after starting birth control is it safe to have unprotected sex?

I was wondering if there is any reason why I would be having a brown discharge with my NuvaRing?

Yesterday I had a small amount of light brown spotting and I was 2.5 hours late taking my pill...

Will the health center be offering the new birth control Lybrel?

I am on birth control but I left town for four days and forgot it here, what should I do?

Does the pill make you more likely to be infertile later in life?

I am on Lutera-28 and I'm in my placebo pills and still haven't had my period...

I have been on Yasmin Birth Control and I have brown discharge at least a week before my period...

I have been having intense headaches that last mainly for the entire week my Nuvaring is out...

If you finish your period before the placebo pills are finished should you continue taking the placebo pills?

I was supposed my nuvaring in on Monday night, but didn't because my period had not yet ended...

I started using the ring and just ended my first cycle and had my period. Can I wait to put in a new one?

I am taking Lutera-28 and start my period 2 days before my placebo pills each time...

If I stop taking birth control will I lose some of the weight I gained when I started taking it?

I just started using the Nuva Ring and I've had a very light headache floating in the background since...

I'm on Nuvaring and went to the Health Center a few weeks ago to treat my breakthrough bleeding...

I was wondering if there could be any correlation between the Desogen and my vaginal odor...

What BC am I taking? It's called Desogen. Is this a "minipill"?

I've been using Nuvaring regularly for several months, but this past cycle, I forgot to put my new ring in at the same time of day...

I have been on the birth control pill microgest for a few years and I'm having very light or no periods...

How does birth control keep you protected through the reminder pills?

I am in my first cycle of taking BP pills and had some questions about moving start times and days...

I started Nuvaring on Feb. 1st and I've continued to bleed ever since...

I'm a first time Nuvaring user and I have a couple questions...

Last month I started my period a week before the sugar pills and still had it the normal time as well...

I had forgotten to take 2 of my BCPs and had bleeding, will I have my period on my placebo pills?

I've been on the active BCPs for 4 months straight and now I have bleeding with dark thick brown discharge.

I think I got food poisoning and threw up tonight 6 hours after taking my pill...

I am on Yaz. I am thinking about stopping because of how my mood is influenced by the pill...

My birth control makes me have occasional mid-cycle bleeding, what can I expect on my inactive pills?

After an IUD is inserted how long after does it become effective?

I am on the Nuva Ring, and last Sunday I started with a new one.

I have heard that it is not good to take ginseng while on hormonal birth control.

Last Sunday I started with a new ring. I had it in until Wednesday, but had to take it out...

Is it safe to have sex even though I may have had diarrhea today and didn't ingest a pill?

Can birth control effect a girl's sex drive?

Is it safe to take a B-complex and Centrum vitamins while on birth control?

I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, my periods used to be heavy but they're getting lighter...

I have been on the same Birth Control for 8 months. I took a "morning-after" pill and now I'm spotting...

I've been on ortho tri-cyclin lo for over a year and still get queasy and tired- can you recommend anything?

What is the best time of day to take the pill?

Is chance for pregnancy greatly affected by taking your pill 1-2 hours late?

Are there any risks in putting my NuvaRing back in a couple days early after the week of my period?

I am interested in going on birth control because bad cramps but I'm worried about yeast infections...

My sex drive is lower on a progesterone only pill and I wondered if there are any types of back up methods I can use other than condoms?

I am 21 years old and I've been taking Birth Control for acne for 4 years and I've had a lot of spotting lately...

I went home this weekend and forgot my birth control pills. When I came back I had missed two nights...

I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen now for a year and after about 3 months, sex was painful, it was hard to get lubricated and I lost my sex drive. Is this normal?

How and when is the best time to stop taking BCPs? Should I finish a month or take half pills for a while?

I'm in my first month of birth control and my period has lasted two weeks...

I took my birth control and then threw up right after. How long do I need to use a condom to avoid pregnancy?

More Birth Control Questions

 

Skipping Periods

I'm on the Nuva ring and have questions about skipping my period...

Would it be okay just this once if I skipped the placebo pills and went strait to the next pill packet?

I am getting married in August and realized that I am scheduled to have my period right over my wedding...

I suppress my periods, do I still ovulate every few weeks or do I only ovulate once per 13 week cycle?

I'm going on vacation and am supposed to begin my period on the very same day I leave...

I've been on birth control for about 2-3 years now. Recently I skipped my period twice on purpose...

I have been on birth control for 4 years and recently switched to Microgestin and want to skip my period ...

I have skipped my period once b/c and now it really hurts to pee...

I am taking portia (BC) to suppress my cycle and my period is light and spotty...

Is it safe to use birth control pills without stopping for periods?

I want to try and skip my period so I didn't have it for Spring Break. Is there a way to do this?

I used to be able to predict the day and time my period would start, but the last 4 or so months it has be starting on different days, should I be concerned about this?

This month, I decided to skip my period...I'm taking the hormone pills and yet I'm still getting a period.

Can you delay your period with OrthoEvra (the patch)?

I tried to skip my period but ended up with a long drawn out one, then I tried to do it again the next month with the same results.  What should I do this month?

When I try and skip my period I begin to spot on the day I usually get my period and it continues all month long until I have my period again which is extremely heavy...

If I skip my period and continue to take the pills for 6 weeks, will I have PMS permanently until I let my period come?

Can I start a new cycle of patches right away so I won't get my period?

I have heard that a person taking Birth Control can keep taking the pills and skip the placebo pills and they will not get their period...

I don't want to get my period this weekend so I know I should take the white pills for the next pack but then when do I take the green pills?

I skipped my period and I've had breakthrough bleeding every single day. Is this normal?

I started taking the green (placebo) pills a week early, is this bad?

I have been skipping my period since December.  But now I notice some brown stuff coming out, why?

If I am currently on the green pills of Ortho tri cyclen, and I want to skip a period, will it skip it for this month's period or next month's period?

In skipping my period on a triphasic pill, can't I just go straight the the third weeks of pills? There wouldn't be any change in the amount of hormones and I would just get my period a week later right?

Can I skip an extra week of pills to avoid getting my period?

How do I skip my period?  I heard you have to do it for three months straight to be effective.

Do I need to use another form of birth control?

When can I expect my next period?

I'm on tricycline and I tried to skip my period but got it anyways...

Moving my period for valentines day: should I take two weeks of inactive pills or skip them all together?

I'm on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, if I skip my period will there be bleeding the first week because of the lower dose of hormones?

What are the side effects of skipping a period?  Is it safe?

Do I start the next pack of pills immediately?

 

Pregnancy Questions

My boyfriend and I were making out and he ejaculated but we were clothed.  What's my pregnancy risk?

How do you know if you are pregnant?

I recently had unprotected sex...

I recently went off birth control and then my boyfriend and I had a sexual encounter...'

My period is 2 days late right now, I missed 1 pill midcycle and spotted very lightly for about 5 days...

I took last Friday's pill almost 24 hours late, and took Saturday's pill 5 hours later and had sex on Saturday and Sunday...

I have some concerns about a sexual interaction I had with my boyfriend...

Is it possible to be pregnant if you've had zero pregnancy symptoms?

I have had 4 periods in the past 4 months and have been inconsistent with my birth control, should I worry about pregnancy?

I'm on the pill (necon) and missed my pill on Wednesday and had unprotected sex on Saturday...

I just started my first month of birth control pills and had unprotected sex...

My boyfriend and I got intimate, even though we were both wearing underwear could I still get pregnant?

What if by chance I did get pregnant, didn't know, and had a lot to drink in the beginning stages?

Should I be worried about pregnancy if I was a little late with one pill and taking Zithromax?

I was wondering when the best time is to take a pregnancy test?

My boyfriend and I go with abstinence but we are still sexually active...

How early can you take a pregnancy test after unprotected intercourse?

I started my birth control pills two days late on purpose but now I'm wondering if I could be pregnant?

Can pre-cum get a girl pregnant?

Is there any place in Bellingham that performs medical or surgical abortions?

How can you tell if you're pregnant if you're on the pill?

Is chance for pregnancy greatly affected by taking your pill 1-2 hours late?

What are the risks of not using condoms for two individuals who have not had ANY other sexual contact with anyone else?

If me and my girlfriend were making out and I ejaculated in my pants, there is no way she could be at risk for pregnancy, right?

I am on birth control and had unprotected sex recently...

I was wondering if you get your period while you are pregnant?

My period is 2 days late, and I'm a little concerned. My period is normally very consistent and lands on the same day every month. What would you recommend I do?

How can you tell if you are pregnant if you are on the pill?

If I get pregnant, what kind of effect would the (birth control) pills have on the fetus?

I had sex without a condom or withdrawal on the last two days of my "reminder" pills during the week of my period...

After having sex with my boyfriend, I'm tired, sick and my nipples are making me cringe. Is it possible that I was still fertile and the pills hadn't 'kicked in' yet?

More Pregnancy Questions

 

Emergency Contraception

I took an emergency contraceptive pill and I read that it could possible mess up my menstrual cycle. How does this affect how I take my bc pills?

If a girl is on the second day of her period and the condom breaks is there any point in getting the morning after pill?

I had sex last night and the condom broke. I was about to go get an Emergency Contraceptive but then my period started today, right on time...

If a second condom broke before ejaculation after you had already taken the morning after pill for the first broken condom would you recommend taking emergency contraceptive?

It's been 8 days since I took Plan B and still haven't gotten my period...

What does one have to do in order to get emergency contraception through the health center?

I heard something about using birth control pills as emergency contraception...

How much will the morning after pill cost at my local planned parenthood?

Will EC affect your period?

When do emergency contraceptive pills start working? After the first or the second pill? How will they affect my period?

Can I use Ortho tri-cyclen as an Emergency Contraceptive?

How much does the pregnancy pill cost?

Can I use Marvelon as emergency contraception?

After taking Emergency Contraception should I keep taking my current pack of pills?  Or wait until after my period?

I tried to substitute the morning after pill with my own birth control pills...

Can ortho-tricyclene be used as an emergency contraceptive?

I took emergency contraception two months ago...

Morning after pill: cost and side effects.

How often can emergency contraception be used?

 

Female Sexual Health

What happens during a breast reduction? And what are the consequences?

I have this sexual fetish, and I really don't want to, is there a way to get rid of it?

Is there anyway to get rid of vagina odor? I know it is natural, but what is it caused by?

My boyfriend and I had sex and when he took off the condom, there was yellowish booger-like stuff on it...

I am on the pill, and usually have periods that are about 3 or 4 days long. This period, has been 8 days...

I have noticed in the last year a few bumps that are on the outside of my vaginal lips...

Why can it be so painful the first time girls have sex?

Is it okay if I request a pelvic exam if I'm not sexually active, just so it makes me feel better about everything?

How bad it is to be without a period? Am I going to have to gain weight to get it back?

I had an IUD placed in August '07 and I still haven't had my period...

I have a question about orgasms...

I have always seemed to have a lot of discharge since I have started puberty...

I am a 21yo female who is still a virgin in the strictest sense and I'm having a lot of vaginal discharge...

Is it possible that some women simply can't orgasm?

I have had my period consistently ever since I stopped getting the Depo shot. It's been several months now...

I have never had sex before, and none of my friends talk about it and I don't know what to expect...

How many times in one week can a person (female) have sex without it being harmful?

I was having sex last night and afterwards I noticed there was a lot of blood that came out of my vagina...

What is the daily dose given by the Ortho-Evra patch compared to the Estraderm patch?

I just had sex for the first time with my boyfriend, and I was wondering how much bleeding is normal?

Two days ago I experienced an intense headache while having sex...

I ended up passing out in my friend's bed alone. In the middle of the night I woke up to that friend doing sexual stuff to me...

Last night after I had sex, my lower labia minora were really swollen and red...

For the last day or so, I have been having a slightly discolored discharge from my vagina...

At the starting of this summer I have noticed some changes in my period...

When I'm not on my period there is still an excessive amount of...fluid?...that I still notice is excreted...

My boyfriend bit my nipple quite hard. This happened a week ago and it is still bruised and really hurts...

This month I have had an abnormally long period...

Is it bad to use a tampon while I have a Urinary tract infection?

Is it common to have a normal period after going off birth control and then skip one?

Is it possible to be allergic to a guy's semen?

This week I have had extremely sore breasts and have been winded really easily...

I'm worried a little piece of tampon came off inside of me, would this put me at a higher risk of getting TSS?

This is my 8th month on Nuvaring. I'm due to start my period in two days. Today I noticed my vaginal discharge was clear and stretchy...

I had sex for the first time about a week ago. I'm interested in getting a pelvic exam and getting tested for STDs...

I've always had irregular periods but the past two years I've only had a period about 3 times...

I have quite a few kind of random questions that are all relating to sexual health...

I'm planning on having sex for the first time in the near future, should I have my first pelvic exam before or after?

Sometimes when my boyfriend and I are intimate, I start to get severe stomach pain and heartburn...

I'm a virgin. Should I still have pelvic exams?

I have very small bumps on my nipples but have noticed that a few of them have grown slightly...

Is masturbating with menthol containing products such as ben-gay and icy-hot a safe practice?

I just discovered a lump in my labia right above and to the right of the vaginal opening...

I've had sex three times and every time has hurt...

Yesterday I had intercourse with my boyfriend with me on top and I had bloody discharge afterwards...

My boyfriend fingered me on Sunday and my period didn't stop when it should have...is something wrong?

I was wondering if Zoloft has been associated with painful intercourse?

My boyfriend and I want to have sex but it feels like there is a blockage and he can't insert his penis all the way...

I had mononucleosis and I was put on a prescription of steroids and now my period is 8 days late...

I am curious if two health problems, skin troubles and a yeast infection, could be related...

My new boyfriend told me that my vagina felt hot in temperature when he was inside me...

Can you offer 2 female partners some new positions?

I've recently become somewhat sexually active. However, I am unable to achieve an orgasm...

My breasts are really uneven. Is this normal? Do I need surgery?

I have a small red bump on the inside edge of my outer labia, it kind of looks like a blood blister...

What exactly occurs when a girl's "cherry" is "popped"?

My boyfriend was diagnosed with Prostatitis, could that be linked to my yeast infections?

I have been having very light spotting for the the last 3 days, what could be causing it?

On and off for the past few weeks I have been suffering from vaginal irritation...

Can a lot of stress delay your period?

I have been experiencing some odd stomach pains and have had problems with my period...

I'm trying to figure out when my next period will be...

A number of years ago I noticed what looks like a mole or maybe a blood-blister on the side of my clitoris...

I've heard that it hurts when a woman loses her virginity. Is there any way to make it hurt less?

My breasts have been rather sensitive, and even a bit swollen lately, for the last few weeks...

I have recently noticed in the past 2 days that I have a dark brown discharge coming out...

I have been having a permanent pain in what I think is my ovaries, possibly my cervix, but I'm not sure...

I stopped my birth control about 7 months ago, and I have only had one regular period after I stopped...

Recently I've noticed some blue veins on my breasts...

My right breast is significantly larger than my left...

I have been having a discharge that is thicker than normal and a brownish pink color...

Is it possible to have permanent tears in the vagina from having sex?

Sometimes when my boyfriend and I are having intercourse it feels like he goes too deep and it hurts...

I have this roundish bump down on the right side of my vagina by the pelvic bone.

My period normally lasts about 7 or 8 days, but lately it has been lasting about 2 weeks...

Lately I have noticed that one month my period will be very heavy, and then next month it will be very light...

My mother recently died of breast cancer, how can I stay healthy?

I have a couple of questions that are related to each other about getting a pap smear...

I've recently been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and my discharge looks different...

Where can I find info about natural remedies for a female hormonal imbalance?

My boyfriend and I decided to stop using condoms but now I'm red and sore after sex...

I have had a lump in my right breast for a few years now.

I lost my virginity a couple months ago and have experienced some pain...

I have recently discovered a small very tender/painful lump on my genitals, just below my clitoris...

I heard that if you have incontinence you can never have babies...

What are the symptoms of endometriosis? and how is it treated?

I have had my period for about 2 weeks now. Any idea why?

I lost my virginity a couple of weeks ago and sex has been uncomfortable since...

I have some questions about menstruation/monthly discomfort...

If you are not sexually active, do you have to see a doctor for pap smears, mammograms, and the like?

On Saturday, my nipples were unusually tender when I pinched or touched them...

I was told that my uterus tilts backward...are there any side effects or difficulties that come with this "condition" for sex, pregnancy or other feminine issues?

I am interested in getting an IUD. Is it recommended for women in their early 20s?

Where we can find information about the size and shape of sexual organs in men and women?

My "normal" discharge was not "normal" today...it was clear and "goopy"...

When a condom does break, is it obvious? How do you know?

My friend told me that if you have anal sex your intestines can fall out. Is that true?

I have recently lost my virginity and have had sex twice since then. I bled minorly the first two times, the last time I bled more...

My sex drive is lower on a progesterone only pill and I wondered if there are any types of back up methods I can use other than condoms?

Can you describe ploycystic ovary syndrome? What are the symptoms, and long term effects?

Is there any way to stop vaginal farts (embarrassing noise from air being released from the vagina)?

How do different water-based lube forms compare to each other? How do "warming" products compare to regular versions?

What are the tiny bumps around the nipple area called, and why do some people have them and not others?

More about the sore breasts...

What exactly is it you are testing for during an annual exam?

My breasts have been a bit sensitive lately...

For quite a while now I only get my period every two months...

I was wondering what the typical amount of times a young couple has sex.

I recently went 43 days between periods. Normally I am right on or around 28...

I have two cuts on either side of my clitoris at the base of the lips...

I had an abortion. I am still bleeding because there is a piece of tissue that they didn't remove at the time... Do I have to get the D&C?

I think I might have two vaginal cysts under my urethra...

In the last few months I have learned that I find having my butt touched a little bit during sex is very stimulating...

I have a Pap smear on Tuesday, but I just started my period today. Do I need to reschedule?

I came in thinking I had a yeast infection. But I'm still having frequent urination and it is getting worse. What should I do to get tested for what could be causing it?

Is it ok to have sex during a yeast infection?

Recently (ovulatory pain) has been happening on only the left side of my pelvis. Could this mean that there is something wrong with one of my Ovaries?

I have been getting frequent yeast infections (about one or two every 2 months). Why is this happening?

I recently stopped taking birth control after doing so for about 9 months because I was getting migraines during the week of inactive pills.

I tend to have very strong feminine odor combined with heavy fluid discharge...

My boyfriend and I have become sexually active, however this past week he can't seem to get his penis in at all...

I was wondering if it is ok to take Xanax and/or Ib Profen before a pap/pelvic exam.

Sometimes when my boyfriend is performing oral sex on me and I am very aroused I feel like I have to pee...

I seem more likely to get colds around the time I get my period...is your immune system affected by your menstrual cycle?

Since this school year started I have not been regular with my period, it seems to change time each month...

I was diagnosed with a UTI and I was wondering, how long I should wait before I have sex again?

Ever since I changed Birth Control a year ago I have had this super thick light green discharge...

Is it necessary to get a pap smear every year as part of my annual exam?

Are their any health risks associated with outercourse without removing any clothes?

Why are female exams recommended for girls at 18 or 21 years if they are non-sexually active virgins?

I missed my period and I have never done that before...

I have had large amounts of discharge for a few months now. Is there anyway to get rid of it at home?

I haven't had a pap in a long time can I schedule an appointment with you guys to get one done?

I'm 23 and have never been able to achieve orgasm. What's wrong?

For the past week, my vaginal area has been very itchy...

I had a sore on my vagina, it was cultured and was negative for herpes but now there are more...

I decided to come off the BC pill 3 months ago and I'm not sexually active but my periods are erratic...

Sex hurts. I'm female and whenever my boyfriend and I engage in sexual activity, I dread the initial insertion...

I only have 12-16 days between my periods, is this a problem?

I have white spots that appear around the clitoris area, what are they and should they be checked out?

Is it alright to have a pap smear done if I have a yeast infection?

Several times a year (usually when I'm ovulating), I get a sensitive bump by my pubic bone...

I have been having a light brownish color vaginal discharge for some time now...

Lately (past 2-3 months) I have been unable to get aroused or to orgasm...

I have been experiencing a pain on the left side on my breast and I'm not sure what it would be caused by...

I had my period and used more pads than usual and now I have a rash. Could the rash be from the pads?

Can bears smell when a woman is menstruating?

We know that women pee from the urethra, but we can't seem to find it. Where should we be looking?

Can anal irritation be part of bacterial vaginosis, or something else?

Is it normal to start your period 1 day late and have pretty heavy bleeding but only for about 2 days?

Please help me. I have my annual gyno exam coming up in a week and I'm scared to death...

I haven't had my period in seven months, my dr prescribed medroxyprogesterone, but I am reluctant to take them without knowing what might be wrong with my body.

I need to use some OTC yeast infection medication, will this interfere with my birth control (NuvaRing)?

I have two problems, both are about sex.

I am a woman with very sensitive skin...

I have found a large red mark on my breast...

Several months ago I began using a vibrator to masturbate...

Could having sex make my period lighter?

My vagina has been very itchy the past few days and I can't figure out why...

I've been on birth control for a few years and take it exactly. Yet, I still have painful ovarian cysts...

Is it normal for a woman to have little to no feeling in her breasts?

Is it okay to bleed from time to time when my boyfriend fingers me?

Ever since puberty, I have always had a large amount of vaginal discharge...

What kinds of things can can make menstruation stop (in someone not sexually active)?

Is it normal to have bumps on your vagina?

I had an annual checkup 6 days ago, the night after my appointment my vagina was really itchy...

My boyfriend and I were having sex and all of a sudden I was bleeding...

Up until four months ago, I was able to have sex easily, and enjoyably but now it's painful...

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Male Sexual Health

I am a healthy 22 year old guy but I have not been able to bring my girlfriend "all the way"...

When a male is not erect, normally does the penis hang downward or stand upright?

Two days ago I experienced an intense headache while having sex...

This is kind of embarrassing. Is it normal to fool around (no sex, clothes on) and then just lose your erection?

I was wondering if erectile dysfunction is treated at the student health center?

When I ejaculate, there are one or two good-sized clumps of semen that come out along with the rest...

I have noticed that sometimes semen will come out along with pee at the same time.

I have quite a few kind of random questions that are all relating to sexual health...

I heard that men diagnosed with HPV are frequently unable to have children...

Is masturbating with menthol containing products such as ben-gay and icy-hot a safe practice?

My boyfriend has a bump on the underside of the head of his penis, when should it be checked out?

My boyfriend says he didn't experience any of the pleasure of an orgasm but ejaculated regardless and was able to keep going...

Are there negative effects physically for males who choose to abstain from all forms of sexual release?

Is it true that your penis can get bent because of sex or masturbation?

How is erectile dysfunction medically defined?  When should someone seek medical attention? How do erectile dysfunction drugs work?

What can I do to last longer during intercourse so my girlfriend can climax?

I had sex 2 days ago and today noticed a bump on the left side of my penis near the head...

Where we can find information about the size and shape of sexual organs in men and women?

When a condom does break, is it obvious? How do you know?

My friend told me that if you have anal sex your intestines can fall out. Is that true?

How do different water-based lube forms compare to each other? How do "warming" products compare to regular versions?

My boyfriend sometimes has trouble orgasming when we have sex or when I give him oral sex...

I was wondering what the typical amount of times a young couple has sex.

I know that males usually have a problem staying hard when they first begin having sex, but my boyfriend will get hard for about 4 minutes during sex, then not anymore.

I'm currently a Western student who has found a small mass above my left testicle that is causing a dull pain...

Are their any health risks associated with outercourse without removing any clothes?

My anus is very tight and whenever my partner and I have anal sex it is really painful...

Is it safe to masturbate as much as fifteen times a day?

My boyfriend and I are sexually active but he doesn't orgasm from oral or vaginal sex...

I had a testicular cyst...should I be concerned with getting cancer and how often should I have it monitored by a health care professional?

During the summer I had a small cut on the underside of my penis...during sex it would bleed and be painful.

I think there's something wrong with my prostate gland.

Lately, I have been having a lot of wet dreams...

I am an uncircumcised male and I think I got and infection on my foreskin...

I'm not really in shape, and sometimes I lose my erection. I'm just get so tired! Will it help for me to exercise?

Can I get hurt from placing electrodes on my testicles and giving them mild shocks?

Is there any treatment for a man with less than average sexual drive to increase it?

It it possible for a guy to masturbate too much and have it harm him?

What would be some possible symptoms of testicular cancer? What can I do to check myself?

I have heard a lot about a male birth control pill. Is there a way I can get on it?

Is it normal to have small pains in your scrotum every once and awhile?

Recently my boyfriend noticed a bump on his penis that looked similar to a whitehead pimple...

Why is it than when some men ejaculate they go limp shortly after, but other men still maintain their erection?

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Other

It's silly and stupid but ... I feel like I am always horny...

What is the definition of virginity and having sex?

How can I get non-lubricated, flavored or unflavored, condoms?

Condoms are easy to find on campus. But is there any place to get dental dams?

I have a teacher who is totally HOT and I can't stop thinking about being with her...

I'm 25 and I've recently come to terms with the realization that I believe I am a lesbian...

I've been told that when I kiss, I taste salty... is there a reason for that?

How do I heal a broken heart?

What are the dangers of having unprotected oral sex, and does general fooling around need to have protection as well?

Can mono be spread by oral sex?

Whenever my husband and I have sex, I have a lot of gas for a few minutes afterward. He said he does sometimes too. Assuming this is normal, why does this occur?

I would like to get a diaphragm. Can I get it from you? If so how and how much does it cost?

Can I get an all-over sexual health check-up? How do I make an appointment? Who do I call?

Where can I find more information about concerns for two virgins getting married?

What is a sex addiction?

I drank to the point that I blacked out and gave a oral sex, was I raped?

Condoms are only 97% effective, is that because they sometimes break or come off?

Directly inside the hole of the penis, there is a small amount of clear liquid, does it contain sperm?

How long can an extremely small amount of sperm live outside of the body?

My girlfriend and I were fooling around, I didn't have anything on and she was just wearing thin underwear, could any potential ejaculate get in to her vagina?

I have heard that only water-based lube is good, what is so bad about oil or silicone-based lube?

My boyfriend and I have been having a lot of problems and I think we might need couples counseling...

Is RU-487 or the 'abortion pill' available here?

Is having anal sex bad for your health in any way?

Is anal sex dangerous?

During intercourse how much of the man's penis enters the woman?

Can you get a home pregnancy testing kit over the counter at a drug store? How accurate are they?

How long does sperm live?

How can I help my verbally abusive and sexually aggressive boyfriend?

How long does sperm live once it has exited the body?