Sexual Health

Superfoods to Help Kick-Start a Declining Libido in Men

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Barbara Ficarra

Recognized for its ability to help improve heart health, the Mediterranean Diet also can help kick-start a flagging libido.

The Real Lesson from Health Care Reform

William A. Smith | Posted 10.14.2009 | Politics


William A. Smith

The health care reform debate strikes me as different from past policy fights for what it says about what we as a people value...or don't.

What's The Best Lubricant? 10 Natural Lubes To Bring Home (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Jess Kapadia | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


You sip antioxidant drinks, practice yoga, and make sure your body and skin care products are paraben-free. But your love zone is asking, "what about ...

Pro Mujer: Journey Towards Women's Empowerment In Latin America

Jim Luce | Posted 09.22.2009 | World


Jim Luce

Pro Mujer is helping some of the poorest women in Latin America to increase their income, develop their full potential, and claim their basic human rights, enabling them to become agents of change.

12-Year-Old Girl Dies While Giving Birth In Yemen

AP | AHMED AL-HAJ | Posted 11.12.2009 | World


SAN'A, Yemen — A 12-year-old Yemeni child-bride died after struggling for three days in labor to give birth, a local human rights organization s...

Circumcision For Boys, Men?: Health Officials Weigh Recommendation To Fight HIV Risk

The New York Times | Roni Caryn Rabin | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Public health officials are considering promoting routine circumcision for all baby boys born in the United States to reduce the spread of H.I.V., the...

Those Things of Which We Dare Not Speak, But Should

Danielle Cavallucci | Posted 09.08.2009 | Living


Danielle Cavallucci

I have begun to grow angry on behalf of all of you poor men who have to contend with a storm of disapproval when wanting a safe and open forum for discussing all things penis

A Sexologist's "Ideal" Healthcare Plan

Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright | Posted 07.26.2009 | Style


Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright

Let's not forget that "yes we can" applies to realizing a sexually healthy tomorrow.

Sex Ed in a Conservative Town

Reproductive Justice | Posted 07.24.2009 | Politics


Reproductive Justice

Programs like this, that foster myths and stereotypes, should have no place in our schools.

LA County To Distrubute Free Mail-In STD Tests

AP | SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living


LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles county health officials are offering a free, at-home program to test for sexually transmitted diseases. All women in ...

God and Abstinence

Reproductive Justice | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Reproductive Justice

At the Mississippi Department of Human Services' summit, "Abstinence Works: Let's Talk About It," we didn't talk about abstinence, but we sure did chant, cheer, dance, pray and sing about it.

A Dangerous Trend: Dominican Republic Adopts Draconian Abortion Restriction

Sharon L. Camp | Posted 05.14.2009 | World


Sharon L. Camp

If Latin American policymakers truly want to reduce abortion rates, they must focus their attention on improving knowledge about and access to a wide range of family planning methods.

Taking the Wraps Off Condoms

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 04.27.2009 | Living


Marcia G. Yerman

Just in Case looks to be a simple and attractive makeup accessory, but serves a greater purpose. A hidden well contains two 2" x 2" condom foils.

Talking to Strangers About Male Sexual Dysfunction

Dr. Jon LaPook | Posted 04.12.2009 | Living


Dr. Jon LaPook

I'll admit there was some hesitancy and even mild blushing (and that was just from me), but people were generally quite candid and talkative.

Oz and the Tin Man

Kirsten Moore | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics


Kirsten Moore

Abortion as a rationale for contraception? Why not women as the rationale for contraception? Why not children as the rationale for contraception? Why not healthy sex as a rationale for contraception?

How to be a Better Mother in the New Year

Joyce McFadden | Posted 02.12.2009 | Living


Joyce McFadden

An occasional reference to our imperfection is one thing; an ongoing commentary is different. You might think that little remarks about weight are harmless, but they add up.

Take the TV Out of the Bedroom

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 01.09.2009 | Style


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Now that people aren't making as much money, perhaps they'll turn for comfort and security to what should have been prioritized in the first place, their loved ones.

The Day of the Red Ribbon

Dr. Logan Levkoff | Posted 01.01.2009 | Style


Dr. Logan Levkoff

If HIV is preventable, why are there over 56,000 new infections in this country every year? Why is it that red ribbons are only worn on World AIDS Day -- or occasionally to the Academy Awards?

Blue Labia: Turn Up The Sexual Heat This Winter

Karen Salmansohn | Posted 12.12.2008 | Style


Karen Salmansohn

Your first and foremost need for a peppy libido is plain ol' good basic health. You need this as a strong foundation for your libido to be at its best.

Gay Rights and Reproductive Rights: Why Don't People Get the Connection?

Richard Burns | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics


Richard Burns

As critical a marker as this election is, true change depends upon a collective vision and movement towards peace and equity for all.

Coal Mine: Staff Who "Explore Their Wives" Make Healthier, Better Workers

Reuters | Michael Perry | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Australian coal miners are being taught to explore their wives and understand menopause in order to have a healthy sex life, which in turn will make t...