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Men & Their Prostates

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that is located just below a man’s bladder.

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STI Testing

It’s so much harder to talk about sex than to have sex.

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Summer Sex Tips: Bonus!

To enhance your summertime, well anytime pleasure and satisfaction, here are a few more tips

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Help! Which Lube Should I Use?

If you’re under 30, about 1/3 of women use something slippery (lube or lubricant) to help everything glide and slide with sex.

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When Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Are you as confused as all of my patients about when to have a pap smear? Does it seem that every week, there’s a new recommendation?

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Painful Sex After 50

There are many reasons why women over 50 might be experiencing pain with sex. The number one reason is that the vagina gets very dry and loses the ability to lubricate naturally. The tissue also thins out and doesn’t stretch and expand the way it used to.

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Painful Sex after 40

Recently I was invited to speak to a group of women who were all 50 and beyond, to discuss some of the concerns that we’re encountering from how to deal with wrinkles and weight gain to sleep and yes, we talked about one of my favorite topics – Sex!

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Is Sex Painful while Breastfeeding?

You’ve been exhausted and not really in the mood for sex lately, but now you’re ready. There’s only one problem. Sex hurts!

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The 7 Worst Things You Can Do with a Condom

When you’re using condoms to prevent pregnancy or to protect against getting a sexually transmitted infection, for your own safety and that of others, don’t do the following seven things.

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Summer Sex Tips

Yes, it is hot and sticky outside, but that should not stop adults from having healthy passionate consensual and sultry sex. Here are some spicy and healthy tips for summer love-making.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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