Internet Dating
Among those people who are online, there is a rich narrative of Internet romance, from marriages forged between local college students to marriages betrayed through virtual relationships. Even in heartland territory like Oklahoma City, the stories are…
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Grinning slyly, a coworker beckons you into his office. He says he has something for you to look at. You round his desk to take a look at the material he’s indicated, then step back — revolted, angry, and embarrassed. It’s pornography. He’s called yo…
Learn MorePelvic Inflammatory Disease: Prevention and Treatment
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, is a serious infection of a woman’s reproductive system. Every year it’s contracted by about a million women in the United States. The disease is most likely to harm your Fallopi…
Learn MoreCondoms for Men
What’s so great about condoms? The condom, a thin rubber sheath that fits over your erect penis, traps your semen during sex and keeps you from impregnating a female partner or infecting your partner with a sexually transmitted disease. It can also p…
Learn MoreEmergency Contraception: Types, Side Effects & More
THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Confused about emergency contraception?The experts have you covered. Here’s a breakdown of what emergency contraception is, the different types that are available, the side effects you may experience, and ho…
Learn MoreHot Flashes
What are hot flashes?
A hot flash (also known as a hot flush) is a sudden feeling of heat, usually on your face, neck, shoulders, and chest. You may begin sweating profusely, and your heart might start pounding. These symptoms can last for only a few …
Hepatitis B and Pregnancy
Why should I have a blood test for hepatitis B?Like other forms of hepatitis, hepatitis B is a virus that can cause severe liver damage. Unfortunately, a third of the people who have hepatitis B fail to show any symptoms of the disease. (Doctors would…
Learn MoreGardening Hazards: How to Prevent Them
Gardening is relaxing and gratifying, but there are still things to watch out for. Here’s a rundown of common gardening hazards, along with some tips to help you avoid them:
Stretch before you start work. Backs, shoulders, arms, and hands get the brun…
Lord of the Dance
Every Saturday morning for nearly 10 years, I faithfully made my way to a funky building in a run-down part of San Francisco, along with 50 other hardcore devotees. At an hour when most fellow urbanites hadn’t yet contemplated their first low-fat latt…
Learn MoreAddicted to Exercise
During my freshman year of college, I faithfully kept a journal. I’d never done so successfully, though I’d often tried. My writing resolve always peters out after a few weeks. This time, however, was different: This was my exercise log. It began the …
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