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…
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 MoreTeen Pregnancy
Few teenagers have the experience or resources it takes to start a family. But that doesn’t keep them from doing so. According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, each year more than 750,000 teenage girls become pregnant….
Learn MoreSex and Stress
Given the Herculean task modern couples face each day as they race between jobs, children, aging parents, and myriad social and civic activities, stress has become a fact of life, as much a part of our environment as the air we breathe. And our sex …
Learn MoreMarriage and Stress
If you’re married, you already know that your spouse is an enormous influence on your life. What you may not realize is that he or she also can also have a profound effect on your health.A study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior noted t…
Learn MoreYour Sex Life Doesn’t Have to Suffer During Menopause
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Our bodies are a stew of hormones and chemicals and enzymes and all sorts of exotic-sounding ingredients. For many women, this concoction bubbles along happily right through menopause. But for other women, it…
Learn MoreSex and Heart Disease
Like most everybody else, people with heart disease spend a lot of time thinking about sex. But if your heart’s in trouble, those thoughts can turn dark. You may worry that sex could finish you off. You may also wonder what happened to your desire. If…
Learn MoreScabies: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Talk about the stuff of nightmares. You have extremely itchy skin at bedtime, not to mention a pimple-like rash. What is it?Those are fairly clear signs of scabies, a microscopic parasitic infestation where …
Learn MoreHow to Talk to Your Child About Sex, Ages 12 to 16
What’s the best way to initiate a conversation about sex with my child? First of all, give up on the idea that it’s going to happen the way you plan it — fruitful conversations with adolescents rarely take place when and how their parents want them t…
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