Sexual health: what you should know

The dubious claims of sex drugs for women, Low libido is a real issue for many women, but if you want a clear example of what’s wrong with women’s health care today, the new drugs for low libido show it all.

Using L-arginine to boost your libido, Low libido is often a signal of a physical problem. Learn about how to use L-arginine to boost your libido and get your mojo back.

Yoga poses for low libido, Yoga poses can help increase your libido and help you rediscover the more intimate side of you. Here’s how.

Self-pleasuring to rediscover the sexual you, Masturbation is a fun, safe and very effective way to rediscover your body and reveal what you like sexually.

What I’m doing to save my gallbladder, Surgery isn’t the only way to deal with gallbladder attacks. Here are 3 natural steps for gallbladder health.

Good sex starts in your senses, Every sexual experience starts in your senses. Seeing, touching, tasting, smelling and hearing what’s happening will increase your arousal for better sex.

How to create the sexual adventure of your dreams, Lots of us crave new and increasingly intense experiences, especially when it comes to sex. Here’s how to make them happen.

6 ways to have sexy fun with kitchen pervertibles!, You don’t have to buy sex toys in a store you can find them in your kitchen!

Want better orgasms? Just breathe!, It’s easy to have better orgasms when you know how to breathe. Tantra sex expert, Barbara Carrellas explains.

Does more sex mean more happiness? Here’s the science., Will having sex more often make you happier? Here’s what the science says about the frequency of having sex and how it affects your happiness.

How to bring your sexual fantasies to life, If you’re ready to take your personal sexual fantasy out of your imagination and play it out, here’s how to get started with making your fantasy real.

Vaginal yeast infections — a natural approach, In this article How does a vaginal yeast infection start? Recurrent yeast infections Healing vaginal yeast infections For years we’ve talked to many women who have become frustrated and disheartened by recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Many of these women have been to just about every practitioner on the planet and were told, “Well, some people […]

Steamier sex without the guilt and shame, Do you want to have better sex, more frequent sex, or amp up your desire? You are not alone. Many of the women we talk with miss the sexual desire they felt in their twenties and early thirties, but feel lost about how to get it back. We spoke with Barbara Carrellas, sex educator and […]

STD signs, symptoms and testing, Reviewed by Barbara Carrellas, AASECT and David L. R. Houston, MA Infections covered in this article Syphilis Gonorrhea Chlamydia Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) Genital warts/HPV HIV/AIDS Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Molluscum contagiosum (MC) Trichomoniasis Pubic lice (“crabs”) When it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STI), a woman’s best protection is knowledge — […]

Sexual exploration in menopause, Has your sex life changed in menopause? Women don’t stop thinking about — or having — sex during menopause just because their bodies are undergoing hormonal shifts. If you’re like many women in perimenopause and menopause who are still very interested in sex, you may even be ready to spice it up a notch. Sexual […]

Understanding sexual arousal in women, By Dr. Mary James, ND For far too long, a woman’s sexual response has been assumed to function identically to a man’s. Because research and medications have focused primarily on men, women’s sexuality has remained somewhat of a mystery. It’s probably no surprise that women’s sexual response is more complex than men’s. Nor is it […]

Sexology 101 — ignite your sex life with advice from an expert, In this article Changes in libido What is ecstasy? It’s OK to masturbate Many ways to reach orgasm Welcome to Sexology 101 — our ongoing article series devoted to sexual health. Our goal is to provide answers to your questions with information about libido, masturbation, partner issues, orgasm, and more. Women’s Health Network celebrates the […]

Safe sex in midlife, So many women are telling me that they’re enjoying a renewed sex life. Whether married, single, or just re-emerging on the dating scene, more women from the “free love” generation are now starting a whole new sexual revolution. This is great news as there are so many health benefits of sex! But with more Baby […]

What to expect with a pelvic exam and Pap smear, At Women’s Health Network we believe that by knowing more, women find they can worry less. We want you to know what to expect if you are anticipating your first pelvic exam and Pap smear, or to understand better if you’ve never really been told what’s being done to you each year — or why! […]

Pelvic floor strengthening, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD Pelvic floor strengthening with Kegel exercises and other methods is an important part of women’s health — and it has lots of benefits. At least 7 out of 10 women have disorders of the pelvic floor that can be vastly improved with pelvic floor strengthening exercises and other options. […]

Common questions about HPV and Pap smear results, In most cases women are surprised and dismayed when their Pap test returns as anything other than normal, and questions abound. Here are just a few of the most common concerns women have regarding HPV and abnormal Pap smear results. “My practitioner found an abnormal Pap, positive for ‘high-risk HPV,’ and this has me very […]

Low sex drive in women, By Dr. Mary James, ND When it comes to changes in your sex drive, some of life’s biggest physiological and emotional events — postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause — can make your reproductive hormones become imbalanced. This is when lots of women first experience low libido, fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, or weight gain — […]

IUDs and other non-hormonal methods for birth control, Today the IUD — or intrauterine device — is considered at one of the most effective forms of birth control, with only abstinence ranking higher. And while a lot of women in their 40’s and 50’s grew up hearing horror stories about safety issues during the early days of IUDs, these devices actually cause very […]

Health benefits of masturbation, Reviewed by Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD Masturbation is an important and wonderful way of knowing yourself physically and emotionally. Research shows that women who masturbate are more likely to have fulfilling sex lives, better health, better partnerships and marriages, and increased self-confidence. Even with all that going for it, masturbation is still difficult for many […]

Some common Pap test acronyms, When a lab tech or cytologist analyzes the sample of cells that was brushed from your cervix during Pap testing, they look for evidence of certain changes at the cellular level (cervical dysplasia). These changes exhibit various distinct microscopic features that the microscopist can then classify according to the Bethesda system. Each category within the […]

Reproductive health: colposcopy, ECC, endometrial biopsy, and genital wart treatment, In this article colposcopy endocervical curettage (ECC) endometrial biopsy genital wart removal At Women’s Health Network, we want to stress to our readers who have received an abnormal Pap test result that the purpose of follow-up monitoring is to safeguard their reproductive health. It can be such a source of such frustration for women when […]

Choosing birth control — options for women, Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO When I ask my patients about contraception, they often assume I’m asking about birth control pills. The Pill is just one of many forms of contraception. Though women may be taught very little about their other options, there are many birth control methods available, from patches, to rings, to […]

Birth control method comparison chart, The method of birth control you choose as a woman or together as a couple may vary over time, and it is critical for a sexually active woman to remain as well informed of her options as possible. The following table is a compilation of the choices currently available and can serve as a helpful […]

Abnormal Pap smears and HPV, “Your Pap test results are abnormal.” If your doctor’s office gives you this news, you can’t help but worry that somewhere along the way you’ve she’s been exposed to one or more of the high-risk human papilloma viruses (HPV). And often it’s a big surprise to women who’ve both consistently used condoms and had a […]