Sexual Health

Watch this video to learn self-care tips for safely recovering from a vasectomy.

This is for men who don't want to father any more children. It's a form of permanent birth control. It stops sperm from getting into your ejaculatory fluid. You'll still be able to ejaculate, but the fluid won't contain sperm.

This is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. It most often affects older men. It can be embarrassing. It might upset you. And, it's sometimes difficult to talk about.

This therapy is for men who have a low level of testosterone. That's a condition we call "low T." Testosterone is the male sex hormone. It plays a role in things like sex drive, bone mass and muscle mass. If your body isn't making enough testosterone on its own, TRT brings the level up to where it should be.

The testes (also called the "testicles") are a pair of glands that are part of the male reproductive system. But what do they do, exactly? Let's take a moment to learn about them.

This is a sexually-transmitted disease. It affects the genitals, rectum and throat in men and in women. It's cured with medication.

This is a common viral infection. It can cause small sores that we call "cold sores" or "fever blisters." Usually, these form on or around the lips or in the mouth.

This is a common viral infection. It causes small sores on or around your genitals, your buttocks or your anal area. They can also form around your mouth.

This is a sexually transmitted disease. It's a serious problem for men and women. But it can be cured with medication.

This is a test of your cervix. That's the lower part of your uterus. This test looks for high-risk forms of HPV. HPV is "human papillomavirus." It's a sexually-transmitted virus that can lead to cancer.

A gay male is a man who is attracted to other men. This is a deeply-held feeling. It can be physical. It can be emotional or romantic. The word "gay" isn't used only for men. Women who are attracted to women may also identify as "gay."

This word refers to people who aren't exactly "male" or "female." Their bodies naturally have features of both. For example, they may have male genitals on the outside, but female sex organs on the inside. Their genitals may have a blend of male and female features. And, they may have both male and female chromosome patterns.

A lesbian is a woman who is attracted to other women. This is a deeply-held feeling. It can be physical. It can be emotional or romantic. Lesbians are also called "gay," or "gay women." Some prefer these labels.

LGBTQ is an acronym that stands for "lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (or "questioning"). It's for people who aren't heterosexual. It's also for people who don't identify with the sex they were assigned at birth. Let's go through each letter to learn about those in the LGBTQ community.

This is a broad label for sexual and gender minorities. A person who is "queer" may also identify in other ways. Some say they are "lesbian," "gay" or "bisexual." Some feel they belong to some other group. And, some may not want to be labeled at all.

Most of us are drawn to others. Our attractions may be physical. They may be emotional or romantic. To describe the types of attractions we feel, we use the term "sexual orientation."

This refers to people who feel the sex of their body doesn't match who they really are inside. This feeling begins early in life. It can be distressing and confusing. And often, others don't understand.

A pansexual is a person who can be attracted to anyone. The person may have physical, emotional or romantic feelings. They can like people of any sex or gender identity. They can like people of any sexual orientation. This doesn't mean they like every other person. But it means they possibly could like anyone.