Sexual Conditions Medical Reference

Learn about Vyleesi for HSDD, a medication for premenopausal women to treat low sex drive. Discover how it works, potential benefits, and how to use it.

Learn about common and serious side effects of Addyi, how to manage them, and when to contact your health care provider.

Learn about Addyi (flibanserin), a treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women, including how it works, study results, and usage.

Addyi (flibanserin) is used to treat low sex drive. It can interact with many substances. Learn about common Addyi interactions and how to stay safe.

Nuzolvence is an antibiotic medicine. Here’s how it treats gonorrhea.

If you’re distressed by low libido or lack of interest in sex, it may be hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Learn about causes and treatment options to restore your desire.

“Blue waffle” is an online hoax about a sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting women. Here’s how to spot health misinformation and get the real facts.

Find out what you need to know about sexual obsessions and sexually intrusive thoughts and their causes, symptoms, treatment, and more.

Find out what you need to know about testing for STDs at home. Learn about the tests available, how to use them, and how often.

Congenital syphilis happens when a baby gets syphilis from their mother. If untreated, it can cause severe health issues for your baby. Read more here.

What is Donovanosis? It’s a flesh-eating bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact.

Learn everything you need to know about flavored condoms and how they may affect your health, including the pros and cons as well as the risks and benefits.

An RPR test is a screening for syphilis. Learn how it works, what to expect, and more.

Chancroid is a sexually transmitted disease. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

A rash … down there? It can happen. Find out why, and when you should see a doctor.

Do you have a rash near your vagina? Find out what can cause the redness, bumps, or blisters.

Think you might have syphilis? Only your doctor can tell you for sure. This article examines the tests your doctors will use to check for this common sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that unfolds in stages. Learn what they are and how to recognize them.

Syphilis is easily treated with antibiotics. If you have this STD and don’t get treated, it can lead to a number of serious -- even life-threatening -- conditions.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. Get the facts from WebMD about gonorrhea, including what causes it and how to prevent it.

The symptoms of syphilis may be visible or invisible, but they’re serious if left untreated. Learn how to recognize some of the symptoms and how they can progress if untreated.

Gonorrhea is a common -- but easily curable -- sexually transmitted disease (STD). If you have it and aren’t treated, it could lead to a number of serious complications.

What are the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea? Learn what to look for and when to see a doctor.

If you think you or your partner has gonorrhea, get tested right away. It can be easily cured -- typically with just two types of antibiotics.

Trichomoniasis is a very common STD. It's also very treatable. Learn more about what it is, how you could get it, and how to help prevent it.

The good news with trichmoniasis is that it’s very treatable. Learn about treatment options, how well they work, and what to do if you’re pregnant.

When you get trichomoniasis, it doesn’t exactly announce itself with a clear set of symptoms. Learn the signs and symptoms to look for, when to see your doctor, and what tests you might need.

What are the symptoms and treatment of the STD mycoplasma genitalium?

The possibility of infections and diseases are as much a part of sex as the fun is. Recognizing the symptoms is a start, but you won't always notice chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and other STDs.

Learn more from WebMD about sexual performance anxiety and how it can affect your sex life.

Women who have HPV during pregnancy may worry that the virus can harm their unborn child. But in most cases, the human papillomavirus does not affect the developing baby. Learn more from WebMD.

Learn more from WebMD about female sexual problems, including causes, and treatments.

Ejaculation disorders are common sexual problems in men. Find out more.

Couples facing challenges in the bedroom may want to consider some form of sex therapy.

WebMD explains the possible causes and treatment of painful intercourse.

A look at what causes genital itching, including how to treat and prevent the discomfort that can occur in both men and women.

A look at problems that could cause pain during sex for women.

Learn more from WebMD about syphilis, a potentially dangerous sexually transmitted infection, and infection trends among men who have sex with other men.

A look at paraphilias -- such as pedophilia, voyeurism, and exhibitionism -- and how to deal with these uncontrolled sexual impulses.

Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by sexual activity. Learn more about syphilis from the experts at WebMD.

One of the best things you can do to avoid getting a sexually transmitted disease is to become informed. Learn more about STDs from the experts at WebMD.

A look at sexual problems in men, including erectile dysfunction and ejaculation disorders.

WebMD's glossary of terms related to sexual health, from abdominal hysterectomy to yeast infections -- and everything in between.

A pelvic exam involves a physician looking at a woman’s vulva, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, and rectum to spot signs of illness.

WebMD answers common questions about circumcision, male menopause, birth control, and more.

Yeast, bacteria, STDs, even hygiene products can all cause an infection or inflammation in the vagina. Effective treatment depends on the right diagnosis.

Disorders of the penis that affect men's sexual health.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted diseases that affects women and men.

Get basic facts on circumcision, including the benefits and risks of having it done.