Medical Reference related to sexual conditions

1. Painful sex in women
   

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

2. Sexually transmitted infections (STI) tests
   

   Information about testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Where to get tested and are home test kits safe?

3. Frequently asked questions about genital herpes
   

   Unless no one has ever kissed you, and unless you've never had sex or any sexual contact, it is possible that you've picked up an oral or genital herpes virus.

4. Cervical smear test
   

   A cervical smear test is a test of a sample of cells taken from a woman's cervix. It is not a test for cancer. It is used to detect abnormal cells that left untreated cold develop into cervical cancer.

5. Genital warts and HPV (human papillomavirus)
   

   Learn about genital warts and HPV (human papillomavirus). What are genital warts? How do I prevent getting genital warts?

6. Testicular self-examination and preventing testicular cancer
   

   There is no known way to prevent testicular cancer, but because it is so highly curable in early stages, regular testicular self-examination is the most effective way to prevent complications or death from testicular cancer.

7. Understanding genital herpes - symptoms
   

   Information on genital herpes symptoms.

8. What parents should know about the HPV, or cervical cancer, vaccine
   

   The HPV vaccine can protect women against cervical cancer. Is this vaccine safe? When should girls receive the vaccination, and are there any drawbacks? Learn more about how this vaccine can benefit your daughter.

9. Syphilis
   

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

10. Antiviral drugs for genital herpes
    

    Antiviral drugs can't get rid of the herpes virus from your body. But lots of research has shown they can help your symptoms clear up more quickly. They can also reduce the number of attacks you get. Antiviral drugs attack both the types of herpes virus that cause genital herpes. (To read more about these viruses, see What is genital herpes?) Three antiviral drugs are used to treat genital