Salud sexual

La disfunción eréctil se produce cuando un hombre tiene problemas para lograr o mantener una erección. Los hombres mayores se ven afectados con más frecuencia. Puede ser embarazoso. Puede afectarle mucho. Y a veces, es difícil hablar del tema.

Este tratamiento es para hombres que tienen bajos niveles de testosterona. Esa es una afección que llamamos "T baja". La testosterona es la hormona sexual masculina. Desempeña un papel en aspectos como el deseo sexual, la densidad ósea y la masa muscular. Si su cuerpo no produce suficiente testosterona por sí mismo, la terapia de reemplazo de testosterona eleva el nivel hasta donde debe estar.

Esta es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual. Afecta los genitales, el recto y la garganta en hombres y mujeres. Se cura con medicamentos.

Esta es una infección viral común. Puede producir pequeñas llagas a las que les llamamos "herpes labial" o "ampollas febriles". Por lo general se forman sobre los labios, alrededor de ellos o en la boca.

Esta es una infección viral común. Produce pequeñas llagas en o alrededor de los genitales, las nalgas o la zona anal. Se pueden formar también alrededor de la boca.

Esta es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual. Es un problema serio para hombres y mujeres. Pero puede curarse con medicamentos.

An STI is an infection that is spread during sex. You can become infected with an STI if you have sex with someone who has an STI. Here's what you need to know about STI risk, prevention, symptoms, and more.

HIV causes AIDS. AIDS kills by making a person unable to fight off disease. There is no cure. HIV is passed from person to person. It is passed through body fluids. This includes blood, semen, and vaginal fluid. HIV can be passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn child.

Genital warts are also called condyloma. This disease is spread by skin-to-skin contact, mainly during sex. Genital warts are caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus or HPV.

Chlamydia is an infection spread through sex. It's common among young adults. Chlamydia is easy to treat, but you need the right medicine. You must get treated by a health care provider.

The only sure way to prevent sexually transmitted infections is to not have sex. But there are ways to make sex safer, such as using a latex condom each time you have sex. Read on to learn more.

Chlamydia infection is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STI can cause people to become sterile.

Syphilis is a very serious bacterial infection. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

If you think you have an STI, getting a diagnosis and starting treatment right away is important.

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted sexually. Many women and some men who have gonorrhea don't have any signs or symptoms. Here's what you should know.

If you have herpes, you're not alone. Millions of Americans have it. Herpes has no cure. But you can control it and learn how to protect yourself and others from outbreaks.

Good hygiene matters when you have a herpes outbreak. Take care of your sores to speed healing. Sores that are not cared for correctly can lead to other infections.

Genital warts are caused by a virus that is often spread by sexual contact. The warts are often so tiny that they are hard to see. But even tiny warts can cause big trouble. Read on to learn more.

Genital HPV is often found during a routine exam. Read about how genital HPV is diagnosed and treated and how it can be prevented.

If you're having sex, or thinking about having sex, you need to know about sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. STDs can cause serious health problems. And not all can be cured. But there are ways to protect yourself and others.

Chlamydia is an STD (sexually transmitted disease) that spreads when body fluids are passed during sex. Signs of chlamydia are often absent or hard to notice. So get checked if you think you might have it. Chlamydia can be cured.

Remember: Any kind of sex puts you at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Look for signs of STDs on you and your partner. Get checked if you're not sure. And if you do have an STD, get treated! Tell your partner so he or she can get checked, too.

Here are answers to common questions about STIs.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It spreads when body fluids are passed during sex. Infections can occur in the genitals (vaginal sex), anus (anal sex), and throat (oral sex). You may have no symptoms. Or symptoms can be mild to very painful.

Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or sexually transmitted infection (STI). It causes painful outbreaks of blisters and sores. It spreads through contact with an infected area—usually a sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth.

HIV weakens the parts of the body that fight off disease (the immune system). It spreads through body fluids passed during sex or through infected needles. When HIV starts to cause severe health problems, it's called AIDS. There's no cure for HIV or AIDS. But treatment called antiretroviral therapy can help you stay healthier longer.

HPV (human papilloma virus) spreads through skin contact. Some types of HPV cause genital warts. Other types put females at higher risk of cancer of the cervix. HPV is very common in all people. And it can't be cured. But there are treatments to remove warts. Tests can also help spot warning signs of cervical cancer.

The only sure way to prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is not having any kind of sex. But if you do decide to have sex, take steps to protect yourself. Here's what you need to know.

Male sex organs are mostly outside the body (the genitals). This makes signs of certain STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) easier to spot. But STDs can also spread inside the body and damage the organs that allow you to father a child. This damage can sometimes cause sterility - meaning you won't be able to have kids. Also, men may have fewer symptoms of STDs than women. So pay attention to your body. Learn what's normal for you, and have any symptoms checked out.

In women, warning signs of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) can be hard to notice. That's because the sex organs outside the body (the genitals) aren't easy to see. STDs also often affect the organs inside the body that let you get pregnant. Damage to these organs can sometimes cause sterility - meaning you won't be able to have kids. So learn about your body. Find out what's normal for you. And be sure to have any changes or symptoms checked out.

Syphilis spreads through any kind of sexual contact. That is vaginal sex, anal sex, or oral sex. This sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection (STI) has 3 stages. It gets worse with each stage. Syphilis can be cured. But early treatment is important. Left alone, it can cause lasting damage, like blindness. Syphilis can even cause death.

If both you and your partner have had sex only with each other for many years, you are not likely to be at risk for STIs. But if you have sex with more than one person, or recently had a new sex partner, this sheet is for you.

Herpes is a virus that can cause sores on the skin. There are 2 types of the virus. Depending on how you come in contact with the virus, either type can cause outbreaks near the mouth or on the sex organs.

Read on to learn about herpes sores and the tests you may need for diagnosis.

To speed healing, take care of open herpes sores. To reduce outbreaks, take care of your health. And to keep from infecting others, learn how to prevent spreading the virus.

HPV is a virus that causes warts. It can be hard to detect, so many people never even know they have it. Treating genital forms of HPV now can help prevent serious health problems in the future.

HPV is the virus that causes genital warts. Learning about HPV and its treatments can make you and your partner feel better.

A closer look at treating warts, from medicines to removing using lasers or surgery. Depending on where the warts are located, some treatments may work better than others.

By taking care of yourself, you can help your body fight against HPV. Regular visits with your healthcare provider, having a healthy immune system, and being aware of risks help you stay in control.

Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) is a procedure to help fix mitral valve regurgitation.

The only safe sex is no sex, most healthcare providers say. But certain precautions and safe behaviors can reduce a person's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Un hombre gay es un hombre que se siente atraído por otros hombres. Este es un sentimiento arraigado en lo profundo de su ser. La atracción puede ser física. Puede ser emocional o romántica. La palabra "gay" no se utiliza solo para hombres. Las mujeres que se sienten atraídas por mujeres también se pueden identificar como "gay."

Esta palabra se refiere a personas que no son exactamente "hombres" o "mujeres". Sus cuerpos pueden tener, naturalmente, características de ambos sexos. Por ejemplo, pueden tener genitales masculinos en el exterior, pero órganos sexuales femeninos en su interior. Es posible que sus genitales tengan una mezcla de características masculinas y femeninas. Y es posible que tengan patrones cromosómicos tanto masculinos como femeninos.

Una lesbiana es una mujer a la que le atraen otras mujeres. Este es un sentimiento arraigado en lo profundo de su ser. La atracción puede ser física. Puede ser emocional o romántica. A las lesbianas se les llama también "gay" o "mujeres gay". Algunas prefieren estas etiquetas.

LGBTQ es una sigla que significa "lesbiana, gay, bisexual, transgénero y queer" (o también "cuestionándose"). Es usado para personas que no son heterosexuales. Es también para personas que no se identifican con el sexo que les asignaron al nacer. Repasemos cada letra para aprender más acerca de quienes pertenecen a la comunidad LGBTQ.

Esta es una etiqueta amplia para minorías sexuales y de género. Una persona que es "queer" puede también identificarse de otras formas. Algunos dicen que son "lesbianas," "gay" o "bisexuales." Algunos sienten que pertenecen a algún otro grupo. O, es posible que no quieran ser etiquetados en absoluto.

La mayoría de nosotros nos sentimos atraídos por otras personas. Nuestra atracción puede ser física. Puede ser emocional o romántica. Para describir los tipos de atracción que sentimos, utilizamos el término "orientación sexual".

Esto se refiere a personas que sienten que el sexo de su cuerpo no coincide con lo que realmente son en su interior. Este sentimiento comienza temprano en sus vidas. Puede ser angustiante y confuso. Y a menudo, otros no los comprenden.

Los pansexuales son personas que pueden sentir atracción por cualquiera. Pueden sentir atracción física, emocional o romántica. Les pueden gustar personas de cualquier sexo o identidad de género. Les pueden gustar personas de cualquier orientación sexual. Esto no significa que se sientan atraídos por todos. Sino que es posible que se sientan atraídos por cualquier persona.

Gay and lesbian teens are often targets of bullying, harassment, and aggression. Anti-gay bullying can range from verbal abuse, such as name-calling, to life-threatening physical assault. Here's what you need to know.

As a transgender person, you may have special health concerns. Being honest and open with your healthcare provider will help you get the best care possible.

You may not agree with the gender you were given at birth. You may instead feel like you are a different gender. If this mismatch between your own gender identity and that assigned at birth seriously upsets you, you may have gender dysphoria.

Phalloplasty is a gender-affirming surgery that creates a penis and scrotum. Here are details about the procedure and recovery.