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Sexuality is not only about what we do sexually, alone or with a partner. There are many topics, and many resources describing these topics – from biology, to sexually transmitted infections, to how to teach children and adolescents about sex, and much more. Sexuality education is a lifelong process. Staying up-to-date on issues and information can only result in more sexually healthy individuals.

Educational Resources Articles:

Genital Herpes From Oral Sex and Cold Sores

My Opinion on the Matter (COPA)

American Association of Pediatricians Releases New Statement on Sexual Orientation

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i am planning to marry my gf who is 4 yrs elder to me, i am 25 she is 29. are there any chances of problems popping up in my sexual life and also regarding she bearing a child?

Hi... thanks in advance for answering my question. I would like to ask regarding what is the best day to have intercourse and ejaculate inside my partner without her getting pregnent. I understand tha ....

Hi I am currently doing a survey of youth-orientated computer-based educational-resources in sexual health and would be grateful if you could help me. It is part of a preliminary stage in a two ye ....

Well, actually I have a question about education. I want to study to become a sex therapist myself. I'm from New York City and I wonder what school I can go to. Please let me know.

Where can I locate information to confirm that a Sex Therapy school has been duly licensed by the State of Florida to conduct a sex therapy certification program? Are there any less ....

Ive never had troubles anally before, but 3 nights ago i felt a stabbing pain in my anal area. The pain went away after sleep and the night after the pain came back and a huge lump formed on the right ....

i intimately kiss a girl and few days later igot a small white sore under my tongue and then on on my lower inside lip they went away and now i have small light red sore on my outside lip it itches i ....

I am currently a college student at one New York City's universities. I am not sure if you are the person i should be directing this email to, but maybe you would be able to give me some assistance w ....

My son is autistic, and 23 years old. He is fairly high functioning. I would best characterize his ability to understand and communicate as binary.....on/off, yes/no, up/down, etc. I have been dire ....

I was wondering if you knew of any universities that offer sex therapy as a study?

I am studying Sexual Health & Reproductive Health Nursing. My assignment is on " What are the major issues impact on sexual health & reproductive system among Gay and Lesbian people. I need references ....

Hi. I have searched with no luck for an article on the web which may address my issue. I am extremely embarassed by what I found in my daughter's room yesterday. Over ten years ago my husband and I m ....

i am a student at a communtiy college and am taking a sex and sexuality class for sociology. If you could please reply to these questions, I would be grateful 1. Have you ever taught sexual educa ....

I work for a support service and we are trying to produce a STD handbook and have been trying with out luck to locate photos of STD infection.Specifically early infections/mild cases rather than extre ....

Hi, I am a graduate occupational therapy sutdent and I am giving a 2 hour presentation to classmates about sexuality and disability. I would like to include issues of sexuality with variuos populatio ....

This is not actually a problem but I'm hoping you could give some advice. I am a social worker who would like to pursue a career in the area of sexual health counselling. Could you recommend educati ....

Dear Dr. McCaffree, I am an Allied Health program teacher (high school). Whenever I teach the unit on STD's, questions always arise about the history or origin of the diseases. This is my weak spot ....

Hi, I am 31 years old and have had first sexual intercourse one month ago. I understand that it is always painful to lose viriginity but still it was not possible to have a full intercourse with my h ....

I have a question regarding biological differences between homosexuals and heterosexuals. I read your column concerning sexual orientation and the causes of homosexuality. While you did acknowledge ....

My husband's low sexual desire

Hello, I am an RN, Certified Developmental Disability Nurse. I have been providing Sex-Ed to indivuals w/DD, staff trng, presenting at Conferences, re: supporting relationships and sexuality for peopl ....

I am a gay male and am only recently diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. I thought being gay was tough. (I "came out" late; at 29). Asperger Syndrome is another situation where I have "known I was di ....

I have constant burning and terrible odor. No unusal discharge. I believe I've contracted STD's. Where can I go for "confidental" testing?

Hay I am really scared and I need someone to answer my question soon. I had sex with an older women, i used a condom, but never ejaculated in it but "tok it off from me" then mastebated me, rubbing ....

I am a 30 year old female who had my first baby 16 months ago by C-section. Prior to the birth of my child, I was able to achieve orgasms with my husband during intercourse. Since the C-section, I a ....

Hello Dr. Birch. I am a 50 year old woman. I have been married and have 2 grown children. I am now with a man 15 years older than myself. I rarely, if ever, have had an orgasm. On top of this, my ....

I am a residential counselor at a group home for developmentally disabled adults. We have never had a sexuality policy or sex ed program. Recently, a client with independent privelages perpetrated a ....

need information (written and videos) for general discussion on sexuality especially for a young adult population, 18- 40yrs. Population includes students with disabilities such as as cerebral palsy, ....

i am trying to find out if any of the meds I am currently taking can cause sexual problems.

Hello, I have a question concerning my orgasms and birth conrol pills. For the past few months, it has been a lot harder for me to reach orgasm and the ones that I do have are very small ones. Somet ....

I have never been able to orgasm. I thought it may be due to medication I was taking, but I switched and even got off the medication and still experience the same problem. I haven't lost my sex driv ....

My psychologist is trying to find treamant plans for my sexual harassemtn and cannot find any, do they exist and where can i find them?

The problem: I'm 20 now. When I was 13 or so, I started masturbating,and I developed a habit of doing so whenever I was extremely stressed. I found it to be of immense relief. I've since tried ....

I am having a sexual relationship with a 33 year old female and I seem to have premature ejaculation after intercourse. I have been diagonosed with nonverbal learning disability or asperger's syndr ....

Dr Fleming I am a health professional studying for an MSc and am currently doing an assignment on sexuality in cancer patients. I would be eternally grateful for any help that you are able to give me ....

my boyfriend enjoys oral sex but lately my discharge has smelled and tasted different to him and he was wondering why. it makes me a little nervous because maybe I have an infection and I want sex to ....

My question is about a topic I am writing about in college on Masters & Johnson sex issues. I would appreciate a response from this specific question asked: how do you think Masters & Johnson changed ....

how do we find it. i have a hard time reaching orgasims during sex???

I've got high blood pressure. Most of the medication that my doctor has prescribed keeps me from having proper erections. Right now, I've been on Ismelin (guanethidine) for a long time. Are there any ....

I am a student at the University of South Florida and am researching the current state of sex education in the schools. I am wondering if there is any certification required. My hope is to modernize a ....

I contracted herpes in 1978, have been married twice and have never passed it on. Recent info seems to express that it is contagious even when not active. I have not been active for approx 2 yrs. I ....

I would like to teach a class on sexual diseases and alternative lifestyles to the adults but I need help with getting the information. Do you have any suggestions.

My daughter's class is having their sexual ed. course coming up,& my husband & I have decided to talk to her about it at home instead of the teachers. It's a very important for me to make sure that I ....

I am looking for sex education programs for developmentally disabled adults in the NewYork City/Brooklyn area. Any leads?

I am a 32 year old graduate student, studying at Columbia University for a MSW in Clinical Social Work. I am an activist and have worked in the concentrations of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, ....

How long do you think people living with genital herpes can wait before we see a cure? Also, are researchers even looking for a cure? Do researchers need funds?

About 4 months ago I noticed a lil bump on the side of my penis, small, smooth, skin colored, no pain, itching, nothing. Looked like a small pimple or mosquito bite. It went away after about 2 weeks ....

While I had first sexual intercourse I didn't bleed so my husband doesn't trust on me. Is there any particular reason or is it something unusual?

My wife is a victim of sexual abuse that took place when she was 11..Over 20 years ago. I new that this was an issue and have been very sensitive to her needs. There has been times in our 10 year r ....

I am a behavior specialist (MA Psych in applied behavior change) currently working with a young male teen with autism who is trying to understand his sexuality. Inappropriate behaviors his family is c ....

I am a special education teacher who has been asked to teach 12 yr. old autistic students about their budding sexuality. can you point me to come resources

I am a second-year student of occupational therapy preparing for my internship. None of my courses covered sexuality and I am curious: When can an individual resume sexuality activit ....

I am an instructor at a program for individuals with developmental disabilities. I attended a workshop with yourself a while ago and have taken a couple of workshops with Dave Hingsburger. The topics ....