Sexual & Reproductive Health

What Are Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. These infections are usually passed from person to person thr...

Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. Circumcision isn’t required. If parents choose this for their baby, the procedure is usually d...

Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies, which help protect your baby against infections. It also can help prevent sudden infant death syn...

When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does it come? Can certain foods affect how you feel? In your search for details, you may have f...

Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being. After 9 months of waiting, you are probably excited to finally be home with your new baby. Much ...

Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. NFP helps people observe their body’s fertility signs to know when to have sexual intercourse...

Sexual health is a big part of life. It can affect and is affected by other aspects of health. This includes physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Being in good sexual health means you ar...

Puberty is the time in life when your child’s body becomes sexually mature. Your child will experience many changes in their body during this time. For girls, puberty usually occurs between ages 10...

Using a diaphragm is a form of birth control. It prevents pregnancy by creating a barrier between a woman’s uterus and a man’s sperm. A diaphragm is a reusable dome-shaped cup. It fits ...

Light amounts of vaginal bleeding early in your pregnancy can occur. In most cases, it’s not serious. It can happen in the first 20 weeks for different reasons. It can be the result of something se...