Family Goes Strong

Yes, it's still Valentine's week. And although a straight-up beauty item is usually the order of the day, I did want to mention that natural flush that comes from shared excitement as one of the best "organic" beauty treatments.

Is Love a Drug?

The film Love & Other Drugs explores love amidst Viagra

By: Gerit Quealy

November 15, 2010

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Being together, and staying together, involves ups and downs no matter what your age.

The short answer to 'Is love a drug?': Yes. It can be. In the beginning especially. Until you get past all the endorphins playing ping pong with your heart, and settle in to a nice game of chess anyway.

Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media

Top 10 tips for raising kids in an R-rated world

By: Karen Springen

August 30, 2010

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Today, many TV shows, movies, and music videos depict a lot of sexuality — but rarely talk about making responsible decisions or using condoms. Think about some of the programs (such as "True Blood," with its orgies) nominated for last night's Emmy Awards. And look at Lady Gaga's disturbing "Paparazzi."

Treatments for Your Erectile Dysfunction

There are many ways to successfully manage the condition

By: Beth Baker

August 22, 2010

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If you have erectile dysfunction (ED), you should know you have a lot of treatment options. It's important that you first go to the doctor to determine what's causing the problem. Only then can you figure out what treatments are likely to work, with the least amount of potential side effects.

It may be tempting to rush out and ask for a prescription. But according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), you should try other steps first:

Phony Cures on Internet for Erectile Dysfunction

Food and Drug Administration urges men to avoid dozens of products

By: Beth Baker

August 20, 2010

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The ads are irresistible. The names alone may tempt you: "True Man Sexual Energy." "Hero." "Passion-Rx."

Despite their promises of "maximum sexual performance," dietary supplements sold over the Internet as remedies for erectile dysfunction (ED) are often either bogus or out and out dangerous, according to the Food and Drug Administration. FDA is now gunning for many of these products, taking them off the market and warning consumers not to buy them. But more keep popping up.

You Want Sex, He Doesn't--Or Vice Versa

16 ways to increase the odds that you'll both be in the mood

By: Karen Springen

August 5, 2010

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Your kids are out of the house—or at least less likely to be barging into your room at all hours. You're no longer worried about pregnancy. Talk about perfect conditions for romance, right? Not necessarily. You and your partner may suffer from incompatible sex drives. Here are some steps to take:

Would you try “pink Viagra”?

A new pill just for you could be the Rx for a steamy sex life

By: Celeste Perron

June 30, 2010

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There's a pill designed to do for women what Viagra has done for men, and right now the FDA is weighing whether or not you'll ever get to try it. The drug, called flibanserin, is a failed antidepressant that didn't boost moods in tests but had the unexpected, very welcome, side effect of revving up female patients' libidos. The drug co.

Erectile Dysfunction Can Be Reversed

It could be as simple as lifestyle changes, beyond the blue pill solution

By: Steve Mullen

June 17, 2010

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As many as 18 million men (18.4 percent over age 20) in the United States have reported episodes of erectile dysfunction (ED). The good news is that in some cases, a change in lifestyle can reverse the problem.

Lifestyle changes are those well within the control of the individual who has the willpower to implement them. No one is saying it's easy, but medical researchers believe some types of ED can be reversed with more exercise.

Are Your Prescriptions Safe?

The FDA warns a drug manufacturer about reporting side effects for Viagra and Lipitor, among other drugs

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

June 10, 2010

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How do you know if the drugs your doctor recommends are safe? That's a question more and more of us face as we get older because people over 50 are much more likely to be taking prescription medications for long-term conditions like high cholesterol or high blood pressure. We assume that if a drug has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, it is generally safe and effective – and most of the time, that is true.

Dietary Supplement Dangers

Dietary supplements and herbal remedies can be dangerous (here's why).

By: Celeste Perron

August 29, 2011

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Not all dietary supplements are what they seem.

Dietary supplement use is on the rise, but some of these pills are dangerous. Here's why, and how to stay safe.

Puttin’ on the Spritz

Getting (back) that lovin’ feelin’

By: Gerit Quealy

February 15, 2011

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Sprayology offers an organic, homepathic way to support your engery levels for love.

Is Love a Drug?

The film Love & Other Drugs explores love amidst Viagra

By: Gerit Quealy

November 15, 2010

2 Comments

Source: Chris Parker

Being together, and staying together, involves ups and downs no matter what your age.

Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media

Top 10 tips for raising kids in an R-rated world

By: Karen Springen

August 30, 2010

5 Comments

Source: Getty Images

Treatments for Your Erectile Dysfunction

There are many ways to successfully manage the condition

By: Beth Baker

August 22, 2010

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It may be tempting to rush out and ask for a prescription. But according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), you should try other steps first: