Bio
Anna is a Sharecare expert and a Good In Bed contributor. She is completing her Master's of Public Health with a focus on sexuality and health at Columbia University. She has an extensive background in safer sex, HIV and STI prevention, and reproductive rights. She has worked with youth and women of all ages, with a focus on empowering others to take responsibility for and control of their emotional and sexual health. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she created and implemented the now-annual Orgasm Awareness Day.
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What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus, the virus family that causes warts on the hand, foot, or genitals. It also can cause cervical cancer. There are many different strains of this virus, which can ...
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What is the fantasy of conception sex?
At first, it’s a dream come true for many men: a partner who wants sex, wants a lot of it, and wants it now. But over time, this can wear thin. When sex is timed around ovulation, with the so...
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How can I control hot flashes naturally?
If you'd like to go beyond the DIY (do-it-yourself) route to helping prevent hot flashes, your doctor may have some suggestions. Alternative therapies like vitamins, acupuncture or herbology ca...
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Can cancer treatment cause vaginal dryness?
Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation can all dry out the vagina, making sex painful. And again, if you're anticipating painful sex, you're going to want it less. It...
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Why should I monitor my vaginal discharge?
Keeping track of daily discharge can help a woman learn what’s normal for her body. Pay attention to sensations of wetness and the appearance of discharge in underwear. Discharge that is exce...
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What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer typically appears in the outer lining of the ovaries. Symptoms to look out for include indigestion, flatulence, nausea or vomiting, abdominal discomfort or pain, swelling, or bloatin...
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What are the sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatment?
Treatments for prostate cancer include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. One type of surgery, employed in an attempt to cure the disease, is a radical prostatectomy, which involves the r...
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What are the signs and symptoms of colon cancer?
Colon cancer shows up in the tissues of the colon, while rectal cancer shows up in the tissues of the rectum. Worried you might have it? Symptoms to look out for include bloody stools; cramping, bl...
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How is lung cancer treated?
There are several different types of lung cancer. Treatment is based on the stage at which it is found. Non-small cell cancer is more common and is often treated with surgery in earlier stages. Sma...
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What is female sexual dysfunction (FSD)?
No experts seem to agree. The Journal of Urology has listed these definitions, but each could be related to another issue, such as feminine dryness: -- pain during intercourse; -- lack of int...
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Are genital warts serious?
The form of human papillomavirus, or HPV, that causes genital warts is not the same form of the virus that causes cervical cancer. Although obnoxious, genital warts are harmless and treatable...
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How are genital warts transmitted?
Genital warts are a form of human papillomavirus, or HPV. They are transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, so if you have warts and are sexually active, you risk transmitting HPV to your pa...
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What is Plan B?
Plan B is an emergency-contraception pill available without a prescription to people over age 17. (A single-pill version called Plan B One-Step is available without a prescription.) It works within...
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What is the Ella pill?
The Ella pill is a prescription-only form of emergency contraception that is approved by the FDA. It works within five days of unprotected sex and blocks the hormone necessary for a pregnancy...
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What is the morning-after pill?
There really is no such thing. The “morning-after pill” is a way to refer to emergency contraception, but both pill formulations available aren’t only taken the morning afte...
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