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Taneia Surles

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  • Writer, Editor, and Content Strategist, Freelance
  • Associate Editor, BlackDoctor
  • None, BlackDoctor, Freelance
Huntsville
As seen in: BlackDoctor, MSN, Yahoo Life, USA Today, Yahoo News, Aol, Green Entrepreneur, Healthline, The Hill, Flipboard, Yahoo and
Covers:  Reproductive health, sexual health, alternative health, mental health, education, business
Freelance Health Writer and Editor. Bylines: @Healthline, @mindbodygreen, @iamwellandgood, and more! đź’Ś taneia@contentbytaneia.com

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Taneia Surles, MPH is a sexual health writer and public health professional. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has bylines in AARP, Health, Healthline, Insider, Parents, Verywell Health, and others.

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Do Tattoos and Piercings Turn You On? There's a Term for That

Do Tattoos and Piercings Turn You On? There's a Term for That

Ever felt super turned on by tattoos (or just getting one)? Here's everything you need to know about stigmato…

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If You Struggle With Painful Sex, This Could Be The Root Cause

If You Struggle With Painful Sex, This Could Be The Root Cause

Here's a deeper look into what causes pelvic floor tightness and tips for managing this sexual health conditi…

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How Does Prostate Cancer Treatment Affect Sex for Partners?

How Does Prostate Cancer Treatment Affect Sex for Partners?

Prostate cancer treatment can affect sex in a number of ways, which makes it important for partners to be par…

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Polyamorous: Meaning, Facts, and Misconceptions

Polyamorous: Meaning, Facts, and Misconceptions

Polyamory is the practice of participating in several romantic and sexual relationships with more than one pa…

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Men Are Subject to the Sexual Side Effects of Metformin

Men Are Subject to the Sexual Side Effects of Metformin

The leading antidiabetes medication benefits many patients, but men may experience sexual side effects of met…

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TBD

You've probably searched through several adult websites to find your ideal toy, but haven't found the one yet…

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Pro Perspectives: How Oral Health Shapes Whole-Person Care

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By Taneia Surles Verified
| BlackDoctor Pro Verified
June is National Oral Health Month, which aims to raise awareness of the strong link between dental health and overall physical well-being. Unfortunately, oral health is often viewed as cosmetic and siloed from the rest of medicine, despite mounting evidence linking it to chronic disease outcomes. For Black Americans, oral health disparities mirror broader inequities seen across healthcare, including barriers to preventive care, delayed diagnoses, and limited access to care.
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5 Great Books for Aging Well

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By Taneia Surles Verified
| Aol Verified
Our team of editors independently selects all recommendations. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission. We take our shopping journalism seriously; we will only recommend products or services we believe in. Healthy aging isn't just about preserving your physical health — it's about taking care of your mental and emotional well-being, relationships, purpose, and overall quality of life.
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5 Great Books for Aging Well

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By Taneia Surles Verified
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Our team of editors independently selects all recommendations. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission. We take our shopping journalism seriously; we will only recommend products or services we believe in. Healthy aging isn’t just about preserving your physical health — it’s about taking care of your mental and emotional well-being, relationships, purpose, and overall quality of life.
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