Innovative program promotes positive adolescent romantic relationships and use of effective contraceptives

Romantic relationships play an important part in adolescent development. Most young people have had at least one romantic...

Study links dating app use to increased risk of STIs among college students

In May, the WHO raised the alarm over the rise in incidence of sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) in...

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) suggests...

Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status

In a recent review article published in the Journal of Sex Research, researchers explored the existing literature on...

MRI-guided SBRT reduces side effects in prostate cancer treatment

Findings After a comprehensive two-year follow-up, researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that MRI-guided stereotactic body...

Sexual Health During Menopause: Preserving Intimacy and Connection Through Hormonal Changes

The journey through menopause represents one of the most significant physiological transitions in a woman's life, bringing profound...

Cosmic radiation and microgravity linked to erectile dysfunction in astronauts

During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness. Simulation experiments...

Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women's sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as...

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

More than four years ago, then-President Donald Trump declared an ambitious goal that had bipartisan support: ending the...

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

In a recent study published in the IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal, a group of researchers used a...

Breaking the silence: Advancing sexual medicine through collaborative European efforts

Timeliness and purpose Sexual medicine covers a wide range of issues related to sexual health and well-being at...

Lack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests

A new qualitative study from Bath psychologists suggests a lack of information and perceived necessity, as well as...

Societies need to give clearer, explicit support for breastfeeding in public, researchers say

International law supports women's right to breastfeed in the public. However, women report having been subjected to negative...

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

New research reveals that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis raises resistance gene levels in the gut, but leaves the overall...

Survey highlights inadequate sexual health education for LGBTQ+ adolescents

Children across the United States who identify as LGBTQ+ say the sexual health education curricula they receive is...

DoxyPEP reduces chlamydia and syphilis rates in routine care

A new study has found that rates of chlamydia and syphilis plummet among people prescribed doxycycline for sexually...

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University...

Postmenopausal women can reclaim intimacy with support and self-awareness, study finds

In-depth interviews with women and experts reveal how stigma, silence, and outdated beliefs undermine sexual health after menopause,...

Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden

Unveiling a global crisis: groundbreaking research highlights the immense impact of HSV infections on health, urging a shift...

Trump restores Title X funding for two anti-abortion states — while wiping it out elsewhere

The Trump administration quietly restored federal family planning money to Tennessee and Oklahoma, despite court rulings that the...

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