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30 Sep
Good Sex and Self Esteem Often Go Together, Study Finds

Good Sex and Self Esteem Often Go Together, Study Finds

There's a strong link between self-esteem and good times between the sheets, a new study suggests.

Folks ranking high in self-esteem also tended to rate their sex lives as satisfying, reported a team from the Universities of Zurich and Utrecht, in Switzerland and The Net...

10 Sep
Libido Can Drop After Menopause, But This Therapy Can Help

Libido Can Drop After Menopause, But This Therapy Can Help

A form of psychotherapy can help women whose libidos have suffered as they go through menopause, a new study finds.

Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved sexual desire and satisfaction in a small group of middle-aged and older women, researchers said.

19 Jul
Studies Support Use of Daily Antibiotic to Prevent STDs in High-Risk Groups

Studies Support Use of Daily Antibiotic to Prevent STDs in High-Risk Groups

It's long been known that popping the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a risky sexual encounter can greatly reduce a person's risk for a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

In fact, the U.S. Centers for Dis...

01 Jul
Not 'Out of Your League': Folks Tend to Marry People as Attractive as They Are

Not 'Out of Your League': Folks Tend to Marry People as Attractive as They Are

People largely date and marry people in their own "league,"as far as beauty is concerned, a new review finds.

Men and women are fairly accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, and they tend to choose mates who have similar views of their own beauty, research...

27 Jun
Ignorance Could Be Fueling Rising Spread of STDs, Poll Finds

Ignorance Could Be Fueling Rising Spread of STDs, Poll Finds

Many sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in the United States, and a nationwide poll indicates that ignorance about how they're transmitted could be fueling their spread.

About a third of Americans (34%) falsely believe sexually transmitted infections (

07 Jun
Only About Half of Folks Would Tell New Sex Partner If They Had an STD

Only About Half of Folks Would Tell New Sex Partner If They Had an STD

Only about half of people with a sexually transmitted disease would tell a new partner about their infection before having sex, a new review finds.

Fear prevents many people from revealing their

06 Jun
Close-knit Family, Community Key to Teens Delaying Sex

Close-knit Family, Community Key to Teens Delaying Sex

Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, a new study has found.

On the other hand, teens' schools have less influence on their sexual behavior, researchers report.

"Our results echo other studies' f...

05 Jun
CDC Supports Use of Antibiotic as 'Morning After Pill' to Stop STDs

CDC Supports Use of Antibiotic as 'Morning After Pill' to Stop STDs

In new guidelines released Tuesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that certain people take the antibiotic doxycycline as a morning-after pill to lower the risk of some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

The latest recommendations only apply to gay and bisexual ...

24 May
New Steps Towards a Male Birth Control Pill

New Steps Towards a Male Birth Control Pill

For decades, the responsibility for birth control has fallen largely on women, but new research suggests a birth control pill for men might one day become a reality.

How does it work? It targets a protein required for fertility, scientists report.

The protein, call...

07 Mar
Could a Meal With Refined Carbs Make You Less Attractive?

Could a Meal With Refined Carbs Make You Less Attractive?

Put down that donut and lay off the pasta: New research finds you're less sexy after gorging on refined carbs.

French researchers presented heterosexual adults with photos of an opposite-sex person who two hours earlier had eaten a breakfast rich in refined carbohydrates...

09 Feb
Use It or Lose It? Mouse Study Reveals Key to Healthy Erections

Use It or Lose It? Mouse Study Reveals Key to Healthy Erections

Is 'practice makes perfect' true for the male erection, too?

That's the suggestion from a Swedish study involving amorous male mice. It found that getting erections regularly was important to the rodents' overall erectile function.

The key seemed to lie in connecti...

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30 Jan
U.S. Syphilis Cases Continue to Climb

U.S. Syphilis Cases Continue to Climb

U.S. cases of syphilis have soared past numbers seen just a decade ago, new government statistics show.

The grim numbers are for 2022, the latest year for which an accurate tally is available.

More ...

21 Dec
'Morning After' Pill Sales Surge on Day After New Years' Eve

'Morning After' Pill Sales Surge on Day After New Years' Eve

Even Valentine's Day apparently doesn't trump the start of a brand new year when it comes to getting frisky.

Sales of the morning-after pill surged across the U.S. after New Year 2022, new research shows. Nearly 41,000 extra pills were sold in the following week, a perio...

14 Dec
1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much

1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much

Being in a marriage or long-term relationship typically includes promises of monogamy, but new research shows a surprising number of folks, mostly men, are open to the idea of having another person in the mix.

Fully one-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the ...

14 Dec
As Congo Outbreak Continues, Study Finds Low-Dose Mpox Vaccine Still Offers Protection

As Congo Outbreak Continues, Study Finds Low-Dose Mpox Vaccine Still Offers Protection

Mpox is making headlines again, as an outbreak of severe disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa has infected thousands of people and killed hundreds.

Amid this worrying scenario, researchers at New York University (NYU) offer a glimmer of good news: Smalle...

27 Nov
In Michigan, 5 Women Contracted Syphilis Affecting the Eyes From the Same Asymptomatic Man

In Michigan, 5 Women Contracted Syphilis Affecting the Eyes From the Same Asymptomatic Man

In a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis that affects the eyes to five Michigan women, a new report finds.

Since ocular syphilis remains very rare, researchers believe the strain of T. pallidum -- the syphi...

18 Nov
Taking Antibiotic After Sex Could Slash Your Risk for an STI. Here's What to Know

Taking Antibiotic After Sex Could Slash Your Risk for an STI. Here's What to Know

Data showing that the antibiotic doxycycline might prevent a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if taken soon after sex made headlines earlier this year.

As surging numbers of cases of syphilis and gonorrhea affect m...

07 Nov
U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Rose 10-fold Over a Decade

U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Rose 10-fold Over a Decade

An old scourge, syphilis, is returning with a vengeance in the United States, affecting not only adults but also the most vulnerable -- newborns.

Rates of congenital syphilis soared 10-fold between 2012 and 2022, according to new data released Tuesday by the U.S. Centers...

27 Sep
PTSD Can Harm a Woman's Sex Life

PTSD Can Harm a Woman's Sex Life

Suffering from PTSD may take a toll on your sex life if you're a woman, new research reveals.

About 10% of women have PTSD symptoms because of combat exposure, childhood abuse and sexual violence. Little research has been done looking at how these symptoms might affect s...

05 Sep
Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds

Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman's Adult Sex Life, Study Finds

A stressful or traumatic childhood experience -- anything from parents divorcing to a sibling's drug problem -- may have long-term effects on a woman's sexual health.

These adverse childhood experiences may be linked to sexual inactivity and dysfunction in women later in...

11 Aug
Is Science Getting Closer to the Brain Center for Male Libido?

Is Science Getting Closer to the Brain Center for Male Libido?

A single hardwired brain circuit might be responsible for male sexual drive, a new mouse study reports.

Researchers have singled out in lab mice a brain region that controls sexual interest, libido, mating behavior and pleasure, said senior researcher

19 Jun
Your Sex Life Doesn't Have to Suffer During Menopause

Your Sex Life Doesn't Have to Suffer During Menopause

Let's talk about menopause and its impact on your sex life. We all know that this phase of life can bring about some changes, like a lower sex drive and vaginal dryness. But here's the thing: you don't have to suffer through it. In this article, we will break down how menopaus...

07 Jun
Going Solo: Masturbation May Give Humans an Evolutionary Edge

Going Solo: Masturbation May Give Humans an Evolutionary Edge

Some might think masturbation is all about self-pleasure, but scientists now claim it's far more significant than that.

Their new findings suggest it could serve an important role in evolution.

An ancient trait in primates, masturbation -- at least for the males o...

01 Jun
Peyronie's Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Peyronie's Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Many men have likely never heard of Peyronie's disease, but they might want to brush up on this condition because it causes the penis to curve abnormally during an erection.

Peyronie's disease typically affects men over 30, and it appears to be caused by the build-up of ...

19 Dec
People in Open Relationships Face Stigma, Research Shows

People in Open Relationships Face Stigma, Research Shows

Even though roughly 1 in 5 Americans has been involved in an "open"relationship at some point in their lives, new research cautions that many end up bearing the brunt of stigmatizing and stressful disapproval.

The finding stems from a pair of fresh investigations: T...

07 Dec
1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study

A high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos -- sexting -- over their smartphones, a new study reveals.

"The prevalence rates we found in this study suggest that school coun...

01 Nov
Science Helps Reveal Secrets of the Clitoris

Science Helps Reveal Secrets of the Clitoris

More than 10,000 nerve fibers -- many more than expected -- power the human clitoris, according to Oregon researchers who were able to count them for the first time while performing gender-affirming genital surgery.

That's about 20% more than previous estimates,

28 Oct
First Sex Activates Boost in Vaginal Immune Response, Study Finds

First Sex Activates Boost in Vaginal Immune Response, Study Finds

A woman's body appears to go on high alert after she loses her virginity, a new study reports.

Specifically, her immune system ramps up activity in her vagina following her first sexual intercourse, researchers found.

However, researchers can't yet say whether thes...

26 Oct
Who's Got the Strongest Sex Drive, Men or Women?

Who's Got the Strongest Sex Drive, Men or Women?

Perhaps to no one's surprise, new research has determined that men do, in fact, have a much stronger sex drive than women.

After reviewing more than 200 studies, investigators "found that men consistently report a higher sex drive," said study author Julius Frankenbach,...

03 Oct
Sexual Issues Can Plague Young Women Who've Survived Cancer

Sexual Issues Can Plague Young Women Who've Survived Cancer

Young women who have survived cancer are at risk of having sexual problems, such as loss of libido and discomfort, a new study finds.

The quality of the survivor's sex life is also inf...

26 Aug
Gay Men Are Cutting Back on Sex to Avoid Monkeypox

Gay Men Are Cutting Back on Sex to Avoid Monkeypox

A survey conducted among American gay and bisexual men in early August found about half saying they'd cut down on sexual activity -- including one-night stands and app-based hookups -- in response to the

24 Aug
Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later

Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later

Childbirth shouldn't put any dent in your future lovin', regardless of the way your baby was delivered, new research assures.

Sexual enjoyment isn't affected at all by method of delivery in the years following childbirth, according to

09 Aug
B 8/11 -- Lung Cancer Can Diminish Sexual Health for Women

B 8/11 -- Lung Cancer Can Diminish Sexual Health for Women

Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect among women with lung cancer, a new study finds.

"The SHAWL [Sexual Health Assessment in Women with Lung Cancer] study is about bringing women's sexuality to the forefront of scientific discussions because it has been significan...

08 Aug
Breast Cancer Treatment Effects on Sex Life a Hidden Burden

Breast Cancer Treatment Effects on Sex Life a Hidden Burden

Women with breast cancer commonly see their sexual health decline, yet their doctors aren't telling them what to expect -- or what to do about it.

Those are among the fin...

18 May
Many Older Women Have Active Sex Lives, But Menopause Can Interfere

Many Older Women Have Active Sex Lives, But Menopause Can Interfere

Many women remain sexually active into their 70s, but for others, menopause symptoms and chronic health issues get in the way.

That's among the findings from the latest University of Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging...

13 Apr
Orgasm's Key Role in Women's Sexual Satisfaction

Orgasm's Key Role in Women's Sexual Satisfaction

The more orgasms you have, the more you come to expect.

And the reverse is also true, according to a new study of the so-called orgasm gap -- in which men climax far more often than their female partners.

"Our expectations are shaped by our experiences, so whe...

23 Mar
A New Male Birth Control Pill Works - in Mice

A New Male Birth Control Pill Works - in Mice

Science is moving closer to a male contraceptive pill, and human clinical trials of a non-hormonal version could begin later this year, researchers say.

The experimental contraceptive works in mice, according to a preliminary study scheduled for presentation Wednesday at...

15 Feb
Sex in the Senior Years: Why It's Key to Overall Health

Sex in the Senior Years: Why It's Key to Overall Health

Lovemaking isn't just for the young - older people gain a lot of satisfaction from amorous relations as well.

But things get complicated as people age, and many folks let this important part of life drift away rather than talk about sexual problems with either their part...

14 Feb
Hints That Viagra-Like Drugs Might Help Prevent Dementia

Hints That Viagra-Like Drugs Might Help Prevent Dementia

Viagra-like drugs might do more than rejuvenate sex lives: A new study suggests that medications for erectile dysfunction may also help treat vascular dementia.

The medications are designed to increase blood flow to the penis in order to treat erectile dysfunction, so U....

09 Feb
Could Semen Hold Key to New Over-the-Counter Contraceptive?

Could Semen Hold Key to New Over-the-Counter Contraceptive?

No contraceptive is perfect, and scientists continue searching for safer, more effective methods.

Now, researchers have found a way to trap sperm in semen's natural gel state, and they believe their findings could point the way to a new type of birth control.

Norma...

02 Feb
Fragile Male Egos Have Many Women 'Faking It' in the Bedroom

Fragile Male Egos Have Many Women 'Faking It' in the Bedroom

A trio of new studies are confirming what millions of women already know: Reacting to your man's insecurities can have you pretending the sexual satisfaction you do not feel.

The more a woman thinks her partner's ego is fragile, the more likely she is to protect those fe...

13 Jan
Death During Sex Very Rare Among Those Under 50

Death During Sex Very Rare Among Those Under 50

It's a familiar trope of TV and movies -- a couple is engaged in passionate sex when the guy's heart suddenly gives out.

"Usually it's a middle-aged man. Usually he's cheating with somebody else. It's funny, there's this myth in our mind that this can happen," said cardi...

11 Jan
Dolphins Have a Functioning Clitoris, Study Finds

Dolphins Have a Functioning Clitoris, Study Finds

The sex lives of dolphins may seem to be an esoteric scientific subject, but there are researchers who wondered if a certain part of a female dolphin's anatomy might produce pleasure.

"Every time we dissected a vagina, we would see this very large clitoris, and we were c...

09 Nov
U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Less Sex Education Now Than 25 Years Ago

U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Less Sex Education Now Than 25 Years Ago

Sex Ed -- it's been a staple of public education for decades, but new research shows that only half of American teens are getting instruction that meets minimum standards.

"The findings show that most adolescents are not receiving sex education that will enable them to m...

20 Oct
Gender-Affirming Mastectomies Give Boost to Patients' Mental Health

Gender-Affirming Mastectomies Give Boost to Patients' Mental Health

Gender-affirming breast removal (mastectomy) can greatly enhance a patients' mental well-being, a new study finds.

Gender-affirming mastectomy is the most common type of gender-confirming surgery, but there's "not a lot of information out there about how exactly these ty...

13 Oct
Testosterone Levels Matter for Men's, Women's Sex Lives

Testosterone Levels Matter for Men's, Women's Sex Lives

What launches guys on serial sexual conquests and prompts solo activity among women?

It's testosterone, of course.

As the primary male sex hormone, it plays a leading role in the sexual development of guys. But folks often overlook the role it plays in female sexua...

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