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British Army's ability to fight undermined by rampant STDs
Medics describe it as a 'worrying' spread of sexual diseases with more than 12,000 service members affected.
Tareq Haddad May 28, 2017
Penis transplant: World's third successful op will help man get erections after botched circumcision
The 40-year-old man will be able to have regain normal urinary and sexual function in about six months.
Léa Surugue May 23, 2017
Space sperm: Mice born from sperm preserved on the ISS pave way for human reproduction in space
The findings could have implications for humans if they ended up living in space permanently.
Léa Surugue May 22, 2017
Infertility: 100-year-old technique of 'tube flushing' increases chances of pregnancy without IVF
The procedure, known as hysterosalpingography, seems to work better with oil than with water.
Léa Surugue May 18, 2017
Prescribing PreP to prevent HIV does not increase risky sexual behaviours
PrEP can help prevent HIV infections.
Léa Surugue Apr 26, 2017
The Super Orgasm documentary: Can women really have 100 orgasms in a row?
The scientist's verdict: No solid evidence for super-orgasms, but there's a lot of healthy variability in female sexuality.
Staff Reporter Apr 13, 2017
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: When depression strikes once a month
PMDD can severely affect a woman's mental health.
Lydia Smith Apr 06, 2017
Why do women get recurrent cystitis after sex?
Scientists have identified a vaginal bacteria which may be to blame.
Léa Surugue Mar 31, 2017
HIV-positive adolescents are 6 to 12 times more likely to die than other teens
These young people often face more negative health outcomes than HIV patients in other age groups.
Léa Surugue Mar 28, 2017
Stem cell therapy gives hope to men with erectile dysfunction
The study is the first to use stem cells from fat cells to help men with the problem.
Léa Surugue Mar 25, 2017
New fathers who understand when their partner 'isn't in the mood' have stronger relationships
Being ok with not having sex after having a child is linked to higher relationship satisfaction.
Martha Henriques Mar 24, 2017
Sex 'afterglow' lasts for two days after intercourse and extends the honeymoon period
When sexual satisfaction lingers, our relationships are strengthened.
Léa Surugue Mar 21, 2017
Testosterone therapy for women: Everything you need to know
Testosterone therapy has shown positive results in trials to help women with sexual dysfunction.
Léa Surugue Mar 17, 2017
Intriguing biomarker identifies hidden HIV reservoirs to kill them
The findings suggest a potential cure might one day be on the horizon.
Léa Surugue Mar 15, 2017
Is HIV hiding in your brain? MRI scans can identify virus from changes to white matter
People with HIV may suffer from cognitive problems directly tied to presence of virus in the brain.
Léa Surugue Mar 13, 2017
How much porn is too much? Psychometric test identifies at-risk porn users
The test can be used as an initial indicator to see if someone's porn consumption is likely to be problematic.
Martha Henriques Mar 10, 2017
People are turning to porn when sex education fails. Can it teach us anything about relationships?
Many people – youth in particular – say they turn to porn to find answers about sex.
Léa Surugue Mar 10, 2017
I'm a gay porn star and I'd like to teach you about safe sex
Porn4PrEP wants to use porn, to teach people about sexual health.
Jason Domino Mar 10, 2017
First free transgender clinic opens in Texas
Just over 125,000 Texan adults who identify as transgender will be able to use the clinic.
Jordan Bhatt Mar 10, 2017
Erectile dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis and Levitra reduce risk of dying after heart attack
Having an active sex life may also be associated with a reduced risk of premature death.
Léa Surugue Mar 09, 2017
'Sex pheromones' don't make you sexy after all
Androstadienone and estratetraenol are sold as pheromones, but a double-blind trial finds they don't work.
Martha Henriques Mar 08, 2017
Millennials are ruining America's sex life
People born in the 1990s are having less sex than their parents or grandparents did when they were young.
Martha Henriques Mar 07, 2017
Having sex at home makes you a better employee the next day
Findings suggest that a good balance between your job and your home life is key.
Léa Surugue Mar 07, 2017
Genital herpes in pregnancy tied to higher risk of autism in boys
Mothers' immune response to herpes may increase the risk of offspring developing autism
Léa Surugue Feb 22, 2017
HIV: Thailand becomes first country in Asia to eliminate mother-to-child transmission
Thailand's health authorities have promoted ambitious policies to stop the spread of the virus in infants.
Léa Surugue Feb 08, 2017
Male contraceptive gel works in monkeys – but human trials are still way off
Contraceptive gel Vasalgel provided long-term and reliable contraception in rhesus monkeys.
Hannah Osborne Feb 07, 2017
Female genital mutilation: Facts and statistics that show we desperately need to address FGM
More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation.
Feb 06, 2017
Obese couples take longer to get pregnant
When both partners are obese, their chances of conceiving may be reduced.
Léa Surugue Feb 03, 2017
No sleep, no sex - Menopausal women with sleep problems are less satisfied with their sex lives
Menopausal women often report sleep problems and this can have a detrimental impact on their sex lives.
Léa Surugue Feb 01, 2017
Genital herpes vaccine shows promise for millions infected worldwide
The trivalent vaccine has been tested in guinea pigs and macaques.
Léa Surugue Jan 19, 2017
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