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LIFESTYLE August 19, 2018

Colombians urged to stop having sex because it's too damn hot

The health secretary of Santa Marta, Julio Salas, advised locals to abstain from sex to stay cool during an intense heat wave, according to Colombia Reports.

Sexual Health July 12, 2018

How this stealth STD could become the next superbug

A little-known, sometimes symptomless sexually transmitted disease is set to be the next superbug within a decade — if people don’t wise up about their sex lives, experts are warning.

Women's Health June 27, 2018

Woman says agonizing condition has left her unable to have sex

A 25-year-old filmmaker whose work explores issues of gender and identity is opening up about her personal experience with a painful pelvic floor condition that has prevented her from ever having sex.

ADHD May 23, 2018

Banned pregnancy drug tied to ADHD generations later

A pregnancy drug banned decades ago may have side effects that linger for generations.

Sexual Health May 15, 2018

Spikes in chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis take STDs to record highs in California

The Golden State saw an overall 45 percent spike in the number of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases over the past five years.

CANCER April 16, 2018

Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear

Treatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers often lack specifics or offer conflicting advice about when or how often to do certain tests, a review of recent recommendations finds.

Infertility April 2, 2018

Heavily used herbicide tied to shorter pregnancies

More than 90 percent of pregnant women in a small Indiana study had glyphosate in their urine, and higher concentrations were associated with earlier deliveries.

Fitness + Well-being March 20, 2018

5 ways to enjoy a longer sex life

Don't let your sex life fall behind

MENTAL HEALTH March 19, 2018

Sexual orientation top risk for suicidal thoughts in college freshmen

Nearly one third of first-year college students have thought about suicide, according to a study across eight countries, and non-heterosexual identity or feelings were the biggest risks for this kind of thinking or behavior.

Sexual Health March 19, 2018

Male birth control pill showing promise in early trials

A new contraceptive pill, called DMAU, when taken daily could bring sperm count low enough so a man can’t get his partner pregnant.

Sexual Health February 27, 2018

Teen sexting may be more common than you think

At least one in four teens are receiving sexually explicit texts and emails, and at least one in seven are sending sexts, a new study suggests.