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October 10, 2018

Is erectile dysfunction genetic?

Scientists say they have found the long sought-after proof that there is a genetic component to a major problem men have in the bedroom.

October 1, 2018

Houston’s ‘robot sex brothel’ faces city hurdle: report

The Canadian company looking to open a so-called “robot sex brothel” in Houston reportedly hit a snag during its construction.

September 27, 2018

Number of newborns born with syphilis doubles in 4 years, CDC reports

The number of newborns born with syphilis has reached a 20-year high, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday, tracking a general increase in several sexually transmitted infections.

September 18, 2018

Syphilis cases up 44 percent in California county

Health officials are attempting to combat a record-high number of syphilis cases in San Joaquin County after the area saw a 44 percent increase from 2016 to 2017, making it the second highest in the state.

September 6, 2018

IVF kids may have higher risk of high blood pressure

Kids born through in vitro fertilization may be more likely to develop high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

August 28, 2018

STDs hit all-time highs in US for fourth straight year, CDC reports

Sexually-transmitted diseases continue to hit all-time highs in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting a 10 percent spike for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2017.

August 22, 2018

'Flesh-eating' STD allegedly reported in England

A rare sexually transmitted disease that causes flesh-eating ulcers on patients’ genitalia has popped up in England, the Lancashire Post reported.

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.

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.

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.