Sexual Health

Cancer Sex Life

Sexual struggles after cancer treatment are common, but help is available

Low libido, painful sex shouldn't be taboo topics for women, health experts say

Sexual dysfunction women

The prevalence of low testosterone should motivate men to adopt healthier lifestyles

Weight Lifting

COVID-19 could cause male infertility and sexual dysfunction – but vaccines do not

COVID-19 Male Fertility

Preconception health is a bigger fertility factor than many couples realize, doctors say

Preconception health

Experts predict a rise in sexually transmitted infections this summer

The coronavirus can infect the testes, study suggests

COVID-19 Testicle Pain

Menopause symptoms differ for every woman — and so does treatment

Menopause

People under 25 account for nearly half of all new STI diagnoses, report shows

STIs in U.S.

Entering menopause before age 40 often results in more severe symptoms

Premature menopause symptoms

Sex can be a motivator for healthy living, especially after age 50

Sex Life after age 50

'The Goop Lab,' Gwyneth Paltrow's new Netflix series, veers away from science, critics say

This compound found in tomatoes could remedy male infertility

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Sexually transmitted diseases are still increasing in the U.S.

Penn researchers closing in on a possible genital herpes vaccine

No, putting toothpaste on your penis will not improve your sex life

Toothpaste premature ejaculation

Erectile dysfunction in former NFL players linked to concussions

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in clinical trial, researchers say

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Children's Health

When should my daughter get STD testing and why is it important?

STD Statistics CDC 07172019

Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in U.S. military

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Where to get tested in the Philadelphia-area for National HIV Testing Day this Thursday

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This is how many sexually transmitted infections occur every day worldwide

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Health Insurance

The high cost of sex: Insurers often don’t pay for drugs to treat problems

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The HPV vaccine is still super important — here's why

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There’s another stage to menopause that most women have no clue about

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This brand condensed the world of men's health and wellness into one website

hims vitamins

Researchers design self-administered birth control patch, effective for one month at a time

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Study links PFOA and PFOS to lower sperm counts and smaller penis size

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Teens can get condoms delivered 'discreetly' for free in Philly with this service

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Zika publicity has faded, but the health threat remains real

Newly-found gene variation may boost risk of erectile dysfunction

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Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer

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Who's avoiding sex, and why

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Toys for adults: Shopping ideas for that naughty person on your list

Carroll - Adult Themed Gift Ideas

High school students create STI-detecting color condoms

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