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Medical textbooks are full of anatomical pictures of the penis, but the clitoris barely rates a mention and many medical professionals are uncomfortable even talking about it. Reporter Calla Wahlquist and associate news editor Gabrielle...
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I’ve had a string of failed relationships and I’ve been devastated by an ex-partner’s revelation and an STI diagnosis. I can’t imagine anyone would want to sleep with me again I’m a 55-year-old woman and in the past 11 years I have had a...
The majority of LGBTQ adults report experiencing discrimination from a health care professional. Compared to cisgender heterosexual adults, LGBTQ populations experience multi-level, psychological and social stressors, including exposure...
Firm says sorry after pharmacist would not dispense product ‘for religious reasons’ A pharmacy chain has been forced to apologise for a second time after a woman was refused emergency contraception because of the pharmacist’s personal...
Use of long-acting reversible contraceptives rose due to scheme encouraging targeted advice to women A scheme that gave GP surgeries cash incentives to tell women about long-acting reversible methods of contraception has been linked to a...
As women struggle to get hold of the pill, male bleating over condom use has rarely been less justified Please help with some basic maths. If it takes two people to make a baby, then two people should be prepared to deal with...
Report calls for access to progestogen-only contraceptive pills over counter Access to progestogen-only contraceptive pills should be available over the counter, experts have said, as a report finds many women in England are struggling...
As life expectancy stalls and infant mortality rises, abolishing Public Health England will only make things worse Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage In the midst of Covid-19 it is easy to forget that the...
Channel Four’s bold new documentary confronts anxieties about the male member. We go behind the scenes – and meet Ajamu, the artist and ‘sex activist’ who gets men to reveal all A former police officer is confessing to being unable to...
Infectious disease researchers have used a gene editing approach to remove latent herpes simplex virus 1, or HSV-1, also known as oral herpes. In animal models, the findings show at least a 90 percent decrease in the latent virus, enough...
Rob Delaney’s frank and funny account of his vasectomy revives memories for readers including Mike Cashman and the Rev Trevor Smith Rob Delaney’s article about having a vasectomy ( ‘Could I feel what they were doing? Yes’ , 12 August)...
The actor and comedian decided it was time to have the procedure after he and his wife had had four children. Here he writes candidly about the experience, and why it was the kindest cut I got a vasectomy a few months ago. A vasectomy is...
Terrence Higgins Trust advocates face coverings and not using face-to-face positions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Wearing face coverings, avoiding kissing and choosing positions where you are not face to...
Because I kept buying her flowers and putting off being intimate, she thought I might be having an affair I first experienced erection problems around four years ago. My mother had suddenly passed away and one of my brothers was in a...
Researchers have discovered a new method to treat human herpes viruses. The new broad-spectrum method targets physical properties in the genome of the virus rather than viral proteins, which have previously been targeted. The treatment...
We have occasional hugs and brief kisses, but that’s it. He doesn’t seem to care During our 40-year marriage, our sex life has had its ups and downs. Early on, our libidos were well-matched, but after 20 years, sex was restricted to...
An official review of vaginal mesh and medicines in pregnancy reveals systemic weaknesses, and sexism too Greater openness about women’s bodies was one of the big themes of postwar feminism. Access to contraception and the right to...
The vaginal mesh scandal betrayed the intimate trust that should exist between doctor and patient, whatever their sex Whatever comes next in the vaginal mesh scandal, let’s hope that it spells the end of the “shut up and put up” medical...
Review into vaginal mesh and other products reveals much patient harm was ‘avoidable’ Tell us: have you raised health concerns which were not taken seriously? An arrogant culture in which serious medical complications were dismissed as...
Women also having increased difficulty accessing contraception, Guttmacher Institute reports In spite of some early predictions of a baby boom , many American women want to delay pregnancy and have fewer children because of the...
Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new study.
Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform better than strains currently used in probiotics for vaginal health, according to a new study. The findings suggest that a vaginal health probiotic that includes top-performing...
An experiment has revealed that relatively small differences in messages influenced people's attitudes about the human papillomavirus or HPV vaccine, which has been shown to help prevent cancer.
This could be the perfect time for couples to boost their sex life For many of us right now, sex couldn’t be further from our minds. Our usual routines have been turned upside down and the way we are living can be challenging for even...
Physical distancing rules to limit coronavirus spread taking toll on ‘number of intimate occasions’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The maker of Durex condoms has said sales have fallen as the coronavirus...
A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their choice of contraception. This is one...
For years, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long frustrated scientists hoping to validate these claims with clinical studies.
New guidance will leave many children in England ignorant about consent, forced marriage and LGBTQ+ issues, say young activists Relationships and sex education (RSE) will be compulsory for all secondary pupils in England from September,...
People who identify as demisexual only experience sexual attraction to another person if they feel a strong emotional bond or connection with them first. Learn more here.
Women who engage in sexual activity weekly or monthly have a lower risk of entering menopause early relative to those who report having some form of sex less than monthly, according to a new study.
There are several potential causes of swelling in the scrotum. This article outlines some of these causes, their symptoms, and their associated treatment options.
Penis size can be a concern for some people. There are many myths about masturbation, and among these is the idea that masturbation can make a person's penis bigger or smaller. Read more here.