Aging men aren't just battling time—they're up against rising blood sugar. New research reveals that subtle increases in metabolic markers like glucose have more influence on declining sexual health than age or testosterone levels alone....
Scientists have discovered a stealthy mechanism that cytomegalovirus (CMV)—the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the U.S.—uses to infiltrate blood vessel cells while evading immune detection. The virus forms a hidden protein...
Keeping sex on the schedule may be its own menopause medicine: among 900 women aged 40-79, those active in the last three months reported far less dryness, pain, and irritation, while orgasm and overall satisfaction stayed rock-solid...
HIV is surging among adults over 50 in sub-Saharan Africa, yet prevention and treatment campaigns still focus mainly on the young. New research reveals older adults face comparable or higher infection rates but remain largely invisible...
Researchers from MIT and Scripps have unveiled a promising new HIV vaccine approach that generates a powerful immune response with just one dose. By combining two immune-boosting adjuvants alum and SMNP the vaccine lingers in lymph nodes...
Alarm as Javier Milei’s government curbs state supply of abortion pills and seeks to reverse landmark legalisation Argentina is being used as a “testing ground” for stripping back abortion rights internationally as it cuts funding for...
Vaccines that work need systems that work. Britain’s starved services must be supported to reach those most at risk Last week, the UK announced a world first in sexual health programming: a vaccine that can protect against infection by...
Jab hailed as ‘landmark moment for sexual health’ and comes amid record cases of infection A vaccine for gonorrhoea will be rolled out in England and Wales as part of a world-first programme, officials have announced. The move, hailed as...
Researchers say gepotidacin could be delivered via a pill and help combat strains resistant to standard treatment Scientists have hailed a new antibiotic treatment for gonorrhoea, the first in three decades, which they said could help...
Neurosafe procedure allows doctors to remove prostate while preserving as much nerve tissue around it as possible A more precise form of prostate cancer surgery nearly doubles the chances of men retaining erectile function afterwards...
Last week, anti-choice campaigners emboldened by current US politics met in New York at the same time as UN delegates gathered to address the widespread inequalities women face. The battle to protect rights has never felt more urgent In...
The abrupt halt to US funding threatens to undo decades of advances, dramatically increasing infections and deaths, but some see an opportunity for Africa to lead the response This year the world should have been “talking about the...
A landmark study reveals that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly a third of women worldwide and causing infertility, premature births and newborn deaths, is in fact an STI, paving the way for a revolution in how it is...
Study suggests infection is sexually transmitted and opens up new way to reduce recurrence by treating male partners Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by male sexual partners, researchers have said, challenging the longstanding...
The 47-year-old tech millionaire claims to have the penis of a 22-year-old. How does he know, and what does it have to do with his dream of living for ever? Name: Bryan Johnson. Age: 47. Continue reading...
Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores -- and genital herpes flare-ups caused by the same virus -- after researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.
Recently, there has been much more discussion of menopause. But one debilitating condition, experienced by 80% of women, remains shrouded in secrecy and misunderstanding When Lorraine Kelly shared her experience of menopause on her...
Genital microbiome or ‘sexome’ leaves specific signature even when barrier protection is used, which could be traced in absence of DNA material Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Bacteria transferred between...
On the road for weeks at a time, STDs are rife among lorry drivers. Now, volunteers are teaching them about safe sex At a roadside booth, a volunteer pulls a condom over a wooden phallus. “Feel the packet first. If it feels dry, don’t...
For more than 20 years Dr Melissa Kang helped Australian teenagers navigate puberty with her much-loved column Dolly Doctor. Kang speaks to Reged Ahmad about why it’s more important than ever to have that conversation You can support the...
US company Viatris has applied for a UK trademark for wafer-like film that dissolves in the mouth It is a little blue pill that has transformed male health and the sex lives of millions. But while Viagra’s success has made the erectile...
People with genital or pelvic symptoms may feel a sense of false reassurance with a negative result, sexual health expert warns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news...
While the NHS has been given an exemption to the NIC increase, health services commissioned outside the health service have not, says Greg Fell Your article outlining the extra strain on council budgets that the rise in employers’...
Guardian readers respond to an article separating fact from fiction on all things ‘down there’ As a gynaecological cancer surgeon, I am pleased to see some myths about vulvas and vaginas being busted ( Everything you ever wanted to know...
Damaging cuts | ‘Down below’ at the GP’s | The vagina dialogues | Boris Johnson is history already | Limoncello’s popularity Articles and letters ( 31 October ) pointing out the harmful gaps in budget funding have still omitted a key...
Should you wash your vagina? Can a tampon get lost in one? And does having sex make you looser? Experts in all things ‘down there’ separate fact from fiction FALSE “The word vagina only refers to a specific internal part: the muscular...
Despite growing demand for female health solutions, businesses are coming up against entrenched prejudice Women’s health tech ‘less likely’ to get funding if woman is on founding team Wouldn’t tampons that boost women’s sexual health be...
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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.
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.
Having a certain amount of vaginal discharge is a normal sign of a healthy reproductive system. This article looks at why people may have excessive vaginal discharge and what to do about it.
There are many misconceptions about masturbation. One myth is that masturbation actually causes acne. Read this article to learn more about this apparent link between acne and masturbation.
Puberty is a time of significant change in the human body. We examine the first signs of puberty in males and females and the changes that each stage involves.