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Infertility rate among women in the United States remains largely the same, analysis finds

During recent decades, the rate of infertility among women in the United States has remained largely the same, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

16 Jun 2022

The implications of monkeypox for healthcare workers

Researchers discuss the implications of the current monkeypox outbreak during the COVID-19 pandemic for healthcare personnel.

14 Jun 2022

Study finds virtual mindfulness-based intervention for sexual health as a feasible treatment option for cancer survivors

Sexual dysfunction is a common after-effect for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancers. A recent Oregon State University study found that a mindfulness-based intervention delivered via videoconference by a trained facilitator was a feasible treatment option for survivors.

8 Jun 2022

Epidemiology and the public health response of monkeypox

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, i.e. it can be transmitted between animals and humans via direct or indirect contacts.

3 Jun 2022

Marine organism compounds may have potential to help human fertility

Zinc-filled oysters are often linked to improved libido and sexual activity, and now scientists at Flinders University are calling for more serious investigations into how marine organism compounds can help human fertility.

3 Jun 2022

Medical cannabis use shown to improve cancer-related symptoms in new study

Researchers describe the effectiveness and safety of medical cannabis use for treating cancer-related symptoms.

30 May 2022

STIs could be prevented with a dose of doxycycline after unprotected sex

A significant proportion of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - gonorrhea, chlamydia or syphilis - were prevented with a dose of doxycycline after unprotected sex, according to preliminary results of a clinical trial that closed early because it was very effective for men who have sex with men and transgender women who are living with HIV or are taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

25 May 2022

COVID-19's impact on sex and fertility

The potential effects of SARS-CoV-2 on sexual activity and fertility.

20 May 2022

Study aims to understand people's various perceptions of sexual consent communication

Teaching the benefits of affirmative sexual consent while also validating anxieties people might experience about consent communication is an important step for improving sexual health and wellbeing, according to a new study.

19 May 2022

New poll shows how menopause and other health issues get in the way of older women’s sex lives

Despite stereotypes to the contrary, many older women have active sex lives into their 70s, a new poll shows. But health concerns, including menopause symptoms, often get in the way of intimacy, according to the new results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.

13 May 2022

Women support home-use of abortion pills and telemedical model of care

Women who had an abortion in Britain during the pandemic support the continuation of permissions for home-use of both abortion pills and a telemedical model of care - otherwise known as "Pills by Post", according to new research published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health.

11 May 2022

Differences in COVID-19 outcomes related to sex

Researchers looked at gender variations in COVID-19 outcomes such as hospitalization, ICU admission, mortality, and heart damage.

9 May 2022

What’s next if ‘Roe v. Wade’ falls? More than half of states expected to ban or restrict abortion

If the Supreme Court's conservative majority affirms the leaked decision overturning abortion rights in the U.S., the effects would be sweeping for 40 million women in more than two dozen states where Republican-led legislatures have been eagerly awaiting the repudiation of the right to terminate a pregnancy.

3 May 2022

Emergency contraception marks a new battle line in Texas

"Mysterious Dolphin" needed an emergency contraception pill dropped off on a porch outside of town.

28 Apr 2022

Period Poverty in a Pandemic

In this interview, we speak to Professor Marni Sommers, about her recent study which investigated period poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States (US).

19 Apr 2022

Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the US

For a decade, the number of babies born with syphilis in the U.S. has surged, undeterred. Data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows just how dire the outbreak has become.

12 Apr 2022

Barriers to comprehensive abortion education in UK medical schools

UK medical students are missing out on comprehensive abortion care education, amid highly variable curriculum provision and multiple barriers to effective teaching cited by their educators, finds research published online in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

5 Apr 2022

Study: Almost half of over-35s not confident in recognizing cardiac risk during exercise

A new study assessing the knowledge and confidence in recognizing cardiac symptoms has found that almost half of over-35s were not confident in their ability to recognize symptoms of impending cardiac risk – such as a heart attack or sudden cardiac death – while participating in strenuous exercise.

14 Mar 2022

Sexual health programs adopting a pleasure-inclusive approach can improve safe sex behaviors

Sexual health programs that include sexual desire and sexual pleasure can improve knowledge and attitudes around sex, as well as condom use compared to those that do not, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE.

12 Feb 2022

Study reports higher rates of trauma for mothers and babies after operative vaginal delivery in Canada

For mothers and their babies delivered by forceps or vacuum, trauma after these procedures is higher than previously reported in Canada, with 1 in 4 deliveries affected in the case of forceps, reports a new study in CMAJ.

10 Jan 2022

Sexual Health News and Research

Latest Sexual Health News and Research

Infertility rate among women in the United States remains largely the same, analysis finds

The implications of monkeypox for healthcare workers

Study finds virtual mindfulness-based intervention for sexual health as a feasible treatment option for cancer survivors

Epidemiology and the public health response of monkeypox

Marine organism compounds may have potential to help human fertility

Medical cannabis use shown to improve cancer-related symptoms in new study

STIs could be prevented with a dose of doxycycline after unprotected sex

COVID-19's impact on sex and fertility

Study aims to understand people's various perceptions of sexual consent communication

New poll shows how menopause and other health issues get in the way of older women’s sex lives

Women support home-use of abortion pills and telemedical model of care

Differences in COVID-19 outcomes related to sex

What’s next if ‘Roe v. Wade’ falls? More than half of states expected to ban or restrict abortion

Emergency contraception marks a new battle line in Texas

Period Poverty in a Pandemic

Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the US

Barriers to comprehensive abortion education in UK medical schools

Study: Almost half of over-35s not confident in recognizing cardiac risk during exercise

Sexual health programs adopting a pleasure-inclusive approach can improve safe sex behaviors

Study reports higher rates of trauma for mothers and babies after operative vaginal delivery in Canada

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Sexual Health News and Research

Latest Sexual Health News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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