Sexual Health

Fatherhood lowers testosterone in men, study finds

Fatherhood lowers testosterone levels, U.S. researchers said they have confirmed, making it easier for men to be involved in raising children.

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Weight loss improves sexual health of overweight men with diabetes

A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that in obese men with type 2 diabetes, weight loss improves erectile function,…    

Hepatitis C Transmitted by Unprotected Sex Between HIV-Infected Men

Sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is considered rare. But a new study by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, working with…    

Male subfertility helped by antioxidants says research

Antioxidants may help improve male fertility, early research suggests.

A review of existing data found, compared with controls, a couple was more…    

Baldness drug works, but some have sexual problems

The widely used baldness drug finasteride (Propecia) indeed boosts hair growth in men, but some may develop sexual problems, according to a new analysis.…    

Health providers need to do more to understand and support lesbians who are overweight

Healthcare professionals need to develop greater understanding of the specific needs of lesbian patients and adopt a more sensitive approach to the advice they…    

Yale researchers develop test to identify ‘best’ sperm

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered a method to select sperm with the highest DNA integrity in a bid to improve male…    

Teenagers are programmed for risk, study finds

Teenagers are programed to take risks because they enjoy the thrill of dangerous situations more than others, British scientists said on Wednesday.

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Association between Smoking, Passive Smoking, and Erectile Dysfunction

Although previous studies report an association between erectile dysfunction (ED) and smoking, few have examined the impact of passive smoke exposure on ED. This…    

Study links restless leg syndrome with erectile dysfunction in older men

A study in the Jan. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that erectile dysfunction was more common in older men with restless leg…    

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes, improves sex drive for breast cancer patients

Not only is acupuncture as effective as drug therapy at reducing hot flashes in breast cancer patients, it has the added benefit of potentially…    

Pediatrician Offers Tips for Talking to Kids about Sexting, Internet Use

In the good old days, responsible parents talked to their children about dating and sex. But these days, in our ever-changing digital world, that’s…    

European Urology: Male factor infertility associated with comorbidities

The December issue of European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, features an article entitled ‘Are Infertile Men Less…    

Long-term risks of Viagra® use unclear

The popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra® is associated with a number of side effects, but data on long-term harms are still lacking, according to…    

Tiny fungi may have sex while infecting humans

A fungus called microsporidia that causes chronic diarrhea in AIDS patients, organ transplant recipients and travelers has been identified as a member of the…    

Unusual case of a woman who suffered stroke during sex

Minutes after having sexual intercourse with her boyfriend, a 35-year-old woman suddenly felt her left arm go weak. Her speech became slurred and she…    

Sex, Drugs Top Issues Parents Want Doctors to Discuss with Kids

When parents bring their children in for routine check-ups many are hoping the doctors and nurse practitioners caring for them will do more than…    

Kids often exposed to Internet porn

In a survey of 1,500 Internet users aged 10 to 17 years, 42 percent said they had been exposed to Internet pornography in the…    

Don’t Let Your Valentine’s Day be a Snore

With Valentine’s Day (February 14) right around the corner, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) would like to remind you that…    

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome - new syndrome in women not much fun!

A new syndrome affecting women has been identified by doctors; the sexual condition tentatively named ‘Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome’, (PSAS), has as its primary…    

Risky sex more likely for young men with positive body images

Young men who feel good about their looks are more likely than their peers with a less positive body image to engage in risky…    

Rare sexual syndrome needs more research

Doctors called on Friday for more research into a very rare, poorly understood syndrome that is the opposite of the most common sexual…    

Smoking increases risk of impotence

Forget the Marlboro man—new research shows that smoking, often marketed as a symbol of virility, increases the risk of impotence.

“Men who…    

Straight men using meth have riskier sex

Heterosexual men are more likely to engage in high-risk sex if they use methamphetamine, or “meth”, according to results of a study conducted in…    

After-school time not a prime time for teen sex

Though parents may worry about what their kids are doing after school, a new study suggests that teenagers do not often use their unsupervised…