Circumcision has been found to lower men’s risk of contracting HIV through heterosexual sex, and now new findings suggest that it also cuts the risk of infection with the…

While uncircumcised men don’t seem to be at higher risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV), it takes them longer to clear the virus from their bodies, new research shows. Because…

By using a novel prototype drug, researchers have discovered more about the mechanisms underlying female sexual arousal. These findings are published today in the British…

Teens who use crack or cocaine are more likely to have unprotected sex, increasing their risk of HIV, U.S. researchers found.

The study involved 280 teens - more than half…

Men who drink about a quart or more of cola every day could be causing harm to their sperm, results of a Danish study hint.

On average, these men’s sperm counts were…

A small new study suggests that some common beliefs about the spread of sexually transmitted diseases may not apply to human papillomavirus, also known as HPV.

“We shouldn’t assume that…

Women undergoing treatment for infertility may be less satisfied with their sex lives and have a greater risk of sexual dysfunction than women with normal fertility, a small study suggests.

Definitions and Outcomes
Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in men and women, although estimates vary depending upon the definitions and means of assessment used. From…

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with sexual dysfunction in a well-characterized cohort of women with type 1 diabetes.  The study was conducted in…

An Indiana University School of Medicine study provides a better understanding of why sexually experienced girls resume sexual activity after periods of abstinence, information key to dealing…

“The most widespread form of bodily mutilation is male circumcision”.

Ritual circumcision is practised across many cultures in the world and is one of the “most resilient of all traditional African practices…

New evidence suggests removal of the foreskin can protect not just against HIV, but other diseases that kill millions. Now some doctors are reconsidering their views on an ancient and controversial procedure

A nutritional supplement that helps men achieve erections doesn’t lose its effectiveness when used for several months, new research funded by the supplement’s maker shows.

“The benefits persist as long…

When people say they “had sex,” what transpired is anyone’s guess. A new study from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University found that no uniform consensus existed…

There has been suggestion and debate about whether circumcision affects sexual sensation of the penis but there have been few relevant studies to examine this possible consequence of the procedure.…

Male circumcision offers a degree of protection against genital herpes and human papillomavirus infections, scientists report in the March 26 New England Journal of Medicine. Previous research shows circumcision…

In the weeks ahead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are likely to publish a recommendation that all infant boys undergo circumcision. This…

The antidepressant bupropion may hold promise for improving symptoms in younger women diagnosed with so-called hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a small study suggests.

The disorder, called HSDD for short, is…

Adding to evidence that obesity may affect a man’s sperm quality, a new study finds that obese men tend to have less-mobile sperm than their thinner counterparts.

Studies have come to…

Condoms that do not fit right could break and may reduce sexual pleasure for both partners, suggesting reasons why men and women often fail to use them, researchers reported…

Women who have their “tubes tied” to prevent future pregnancies do not seem to have an increased risk of sexual dysfunction afterward, according to a new study.

In fact, researchers…

Abstinence-only sex education can work - if it’s based on established strategies for helping young people change their attitudes about other types of risky behavior like smoking and drinking, new research…

Making love twice a week or more often helps reduce risk of heart disease in men, a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology suggests.

The study led…

Modern, couple-oriented treatment for male sexual dysfunction takes the psychosocial aspects of sex into account, as well as focussing on the purely physical aspects of the problem. The importance…

Researchers and the general public have a new resource for information on the health and intimate relationships of older people, thanks to a new supplemental issue…