More Young People Scorning Sex, Study Finds
The largest federal survey of sexual health and sexual behavior shows that fewer young people are having sex than in 2002. Researchers says more teenagers and young adults may be delaying sexual activity.
View ArticleWhat Your Gynecologist Doesn't Know About Your Sex Life, But Really Should
Most gynecologists don't ask patients about their sexual orientation or if they're having sexual problems, a new study finds. That makes it hard for women to get appropriate medical care, the...
View ArticleAn Unloved Subject During Doctor Visits: Men's Sexual Health
A national study found less than half of young men had received any sexual or reproductive health services in the previous year. Of those, the most commonly reported service was a testicular exam.
View ArticleSo, You Have Gonorrhea. Who Tells Your Ex?
Most people testing positive for a sexually transmitted disease may want to do the right thing and let former sexual partners know. But such conversations aren't easy. In Spokane, you can ask the...
View ArticleDoctors And Teens Both Avoid Talking About Sex And Sexuality
Teenagers would sooner die than ask about birth control or other sexual health issues at a doctor visit. But if pediatricians bring the subject up, teenagers are happy they had the chance to talk, a...
View ArticleYou'd Think We'd Have Baby-Making All Figured Out, But No
Many women don't know when they're most likely to get pregnant each month, and some think certain positions will boost the odds, a survey finds. There are also big gaps in knowledge about risk factors...
View ArticleLove And Sex In The Time Of Viagra — 16 Years On
Longer lives means more decades of intimacy. Drugs that help male physiology match desire have affected more than just the body, men who take these pills say.
View ArticleIt May Be 'Perfectly Normal', But It's Also Frequently Banned
It's Perfectly Normal, a 20-year-old illustrated sex-ed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships. It's one of the most banned books in America.
View ArticleCalifornia Prisons Aim To Keep Sex Between Inmates Safe, If Illegal
A new state law requires that condoms be made available to all prison inmates — even though state law also forbids sex between prisoners.
View ArticleWould A Pill To Protect Teens From HIV Make Them Feel Invincible?
Trials are underway to see how effective a pill approved for HIV prevention in adults may be for teenagers. But some worry Truvada could end up encouraging reckless sexual behavior among young people.
View ArticleFDA Approves First Drug To Boost Women's Sexual Desire
The daily pill, called Addyi, modestly increased women's interest in sex in clinical tests. The approval was praised by some women's advocates as a milestone and condemned by others as irresponsible.
View Article'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment
Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.
View ArticleA Common Secret: Struggling With The Stigma Of Herpes
Chances are that you know someone with the virus. But many people don't talk about it. Some say opening up about their herpes status helped them move on.
View ArticleAsian-American Teens Say They Lie To Doctors About Sex
Doctors presume that Asian-American teens aren't having sex, and teenagers presume that doctors will tell their parents if they ask about contraception or other key aspects of sexual health.
View Article'Girls & Sex' And The Importance Of Talking To Young Women About Pleasure
Author Peggy Orenstein says that when it comes to sexuality, girls hear that "they're supposed to be sexy, they're supposed to perform sexually for boys, but ... their sexual pleasure is unspoken."
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Sobering Up, And Facing The Reality Of Sex Without 'Liquid Courage'
Author Sarah Hepola had to rethink her sex life after she quit drinking when she was 35. "Nothing frightened me as much as sex without alcohol," she says.
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An Unloved Subject During Doctor Visits: Men's Sexual Health
A national study found less than half of young men had received any sexual or reproductive health services in the previous year. Of those, the most commonly reported service was a testicular...
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So, You Have Gonorrhea. Who Tells Your Ex?
Most people testing positive for a sexually transmitted disease may want to do the right thing and let former sexual partners know. But such conversations aren't easy. In Spokane, you can ask the...
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Doctors And Teens Both Avoid Talking About Sex And Sexuality
Teenagers would sooner die than ask about birth control or other sexual health issues at a doctor visit. But if pediatricians bring the subject up, teenagers are happy they had the chance to talk, a...
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You'd Think We'd Have Baby-Making All Figured Out, But No
Many women don't know when they're most likely to get pregnant each month, and some think certain positions will boost the odds, a survey finds. There are also big gaps in knowledge about risk factors...
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