Scientists in Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have been working to produce a vaccine for the herpes simplex virus 2. This new vaccine implements the “trivalent” approach which allows the body to produce antibodies against three separate aspects of the virus, two of which would normally allow the virus to evade […]
Barriers to Young Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
There are some barriers that are obstacles for men’s sexual and reproductive health. Some of these barriers are fears of having STI testing done, having a say in the choice of the health care provider that they see, and a lack of clarity as to why they should receive the same sexual and reproductive health […]
Mouthwash Can Help Kill Off Gonorrhea In The Mouth
Gonorrhea is caused by bacteria Gonorrhea of the mouth has become more common among primarily gay men as fear of AIDS has declined. That disease is quite treatable today and so the fear of it has declined, meaning a decline in condom use. Gonorrhea is also treatable, with antibiotics, but those heighten the risk of […]
The Change of Our Sexual Bodies As We Age
Sex is a very interesting topic, everyone was created by sex but often times people do not truly understand it. Early life sexual experiences are not as good as the ones later in life. This has a lot to do with people having a better understating of their body and the things they like. These […]
How to Improve Your Sex Life After Prostate Cancer
Men are faced with many physical, emotional and sexual challenges after a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Today, there are many choices for treatment options to consider. What may be best for one person isn’t for another. Collect the facts, discuss your options with your cancer treatment team, and talk with other prostate cancer survivors. Ask […]
How Does Sexual Rejection Affect Men?
There are many stereotypes about men’s sexuality and one of them is that sexual rejection doesn’t affect them much. Nothing could be farther than the truth. When men are rejected by their partner they can take it personally and assume that they aren’t desirable at all, without taking circumstances into account. This can have negative […]
AIDS: The Patient Zero Myth
As is becoming the norm, DNA testing is once again using old blood samples to overturn a decades-old assumption, a rather heart-breaking one. Historical research, initiated by Cambridge University, has dispelled a long-held myth that the HIV epidemic in North America had a nucleus, or starting point, specifically, Gaétan Dugas. A French-Canadian gay man, Dugas […]
Why Do People Make Love at Night?
Research shows that most sexual activity between couples occurs at bedtime. This article explores some of the biological reasons that may occur. The author suggests that although it is unnecessary for sexual activity to take place at this time, this pattern holds true for most couples. One of the reasons this occurs is because it […]
Unsafe sex fastest-growing health risk for teens: Study
If you happen to be a fan of horror stories, look no further. The statistics regarding health-risks in teens related to unsafe sex are staggering. It raises questions about sexual health classes in high school. Teens need far more information than the mechanics of making a baby. They need to know that just a single […]
The Problem with Porn Addiction
Some people find themselves overwhelmed by a compulsive need to watch to pornography? Now, this can be a very serious issue. It can be a habit that eats into daily functions and deprives the porn addict of a normal life. People can be overwhelmed by the urge to the point that jobs, family, and finance […]