When Stephen Miller left his primary care practice to work in public health a little under two years ago, he said, he was shocked by how many cases of syphilis the clinic was treating.

1 Feb 2024

Do policies on access to contraceptives in the U.S. reflect individual preferences and right to self-determination?

The preferred contraceptive method.

23 Jan 2024

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

A study analyzing data from the Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Dataset in England shows a 64% increase in gonorrhea diagnoses following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, despite only a 5.6% increase in STI testing, suggesting that social distancing may have suppressed STI transmission.

4 Jan 2024

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

The implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health.

3 Jan 2024

UKHSA announces concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant Shigella cases

There has been a concerning rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), UKHSA has announced.

21 Dec 2023

Shedding light on heat stress during pregnancy with £1.4 million Wellcome Trust grant

Researchers from the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia (MRCG) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will continue to evaluate the mechanisms behind the acute and chronic effects of extreme heat on expectant mothers and their unborn children, as part of a £1.4m grant from the Wellcome Trust.

20 Dec 2023

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

HIV PrEP requirement, duration, uptake, and usage among sexual health services (SHS) attendees in England.

4 Dec 2023

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest evaluation report into the government's progress towards reducing HIV transmission.

1 Dec 2023

Lack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests

A new qualitative study from Bath psychologists suggests a lack of information and perceived necessity, as well as awkwardness, are impacting uptake of PrEP.

30 Nov 2023

Cosmic radiation and microgravity linked to erectile dysfunction in astronauts

During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness.

22 Nov 2023

Navigating the influencer landscape: The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

Researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers on adolescent health.

22 Nov 2023

Study finds significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia

Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors, a new study published in the journal Sexual Health researchers found significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia.

10 Nov 2023

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the latest effort to catch up to much of Europe and Africa in stemming the spread of the virus.

8 Nov 2023

Societies need to give clearer, explicit support for breastfeeding in public, researchers say

International law supports women's right to breastfeed in the public. However, women report having been subjected to negative responses and judgmental looks when breastfeeding outside the home.

13 Oct 2023

PrEP, a key HIV prevention tool, isn’t reaching Black women

Alexis Perkins thought her OB-GYN's office in Atlanta would be just the place to get a prescription for the type of drug that reduces a person's risk of contracting HIV.

12 Oct 2023

Amsterdam's H-TEAM initiative on track to eradicate HIV with groundbreaking city-centered approach

Amsterdam's H-TEAM initiative has achieved a significant reduction in HIV infections from 2010 to 2022 using a city-centered approach. By combining treatments, including testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis, and stakeholder collaboration, the city has surpassed the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target and is on track to potentially eliminate HIV entirely in the near future.

9 Oct 2023

Study: 60% of UK adults struggle to talk about health concerns with their doctors

Leading telehealth provider, Asda Online Doctor, conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public perceptions and usage of AI in relation to medical issues. The results revealed a concerning trend, with a staggering 60% of respondents admitting that they struggle to talk about their health concerns with doctors, and more than half do not turn to a doctor first when seeking medical advice.

9 Oct 2023

Record uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

2022 saw the highest ever uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), with diagnoses in this group continuing to fall, according to the latest HIV surveillance update for the UK.

3 Oct 2023

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Little is known, however, regarding its impact on sexual functioning among midlife women.

27 Sep 2023

Sexual Health

Overview

Feature Articles

Types of Sexual Dysfunction

What is an STD?

STD Pathophysiology

STD Prevention and Treatment

STD Diagnosis

History of Sexually Transmitted Disease

STD Incidence

What is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia Infection Pathophysiology

Chlamydia Screening

Chlamydia Diagnosis

Chlamydia Treatment

Chlamydia Symptoms

What are Complications of Chlamydia?

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis Diagnosis

Syphilis Prevention

Syphilis Treatment

Syphilis History

Syphilis Symptoms

Neurosyphilis

What is Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea Symptoms

What Causes Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea Treatments

Gonorrhea History

Fertility and Age

Fibromyalgia and Sex Life

Autoimmunity Sex

How Soon Can You Have Sex After Having a Baby?

Condoms for Oral and Anal Sex

Sex Hormones in Meat and Dairy Products

What is Gender Dysphoria?

Causes of Gender Dysphoria

Symptoms of Gender Dysphoria

Diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria

Treatment for Gender Dysphoria

What is Semen?

Semen Physiology

Semen Health Effects

Increasing Semen Volume

Semen Allergy

Semen and Culture

Swallowing Semen

Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginal Microbiome Variation and Bacterial Vaginosis

What is HIV/AIDS?

HIV-1 versus HIV-2: What’s the Difference?

What Causes AIDS?

AIDS Symptoms

AIDS Pathophysiology

AIDS Treatment

Progress Towards a Cure for HIV

AIDS Prognosis

Living with HIV

History of AIDS

AIDS Stigma

HIV Risks and Risk Factors

AIDS Transmission

HIV and AIDS Research

When Does HIV Become AIDS?

HIV Care During Pregnancy

HIV and Blood Transfusions

HIV and Steroids

HIV and Organ Transplants

HIV in Pregnancy and During Breastfeeding

HIV in Children

Vaginal Flora

How to Remove a Stuck Tampon

Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginitis Causes

Vaginal Cancer Symptoms

Causes of Candidiasis (Thrush)

Common Triggers for Vaginal Infections

What is Vaginal Microbiome?

Vaginal Microbiome Variation and Bacterial Vaginosis

Vaginal Microbiome During Pregnancy