Category: Sexual Health
University of Bristol: High Levels of Testosterone Do Not Guarantee Success in Life
While high levels of testosterone have often been associated with successful social standing, a new study has called this into question. A study by researchers at the University of …
Declining Sperm Count in Western Men Does Not Necessarily Mean a Decline in Fertility
Recent studies have shown that sperm counts in men are declining, especially in Western countries, leading to apocalyptic predictions about the possible extinction of the human species. But Harvard …Penile Extenders: What Does the Science Say About Their Effectiveness?
Penile extenders, also known as penile stretching devices, are mechanical traction devices that stretch the penis in its flaccid state and are meant to make it longer, with unconfirmed …
German Study Shows That COVID-19 May Also Affect Sperm Quality
With spermatozoa that are less motile, less concentrated, and with altered shapes, the sperm of men who have had a severe form of COVID-19 are of poorer quality, according …UNC Researchers Make an Antiviral Contraceptive Gel That Stimulates the Male Libido
A new sperm-killing gel developed by U.S. researchers is also said to have antiviral properties and to improve the quality of sexual intercourse for couples. Spermicides are often found …A New Cause of Male Infertility Found: Spermatozoa Swimming in Circles
A Franco-German research team has succeeded in identifying a new factor in male infertility. Instead of being torpedoed in a straight line, some spermatozoa swim in circles. The findings …
University of Missouri Researchers Used Salmonella to Turbocharge Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Key Takeaways: Researchers repurposed a decades-old Salmonella strain to help the immune system target “hidden” cancer cells. The modified bacteria could pave the way for personalized therapies, particularly for …Researchers Have Succeeded in Removing Proviral DNA of SIV the HIV Equivalent From Monkey Cells
Using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, researchers were able to remove the Proviral DNA of SIV, the equivalent of HIV in monkeys, from infected cells. They see this proof of concept …