Category: Sexual Health
HPV Vaccination Is Well Tolerated in Men According to Study
A statistical study with almost 5,500 patients vaccinated against human papillomavirus infections concluded that anti-HPV vaccination is generally well tolerated by men. While thousands of cancers in men per …Brazilian Study Shows That a Spider Venom Based Gel Could Substitute Viagra
More effective than Viagra and without side effects: It is the promise of a new molecule extracted from the highly toxic venom of a Brazilian spider, which could be …
Indian Team Designs a Safe and Reversible Male Contraceptive That Can Last up to 13 Years
An Indian team is working on an injectable male contraceptive whose efficacy is not linked to hormones. It could prevent fertilization for up to 13 years. Research on male …
Study Finds Antidepressants, Beta-Blockers, and Insulin Linked to Weight Gain in Postmenopausal Women
Key Takeaways Postmenopausal women taking antidepressants, beta-blockers, insulin, or glucocorticosteroids had a higher BMI and waist circumference over three years. Some drug combinations, like glucocorticoids and beta-blockers, were linked …
Study Raises Concerns About COVID-19 and Male Fertility: What Men Should Know About Testing and Risk
Key Takeaways: COVID-19 may impact male hormones, but long-term effects on fertility remain unclear. ACE2 receptors in the testes raise concerns about potential viral impact on reproductive tissue. Semen …Having Sex 3 Times a Week Can Make You Look 7 Years Younger
According to neuropsychologist David Weeks having regular sexual activity does not only bring pleasure but can also make you look younger. Three sexual encounters a week can make you …
Extreme Personal Grooming Raises the Risks of Vaginal Infections
Whether for reasons of hygiene, comfort, or aesthetics, more than three out of four women regularly remove their pubic hair, partially or completely. But this practice is not without …
A Single Dose of Antibodies Could Protect Newborns Exposed to HIV
Key Takeaways: A single antibody dose administered within 30 hours of SHIV exposure prevented viral reservoir formation in newborn monkeys, offering a potential alternative to weeks of antiretroviral therapy …