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STDs/STIs
A Rare but Dangerous Complication of Syphilis: Meningitis
By Shannon Jordan
To prevent serious problems from this STD, early treatment and frequent testing are essential.
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Reproductive Health
All Hormonal Birth Control Slightly Raises Breast Cancer Risk
By María Cristina Lalonde
Researchers say the increase is slight and should not impact your use of contraceptives.
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Cancer
Family History of Prostate Cancer Linked to Higher Chance of Survival
By María Cristina Lalonde
Researchers believe more awareness of risk could lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
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Dating and Relationships
Say More With Your First Message on Dating Apps
By Demeter DeLune
Go beyond the dreaded standalone, 'Hi,' by asking questions and showing you're interested.

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Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer?
By Allison Flynn Becker

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Sex
What Happens If I Get Sperm/Semen In My Eye?
By Lo Styx

Don't panic, here's what to do if you happen to get semen in your eye.

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Sex
Why Does My Libido Fluctuate So Much?
By Mira Miller

Why do we sometimes feel hot, and why do we sometimes not?

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Physical Health
Science Explains Why Working Out Gets You So Worked Up
By Ashley Mateo

Hitting the gym can absolutely make you horny—mostly due to exercise-induced hormones.

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Chronic Conditions
The Relationship Between Blood Thinners and Erectile Dysfunction
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Sex
What Should You Know About Dry Humping?
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Reproductive Health
CDC Updates Pain Management Guidelines for IUD Insertion and Removal
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STDs/STIs
FDA Approves First At-Home Test to Diagnose a Syphilis Infection
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Physical Health
Men in the U.S. Are Dying Nearly Six Years Before Women
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Cancer
Rebuilding Your Sex Life After Ovarian Cancer
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
Physical and emotional changes can feel overwhelming but they are not insurmountable.
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Vaginal Health
Should I Wait for Sex Until My Vaginitis Is Cleared?
By Coralle Skye
Here's everything you need to know about the condition, including when to refrain from intimacy.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
How Miscarriages Are Diagnosed and How Some May Be Prevented
By Xenia E.
There are many ways to lose a pregnancy early, but you may be able to reduce your risk.
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Penis and Testicle Health
What Is the Difference Between Semen and Sperm?
By Kurtis Bright
The terms get used interchangeably, but these components have individual reproductive functions.
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Physical Health
Living With Alzheimer's: How to Cope With Relational, Sexual Changes
By Candice Neo
Caregivers and family members can defuse dementia-related behaviors by being kind and gentle.
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Sex
Between the Pages: 'I ♥ Orgasms: A Guide to More' Reaches a New Climax
By David Hopper
Sex educators Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller talk about their expanded ode to the 'big O.'
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Cancer
Women Should Look Out for These Bladder Cancer Signs and Symptoms
By Edgary Rodríguez R.
Find out what signals your body can give and the screenings you can undergo to make a diagnosis.
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Chronic Conditions
How to Manage and Treat Lupus
By Meg Walters
Is there treatment for this chronic autoimmune condition? Learn how to manage it.
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Chronic Conditions
How Celiac Disease Is Diagnosed—and the Consequences of Ignoring It
By Rachel Crowe
Know the symptoms of CD and your predisposition for it. Getting tested could save your life.
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Penis and Testicle Health
It's Vital to Understand the Risk Factors for Testicular Torsion
By Kurtis Bright
The causes of this painful condition are difficult to pin down. Just know to seek care ASAP.