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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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Sex
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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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Prostate Health
BPH Is Not an STI and Cannot Be Spread Through Sex
By Helen Massy
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a prostate issue that may hinder sex but can't hurt a partner.
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Cancer
You Need to Know the Types of Colorectal Cancer
By Kurtis Bright
The colon and rectum are joined, but the disease's effects and treatment are distinct for each.
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Reproductive Health
Are There Risks to Skipping Your Period With the Birth Control Pill?
By Tabby Kibugi
Here's everything you should know about the possible long-term benefits and complications.
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Physical Health
A New Vibrating Pill Treats Chronic Constipation
By María Cristina Lalonde
Vibrant is a drug-free, electronic device that helps with infrequent bowel movements.
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Advocacy and Awareness
South Dakota Is 4th State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Minors
By Ashley Valenzuela
The new legislation, effective July 1, could force youth undergoing treatment to detransition.
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Menstruation
Can Those Symptoms Be Allergies to Your Period?
By Lisa Tadiwa
An allergy to progesterone may be the cause of your menstrual cycle being abnormal.
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Physical Health
Paul Rudd's No. 1 Health Tip Might Surprise You
By Lauren Dodd
The actor reveals his long-held secret to aging gracefully.
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Cancer
Between the Pages: 'Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love' Revisited
By David Hopper
Counselor Anne Katz adds new stories on how to support a partner who has received the diagnosis.
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Physical Health
Migraine or Headache? Here's How to Tell the Difference
By Steph Auteri
Not tonight, honey, I have a migraine…except that sex may be part of the solution.
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Penis and Testicle Health
Do You Know the Many Reasons for Circumcision?
By Kurtis Bright
Infant or adult males can be circumcised for religion, culture, health and aesthetic factors.