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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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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
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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By Amber Sayer
Misconceptions about the disease, its origins and its causes only make outcomes worse.
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Sex
6 Sex Positions You Probably Haven't Tried—But Probably Should!
By Kay Johnson
Do try this at home: Practical and creative paths to pleasure recommended by experts.
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We don't know why or how IBD develops, and there's no cure. Find out what we do know.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
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Following a pregnancy loss, having sex and trying again should go at your own pace.
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Uterine Health
Fallopian Tubes Are Essential to Reproduction
By Xenia E.
Here's everything you need to know about the role these ducts play in the fertilization process.
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Ovarian Health
What Are the Ovaries and What Do They Do?
By Mira Miller
Here are the basics of the primary female reproductive organs.
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Fertility
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By David Hopper
Author Jordan Davidson's book may help you decide if parenting is right for you.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
How to Stay Healthy While Pregnant
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From diet to exercise, here's how to look after yourself and your baby during pregnancy.
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Physical Health
Frequent Urination vs. Excessive Urination: The Important Differences
By Helen Massy
One is an issue of volume, the other of frequency. Both need to be treated—but differently.