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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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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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What Are the Ties Between UTIs and Blood Sugar?
By Leandra Beabout
Urinary tract infections are a common complication of high blood sugar, but there are solutions.
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Dating and Relationships
How Can I Get Better at Communicating Via Text?
By Izzie Price
Is that you, forever staring at the keyboard on your phone, unsure how to start that message?
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Cancer
How Dangerous Is Radiation Therapy for Your Genitals?
By Reniel Anca
It's an effective cancer treatment option, but there can be serious risks and side effects.
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Dating and Relationships
What Are Men's Top Dating 'Icks?'
By Meg Walters
Dating is difficult. What happens when your beau has an 'ick' factor?
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Cancer
Please Stop Believing These Prostate Cancer Inaccuracies
By Kurtis Bright
There's lots of information about prostate cancer. Don't believe everything you read.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Your Postpartum Eating Disorder Doesn't Have to Be A Silent Struggle
By Tyler Francischine
Societal pressures to 'bounce back' too quickly after pregnancy can lead to problems.
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Dating and Relationships
Dating Rules to Ditch (and a Few to Keep)
By Kate Daniel
Don't let the antiquated rules of romance get in the way of finding love, sex or both.
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Dating and Relationships
How Do TikTok's 'Delusionships' Tap Into the Issue of Unrequited Love?
By Meg Walters
'Delusionships' and unrequited love seem similar, but the former can become extremely unhealthy.
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Cancer
Sex and Prostate Cancer: Can More Love-Making Reduce Your Risk?
By Kurtis Bright
Some studies link ejaculation frequency to the likelihood of developing prostate cancer.
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Dating and Relationships
If Your Partner Seems Too Perfect, They May Be Catfishing You With AI
By Gabi Conti
Artificial intelligence can help your dating life, but here's what you have to watch out for.