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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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Cancer
Do Breast Implants Cause Cancer?
By Allison Flynn Becker

The rate of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma may be higher than previously thought, study finds.

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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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Fertility
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Impacts a Woman's Fertility
By Alisa Williams
If you have RA and are concerned about infertility, here's what you need to know.
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Fertility
How Long Does A Sperm Live?
By Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN
Sperm have a much shorter shelf-life than their role in reproduction may suggest—but how short?
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Physical Health
Do Students Gain Weight During College?
By María Cristina Lalonde
What's the truth behind college weight gain and the notorious freshman 15?
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Dating and Relationships
Giddy Presents The Naked Truth: My Dates Suck. What Can I Do?
By Savannah Van Besien, M.A., L.P.C.-S.
AASECT-certified sex therapist Savannah Van Besien answers your most intimate questions.
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Dating and Relationships
Can You Cheat and Stay Together?
By Gabi Conti
Some celebrities and others seem to make it work, but can your relationship survive infidelity?
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Chronic Conditions
A Dating Guide for Women with Parkinson's Disease
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
Whether it affects your sexual function or not, don't let PD erase your love life.
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Penis and Testicle Health
What Does Epididymitis Management and Treatment Entail?
By Kurtis Bright
Pain in the genitals may be an inflamed epididymis. Treating it can be simple, but act quickly.
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Divorce
When Your Relationship Is Running On Empty, You’re In A Silent Divorce
By Diana Rangaves, PharmD
Delivering the bare minimum in your relationship? It may be time to reevaluate.
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Dating and Relationships
Between the Pages: 'Out of Touch' Investigates the Intimacy Famine
By David Hopper
Psychologist Michelle Drouin discusses how technology can help and hinder our need to connect.
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Chronic Conditions
A Dating Guide for People With Cystic Fibrosis
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
Having an incurable disease does not disqualify you from enjoying a love life.