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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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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
What Is the Cervical Cancer Survival Rate?
By Helen Massy
Statistics aren't definitive when it comes to cancer. Learn the nuance behind the numbers.
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Dating and Relationships
Giddy Presents The Naked Truth: Is Going To Bed Angry OK?
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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Penis and Testicle Health
Get to Know the Causes and Symptoms of a Hydrocele
By Kurtis Bright
It's not dangerous, but a hydrocele—fluid around the testicle—can cause discomfort if it grows.
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Physical Health
Can Flowers Help Improve Your Sexual Health?
By María Cristina Lalonde
Learn about 6 flowering herbs that might give your reproductive well-being a boost.
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Reproductive Health
Contraceptives Could Still Be Effective With Up to 92% Fewer Hormones
By Kate Daniel
A new study suggests hormone timing might be an undervalued factor in blocking ovulation.
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Penis and Testicle Health
Please Stop Believing These Morning Wood Inaccuracies
By David Hopper
Let's separate fact from fiction regarding morning erections.
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Mental Health
Loving and Living With the Complexities of PTSD
By David Hopper
PTSD is treatable, but it takes work to care for someone or to live with the disorder.
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Ovarian Health
What Kinds of Problems Can Develop With Your Ovaries?
By Mira Miller
From ovarian cancer to ovarian torsion, women can develop multiple problems with their ovaries.
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STDs/STIs
AIDS Can Be Ended by 2030, UN Says
By Kate Daniel
Funding and political will can stem the tide of HIV, improve its treatment and stop AIDS.
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Dating and Relationships
I Keep Dating the Same Type and It Never Works Out. Is It Me?
By Gabi Conti
Is having a type getting too toxic? Maybe it's time to break your dating patterns and move on.