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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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Menstruation
Should You Switch to Organic Tampons?
By Jennifer Sizeland
Experts discuss the pros and cons of organic tampons and why you might want to make the swap.
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Sex
Fear and Arousal: Why Does Fear Turn Me On?
By Tabby Kibugi
If you’re thinking of adding an element of fear to spice up your sex life, read this now...
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Penis and Testicle Health
What in the World Is Scrotum Stretching?
By Kurtis Bright
Stretching the scrotal sac is a little-studied newer form of body modification.
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Dating and Relationships
How Can I Set and Actually Maintain a Boundary?
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
We all know the theory. But the importance of setting boundaries is real.
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Endometriosis
What Should You Know About Chronic Endometritis?
By Kate Daniel
The uterine inflammation of endometritis can cause chronic pain, infertility and other problems.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
What Is the Bishop Score and How Does It Factor into Labor?
By Meg Walters
Using five criteria, the Bishop score is used to calculate your proximity to labor.
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Media and News
President Biden's Contraception Executive Order Aims to Expand Access
By Lauren Dodd
The order comes one year after the Dobbs decision revoked federal abortion protections.
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Dating and Relationships
'Fizzling Out' Is Ghosting's Crueler Cousin
By Kate Daniel
Never heard of it? Even Captain America has been burned by this toxic breakup tactic.
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Reproductive Health
If You Could Preselect the Gender of Your Next Baby, Would You?
By Meg Walters
The technology of sperm selection during IVF allows an 80 percent accuracy of gender choice.
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Physical Health
When Are HIIT Workouts Bad for Women's Bodies?
By Gabi Conti
High-intensity training has many benefits for women, but beware of overtraining.