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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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STDs/STIs
Who Is at Risk for Hepatitis?
By Reniel Anca
Early diagnosis and treatment can improve outcomes and prevent long-term complications.
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Mental Health
What Myths About PTSD Need to be Debunked?
By David Hopper
As common as it is, PTSD is still a bit of a mystery. Here's how it really affects people.
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Chronic Conditions
Common Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism
By Ally Sweeten
What's behind an overactive thyroid and how do you distinguish it from something else?
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Reproductive Health
Here's What IUD Insertion and Removal Feel Like
By Xenia E.
This long-lasting form of contraception involves a few simple steps.
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Dating and Relationships
How Can I Balance the Workload in My Relationship?
By Kelly Kling
Yes, life is hard work, but sharing the mental load keeps your partnership from feeling like it.
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Vaginal Health
Navigating Sex With a Yeast Infection
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
A temporary itch is not the end of satisfying sex.
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Physical Health
How to Manage Living With Urinary Incontinence
By Reniel Anca
It's possible to live with long-term UI and keep a healthy lifestyle, physically and sexually.
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STDs/STIs
What's the Worst That Can Happen If I Have Chlamydia?
By Jennifer Sizeland
Do chlamydia symptoms go away? Not unless the STD is treated.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Things You Should Know About the Placenta—Including Its Removal
By Edgary Rodríguez R.
This temporary organ plays a powerful role in the health of your pregnancy.
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Penis and Testicle Health
How Do You Measure Your Penis?
By Kurtis Bright
Not that anyone has ever even dreamed of doing it, but here's how to get an accurate reading.