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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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Penis and Testicle Health
The Steps to Treating and Preventing Phimosis
By Kurtis Bright
Foreskin that is too tight to retract comfortably is a problem with sexual health consequences.
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Reproductive Health
Birth Control Uses Other Than Contraception
By Xenia E.
Sure, contraceptives keep you from getting pregnant, but there are other potential benefits.
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Reproductive Health
The Complexities of Gender and Reproductive Health
By Helen Massy
Exploring gender considerations and the reproductive risks associated with them.
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Uterine Health
Understanding Your Cervix
By Alex Denny
This important part of the anatomy is integral to menstruation and reproduction.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Postadoption Depression Is Common Yet Under Discussed
By Xenia E.
Feeling like you fall short of 'superparent' status? It might be more than just sadness.
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Sex
The Bare Essentials: The Psychology Behind Spanking
By Anni Irish
No longer a legal form of corporal punishment, a good slap might be a lot of fun instead.
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Physical Health
What's Life Like When Insomnia Keeps You Up for So Much of It?
By Tyler Francischine
Sleep experts explain what this condition looks like and dispel common myths surrounding it.
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STDs/STIs
Should You Add Herpes to Your Screenings?
By Clara Wang
Here's why standard STI testing doesn't include this condition, and why it may not matter.
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Chronic Conditions
11 Common Types of Autoimmune Diseases
By Kate Daniel
More than 100 such conditions affect millions of Americans by attacking healthy cells.
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Penis and Testicle Health
We Have Questions: Balanitis
By María Cristina Lalonde
A urologist demystifies a condition that causes inflammation of the glans penis.