MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Most Effective After-Sex Contraception: IUDs
May 18, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Most women don't know that IUDs can be used after sex to prevent pregnancy, researchers say.
Unneeded Erection Pills Can Mess With Users' Heads
May 17, 2012, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Young men who take erection medications when they don't need them may be harming their sex lives, a new survey suggests.
Need Prostate Surgery? Be Patient No. 1001
May 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Prostate surgery with a robot assisting may reduce the odd of unwanted side effects.
Contraceptive Use by Young Adults May Increase with Knowledge
May 09, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Young adults are more likely to have unprotected sex if they have a low understanding of contraception, a new study says.
Sex Before Age 19 Declines in Teen Girls
May 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The percentage of girls having sex before the age of 19 has declined in recent years.
Vaginal Bacteria Can Vary Widely in Healthy Women
May 02, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
There is no "normal" set of bacteria in the vagina; each woman has their own healthy state.
Does the G-Spot Exist? New Study Fuels Debate
April 25, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
One researcher claims to have found new evidence of the famed orgasmic spot, but other experts are skeptical.
Cheaters Have Higher Risk for STDs than People in 'Open' Relationships
April 06, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Those who cheat on their partners are more likely to practice unsafe sex than those in open relationships.
Teaching of STD, Pregnancy Prevention Stalling in Schools
April 05, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The proportion of middle and high schools teaching STD and pregnancy prevention has not increased in recent years, and had dropped in some states, a new government report says.
Can Oral Sex Give You Cancer?
March 23, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The idea that oral sex can lead to oral cancer is, at this point, speculation, experts say.
Sex Infections Expert Looks to Social Networks for Help
March 16, 2012, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The U.S. approach to curbing the spread of sexually transmitted infections needs an update, an expert says.
'Leap Year' Marriage Proposals Bad for Women, Research Suggests
February 29, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
"Leap year" marriage proposals, where by custom women propose to men, have actually reduced women's power in courtships, new research says.
Not Tonight, Dear: Women's Sex Problems Linked to Headaches
February 29, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Women who suffer tension headaches, chronic headaches or migraines are more likely than others to have sexual problems, a new study from Italy says.
What Falling in Love Does to the Brain
February 10, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Falling in love can wreak havoc on your body -- and it also changes your brain.
More Men Than Women Have Oral HPV Infection
January 26, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Oral HPV infections affect about 7 percent of adults in teen in the United States, and are more common in men than in women.
Pharmacies Respond Inaccurately to Teens Seeking Contraception
January 24, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Pharmacies often misinform teens about their eligibility for access to emergency contraception, such as Plan B.
High-Risk HIV Behavior Declines in US
January 19, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The number of men and women who report engaging in behaviors that increase the risk of HIV appears to have declined in recent years.
G-Spot: Science Can't Find It After 60 Years, Study Says
January 18, 2012, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Scientists have used surveys, radiographs and biopsies to look for the mysterious G-spot, but conclusive evidence of its existence has not been found, a new study says.
Penis Tattoo Blamed for Permanent Erection
January 12, 2012, Allison Becker, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A man who got a tattoo on his penis suffered bleeding and pain for 8 days, and ended up with a permanent semi-erection, according to a report of his case.
Omega-3s Vital for Sperm Health
January 12, 2012, Jennifer Welsh, LiveScience Staff Writer
Without fish oil, his swimmers get stuck.
HIV Transmission: 1 in 900 Sex Acts Transmits Virus
January 12, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The best way to reduce the risk of HIV transmission is to lower the amount of the virus in the blood.
Sex Life Becomes More Satisfying for Women After 40
January 06, 2012, Luke Yoquinto, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Women in a recent survey reported increasing satisfaction with their sex lives as they aged.
Eau de DNA: Do Genes Determine Our Perfume Preference?
December 22, 2011, Sarah C.P. Williams, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Whether or not we like certain perfumes depends on our genes, a new study says. Your preference for a "vanilla" scent or a "cedar" one is influenced by genes called MHC genes.
Testosterone Treatment Increases Muscle, Study Says, Fueling Debate
December 16, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Testosterone treatments help men gain muscle and lose fat, a new study says, but researchers say the risks of heart problems and prostate cancer remain unclear.
Unsafe Sex More Likely After Drinking, Study Confirms
December 12, 2011, Remy Melina, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Raised blood alcohol levels results in an increase in the self-reported likelihood of engaging in unprotected sex, a new study shows.