Sexual health symptoms associated with lower adherence to breast cancer therapy in Black women

Among patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET), symptoms related to sexual health were...

Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status

In a recent review article published in the Journal of Sex Research, researchers explored the existing literature on...

Study finds significant associations between sex work and muscle dysmorphia

Using data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young...

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University...

Study shows long COVID’s hidden effect on women’s sex lives

From work to school to socializing, COVID-19 has impacted just about every part of our lives - and...

The impact of extreme weather events on HIV prevention and care

Extreme weather events linked to climate change exacerbate health inequities for people living with HIV, impacting prevention, care,...

Confidence and communication key to condom use among teens

A new meta-analysis evaluating condom use across 249 studies and more than a quarter million U.S. teens finds...

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

In a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers elucidated monkeypox's (mpox) epidemiological and clinical features...

Sexual Loneliness and Its Impact on Intimate Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Social Isolation Challenges

Sexual loneliness represents an increasingly prevalent yet underrecognized public health challenge with profound implications for individual wellbeing and...

Record uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

2022 saw the highest ever uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex...

Lack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests

A new qualitative study from Bath psychologists suggests a lack of information and perceived necessity, as well as...

Doxycycline increases antimicrobial resistance in the gut without disrupting microbiome diversity

New research reveals that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis raises resistance gene levels in the gut, but leaves the overall...

Exploring sexual health challenges in women with pelvic floor disorders

Many women experience problems due to a weakened or damaged pelvic floor. These ailments are most common in...

Amsterdam’s H-TEAM initiative on track to eradicate HIV with groundbreaking city-centered approach

In a rapid communication report published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers described the role of the Human Immunodeficiency...

Survey highlights inadequate sexual health education for LGBTQ+ adolescents

Children across the United States who identify as LGBTQ+ say the sexual health education curricula they receive is...

Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women's sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as...

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) suggests...

Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding

Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it...

Surge in syphilis cases leads some providers to ration penicillin

When Stephen Miller left his primary care practice to work in public health a little under two years...

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers analyzed data from the Genitourinary Medicine...

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