Sexual Health and Behavior News

A team of researchers from Cornell University and the University of Washington recently completed a study which may have implications for sexual health and gay rights, as it reveals that people are generally good at identifying whether a person is hetero- or homosexual just by looking at their face.

A team of researchers developed a model to illustrate how providing safe housing for sex workers can help these individuals practice safer sex on the job.

Studies have shown that women who have experienced or witnessed some kind of violence in their lives are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, such as engaging in unprotected sex or having multiple sexual partners

One demographic in the U.S. in particular has been experiencing disproportionate hikes in rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): men who have sex with men (MSM).

It's pretty common for people to browse social media websites like Twitter for the latest in news, fashion and gossip, but what about information on safer sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?

This year, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) will be eligible for renewal by Congress and the Senate for the third time since its inception in 1994.

Drug users generally have an increased risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), because an altered state of mind sometimes leads to bad decision-making.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia recently conducted a study which suggests that boys who are the victims of sexual abuse may be five times more likely to be involved in teen pregnancy when compared to their counterparts who had not experienced such traumatic events.

Researchers at Boston University School of Public Health recently conducted a study in which they determined that individuals who receive emotional support from their parents upon coming out with the news that they are gay or bisexual have fewer health problems later in life.

Springtime is here, and that means high school and college students are gearing up for a summer full of fun and relaxation.

Some people don't like discussing sexual health of the elderly. However, skirting the issue may be a factor that has lead to the current rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among the 65-and-older age group.

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recently released the results of an analysis on the efficacy of a female condom educational program in Washington D.C.

A team of scientists from the University of Chicago conducted a survey to determine whether obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are performing thorough examinations on their patients.

Kids will be kids and, in these modern times, that unfortunately means sending the occasional sexually charged text message to a friend or romantic partner.

The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated its recommendations for cervical cancer screening among women aged 21 to 65.

The debate of whether pornography actors should use condoms during production flared up in Aug. 2011 when an actor was falsely diagnosed with HIV.

College students are notorious for experimentation, which, unfortunately, sometimes means inconsistent condom use.

Research shows that proper use of a condom can significantly reduce a person's chances of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) recently conducted a study which revealed that 18- to 25-year old Latino men and women living in rural areas don't always make the soundest choices when it comes to protecting themselves against unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Yale University held its annual Sex Week from Feb. 4 through 14, and students were given information on sexual health, behavior and preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).