Sexual Health and Behavior News

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the 19 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) each year are among young people between the ages of 15 and 24.

While abstinence is the only way to completely protect yourself from contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), those who want to have sex are advised use a condom in order to protect themselves.

The so-called "sexual revolution," which began in the 1960s, is well-known as a time in which many people's views about sex became more relaxed and some people became more promiscuous.

A new study indicates the sexual health of some American military members may be at risk.

A new study conducted by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) explores the feelings of low income and minority parents/guardians about vaccinating boys against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

While men who have sex with men is the group with the highest rates of HIV infection, African Americans also account for a high percentage of those with the virus.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, new cases of HIV have remained stable in America in recent years, with about 50,000 people being infected each year.

For many sexually active individuals, meeting a special someone on the town or at a party comes with its own share of risks.

The 50-question health exam was administered to more than 11,000 students in the nation's capitol, and most high school students were able to score at least 75 percent or higher on the test.

Medical health professionals have long been pushing for over-the-counter contraceptives, like Plan B, to become more readily available to the general public.

Typically, when restaurants add new items to their menus, they will send out promotional emails, mailers and hit the pavement to promote their product.

While they are certainly known to come with their share of problems, individuals who engage in "friends with benefits" relationships may actually make better choices when it comes to their sexual health.

Condoms have been regarded as invaluable in the fight against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), but a new contraceptive developed by researchers at the University of Washington could soon prove to be more effective.

College is a time of exploration and discovery, and it's a period in many young individuals' lives when they decide to become sexually active.

Looking back on the many changes in public media advertisements is a major focus of pop culture studies, but a new exhibit debuting at the University of Minnesota examines the complicated issue of sexual health in popular media.

Parents have a tough time keeping track of their teens' online and cell phone behaviors, which could lead to some particularly risky activities.

In the awareness campaign advocating for the defense against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), there are often a series of important studies that shed light on the trends that drive the sexual health tendencies of certain individuals.

With World AIDS Day approaching on December 1, sexual health advocates are doing everything possible to spread awareness in the fight against the sexually transmitted disease.

Restaurants that are working with specific themes usually have an edge in the crowded dining scene, but very few of them decide to combine family planning with the traditional family dinner.

The Monday Campaigns (TMC), a nonprofit initiative backed by public health schools, has become famous for its healthy living ideas like Meatless Mondays, The Kids Cook Monday and other events that encourage individuals to stop and take stock of their overall health.