The human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. and an absolute nightmare from a public health perspective.
Read moreYoung women more likely to receive HPV vaccine to guard against STD prevention Foods that improve your sexual health When it comes to maintaining your sexual health, experts agree that a healthy diet is essential.
Read moreCan your breakfast improve your sexual health? A new breakfast cereal is claiming to do more than just nourish your body and help you take on the day. Sex Cereal claims to improve sexual health, too.
Read moreNew government report finds STDs are prevalent, expensive A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes some sobering statistics about sexually transmitted diseases.
Read moreSTD treatment can be difficult for pregnant women A new study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University found that pregnant women who visit emergency rooms don't always receive the necessary treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
Read moreStudy explores condom use among African American women 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.
Read moreHPV in older women may be a reactivated virus, not new infection Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read moreDissolvable nanofabric could be a popular solution for women's 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.
Read moreMiriam Hospital sexual health study reveals compelling trends of first-year female college students 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.
Read moreStudy: Lesbian and bisexual women more likely to report abuse According to a new study published in the journal Sex Roles, adult lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to report that they were abused during their childhood and sexually assaulted as an adult, compared to straight women.
Read moreIUD shown to be the most effective contraceptive Recently, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine determined that the intrauterine device (IUD) and hormonal implants may be among the most reliable methods of birth control.
Read moreSchool-based interventions may improve the rate of HPV vaccination The safety and efficacy of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are relatively well-established, but problems remain in getting people to actually sit down for the shot.
Read moreStudy: There's room for improvement in completion rates for HPV vaccine In recent years, medical experts and organizations have been outspoken in their campaigns to increase the rate of vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV), a relatively widespread condition that increases the risk of cervical cancer.
Read moreScientist locates the G-spot The G-spot – a female erogenous zone thought to be located deep inside the vagina – has long been suspected to be a myth.
Read moreHPV vaccine doesn't result in more teen sex, study finds In the ongoing debate about Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination some opponents say that it may cause other health problems in young people, while others claim that the vaccination may make youngsters more prone to early sexual activity.
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