How to keep your sex life thriving after prostate cancer

— Poor sexual function is the most common consequence of prostate cancer treatment, but support through the NHS is patchy and many men suffer in silence. By Laura Milne When BBC presenter Gabby Logan and her husband Kenny, the former Scotland rugby union winger, experienced difficulties with their sex life after he had his prostate …

The Best Relationship Advice We’ve Gotten So Far This Year

— Strategies to resolve silly fights, hurt feelings and other issues. By Catherine Pearson and Jancee Dunn Experts increasingly know that human connection is integral to well-being, every bit as essential as getting enough sleep or moving your body. But relationships, particularly romantic partnerships, can be tricky. And we seldom receive the straightforward, evidence-based guidance …

The Best Books to Give to Your Teen to Learn About Their Reproductive Health

By Mara Santilli If your kids are anything like I was as a tween, protesting going to the “birds and the bees” talk proclaiming that they “already know everything” when it comes to menstrual and sexual health (or if your child’s school or community center does not offer sex education), you’re going to need to …

A new morning-after pill to stop STDs could also make the problem worse

By Fenit Nirappil Public health officials are deploying a powerful new weapon in the war against rising sexually transmitted infections: a common antibiotic that works as a morning-after pill. It is the latest advancement as the sexual health field shifts to preventive medicine — not just condoms, abstinence and tests — as the best hope …

Why Do My Testicles Hurt When I Ejaculate?

— Sometimes ‘hurts so good’ turns into ‘it just plain hurts.’ Find out why. By Kurtis Bright Balls are weird. Use whatever adjectives you want to describe them: sensitive, vulnerable, goofy, defenseless, squishable. The fact remains, these things are kind of crazy when you think about them. Now consider that for testicles to produce healthy …

How First US Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Could Revolutionize Reproductive Health

— “After a year during which there has been very little good news about people’s reproductive health, this is the first solid win in a long time,” says BU gynecologist By Molly Callahan The FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States could be a revolutionary change in birth control …

Sex After 60?

— You Need to Know About STD Prevention By Holly Cooper Ford Coming this fall to your TV screen: “The Golden Bachelor.” That’s right, reality television fans, seniors are finally getting their shot at this (somewhat unscripted) love connection. The suspenseful rose ceremonies and extravagant date nights are likely. But will there be an overnight …

‘The sex ed class you wish you’d had’

— The influencer doctors teaching Americans the basics With schools failing American students, OB-GYNs use TikTok to tackle questions and dispel myths By Alaina Demopoulos Some of TikTok’s biggest stars aren’t teen influencers or adorable pets – they are OB-GYNs posting sex education videos. Need to know if you can continue to take antidepressants while …

How to boost your libido if you’re taking antidepressants

— Trust us, it’s not gone forever BY Holly Berckelman If you take antidepressants and have found your libido’s dropped off a cliff, fear not, there are GP-approved steps you can take to bring it back. There’s a lot of stigma around antidepressants Due to the formerly hush-hush nature of mental illness and misconceptions spread …

Cock Ring

— What Does It Do and How to Use It Cock rings serve many purposes, including enhancing pleasure, making erections firmer and longer lasting, and enhancing sexual stamina. They can also assist in managing sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction. With many options available, let’s explore how to use them and the different types to discover …