Male infertility is more common than you may think.

— Here are five ways to protect your sperm By Karin Hammarberg Infertility is often thought of as a female problem, but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility. We recently published a review of the literature on whether men diagnosed with male factor infertility experience greater psychological distress than fertile men …

Nearly a fifth of teenagers say internet main information source on sexual health

— Youngsters are turning to online sources to learn about sex which is leaving them vulnerable to potentially ‘dangerous’ information, a charity warned. By Eleanor Busby Nearly a fifth of teenagers say the internet is their main source for information about sexual health and healthy relationships, a survey suggests. Young people are turning to online …

The ‘boy sober’ movement and why women are sick of dating

— Marriage and ‘soulmates’ are out; finding inner peace, self-development, and building stronger friendships are in By Daisy Schofield It was a visit to her grandmother at the end of last year that made Hope Woodard, 26, from New York, realise that it was time to quit dating. During the visit, Hope’s grandma, who has …

Watch what happens when gay tourists ask Spanish people to translate for them

By Melanie Potter A real test of someones’ character is how they act when they think no one’s watching. This is exactly why hidden camera social experiments are so poignant. Unfortunately, these experiments usually produce negative results — but every once in a while, strangers will act so compassionately that it may actually surprise you. …

Misconceptions about older adults’ sexuality can cause ageist beliefs.

— Here’s what one study found Society’s beliefs about aging and sex are complex and vary widely, but one common belief is that disinterest in sex is a standard part of aging. A recent study explores how misconceptions like these can complicate the acceptance of older adults’ sexual lives. The study surveyed 270 young adults, ages …

Misinformation Is on the Rise.

— Here’s What You Need to Know About Birth Control. Three Black reproductive experts discuss how to access birth control, navigate the misinformation online, and understand what’s unfolding politically. By Margo Snipe It’s been a tricky landscape since Roe v. Wade was overturned almost two years ago, as reproductive health care has become increasingly complicated …

Lack of sex education in GOP states puts students at risk

By Sunjae Lee Although it may be a cliche, there is some truth to the trope ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ — whether it be through teachers, pediatricians, athletic coaches or politicians who create laws directly affecting youth. But in some states across the U.S., the adults in charge of youth policies …