The best herpes test kits for 2026, according to experts
Skip the trip to the doctor with these OTC herpes test kits.
If Most People Get HPV at Some Point, Do You Need to Tell Partners You Have It?
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Best at-home syphilis tests of 2026, according to health experts
Get answers if you may have been exposed to syphilis. Take an at-home test and find out fast.
This $1 pill is transforming sex lives, women say — but the bizarre ingredients…
That's an offal way to boost one's libido.
What you’re not hearing in sex ed about college hookups
Many young adults make the choice to hook up and have sex in college, but they’re not always educated about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Jill Grimes has advice for students.
Eating this diet can impact your performance in bed
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“I am the steward of my ship”: John Gibson rewrites his HIV narrative
The TikTok lead and fitness enthusiast shares how he turned fear into fuel after testing positive.
Self-Care Is Getting Checked – Your Honest Guide To STD Testing Frequency
Taking control of your sexual health is one of the most important (and often overlooked) forms of self-care.
ER Doctors Share The Most Ridiculous ***-Related Injuries They’ve Seen
“I’ve removed all kinds of items that weren’t designed to go inside the body — cucumbers, carrots, sprays...” one doctor said.
Certain Exercises Can Reduce the Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
Men need a strong pelvic floor; it’s not just a thing women need to pay attention to. These muscles your support your bladder and bowel, and also affect sexual function, according to the Mayo Clinic. If your pelvic floor isn’t strong, you may experience erecti…
Sexual Healing May Actually Be a Thing, According to Science
New research suggests that physical intimacy may help speed up wound healing
13 Black community organizations fighting HIV in the U.S. you should know
These are the organizations dedicated to fighting HIV in the Black community, and the resources they provide.
15 Natural Aphrodisiacs to Turn Up the Heat
Every day stress can take a toll, and intimacy can lose its place on your list of priorities. Still, physical intimacy is essential for maintaining a healthy relationship. If you don’t give it the importance it deserves, you may miss a fantastic way to (re)con…
Maternal Syphilis Cases Are Rising—How to Protect Yourself and Your Baby
New numbers show a 28% jump in cases over two years. We break down what's behind these numbers.
Do Aphrodisiacs Really Work? Here's What Experts Say
Do aphrodisiacs really work? Nutritionists break it down with libido-boosting foods like oysters, dark chocolate, honey, maca, avocado and watermelon.
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More than half a million new cases of gonorrhea were reported in the U.S. in 2024, and worldwide, the sexually transmitted disease, which can cause...
The “Winged Nightmare”: Understanding the Phobia You Didn’t Know Had a Name
Most of us consider butterflies some of nature’s most beautiful, graceful creations. We invite them into our gardens, plant flowers for them, and photograph them. For some people, however, these flying insects inspire nothing but anxiety and crippling fear. Wh…
The hidden health cost of loneliness
It's widely known that a strong social network is healthy, whereas loneliness can be harmful, to your body as well as your psyche. And even though scientists largely agree on this, new studies keep reinforcing the point.
Mental health: How depression differs to just feeling a bit down
We all know what it is like to feel down, with a low mood and listless. But usually, this state of mind passes pretty quickly, often as you know yourself how to handle it.