The Importance Of Sexual Agreements Among Gay Couples

The majority of gay men in relationships say they establish a "sexual agreement" with their partner, primarily to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to a University of Michigan study...

The Importance Of Sexual Agreements Among Gay Couples

The majority of gay men in relationships say they establish a "sexual agreement" with their partner, primarily to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to a University of Michigan study...

Inhibiting Akt May Be A Useful Therapeutic Strategy For Stopping Herpes Infections

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered a novel strategy for preventing infections due to the highly common herpes simplex viruses, the microbes responsible for causing genital herpes (herpes simplex virus 2) and cold sores (herpes simplex virus 1)...

Some Women Over 40 Under The Misapprehension That Contraception Is Unnecessary

Women reaching the age of 40 tend to be less vigilant about birth control because they think the risk of pregnancy is low - or that birth control can cause health problems - but a review of the evidence by a team that includes a Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island physician recently underscored the need to be vigilant about contraception even in perimenopause...

Widespread Presence Of Flame Retardant In Indoor Environment, Biomarker Present In Urine Samples

A flame retardant removed from children's pajamas 30 years ago but now used in polyurethane foam is prevalent in office environments, especially in older buildings, where urine testing of workers turned up widespread evidence of its biomarker, a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers has found...

Link Between Acting Out Dreams And Development Of Dementia

The strongest predictor of whether a man is developing dementia with Lewy bodies - the second most common form of dementia in the elderly - is whether he acts out his dreams while sleeping, Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered...

Homeless People Have A Disproportionately Higher Risk For Traumatic Brain Injury Compared To The General Population

Homeless people and their health care providers need to know more about traumatic brain injuries to help prevent and treat such injuries, a new study has found. Homeless people have a disproportionately higher risk for TBI compared to the general population, yet little is known about the severity of those injuries, who exactly is suffering from them and what the long-term consequences are...

Men May Have Evolved With A Natural Aversion To Adultery With Friends' Wives

After outgrowing teenage infatuations with the girl next door, adult males seem to be biologically designed to avoid amorous attractions to the wife next door, according to a University of Missouri study that found adult males' testosterone levels dropped when they were interacting with the marital partner of a close friend...

Dementia And Sexuality

Managing the delicate issue of sexual expression amongst people with dementia is the focus of a new education resource produced by Griffith University researcher Dr Cindy Jones...

Next Generation Condoms - Bill Gates Foundation Awarding $100k Grants

If you think you can create a Next Generation Condom that considerably enhances or preserves pleasure, the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation might award you a Phase I $100,000 grant. The aim is to improve condom uptake and regular use. Male condoms are inexpensive, easy to produce and distribute, they are available all over the world, even in remote and resource poor settings...

Hepatitis C Infection Rarely Passed On Through Sex Between Monogamous Heterosexuals

Individuals infected by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have nothing to fear from sex in a monogamous, heterosexual relationship. Transmission of HCV from an infected partner during sex is rare according to new research published in the March issue of Hepatology, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)...

Study Highlights Brain Changes That May Underlie Transition From Aggressive To Parental Behavior

Sexually naïve male mice respond differently to the chemical signals emitted by newborn pups than males that have mated and lived with pregnant females, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings may help scientists to better understand the changes that take place in the brains of some mammals during the transition into parenthood...

Testing Helps Catch HIV Early, But Aggressive Use Of Antiretroviral Drugs In Asymptomatic Patients Could Breed More Resistant HIV

One of the most widely advocated strategies for dealing with HIV/AIDS could double the number of multi-drug-resistant HIV cases in the population of men who have sex with men (MSM) in LA County over the next 10 years, cautions a new study. In the United States, LA County has the largest incident population of HIV positive individuals...

Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgery Can Improve Sexual Function Significantly

Osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, affecting millions of Americans each year, is known to limit sexual activity. New research presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery improves sexual function in 90 percent of patients...

Brazilian Waxes Increase Risk Of Viral Infection

Brazilian waxes and other forms of pubic hair removal may increase the risk of viral skin infections, particularly Molluscum contagiosum. The finding came from new research published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections which suggested that shaving the pubic area causes 'micro-trauma' of the skin, which raises the chance of infection by a pox virus known as Molluscum contagiosum...

'Daughter Aversion' And Contraception Use In Nepal

While poverty and under-education continue to dampen contraception use in Nepal, exacerbating the country's efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality rates, researchers say another, more surprising factor may be more intractable: Deeply held cultural preferences for sons over daughters...

Lower Incidence Of Genital Warts In Young Girls

The incidence of genital warts, or condylomata, declined by 93 per cent in girls given the HPV vaccine before the age of 14, according to a Swedish national registry study. The study was carried out by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute...

Men In Same-Sex Marriages Are Living Longer, According To New Study

The mortality rate for men in same-sex marriages has dropped markedly since the 1990s, according to a Danish study published this week in the International Journal of Epidemiology. However, same-sex married women have emerged as the group of women with the highest, and in recent years, even further increasing mortality...

Genital Warts In Young Girls Reduced By Early HPV Vaccination

The incidence of genital warts, or condylomata, declined by 93 per cent in girls given the HPV vaccine before the age of 14, according to a Swedish national registry study. The study was carried out by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, and published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute...

In Same-Sex Marriages Men Live Longer, But Not Women

The mortality rate for men in same-sex marriages has dropped markedly since the 1990s, according to a Danish study published online in the International Journal of Epidemiology. However, same-sex married women have emerged as the group of women with the highest, and in recent years, even further increasing mortality...

Osteoporosis An Increased Risk If Your Grandfather Suffered A Hip Fracture

Has your paternal or maternal grandfather broken their hip on any occasion? In that case there is a greater risk that your own bones are more fragile as an adult. This has been demonstrated in a thesis at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden based on a study of over 1,000 young adults in Gothenburg, which identified those factors increasing the risk of bone fragility in men...

233 Million Women Will Be Lacking Contraception In 2015

Despite the increase in people using contraceptives over the past few decades, a recent study published in The Lancet reports that by 2015 the demand for contraception will increase by a further 62 million, which translates into 233 million women with partners who will not have access to contraception...

The Relationship Between Abortion And Violence Against Women

Scientists of the United States of America, Ireland, and Chile met in New York to discuss recent scientific evidence regarding abortion as a form of growing violence against women and girls...

Report Breaks New Ground In Our Understanding Of Health Centers' Role In Family Planning

A report by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) and the RCHN Community Health Foundation offers the first-ever in-depth examination of health centers' role in access to family planning...

Report: "Texas School Districts' Implementation Of Teen Dating Violence Legislation

Texas was the first state in the nation to mandate school policies on dating violence, but it still has some work to do in protecting victims and addressing consequences for the crime, according to a study by the Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State University...

Sexual Health Services For Rural Latino Men Need To Be Improved

A new study based on in-depth interviews of rural Latino men in western Oregon finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health providers, more convenient clinic hours, and Spanish-speaking doctors...

Sexual Health Services For Rural Latino Men Need To Be Improved

A new study based on in-depth interviews of rural Latino men in western Oregon finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health providers, more convenient clinic hours, and Spanish-speaking doctors...

Findings Of 2 Important Studies Published In AIDS Journal

The results of two important studies have been published in the March issue of AIDS, the official journal of the International AIDS Society. One study notes that screening for HIV should be performed more frequently - up to every three months for the highest-risk patients, while low-risk groups to be tested every three years...

Review Of Contraceptive Options For Women Over 40

Despite declining fertility, women over age 40 still require effective contraception if they wish to avoid pregnancy. A review article outlines the risks and benefits of various contraceptive options for these women. The article, based on current evidence and published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), is aimed at helping physicians find the best methods for their patients...

Skin Patch Shows Promise Against Prostate Cancer

Delivering oestrogen through skin patches may offer a safer and easier way to treat prostate cancer than current hormone therapies, says new research from the UK...

Sexting Practices Among Urban Minority Youth

Sexting, the use of technology to send or receive sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos, is a relatively new trend and, in many cases, has legal implications. As many as 25-50% of young people may participate in sexting...

Hyper-Masculinity Encouraged By Aggressive Advertising

Does advertising influence society, or is it merely a reflection of society's pre-existing norms? Where male attitudes are concerned, a new study* implicates magazine advertisements specifically aimed at men as helping to reinforce a certain set of views on masculinity termed "hyper-masculinity." The article by Megan Vokey, a Ph.D...

Protein Link To STI Susceptibility Discovered

Monash Institute of Medical Research scientists have found a protein in the female reproductive tract that protects against sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) such as chlamydia and herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is estimated that 450 million people worldwide are newly infected with STIs each year. Chlamydia has the highest infection rate of all the STIs reported in Australia...

Rapid, Point-Of-Care Tests For Syphilis: The Future Of Diagnosis

Syphilis is on the rise worldwide and there is an urgent need for reliable and rapid screening, particularly for people who live in areas where access to health care is limited...

The Future Of Syphilis Diagnosis: Rapid, Point-Of-Care Tests

Syphilis is on the rise worldwide and there is an urgent need for reliable and rapid screening, particularly for people who live in areas where access to healthcare is limited...