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SEXUAL HEALTH
Urologist weighs in on why men avoid doctor visits
Data has consistently shown that men are reluctant to seek medical care despite the fact they generally face higher mortality rates and shorter life expectancies than women across most causes of death.
But why are men…
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Study finds lifelong orgasm gap influenced by age, gender, and sexual orientation
Scientists at Indiana University, USA, have explored age-related disparities in orgasm rates from sexual intercourse by gender and sexual orientation. The study is published in the journal Sexual Medicine.
Study: The lifelong…
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Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care
With the number of adult cancer survivors in the United States expected to reach 23 million by 2032, the long-term needs of this population are growing yet often poorly understood and addressed. A new survey study of cancer…
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Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding
Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it was a cold. Then sores appeared in his groin and he would soak his bed with sweat. He took a test.
On New Year's…
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Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to…
According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50-80 years old report experiencing at least one form of ageism from other people. Internalized ageism is when a person believes ageist ideas…
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Study reveals lasting quality of life inequities in breast cancer patients
When it comes to health, inequalities can be seen at every level for women with breast cancer: prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survival. But what about their quality of life? A team from the University of…
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Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status
In a recent review article published in the Journal of Sex Research, researchers explored the existing literature on sexually transmitted infection (STI) disclosure, highlighting the emotional complexities and strategies…
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Complexities and emotional challenges of STI disclosure to sexual partners
A review of research to-date reveals the complex nature of revealing a diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) to a partner ahead of engaging in sexual activity.
With individuals experiencing a variety of feelings…
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Fertility warning: SARS-CoV-2 can linger in sperm for months after infection
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can remain in the sperm of patients for up to 90 days after hospital discharge and up to…
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Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds
In a recent study published in the IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal, a group of researchers used a large United States (U.S.) claims database to assess the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) following a diagnosis…
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