The Lonelyhearts Club, Online EditionNeil Wagner
Some singles who use dating apps can't stop looking and swiping. Feeling lonely doesn't help.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
It turns out that parents do a pretty good job of educating their kids about sex -- if they are willing to make the effort.
Read more >Neil Wagner
From policemen to CEOs, men who pursue extramarital relationships are also more likely to have broken the rules in their professional lives.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When veterans were given a year's supply of oral contraceptives, instead of 90 days, the risk and costs of unplanned pregnancies went down.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
More couples undergoing in vitro fertilization are opting for genetic testing before implantation.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Testosterone-boosting supplements are big business. Too bad most of them don't contain any ingredients known to do the job.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
To conceive or not to conceive: By plugging in information about their monthly cycles, women can plot when fertility is at a peak.
Read more >Male fertility has been declining, and so has that of male dogs used for breeding. Both have the same cause.
Read more >It was a surprising finding: Moderate pot smokers had higher sperm counts and testosterone levels.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Teens' friendships, not their romantic relationships, are the best predictors of romantic success in their 20s.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents seven types of cancer, yet few teens and preteen receive it.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Hormone replacement therapy helps women transition to menopause. But the risks are different for patches, pills and creams.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sex is good medicine as you age. It doesn't need to be world-class; closeness is what's required.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even young adults enjoying casual sex say they like to experience intimacy.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Call it trickle-down health: A father's fitness level before conception can make a big difference in his children's weight and metabolism.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Men with variations in a particular stretch of DNA are more likely to have erectile dysfunction.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome can be evidence of undiagnosed STIs, making it wise for doctors to take them more seriously.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An ongoing series of smaller conversations with kids about sex and staying safe works better than one awkward talk.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Briefs or boxers? Men who mainly wear briefs have sperm counts that are 25 percent lower than boxer-wearers.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Have you ever been interested in someone who is far more desirable than you are? It happens all the time on online dating sites.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Testing for the human papillomavirus, or HPV, catches cervical cancer sooner than Pap smears do. But there are other risks to consider.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In the uncertainty of new relationships, playing hard to get can seem like a good idea, but it can backfire.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Disgust actually seems to serve a valuable evolutionary purpose, but that doesn't make it any easier to take.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Dating apps like Tinder are seen as places where men and women go to hook up. But people also use them to make an emotional connection.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A poll of people over 65 finds they think sex is still important. Health and gender matter, however.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can affect more than a woman's fertility. It can affect offspring, too.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
For couples trying to get pregnant, fertility problems with no known cause are hard to take. Here's something new to consider.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Human papilloma virus can bring on cell changes that lead to cancer. How we can raise vaccination rates.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who smoke pot have more sex than those who don't. Or do they just say they do?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
There was an "epidemic" rise in the rates of several sexually-transmitted infections last year, all treatable.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Good news for women suffering from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Teens need information to make smart choices about sex. A video game may be the best way to give it to them.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Close friends are good for your long-term health. The opposite is also true.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The chemicals commonly used to make furniture and baby products fire-proof can in vitro fertilization difficult to achieve.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
For many women vacation is a time of sexual exploration. While this can be empowering, it also brings risks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People are having sex less often. And it's not about work...or age.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new series of studies of testosterone therapy and bone health, anemia, heart risks and memory have just been published.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The sexual confusion of the teen years can be brutal for teens questioning their sexuality. Legalizing same-sex marriage has helped.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Women take note: it's possible to plug the vas deferens so sperm can't get out. And the procedure may even be reversible
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When 7-year-olds are asked to pick someone really smart, they choose differently than they did when they were five.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Miscarriage is heartbreaking. For some women the end of disappointment may be in sight.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Studies of testosterone treatment paint a murky picture of what has become a billion dollar industry.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Teens have some pretty good reasons for giving their sexual education programs low marks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The way you handle disputes with your partner can show up as health issues down the road.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
If your child feels his or her gender ldentity is different from their biological sex, your support can make a huge difference.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sex lives and mood improved when older men with low T used testosterone gel.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise and meditation, used together, can be an effective one-two punch for depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Patient confidentiality is a a big reason many teens and young adults avoid going for HIV testing.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Men who eat more fruit are at far less risk for erectile problems. It's all in the flavonoids.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Birth rates in the EU and other developed nations are back to the low levels of a century ago.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Having sex once a week is a good recipe for a happy relationship.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Smoking pot and drinking alcohol increase the likelihood students will have sex. More concerning is which students are having the most unprotected sex.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Having sex if you've had heart problems is generally safe. Ask your doctor if he or she doesn't bring it up.
Read more >Barbara L. Marshall, Ph.D.
More seniors are enjoying sex, but a worrisome emphasis on performance is creeping in.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Testosterone may not be the answer for men with ejaculation problems.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
If you photoshopped your profile photo to make yourself look better, you may want to think again.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Miscarriage is almost never a woman's fault. Most often, it's because the fetus is not viable.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sexual attitudes keep changing — and changing back again. What new and what's not.
Read more >Leslie Carr
When a first child arrives, couples' equal workloads go out the window. But it's not all dad's fault.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The broadly neutralizing antibody 3BNC117 is active against over 80% of HIV strains and is well-tolerated.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Reassuring news for men with penis envy who worry about measuring up.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Guess what happens to the number of rapes and sexual assaults reported on campuses when legal scrutiny is lifted?
Read more >Neil Wagner
From your screen name to the colors in your profile picture, tips for putting your best foot forward online.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Too often surgery is the first option presented to women with minor gynecological issues.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Poor semen quality and fertility problems tend to be a reflection of other health issues.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Estrogen levels fluctuate during the changes leading up to menopause, and this destabilizes brain chemicals linked to mood.
Read more >Richard Josephson, M.D., and Sri K. Madan Mohan, M.D.
For many people, having a heart attack is a wake-up call that sets them on a healthier path.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Human papilloma virus spreads easily with sexual contact. It can make girls vulnerable to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is the answer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can greatly reduce a woman’s odds of becoming pregnant.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Conflict happens, and can even make relationships stronger. But you need one ingredient.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Women can suffer the symptoms of menopause for years, even decades. New treatments may help.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Doctors tend not to discuss sex with their teenaged patients. What a wasted opportunity.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Fracking increases the levels of hormone disrupting chemicals in the water supplies near sites.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
A compound in grape seed extract selectively kills prostate cancer cells.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
A new kind of brain scan tells us a lot about why women are better at meetings and men at maps.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Text messages offer lovers another way to whisper endearments. But some texts just shouldn't be sent.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Oral sex is not the protect from STDS that many think it is. In particular, herpes is more likely to be transmitted.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Painful feelings of rejection actually are rooted in the brain, and may be cured there.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new genetic test may take the guesswork out of figuring out which prostate cancers are deadly.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Oxytocin has been called the love hormone. But it's long-term effects are quite different.
Read more >Nancy A. Phillips, M.D. and Gloria A. Bachmann, M.D.
Pain during sex is a common experience among older women, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Whether a teenager's sexual orientation is gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning, his or her doctor is an important ally.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new study finds human fetal cells are highly sensitive to the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A. It's not just about lab animals anymore.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Exercise is an important factor in male fertility. Men who watch TV 20 hours a week have sperm counts half those of men who watch less.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies may provide relief for women transitioning to menopause. HRT helps, too.
Read more >Leslie Carr
New years are for fresh starts and self improvement. Here are some findings to take with you into 2013.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The AAP says girls need to know emergency contraception is an option when birth control fails.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Good news for parents: protecting girls with the HPV vaccine does not encourage sexual activity.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Palace eunuchs in Korea lived longer than other men of the time. What does this say about male...
Read more >Neil Wagner
The CDC recommends people at high risk for heterosexual transmission of HIV consider using Truvada.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The fatty acids in walnuts appear to improve the mobility and vitality of sperm.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Women taking the pill or patch or ring were far more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
It is generally safe to resume sex after a heart attack. Don't be afraid to raise the issue with your doctor.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even the happiest newlyweds can go on to divorce. But early warning signs might predict who does...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Y chromosome may affect more than men's sex organs...
Read more >Leslie Carr
Trying to figure out whether your partner is a keeper? A new study suggests where you should look.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Internet dating is one of the top methods for finding love, whether the pros outweigh the cons...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Marriage carries with it the threat of divorce. But it also offers significant health benefits.
Read more >Susan H. Scher, M.D.
Sexual activity is safe for most heart patients, like any form of moderate exercise.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Men don't think about sex every seven seconds. It's more like 19 times a day. And many women...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus raises women's risk of heart disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Erectile dysfunction can be one of the early warning signs of heart disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
An African study has found that hormonal contraception doubles the risk of HIV infection and...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a faulty RAD51D gene means a 1 in 11 chance of ovarian cancer. Knowing your status can help..
Read more >Neil Wagner
For many male diabetics weight loss is all they need to regain full sexual enjoyment.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with drug or other substance dependence problems and those who are obese are less likely to have satisfying sex.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Men who engage in “conspicuous spending” (think Porsches) have one thing on their minds...
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
What's new in emergency contraception and how well does it work?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Research on mice has found a way to reduce male fertility without reducing libido...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Little things - like being asked to hold a purse - can make men feel their manhood has been...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
Read more >D.A. Dumesic, M.D., M. Goodarzi, M.D., Ph.D., G. Chazenbalk, Ph.D., D. Geller, M.D., and D.H. Abbott, Ph.D.
PCOS can interfere with fertility and make pregnancy risky. Worse, it brings long-term health problems.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Oral contraceptives a one-year supply helps cut pregnancies...
Read more >Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.
Prostate Cancer: Exercise Means a Longer LifeNeil Wagner
Men who have had prostate cancer can improve their chances of survivial considerably by being active.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Truvada offers good protection from HIV infection. Will the CDC approve it?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry than women who do not...
Read more >Istvan Merchenthaler, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. and Laszlo Prokai, Ph.D., D,Sc.
Getting estrogen to your brain is the quickest route to reducing some of menopause's worst symptoms, like hot flashes and memory loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A procedure that stops blood flow to uterine fibroids may be an alternative to hysterectomy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obese individuals report reduced sex life, more STDs, sexual dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancies.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Men's sexual systems produce erections and millions of sperm. Their complexity is often overlooked until something goes wrong.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is not uncommon for sexual satisfaction to decline with age. Talking with your partner can help in many ways.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women on the pill may suffer from lower libido than women on other forms of birth control.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens' screen time offers risks and rewards. How to minimize the risks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant medications have many side effects. Too often these go unreported by doctors and patients.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormonal changes surrounding ovulation are often intense.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study of 18-year-olds found that those who drank the most cola were more likely to have low sperm
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Minocycline helps prevent the HIV virus in infected human T cells from reactivating.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a feeling, but it is also a biological response that is both helpful and harmful.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Oral contraceptives appear to lower the bone density of women using them. Age and time on the pill seem to be factors.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Surfen, a molecule that prevents the HIV virus from communicating with an important compound in semen, holds promise as a means of prevention.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Research on a combined, "prime-boost" vaccine has yielded modest results in what was the largest study in AIDS research history. The approach...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Vaccinating against HPV (Human Papillomavirus) may also prevent against certain forms of breast cancer.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The STD chlamydia can be diagnosed with a urine specimen and does not require a pelvic examination or vaginal or urethral culture.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It appears that having sex more frequently prior to trying to conceive actually improves the quality of sperm.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There is broad agreement that all women of childbearing age and their partners should have a reproductive plan.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Scientists have found that men living with diabetes may be less fertile than non-diabetic men due to DNA damage in the sperm they produce.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
While they are certainly better than nothing, traditional latex condoms do an imperfect job of preventing both pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People with HIV have been living longer and better since the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy (or HAART) in 1995.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
Modern medicine's battle against cervical cancer is a tale of two worlds.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
If you have a low sperm count and are trying for a pregnancy, you should avoid hot tubs and saunas.
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