Sexual Health

Virginity Pledges Show Signs Of Success

A new study suggests that adolescents who take virginity pledges delay having sexual intercourse longer than kids who are similar to them but do not take a pledge.

Sexual Activities Other Than Intercourse Carry STI Risk

Sexual activities other than intercourse carry some risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

Researchers Defines XXYY Syndrome Treatment Options

Impetus to develop complete description of XXYY syndrome driven by parents' frustration over lack of information.

Sexual Matters Don't Sway Mothers On HPV Vaccine

The opinions of women about sexual matters do not play a significant role in their decisions about whether girls in their care should receive a vaccine against a sexually transmitted virus.

Take Pride In Your Sexual Health

Colleagues from Manchester PCT Public Health Development Service will be taking part in the Manchester Pride parade. They aim to drive home important sexual health messages to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans Sexual communities, to reduce inequalities in health.

Promoting Safer Sex, HIV Testing Among Canadian Youth

A new online initiative called One Life is targeting sexually active Canadians 18 to 30 years old and urging them to practice safer sex and undergo HIV testing.

People In Their 80s Still Interested In Sex

There is an opinion that older people are less interested in sex, than young people. However, it is not the reality - people in their 80s are more sexually active, than previously thought.

Many Black Girls Unaware Of Emergency Contraception Option

Many black girls living in urban areas appear to lack general knowledge about emergency contraception.

Increased Sexual Education Improves Reproductive Health Of Black Women

Recent opinion pieces and other statements that imply racism is behind higher numbers of black women having abortions miss the point and distract from the real issue: the persistent health disparities faced by women, and men, in the African-American community.

Contraceptive Pill Influences Partner Choice

The contraceptive pill may disrupt women's natural ability to choose a partner genetically dissimilar to themselves.