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Sexual Violence and Hypertension

High blood pressure and heart problems are two of the little-known and long-term effects of sexual violence. More screening is needed. >

The Case for Making Pleasure Part of Sex Ed

Young people are more likely to practice safe sex when their sexual education classes discuss pleasure as well as prevention. >

Do Covid Vaccines Affect Conception?

COVID-19 vaccines do not seem to interfere with a couple's ability to conceive, but having a COVID infection can affect a man's fertility. >

HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer in Men

Human papilloma viruses are behind rising rates of oropharyngeal cancer in men. HPV vaccines could prevent most cases. >

What an HPV “Infodemic” Teaches Us About Vaccine Disinformation

Misinformation's power comes from the fact that it is so often fear-based, making it more attention-grabbing than neutral, fact-based info. >

A Strip Club Safety Net?

Does the presence of strip clubs, brothels and adult stores increase the likelihood of sexual violence in a community? A surprising answer. >

STIs Rising in an Older Age Group

Sexually transmitted infections can be symptom-free, but still cause harm. Rising rates among young adults are prompting calls for testing. >

Even Little Girls Ask for Less

By age 8 girls begin to ask for less when negotiating with men, raising the question of how they will fare when they enter the workplace. >

A Questionable Treatment for Low Sexual Desire

Women experiencing low libido may be prescribed a drug with few benefits, based on suspect research, for a disorder that no longer exists. >

IUDs as Emergency Contraception

IUDs are known to be a reliable method of contraception. They are also, like the morning after pill, a good form of emergency contraception. >

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