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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. >

Cannabis May Make It Harder to Conceive

Marijuana use appears to reduce a woman's chances of conceiving a child. If you're trying to become pregnant, try taking a break from pot. >

Ask Your Partner, Not Porn Sites

Many young adults turn to pornography for answers to their questions about sex. This can lead to awkwardness and unrealistic expectations. >

Men Who Change Their Minds about Vasectomy

Is it a bad idea to try to reverse your vasectomy if you're over 50? The surgery is meant to be permanent, but men do change their minds. >

Flirting Unmasked

A flirtatious look is the kind of nonverbal cue that can work well or easily go wrong. The consequences can be magical, comical or dire. >

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