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Porn is the top source of 'sex education' for young adults
By Stephanie Pappas published
Pornography was listed as the top source of information about sex for 18- to 24-year-olds, a troubling ranking given that pornography is not meant as sex education.

Sperm don't swim anything like we thought they did, new study finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
New high-speed video reveals human sperm don't swim like we thought.

Why do women have orgasms?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
There are a number of ideas about why the female orgasm happens.

Removing Pubic Hair Probably Won't Increase Your Risk of STDs, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
Removing pubic hair may not increase your risk of sexually transmitted diseases, according to a small new study.

Men Are Being Warned Not to Eat Lichen Touted as 'Natural Viagra'
By Rachael Rettner published
Experts in New Zealand are warning men not to consume a type of lichen that's been touted as a natural treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Woman Gets Second-Degree Burns from 'Vaginal Steaming'
By Rachael Rettner published
Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow endorsed vaginal steaming, doctors have warned that the practice isn't without risks.

Freezing Part of a Woman’s Ovaries Could Delay Menopause for Years, UK Company Says
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A medical procedure that has been used to freeze a woman's ovaries is being offered for the first time as a way to delay menopause.

A Woman Had a Dangerous Allergic Reaction After Sex. Here's Why.
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman in Spain developed a serious allergic reaction after a sexual encounter.
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