Health & Sex News
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Resuming Sex After Heart Attack May Help Recovery
Research out of Israel finds that resuming a normal sex life in the months after a heart attack may actually boost survival.
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California Has First Plague Case in Five Years
The patient, a resident of South Lake Tahoe, is receiving medical care while recovering at home, CBS News reported. Plague is easily treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early.
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More Young Americans Are Going Without Sex
Sex, and lots of it, has long been the primary preoccupation of young adults, but more of them are now going months and years without any intimate encounters.
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Many Teens Suffer 'Digital Dating Abuse'
Many U.S. teenagers may be using their smartphones to harass, humiliate or otherwise abuse their dating partners.
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LGBT Teens Still Plagued by Suicidal Thoughts
Over the years, more kids have been identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) -- and their likelihood of reporting suicidal thoughts and behavior has gone down.
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Racy Slogans Halt Utah Condom Distribution Plan
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert halted the distribution of 100,000 condoms that were part of an HIV-prevention effort due to racy messaging.
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For Trans Youths, a Tough Path to Gender Harmony
Roughly 1.8% of high school students now identify as trans -- almost twice the rate of adults. The biggest jump appears to be in teenagers born female who want to transition to males.
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First Sexual Experience Forced for 1 in 16 Women
Changes wrought by the #MeToo movement can't come soon enough, say researchers who found that for 1 in 16 U.S. women, their first sexual experience was forced.
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Transgender People Pressured on ‘Conversion Therapy’
More than one in 10 transgender people say they've been pressured by a professional counselor to accept their birth sex.
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There Is No 'Gay Gene,' Major Study Concludes
There's no such thing as a single "gay gene" that drives a person's sexual behavior, concludes the largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue.
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Trans Students More at Risk of Mental Health Ills
About 78% of the students met criteria for one or more mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury and suicide risk, the survey found.
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Older Women Having Less Sex for Many Reasons
Older Women Having Less Sex for Many Reasons By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- More than biology is at play when it comes to why older women have less sex as they age.A number of psychological factors contribute to the drop in libido, a new study claims.Those factors include body image concerns, self-confidence, perceived desirability, stress, mood changes and relationship issues.Previous research has focused mostly on biological causes of reduced sexual activity in older women, such as hot flashes, sleep disruption, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.This new study included nearly
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The Unsexy Truth: Fewer in the U.S. Having Sex
Despite all the steamy action portrayed on our screens both big and small, new data suggest fewer people are actually having sex than in the past, including young adults and teens who seem to be less sexually active than their peers in previous generations.
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Is There a Right Time for Sex After Childbirth?
There's really no one-size-fits-all time for resuming sexual activity. The six-week guideline seems widely accepted, but researchers were not able to find evidence to support it.
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Your Valentine May Bring You Better Sleep
If you can have a good relationship, you probably have good interpersonal skills. And if you get along well with your partner, you're probably less likely to get into a fight with your boss or a friend.
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Sham Gay 'Conversion Therapy' Often Begins at Home
Among young adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) in a recent study, more than half of said others had tried to change their sexual orientation during adolescence.
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How Your Mother's Love Life May Affect Your Own
People whose mothers who had more marriages or lived with more romantic partners were likely to follow the same path, a new study found.
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One Key Factor Raises LGBT Teens' Suicide Risk
Researchers looked at responses from 6,800 U.S. students in grades 9 through 12 who'd become sexually active, according to a CDC survey.
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Happy Marriage, Healthier Spouses
Nurturing each other translates to nurturing your health
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Was It Love at First Smell?
Sight isn't the only sense involved in attraction to others, new research says
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Marriage Could Boost Health for Same-Sex Couples
Survey found those who'd exchanged vows were better off physically and mentally than their single peers
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More Sleep Time, Less Play Time in U.S. Bedrooms
Biggest drop in sexual activity seen for those married or living together, survey finds
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Your Sex Life May Work Wonders for Your Work Life
Employees in better mood the next day, leading to more work engagement and job satisfaction, study contends
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The Best State to Find Your Valentine
Mississippi, Utah and Wisconsin top list of best states for lovers, survey finds
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A Happy Spouse May Keep You Healthy
Your husband or wife can encourage good lifestyle habits, researchers say
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