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Penis transplant: World's third successful op will help man get erections after botched circumcision
The 40-year-old man will be able to have regain normal urinary and sexual function in about six months.
Space sperm: Mice born from sperm preserved on the ISS pave way for human reproduction in space
The findings could have implications for humans if they ended up living in space permanently.
Infertility: 100-year-old technique of 'tube flushing' increases chances of pregnancy without IVF
The procedure, known as hysterosalpingography, seems to work better with oil than with water.
Prescribing PreP to prevent HIV does not increase risky sexual behaviours
PrEP can help prevent HIV infections.
The Super Orgasm documentary: Can women really have 100 orgasms in a row?
The scientist's verdict: No solid evidence for super-orgasms, but there's a lot of healthy variability in female sexuality.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: When depression strikes once a month
PMDD can severely affect a woman's mental health.
Why do women get recurrent cystitis after sex?
Scientists have identified a vaginal bacteria which may be to blame.
HIV-positive adolescents are 6 to 12 times more likely to die than other teens
These young people often face more negative health outcomes than HIV patients in other age groups.
Stem cell therapy gives hope to men with erectile dysfunction
The study is the first to use stem cells from fat cells to help men with the problem.
New fathers who understand when their partner 'isn't in the mood' have stronger relationships
Being ok with not having sex after having a child is linked to higher relationship satisfaction.
Sex 'afterglow' lasts for two days after intercourse and extends the honeymoon period
When sexual satisfaction lingers, our relationships are strengthened.
Testosterone therapy for women: Everything you need to know
Testosterone therapy has shown positive results in trials to help women with sexual dysfunction.
Intriguing biomarker identifies hidden HIV reservoirs to kill them
The findings suggest a potential cure might one day be on the horizon.
Is HIV hiding in your brain? MRI scans can identify virus from changes to white matter
People with HIV may suffer from cognitive problems directly tied to presence of virus in the brain.
How much porn is too much? Psychometric test identifies at-risk porn users
The test can be used as an initial indicator to see if someone's porn consumption is likely to be problematic.
People are turning to porn when sex education fails. Can it teach us anything about relationships?
Many people – youth in particular – say they turn to porn to find answers about sex.
I'm a gay porn star and I'd like to teach you about safe sex
Porn4PrEP wants to use porn, to teach people about sexual health.
First free transgender clinic opens in Texas
Just over 125,000 Texan adults who identify as transgender will be able to use the clinic.
Erectile dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis and Levitra reduce risk of dying after heart attack
Having an active sex life may also be associated with a reduced risk of premature death.
'Sex pheromones' don't make you sexy after all
Androstadienone and estratetraenol are sold as pheromones, but a double-blind trial finds they don't work.
Millennials are ruining America's sex life
People born in the 1990s are having less sex than their parents or grandparents did when they were young.
Having sex at home makes you a better employee the next day
Findings suggest that a good balance between your job and your home life is key.
Genital herpes in pregnancy tied to higher risk of autism in boys
Mothers' immune response to herpes may increase the risk of offspring developing autism
HIV: Thailand becomes first country in Asia to eliminate mother-to-child transmission
Thailand's health authorities have promoted ambitious policies to stop the spread of the virus in infants.
Male contraceptive gel works in monkeys – but human trials are still way off
Contraceptive gel Vasalgel provided long-term and reliable contraception in rhesus monkeys.
Female genital mutilation: Facts and statistics that show we desperately need to address FGM
More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation.
Obese couples take longer to get pregnant
When both partners are obese, their chances of conceiving may be reduced.
No sleep, no sex - Menopausal women with sleep problems are less satisfied with their sex lives
Menopausal women often report sleep problems and this can have a detrimental impact on their sex lives.
Genital herpes vaccine shows promise for millions infected worldwide
The trivalent vaccine has been tested in guinea pigs and macaques.
Why do women have periods? Everything you need to know about menstruation.
Humans are among a select few species that menstruate.