Myths and misconceptions

We go through recent work on sexual health: clinical guidance, reviews and studies from international sources. Every article is written by our editors based on the original, with a link to the primary source.

Why Mass Prescribing of GLP-1 Might Backfire?

WHO recommends GLP-1 for obesity for the first time, but experts warn: the race among pharma companies and the 'lifestyle' business may leave millions without medications.
Sex Before Traveling Abroad: Why Students Stay Silent and What to Do About It

International students travel to study and forget about safety. Research revealed why this happens and how to fix it.
Why Banning Sex Services Doesn't Work: Numbers That Change Everything

What an economic study of the sex market showed and why legalization sometimes reduces infections and violence.
Why transgender people are less likely to get tested for HIV and what it means for all of us

A new study found that transgender people are less likely to get tested for HIV and less likely to take PrEP. Learn about the barriers and why this matters.
Why Antidepressants Can Kill Your Sex Drive—and How to Live With It

Ten people share how sexual side effects from antidepressants changed their lives. What happens and how to help yourself.
What Grooming Really Is and How to Recognize the Danger

Grooming is not what you think. Learn what manipulation really looks like, why accusations against LGBTQ+ people are false, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Unofficial PrEP: A Lifeline or a Risk?

Can HIV medications be obtained without a prescription? We explore who does this, why, and what dangers it entails.
Why STIs Are Increasingly Found in People Over 50 (and What to Do About It)

Numbers are rising, but conversations are still scarce. We explore why infections are more often found in older adults and how to protect yourself without embarrassment.
Porn Addiction: Why It’s Not a Diagnosis and Who Profits from Your Anxiety

We figure out why 'sex addiction' is not recognized by doctors, who profits from this label, and when it’s really worth seeking help.
Porn: Why Do Men and Women See It Differently?

New research: how porn affects men and women — differences in expectations, self-esteem, and sexual satisfaction.
What Happens to Sex If You Try Psychedelics? An Honest Analysis

We explore how mushrooms, LSD, and ecstasy affect sex: why some feel better, others worse, and what the main danger is.