Research and reviews

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.

Postpartum Tears: It's Not Them That Ruin Sex, but Quite Different Things

Scientists have found that the quality of sex after childbirth depends not on the degree of tearing, but on pain and body image. Here's what that means.
Symmetric Face — More Partners? What Scientists Found

Facial asymmetry and sexuality: the weak link disappeared once residence was accounted for. What this means for you.
Were you treated for an "unknown infection" and antibiotics didn't help? It might be this bacterium

Mycoplasma hominis is present in 20–50% of women, but usually causes no symptoms. What makes it dangerous and why common antibiotics may not work.
Ureaplasma: what kind of bacterium is it and should it be treated?

Ureaplasma is found in 40–80% of people with vulva, but it is not always a disease. We explain when to treat and how to protect yourself.
How to meet people when you don't fit the ideals of the gay scene?

A letter from a guy who is afraid to approach people because of his weight and trans identity. What advice does someone like him give, and why it's worth taking the risk.
No desire after childbirth — is it normal or a warning sign?

Brazilian scientists found that more than half of women lose desire after childbirth. But it's not about age or mode of delivery — it's something else entirely.
Prostate Cancer and Sex: Why It Affects More Than Just the Man

After prostate cancer, men are much more likely than their peers to experience erectile dysfunction and loss of desire. Their wives also report problems in bed and in the marriage.
Pumping Iron to Exhaustion? It Could Hurt Your Sex Life

Guys who are overly obsessed with their muscles have more bedroom problems. But it's not that simple: we break down what a new study found.
Can't Sleep Because of Your Legs? Check How Things Are with Erection

Scientists have found a link between restless legs syndrome and erectile dysfunction. We explain who should be concerned and what to do about it.
How an IUD After Trauma Gave Me Back Control of My Body

One story about how a gynecologist visit and IUD insertion became a step toward reclaiming control over the body after trauma.
Sex After Childbirth: Why 'Returning to Normal' Isn't the Main Goal

20 women shared how their sex lives really change after childbirth, and why doctors often ask the wrong questions.
Feeling Overwhelmed by Loneliness? Here's What Really Helps When It Seems Like You're Alone Against Everyone

How to cope with waves of loneliness when the world around you feels alien: personal experience, simple rituals, and the power of community.