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.

Itching and rash "down there" — is it always an infection? Don't rush to panic

Redness, itching, or bumps in the intimate area do not always mean a sexually transmitted infection. Let's look at what else could be the cause.
Erectile Dysfunction Pills Not Working? It Might Be Your Blood Test Results

Why daily tadalafil fails for some men: a study links treatment failure to a specific lipid metabolism marker.
Why is it harder for women to get an HIV pill than for men?

Scientists talked to women about an HIV prevention drug and found that it's not just about pills, but also about how society views female sexuality.
Pornography and Your Couple: What Really Changes After a Year

Researchers observed 309 couples for a year and found that it's not about frequency, but about why you watch pornography and how it affects your partner.
Anxiety in the Head — Erection in Question: What a Couples Study Showed

Scientists found that in men with urological problems, erection is more strongly linked to their own anxiety than to their partner's mood.
Lost your desire? Scientists tested whether testosterone helps women

A review of 33 studies: testosterone may restore libido in menopausal women, but data before menopause are scarce. We examine who is prescribed it and how.
New Erectile Dysfunction Pill: What Trials in 84 Men Showed

A next-generation erectile dysfunction drug was tested in 84 men. The results are modest but intriguing: rigidity increased by only a few minutes.
Are you sure your relationship is sexual? Check yourself

Not all couples who sleep together consider themselves in a sexual relationship. And some — on the contrary. Let's figure out what it actually is and why it matters.
Sex in a relationship has faded away — what to do besides divorce?

Sex has disappeared, and you don't know what to do? We discuss how an honest conversation can save a relationship — or help you leave peacefully.
How to Understand That You Are No Longer Lovers but Roommates

Sex has disappeared, and you don't know what to do? We examine the signs, causes, and feelings — honestly and without panic.
Partner says 'not now' — is it manipulation or an honest refusal?

Not every refusal of sex is a game. We analyze where a personal 'no' ends and hidden manipulation of the relationship begins.
Exercise for Endometriosis: Does It Help in Bed?

Scientists examined whether rehabilitation improves sexual life in endometriosis. The result is encouraging, but cautious. We analyze what this means.