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.

Age Verification for Porn: What Young People Think and Why It's Not So Simple

Young people generally support age verification on porn sites, but oppose all its methods. Why? Read on — it's intriguing.
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.
What Happens to the Vagina After Childbirth: An Honest Look at the Surgery No One Talks About

We examine whether the "full-length" surgery is really better than the standard one, and what the numbers from a new study say. Spoiler: it's not so clear-cut.
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.
Plastic and Your Libido: How Phthalates Quietly Undermine Male and Female Health

Phthalates—substances from plastic—can impair sperm quality and lead to infertility. Let's explore where they lurk and what you can do to protect yourself.
Sex under substances: why it has become the norm and why it is dangerous

A study showed that in 8 years the number of men practicing sex under substances has quadrupled. We explore what is happening and how to protect yourself.
Do HIV Pills Really Increase the Risk of Contracting Another Infection?

We examine data on men taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and find out why they are more likely to be diagnosed with syphilis and other STIs.
Pelvic Pain Changes Body Image: What the Research Shows

Endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain affect how women perceive their bodies. Here's what researchers found and how to improve it.
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.
Why Erection Fades from Anxiety—and How to Fix It

We explore how anxiety interferes with erections, why social media and porn distort expectations, and what to do to regain confidence and pleasure.
Every Third Teenager Finds It Hard to Buy Condoms. And It's Not Only Because of the Pandemic

What a study revealed about teenagers' access to contraception and STI testing, and why the difficulties did not disappear after the pandemic.
Premature Ejaculation: Why It's a Couple's Issue, Not Just a Man's

New research: male issue influenced by age, activity, and even partner's health. We explore how this changes the treatment approach.