It’s not just your mind going soft. Drops in testosterone have long been blamed for age-related declining erectile performance. But a new study suggests something else may be at play. A new study suggests a metabolic marker is the culprit behind declining sexual health in men. Antonioguillem – stock.adobe.com “Although age and testosterone levels have … Read more
The sex worker known as “Australia’s most sexually active woman” has detailed a recent health ordeal that has taken a severe toll on her physical and mental health. Annie Knight, 27, recently shared pictures of herself in a hospital bed after surgery, prompting concern from worried fans. The Gold Coast woman started getting her period … Read more
In February, scientists discovered a spoonful of microplastics lurking in human brains. Previous research detected the tiny particles in our lungs, liver, kidneys and blood — plus in bodily fluids like semen and breast milk. Now a study published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety has found that in yet another part of the body, which … Read more
This time, it’s good to finish fast. Move over Belmont Stakes. An enterprising startup has announced the launch of the world’s first sperm race, in which samples will go head-to-head in Los Angeles to raise awareness about declining male fertility. This unusual contest was organized by Sperm Racing, a group of young moguls and millionaires … Read more
Every woman dreads that time of the month, but what if it never ended? That’s the nightmarish reality for TikTokker Poppy (@poppy_the_plant), who’s been stuck on a never-ending period for more than 1,000 days. While doctors have been stumped by her bizarre condition, she may have finally uncovered the cause. “It was picked up on … Read more
Could skipping dinner get your love life back on track? A new international study found that a particular form of intermittent fasting boosted the libido of male mice, raising questions about whether it could trigger a similar effect in humans. “A lack of sexual desire is not necessarily perceived as problematic — but some people … Read more
Going with the flow is overrated. And when it comes to periods, you don’t really have to: Gynecologists have confirmed that it is, in fact, possible to lighten your flow and reduce cramps every month. All it takes is a little preparation and an over-the-counter medication. A TikToker who learned the trick from her own … Read more
A woman born with two vaginas has revealed the disgusting behavior she faces on dating apps. Annie Charlotte, 26, discovered she had uterus didelphys when she was 16. The uterus develops as two ducts which generally combine to form a single uterus. However, in those with the condition, the ducts do not combine and two … Read more
A woman with two wombs only learned she had multiple uteruses while pregnant with her second child — after doctors missed it the first time around. Hayley Scudder, 34, was told her condition is so rare that the odds are one in a million, so she now refers to her double uteruses as “limited edition.” … Read more
A mom was so traumatized by her first pregnancy that she says she “literally developed of phobia” and had her fallopian tubes removed at age 24. Belle Mourraille, now 28, was bedridden for months and lost 30 pounds while pregnant, and after thinking she was going to die during childbirth, she opted to undergo a … Read more
Say goodbye to the stirrups. Women’s health startup Daye is selling a “vaginal microbiome test” in the form of a tampon that users wear and then mail back for screening — and it can detect everything from infections to possible fertility issues. Daye’s diagnostic tampon can detect different bacteria with an at-home test. Daye Daye … Read more
Babies conceived via assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization, have a 36% higher risk of developing a major heart defect than children conceived naturally, a new study finds. Still, heart defects are relatively rare. The study authors found them in 1.15% of naturally conceived babies and 1.84% of babies born after assisted reproduction. … Read more
Turns out, rats don’t like getting hot and heavy. In a wafer-thin silver lining to the unbearably humid, miserable, no good, very bad heat waves that have body-slammed the Baked Apple so far this summer, comes news that these scorching temperatures are wreaking sudden havoc on the reproductive rate of the city’s rat population. Simply … Read more
Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more likely to die young from cancer — and twice as likely to die young of heart disease or something else, a new study from Finland has found. However, the researchers say that using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than six months can cut … Read more
“I want to know what your number one reason is for not having kids.” Danni Duncan, a social media influencer who has amassed over four million likes on TikTok and describes herself as “your childfree friend”, asked that now viral question. Danni stipulated that no one owes an explanation for why they’ve decided not to … Read more
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are eight times more likely to attempt suicide than women without the common hormonal condition, a shocking new study has found. An estimated 5 million to 6 million American women have PCOS, which affects some 8% to 13% of women of childbearing age, statistics show. Many don’t even know they have … Read more
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She don’t need no man. A shark in a Chicago zoo has made history — giving birth despite having no contact with any males. The female epaulette shark lives in a habitat of her own at the Brookfield Zoo, located outside Chicago, where she’s lived since 2019. She hasn’t been housed with a male since … Read more
From their lips to your ears. Two gynecologists are sharing the five things you’ve always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Caitlyn Ranger and Amanda Henne, gynecologists at Ochshner Health in Louisiana, posted a video that has since garnered over 287,000 views from those curious about their perspectives on the job. They talked … Read more
Having an “outie” doesn’t mean what it used to. California pediatrician Dr. Ilana Sherer is purportedly calling for penises to be renamed as “outies, and vaginas to be coined as “innies” in a bid to make medical terminology more inclusive. Sherer, a Palo Alto Medical Foundation/Sutter Health physician, reportedly recommended the more gender-neutral language while … Read more