Hard truth: Dengue fever may be causing spontaneous erections that last for hours, scientists say

Hard truth: Dengue fever may be causing spontaneous erections that last for hours, scientists say

Call it viral-agra. As if having Dengue fever wasn’t already hard enough, doctors in West Africa are reporting that the mosquito-borne virus — often associated with rashes, vomiting and internal bleeding — could also be causing spontaneous erections that can persist for hours. The theory is based on the story of a 17-year-old dengue patient in Burkina … Read more

I’m a Gen Zer with a fun, spontaneous life — having kids is ‘selfish’

I’m a Gen Zer with a fun, spontaneous life — having kids is ‘selfish’

A young content creator claims she never wants children and believes bringing babies into the world is a “selfish” choice. Abigail Porter, 24, relishes her “fun” and “spontaneous” life in Los Angeles without the burden of offspring — and is certain that motherhood is not in her future. “I always felt it wasn’t for me,” … Read more

I’m pregnant with ‘spontaneous’ triplets — people say I look like ‘a mansion’

I’m pregnant with ‘spontaneous’ triplets — people say I look like ‘a mansion’

Being pregnant is no easy feat. With extreme changes to the body for months on end, baby bumps come in all shapes and sizes. When American mom Brittany found out she was having triplets, she was more than a little surprised.  Brittany wasn’t expecting much when she found out. Already having one son, the “spontaneous” pregnancy was conceived … Read more

Spontaneous sex isn’t the hottest sex: myth-busting new study

Spontaneous sex isn’t the hottest sex: myth-busting new study

Good things come to those who wait. New research from York University published in the Journal of Sex Research found that planning ahead can be just as sexy and satisfying as spontaneous sex — despite popular belief otherwise. “When we suggest that couples or other romantic configurations carve out that time, we’re not necessarily saying … Read more