Archive for the ‘STDs’ Category

G-Spot Scientifically Identified

Friday, April 27th, 2012

A study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine verifies the anatomic existence of the G-Spot. Until now, it has never been determined whether the G-Spot indeed exists, even though women have been reporting engorgement of the upper, anterior part of the vagina during sexual excitement for centuries… click here for more

 

Exercise Can Lead To Female Orgasm, Sexual Pleasure, According To Unique Study

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Findings from a first-of-its-kind study by Indiana University researchers confirm anecdotal evidence that exercise — absent sex or fantasies — can lead to female orgasm.While the findings are new, reports of this phenomenon, sometimes called “coregasm” because of its association with exercises for core abdominal muscles, have circulated in the media for years, said Debby Herbenick, co-director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion in IU’s School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation… click here for more

 

Condoms Not Being Used Properly Worldwide

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

One of the leading concerns of public health officials worldwide, is improper use of the male condom, such as putting it on upside down, or not wearing one during intercourse, both of which are prevalent in the United States… click here for more

 

Improper Condom Use A Public Health Issue Worldwide

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Problems with the correct use of the male condom, such as not wearing a condom throughout sex or putting it on upside down, are common in the U.S. and have become a major concern of public health officials. New research shows that countries around the world are facing similar challenges… click here for more

 

A Major Factor Affecting Risk Of Sexually Transmitting HIV Is Viral Load; Condom Use Significantly Reduces Risk

Friday, January 20th, 2012

The level of HIV-1 in the blood of an HIV-infected partner is the single most important factor influencing risk of sexual transmission to an uninfected partner, according to a multinational study of heterosexual couples in sub-Saharan Africa.The study, published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, calculated the risk of HIV-1 transmission per act of sexual intercourse and found the average rate of infection to be about 1 per 900 coital acts…. click here for more..

 

Snip Snip? STD Preventing Circumcisions Way Down Says CDC

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Circumcision rates have gone way down. Researchers found that the procedure is somewhat less common today than it was 10 years ago. The report was written in light of research that proves circumcision greatly reduces the risk of contracting HIV and numerous other STDs during penile-vaginal sex… click here for more