Women's health

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.

Why do they still stay silent about "women's problems" in bed even with a doctor?

The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health urges doctors to initiate the conversation about intimate difficulties themselves. What does this change for you?
Why Sex Often Takes a Back Seat During Menopause — And It's Not Just Hormones

Scientists surveyed 539 women: most had reduced sexual function regardless of menopause stage, but symptoms and low mood peaked in perimenopause.
Postpartum Tears: It's Not Them That Ruin Sex, but Quite Different Things

Scientists have found that the quality of sex after childbirth depends not on the degree of tearing, but on pain and body image. Here's what that means.
Symmetric Face — More Partners? What Scientists Found

Facial asymmetry and sexuality: the weak link disappeared once residence was accounted for. What this means for you.
Were you treated for an "unknown infection" and antibiotics didn't help? It might be this bacterium

Mycoplasma hominis is present in 20–50% of women, but usually causes no symptoms. What makes it dangerous and why common antibiotics may not work.
Ureaplasma: what kind of bacterium is it and should it be treated?

Ureaplasma is found in 40–80% of people with vulva, but it is not always a disease. We explain when to treat and how to protect yourself.
No desire after childbirth — is it normal or a warning sign?

Brazilian scientists found that more than half of women lose desire after childbirth. But it's not about age or mode of delivery — it's something else entirely.
How an IUD After Trauma Gave Me Back Control of My Body

One story about how a gynecologist visit and IUD insertion became a step toward reclaiming control over the body after trauma.
Sex After Childbirth: Why 'Returning to Normal' Isn't the Main Goal

20 women shared how their sex lives really change after childbirth, and why doctors often ask the wrong questions.
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.
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.
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.