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.

What Grooming Really Is and How to Recognize the Danger

Grooming is not what you think. Learn what manipulation really looks like, why accusations against LGBTQ+ people are false, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Why Thrush and Gardnerella Are Not Just Discomfort: What They Say About Your STI Risk

Scientists analyzed tests from over 1.5 million women and found a link: bacterial vaginosis may increase the risk of STIs. What does this mean for you?
Pain in the intimate area: why it's so hard to treat and what to do

Pain in the vagina and vulva can last for years, and a diagnosis can be difficult. We explore why this happens and what methods actually work.
Sex After Surgery: What Changed for Women with Chronic Vulvar Inflammation

Surgical treatment of adhesions in vulvar lichen sclerosus: how the intimate lives of 86 women changed, and whether to fear repeat surgeries.
Unofficial PrEP: A Lifeline or a Risk?

Can HIV medications be obtained without a prescription? We explore who does this, why, and what dangers it entails.
Pregnancy and Sex: Why Many Couples Lose Desire and How to Fix It

Research shows that 65% of pregnant women and 16% of their partners have sexual problems. Moreover, attitudes toward sex directly affect the quality of intimate life. Let's figure out what to do.
Why STIs Are Increasingly Found in People Over 50 (and What to Do About It)

Numbers are rising, but conversations are still scarce. We explore why infections are more often found in older adults and how to protect yourself without embarrassment.
Why Girls Fear HIV Pills Even Though They Save Lives

How do girls in Africa feel about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis? The study revealed fear, hope, and paradoxes. Let's explore what everyone should know.
Why Testosterone Blood Tests Can Lie: What Really Affects Your Potency

New research: measured free testosterone, not total, is linked to erection and libido. Find out which test to ask your doctor for and what the numbers mean.
E-cigarettes and sex: the unexpected result of a new study

What happens to libido when you smoke and vape at the same time? A study in Malaysia gave an unexpected answer. Let's figure out what this means for you.
Waiting for Testosterone to Kick In: What to Do When Changes Are Slow to Come

Started hormone therapy but no changes yet? Personal experience: how to keep your sanity while your body changes slower than you'd like.
Hormone Therapy After Menopause: What Women Fear and What the Numbers Say

We examine whether hormones really increase breast cancer risk and why panic often hinders treatment. Opinion of a leading menopause expert.