May 21, 2012: COPD Can Put a Damper on Sex Life
Breathlessness also affects mood and well-being, small study says

May 16, 2012: FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test
Recommendation could usher in a new era of testing

May 11, 2012: Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key
However, study found that most patients don't discuss topic with a physician

May 11, 2012: Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex
Those experiencing multiple types of violence had more partners, more unprotected sex, study found

May 08, 2012: Sperm Collide Along Liquid Maze on Way to Fertilize Egg
The journey is more like a bumper car ride than a smooth swim upstream, researchers say

April 25, 2012: Has the 'G-Spot' Been Confirmed at Last?
Researcher reports locating elusive source of female pleasure, but others dispute claim

April 13, 2012: Gay Adults Rejected by Parents Have Worse Health, Study Finds
Massachusetts survey found most lesbians, gays, bisexuals received emotional support from parents

April 12, 2012: Baldness Drug May Cause Sexual Side Effects: FDA
A related compound is prescribed to treat enlarged prostate glands

April 10, 2012: Sexual Abuse May Put Boys at Risk for Unsafe Sex
Multiple partners, teen pregnancies more likely among those who were victimized, surveys show

April 05, 2012: Women on Dialysis May Experience Sexual Problems: Survey
Those living without partners more likely to report difficulties, Italian researchers report

March 23, 2012: Patient Sexual History Key to Good Ob-Gyn Care
Yet doctors often fail to bring up women's sexual concerns, study finds

March 19, 2012: Exercise May Trigger Orgasm in Some Women
Survey results suggest phenomenon is not rare, but causes remain unclear

March 02, 2012: College Women's Condom Use Falls in Freshman Year
Binge drinking, bad grades were among the factors that affected condom use

February 27, 2012: Pediatricians Renew Call for HPV Vaccine for Boys
The shot protects against cervical cancer; it's also effective against anal cancer and some head and neck cancers

February 16, 2012: Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery Helps Men Retain Sexual Function
Most men left with nerves on both sides of the gland can achieve orgasm, study shows

February 08, 2012: Experts Warn of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea
Arsenal of drugs effective against the sexually transmitted disease running dry, researchers say

January 19, 2012: Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say
New American Heart Association guidelines detail who -- and who isn't -- at risk

January 19, 2012: More Americans Practicing Safe Sex, CDC Reports
Finding could signal changes in behaviors linked to HIV, researchers say

January 15, 2012: Do Men Flash Cash to Find a Mate?
Guys may subconsciously flaunt wealth in situations where males outnumber females, study suggests

January 12, 2012: Partner's 'Viral Load' a Major Factor in HIV Transmission: Study
Condom use, circumcision lowered risk of sexually infecting partners in study of African couples

January 05, 2012: Many Teen Girls Mistakenly Think HPV Vaccines Cut Risk for All STDs
Doctors should stress limits of protection to patients, researcher says

January 03, 2012: Women's Sexual Satisfaction Often Rises With Age: Study
Desire not main motivation for women sexually active in their 60s, 70s and 80s

December 20, 2011: Hormone Might Ease Menopause, Boost Women's Sex Life: Study
But trial of DHEA's effects was small and much more research is needed, expert says

December 16, 2011: Men Often Misread Women's Sexual Cues: Study
But ignorance might work in favor of males who overestimate their attractiveness

December 12, 2011: Too Much Alcohol Linked to Unsafe Sex, Study Confirms
Each drink worsens decision-making, possibly upping HIV risk

December 05, 2011: Teen 'Sexting' Might Be Less Common Than Feared
But emotional, legal fallout can still occur, studies find

November 22, 2011: Study Looks at Nude Images' Effect on the Brain
Human mind more readily processes photos of naked vs. clothed people

November 21, 2011: Regular Sex May Be Key to Happy Marriage for Seniors
More-than-monthly sex also linked to happiness with life in general, survey findings suggest

November 14, 2011: Shock Fear May Curb Sex for People With Heart Devices
Anxiety that cardio defibrillator will fire at wrong time inhibits sexual activity, study finds

November 02, 2011: Teen 'Sexting' Common and Linked to Psychological Woes
Survey of Boston-area students found more signs of depression in those involved

October 12, 2011: More Teen Males Using Condoms When They First Have Sex: Survey
And more females are turning to contraceptive patch, emergency contraception

September 27, 2011: Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
About 70% of U.S. high school students sleep less than 8 hours on school nights, research shows

September 26, 2011: Couples Counseling Boosts Sex Lives After Prostate Cancer
Both face-to-face and Internet counseling improved erectile dysfunction, love lives, study found

September 14, 2011: Older Women Can Benefit From Sex Ed Campaigns
Sexually active women over 50 need more information about their sexual health, study finds

September 13, 2011: Protecting Heart May Improve Erectile Dysfunction
Cardiac drugs, lifestyle changes improve sexual function in men with ED, study shows

August 29, 2011: For Women, Active Sex Life May Mean Better Aging
Even into their 80s, sexual satisfaction plays role in 'successful aging,' researchers find

August 26, 2011: Service Members Twice as Likely to Have Affairs: Study
But it's not clear if serving in the military played a role in infidelity

August 23, 2011: Boys Mature Sexually Earlier Than Ever Before: Study
For males, 'being 18 today is like being 22 in 1800,' researcher says

August 05, 2011: Weight Loss May Boost Sex Life of Obese, Diabetic Men
Cutting calories can also have positive effects on urinary tract function, researchers say

July 18, 2011: More Evidence That Early Treatment Can Stop HIV's Spread to Partners
When infected partner got meds soon after diagnosis, spread to uninfected partner fell by 96%, study found

July 13, 2011: Drugs May Prevent HIV Spread Among Heterosexuals
Preventive treatment might keep uninfected partners from getting the AIDS-causing virus, studies show

June 30, 2011: Internet Sex Offenders Reveal Some Patterns
Majority bring up sex in first chat with young computer users, study finds

June 27, 2011: Does Ovulation Boost a Woman's 'Gaydar'?
Sexual orientation of a man also more apparent when women want romance, new research contends

June 17, 2011: Dad's Good Parenting May Help Daughters Avoid Risky Sex
Quality, not quantity, of time spent with father matters more for girls, study suggests

June 07, 2011: Study Ranks Mental Health as Young People's Top Health Problem
More focus needed during developmental years, researchers say

May 20, 2011: Teen Abstinence May Not Stop Later Risky Sex
Study of twins finds that genes and environment play important role

May 16, 2011: Prostate Cancer Survival May Be Especially Tough on Gay Men
Post-treatment quality of life scores worse than for heterosexuals, study finds

May 12, 2011: Early HIV Drug Therapy Protects Sex Partners From Virus
Infection rate fell by 96% if infected individual took antiretroviral meds sooner rather than later, study found

April 29, 2011: Powerful Women as Likely to Cheat as Men, Study Finds
People stray because of confidence, not gender, researchers say

April 21, 2011: When Size Matters, Men Can Turn to Penile Extenders: Study
Technique is non-invasive, effective, researchers claim