WOMEN'S HEALTH

Why lesbians report more orgasms than straight women

Partner gender is connected to orgasm pursuit/frequency in that women expect different sexual expectations based on their partners' gender, rather than because of their sexuality.

Antidepressants and Sex Drive: What Are the Side Effects?

GREATEST – Some folks find that antidepressants cause sexual problems. However, there may be alternative options, so chat with your doctor! In the quest for mental wellness, many peeps tackle depression or anxiety head-on with the help of antidepressants. They’re a trusty sidekick in the battle against the blues. But when you thought you had the upper hand, they throw you a curveball — one that hits right in the libido department. Yep, these meds have a...

PCOS symptoms are still difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat. Here’s why

Polycystic ovary syndrome was first identified some 90 years ago, yet there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the complex hormonal condition.

Sex in the Dark: a Q&A Event with Sex Experts Student Health Services

BOSTON UNIVERSITY – Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are on the rise. According to a recent report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis reported in the United States in 2022. Syphilis is at its highest levels since the 1950s. To make sure that students are in the know when it comes to safe sex, BU Student Health Services Wellness &...

Texas Medical Board won’t yield on protecting the unborn

DALLAS (AP) — A Texas medical panel on Friday rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the state. The head of the Texas Medical Board also said that wider issues surrounding the law — such as the lack of exceptions in cases of rape or incest — were beyond...

Linda Lorraine Bean Dies At 82

Linda Lorraine Bean (April 28, 1941 – March 23, 2024) was an American businessperson and donor. As a candidate of the Republican Party, Bean ran unsuccessfully for the United States Congress in 1988 and 1992. She was the granddaughter of Leon Leonwood Bean and an heiress to the L.L.Bean company. Congressional campaigns Bean ran twice for Congress, in 1988 and 1992. In 1988, Bean sought the Republican nomination for Maine's 1st district of the House to challenge...

I quit porn and became a nurse — here’s why I’m going back to making X-rated movies

“There’s nothing like being on set, I absolutely love it…. there’s something really magical about making movies,” Summers swooned. “I love the creative process.”

Watch: Many Americans Are Unaware of HIV Prevention Medication

A panel discussion featured women of color who describe their sex lives with such terms as 'polyamorous,'

CDC Maternal Death Rate Numbers Are Fake News

THE EPOCH TIMES – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) overestimates the number of maternal deaths in the United States due to adding numbers not related to pregnancy into the data, according to a recent study. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology on March 12, aimed to assess the causes behind the elevated maternal mortality rates in the United States. When women die during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly...

Warden is ousted as FBI raids California women’s prison known as the ‘rape club’

“Horrific abuse and exploitation” alleged

The Promise of the PCOS Diet Falls Apart

Patients were told for years that cutting calories would ease the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. But research suggests dieting may not help at all.

Wyoming Legislature Passes Bill To Ban Transgender Surgeries On Minors

COWBOY STATE DAILY – The Wyoming legislature on Thursday passed a bill banning minors from receiving transgender treatments in the state. With the governor’s signature, Sen. Anthony Bouchard’s “Chloe’s Law” legislation will take effect July 1. The Senate voted to pass Senate File 99, formerly called “Chloe’s Law,” 28-2 vote on concurrence Thursday afternoon. Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, was the only Republican to oppose the bill. Sen. Mike Gierau, D-Jackson, voted for it while Sen. Chris...

The United States was on course to eliminate syphilis. Now it’s surging

Science News – Once on the path to eliminating syphilis, the United States has reversed course, with cases of the infectious disease surging. From a low of under 32,000 cases in 2000, the number of people with syphilis has rocketed to more than 207,000 in 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in January. That’s 62 cases per 100,000 people. The crisis is hitting babies especially hard. The maternal rate for syphilis during pregnancy...