New research published in the urology journal BJUI has found that a single semen test given three months after a man has had a vasectomy may be enough for him to get the "all-clear" from his doctor. Read Summary >
Smallpox has been almost eradicated, but U.S. military personnel have been receiving vaccinations to guard against the possible use of the virus in a biological attack. Read Summary >
A new Dutch study has found that "swingers"--heterosexual adults who engage in partner swapping or attend sex clubs for couples--have similar rates of herpes, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases as those found in teens and gay or bisexual men. Read Summary >
FDA officials are warning consumers that an instant coffee product called Magic Powder Coffee that is being sold as a sexual aphrodisiac contains a chemical that can cause significant drops in blood pressure. Read Summary >
The drug, called Ella, has a longer contraceptive period--five days versus three days--than Plan B, a similar drug already on the market. Read Summary >
A panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has unanimously agreed that there is not enough evidence that a pill dubbed "female Viagra" works well enough to warrant approval. Read Summary >
