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Single Test May Give 'All-Clear' After Vasectomy
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 > -
Sex with Recent Smallpox Vaccine Recipients Can Spread Illness
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 > -
Drinking During Pregnancy Harms Son's Sperm: Study
According to a recent Dutch study, women who drink alcohol during pregnancy may be damaging their sons' future fertility. Read Summary > -
Middle-Aged 'Swingers' at High STD Risk
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 > -
Coffee 'Aphrodisiac' Product Can Be Harmful, FDA Says
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 > -
FDA Panel Recommends New 'Morning After' Pill
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 > -
FDA Panel Says No to 'Female Viagra'
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 > -
Obese People Have Worse Sex Lives: Study
French researchers have found that obesity is linked to both reduced sexual activity and poorer sexual health. Read Summary >
