Sexual Health

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Maintaining good hygiene is important for good health. Since sexual health is an inseparable part of general health

11 Sep 2020 7:45 PM

Women while taking a bath should separate the vaginal lips and clean the clitoris, the urinary opening and the vaginal opening with soap and water. (Representative Image)

Hygiene in sex

A woman's vaginal fluids are usually odourless.

08 Jan 2020 12:31 AM

The study was published in the journal 'Nutrients'. (Photo: ANI)

Eating nuts can be beneficial for sexual and erectile dysfunction

Study says nuts can improve people's sexual performance.

18 Nov 2019 9:35 AM

Low libido is a common phenomenon today. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Low on libido? Here are five ways to boost your sex drive

Is your lust tending to rust? Try these simple, effective remedies.

08 Aug 2019 4:55 PM

Men with ED reported significantly higher rates of staying home from work and work productivity impairment. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Low productivity at work linked to erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction associated with lower work productivity in men: Study.

08 Aug 2019 10:23 AM

The study was conducted on 83 individuals who were following a western diet, which is poor in fruit and vegetables and rich in animal fats. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Improve sexual desire and orgasm quality with nuts

Studies reveal that intake of nuts can improve sexual functions.

25 Jul 2019 9:50 AM

The nurse said, 'With all of that being said, you're 21 years old, you really need to guard and protect your character.' (Photo: Representative Image/AFP)

Woman gets 'slut-shamed' by a nurse during STD check-up

The woman wrote on Reddit that she had a one night stand with someone she had 'developed deep connections with' and had used protection.

20 Jul 2019 4:27 PM

The study included more than 3600 men who have sex with men over a 12-month period from March 2016. (Representational/Pixabay)

Can kissing cause sexually transmitted diseases?

Can kissing cause gonorrhoea?

18 Jul 2019 9:27 AM

The condom rap addresses men and encourages the use of condoms as contraception and a safe sex practice. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

World Population Day: Rap song to promote use of condoms

Campaign #CondomBole reaches out to youth with message of male responsibility in family planning.

11 Jul 2019 12:05 PM

The findings can prompt specialists who treat patients with Parkinson's disease to periodically inquire about their patients' sexual life. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Counter Parkinson’s disease with active sex life

Active sexual life good for men with Parkinson's: Study.

04 Jul 2019 8:55 AM

The advantage of keeping it in prominent display is that it makes customers comfortable to approach them. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

What’s all the fuss about sex toys in Mumbai?

Mumbai’s Fort area has been selling ‘banned’ sex toys since the last 40 years.

26 Jun 2019 12:23 PM

Older women and young girls will have more awareness about their wellness and will be aided by medical and technological advancements. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rise of sexual wellness and awareness around women in India

The concept of female sexual pleasure has evolved over the years.

07 Jun 2019 3:41 PM

The Institute of Sexual Health says that just a few dozen cases of donovanosis occur in UK each year. (Photo: AFP)

Rare flesh-eating STI that causes genitals to erupt and rot diagnosed in UK

The STI was diagnosed within the past year in an unnamed woman aged between 15 and 25 years old.

24 Aug 2018 1:54 PM

A tale of a taboo

The Indian Patent Office recently refused the patent of a sex toy by Canadian company, Standard Innovation Corporation.

22 Aug 2018 12:06 AM

There is an overall lack of awareness about sexual and reproductive health in men and women alike in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

Awareness about sexual, reproductive health must to avoid diseases

Sexual health refers to the many factors that impact sexual function and reproduction.

12 Feb 2018 7:15 PM

Cancer can put a patient's life on hold, especially among young adults who are just starting their careers or families. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer: How it affects sexual functioning

The findings have been published in the American Cancer Society journal Cancer.

21 Dec 2017 4:57 PM

Researchers shocking penis to cure impotence, and it works!

Impotence is often associated with older men but it can affect younger people too.

17 Sep 2017 5:45 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many female cancer patients have sexual health concerns: study

The study is published in the European Journal of Cancer Care.

13 Aug 2017 1:31 PM

If we can do something that's fun and interesting, perhaps we can also incorporate some valuable health education (Photo: AFP)

Topic of sexual health mostly dodged by men

Brahmbhatt added that fathers and grandfathers need to start an open dialogue.

31 May 2017 6:13 PM

Many partners have an excessive need for sex that might not be met by their partners. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excessive sexual desire a familiar medical problem

Many partners look for people outside their homes to fulfil their sexual desire

03 Jan 2017 4:31 PM