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Is oral sex safe?

Not everything you hear about the birds and the bees in the playground turns out to be true. Let's uncover the truth about oral sex.

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Internet blamed for rise in sex diseases

Internet dating and Viagra are among the suspected causes of a sharp increase in sexually transmitted diseases in people over the age of 45.

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How to avoid drink-spiking

Drink-spiking is a growing problem worldwide and it’s most likely to occur when you drop your guard.

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Improving your sex drive

Worried about sexual dysfunction? Recharge your lagging libido with these natural remedies…

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Gates' $100k offer for new condom

Condoms are cheap, easy to make and incredibly effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy and STIs - but lots of men avoid them because they believe they...

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How to be healthier

Want a novel way to improve your sex life? Or treat eczema? New medical research has discovered some unusual treatments for all sorts of ailments, finds Helen...

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Many sex partners, higher substance abuse risk

The more people a young person has sex with, the more likely they are to develop alcohol and cannabis dependence, according to a New Zealand study.

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Oldies still having sex, study reveals

It might make the young cringe, but many old people are having sex, so much so that the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases is rising.

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Research shows no weight gain from Pill

Research by an international group has found no correlation between oral contraceptives for women and weight gain.

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Throat cancer linked to oral sex

Oral sex could be one of the driving factors behind an increase in cancer rates in the US, according to a report.

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Teens who watch porn risk sex addiction

Almost half of sex addicts first experience problems as teenagers, according to a leading sex therapist who blames easy access to online pornography and poor...

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Are female porn stars happier?

Women in the pornography industry are happier in their sexuality and self-image than other women, according to a new study.

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Weight loss boosts libido

Overweight women who want to improve their chances of having a baby are often advised to lose weight to improve their fertility. But a new study suggests the...

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Sex addiction 'a real condition'

It has divided scientists and been used as cover by philandering celebrities — but sex addiction has taken a step closer to becoming a recognised condition...

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Size matters and other penis myths

Not all women are concerned with a man's penis size, says new research. But thats not the only thing research has proved wrong.

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Frisky over-50s putting health at risk

Kiwis over 50 could be putting their sexual health at risk by having unsafe sex, a recent survey reveals

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Sex plays havoc with women's genes

Scientists have found that a single sperm molecule has wide-ranging impacts on female fertility, immunity, behaviour, eating and sleep patterns.

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Why an affair could save your marriage

Infidelity ends thousands of marriages every year, but a new book is suggesting cheating could help couples stay together.

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Caffeine and alcohol lead to risky sex

Young adults who mix alcohol with caffeinated drinks are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviours than those who avoid energy drink cocktails,...

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