sex

Sarah Palin's Surprising Line on Sex

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 17, 2009

The Going Rogue author tells Oprah that her daughter discourages unprotected sex. more >>

Sex and BPA Don't Mix, Say Researchers

By Ford Vox - On Men - November 11, 2009

Adding to toxicity concerns, the chemical might be bad news for the bedroom. But how bad? more >>

Health Buzz: A Virus Might Be a Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By Katherine Hobson - Health - October 9, 2009

Kids and teens skipped seasonal flu vaccine last year; why do women have sex? more >>

Why Do Women Have Sex?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 8, 2009

A new book uncovers our motivation, and, no, it's not just about love. more >>

Tufts Paper to Media: Leave Our Sex Lives Alone

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - October 1, 2009

The Tufts Daily chides the media for covering the school's new policy on dormitory sex. more >>

What's Normal Sexual Behavior in Young Children?

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - August 31, 2009

Pediatricians can help parents figure out what’s typical and when to intervene. more >>

Using Positive Psychology in Your Relationships

By Lindsay Lyon - Health - June 24, 2009

3 wrong ways—and 1 right way—to respond to good news from your spouse. more >>

Cancer and Sexuality

Health - June 1, 2009

This guide explores cancer and sexuality and answers some of the questions you might be asking. more >>

Girls With Sexy Avatars Face Greater Risks Online

By Nancy Shute - On Parenting - May 26, 2009

Teens who choose a sexy online image are more likely to agree to in-person meetings. more >>

Painful Sex: 6 Ways to Relieve Vaginal Dryness

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - May 19, 2009

A new survey reveals that painful sex is a big problem for women, but there are real solutions. more >>

How Sleep Sex (and Other Parasomnias) Can Get You in Trouble with the Law

By Lindsay Lyon - Health - May 8, 2009

Criminal cases sometimes arise when people with these strange disorders act out while asleep. more >>

Dr. Ruth Offers Advice on Improving Your Sex Life

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - April 29, 2009

Pushing 80, the most well-known expert on sex is still handing out pearls of wisdom. more >>

Teens and Sex Education at the Doctor's Office

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - April 15, 2009

Many parents are turning to gynecologists, who may be more reliable than health websites. more >>

Maryland Cancels Porn Film Screening

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - April 3, 2009

Officials capitulate to state legislature, which threatened to withhold funding if film was shown. more >>

7 Ways to Boost Your Sex Life When the Dow Plunges

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - March 5, 2009

Recession sex may be sizzling for singles, but not so much for those in a relationship. more >>

Porn in the USA: Conservatives Use More Pornography Than Liberals

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - March 2, 2009

The states with most online porn consumption mostly went for McCain. more >>

On Abstinence, Bristol Palin Vs. Focus on the Family

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - February 18, 2009

Sarah Palin's teenage daughter, a new mom, says premarital abstinence is not realistic. more >>

Preventing Impotence and Loss of Libido

By Lindsay Lyon - Health - January 28, 2009

Aging doesn't have to mean an end to a happy sex life. more >>

Roger Blumenthal: Is Sex OK For Heart Patients?

By Roger Blumenthal, M.D. - Health - January 26, 2009

The bottom line is that it's best to consult your doctor. more >>

Rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases Poses Biggest Risk to Young Women

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - January 13, 2009

Here's how to protect yourself from lifelong infertility. more >>

Teen Sex and Pregnancy: Part of a Bigger Problem

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Heart to Heart - January 9, 2009

The birthrate among all unmarried women accounts for nearly 40 percent of births. more >>

Troubling Rise in Teen Birthrates Should Call Women to Action

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - January 7, 2009

What you can do to ensure your daughter doesn't become a statistic. more >>

8 Traits of Teens Who Abstain From Sex

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Heart to Heart - January 7, 2009

New data show teen birthrates rising in many states. Yet, most teens aren't currently sexually active. more >>

I was raised with a sexually conservative mindset, thinking that sex was a good thing between couples but that I should try and wait until marriage ["7 Factors That Foster Teen Virginity, Pledge or No Pledge," usnews.com]. more >>

7 Factors That Foster Teen Virginity, Pledge or No Pledge

By Bernadine Healy, M.D. - Heart to Heart - December 30, 2008

News reports on a study of abstinence pledges and teen sex behavior overlooked several key details. more >>