sexual health

Politics By Nicholas Florko

A SCOTUS case on ‘cobra sexual energy’ supplements highlights FDA’s oversight of a growing industry

Biotech By Kate Sheridan

New research highlights an unexpected future for RNAi-based drugs — for pregnant women

Pharmalot By Ed Silverman

Panel recommends everyone at high risk of getting HIV be offered a prevention pill

In the Lab By Megan Thielking

Scientists are trying to create a contraceptive that stops sperm in its tracks

First Opinion By Melanie Thompson and Matthew Zahn

Sexually transmitted infections are at an all-time high. Urgent action is needed

Health By Kate Sheridan

Will insurers have to cover the controversial contraception app Natural Cycles under Obamacare’s mandate?

Biotech By Rebecca Robbins

A women’s health startup tried to drum up interest for a much-needed drug. Many men didn’t get it

First Opinion By Doris Browne

Trump administration’s proposed change to Title X endangers doctor-patient trust

Health By Justin Chen

Adherence to PrEP, the HIV prevention drug, is low. A new study suggests a pill with a tiny sensor might help

Health By Helen Branswell

A case study in the fast-rising threat of antibiotic resistance

Health By Associated Press

Fewer U.S. teens smoking, doing drugs, and drinking milk

First Opinion By Régine Sitruk-Ware

Getting contraceptives for men to the market will take pharma’s help

Business By Rebecca Robbins

These are the most — and least — friendly states for a new wave of buzzy telemedicine startups

First Opinion By Jeffrey Singer

End the ban on over-the-counter oral contraceptives

Health By Helen Branswell

Antibiotics could dramatically reduce STIs, study says, raising tough new questions

First Opinion By Sabrina Johnson and Jessica Grossman

The biotech industry needs to pay more attention to women’s health

First Opinion By Kimberly Zieselman

In the intersex community, we’re desperate for quality care. Doctors aren’t listening

Health By Associated Press

U.S. sexually transmitted diseases hit another high

First Opinion By Marvin E. Belzer and Arlene Schneir

Why did the Trump administration pull the plug on programs to prevent teen pregnancy?

Heavyweights By Meghana Keshavan

Armed with science (and snark), a gynecologist takes on Trump, Goop, and all manner of bizarre health trends

Health By Rebecca Robbins

Can a genetic test really boost your odds of becoming pregnant?

Health By Kate Sheridan

To go after drug-resistant gonorrhea, partners put a new spin on drug development

Health By Megan Thielking

Goop promoted her as one of ‘our doctors.’ But Dr. Aviva Romm is concerned the site is becoming a caricature

Politics By Andrew Joseph

Trump says it’s too expensive to care for transgender service members. Here’s the truth

First Opinion By Chris Beyrer

To end HIV, discriminatory laws must be repealed