sexual health

Health By Megan Thielking

Scientists see a problem with Trump plan on defining sex: biology

First Opinion By Nina Agrawal

As a pediatrician, I work with sexually assaulted teens. They deserve full investigations

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

First Opinion By Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos

As the dark side of IVF slowly comes into focus, even more transparency is needed

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

Business By Rebecca Robbins

A startup promised to make health care ‘refreshingly simple.’ Building the business has been anything but

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