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Reflections from a recent sexuality conference I recently attended a conference on sexuality, therapy and public health – one of those rare places where research, practice and community come together in the best possible way. I have seen so many members of the SHA community reconnect with colleagues and meet practitioners who study and serve […]
Federal health officials shook up on December 5, the long-standing childhood immunization guideline, leaving decisions about when and whether to vaccinate children against hepatitis B to parents and caregivers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expert panel found that the vaccine, a three-shot series that previously included a dose at birth, is […]
Why anal sex education matters – clinically and culturally Although anal play is common, it is portrayed as taboo, dirty or inherently dangerous. Such messages are rooted in cultural fears, religious norms, outdated gender beliefs and deep-seated stigmas. For LGBTQ+ individuals, internalized homophobia can further reinforce these negative ideas. These stories put people off: Learn […]
Three-year effort by New Jersey officials to investigate a network of Christian anti-abortion pregnancy centers accused of exploiting anti-abortion pregnancy rates deceptive practices ended up before the U.S. Supreme Court on December 2, 2025, when justices heard arguments about the limited question of jurisdiction whether the case belongs in state or federal court. Since 2023, […]
How Dr. Amy Pearlman found her way into men’s hormonal health Dr. Amy Pearlmans The path to men’s health reflects a pattern that many health care providers recognize: Medical schools often focus heavily on diseases and surgeries, while overlooking the everyday intimate health issues that actually bring most patients to the clinic. Originally drawn to […]
The level of sadness that many adults assign doesn’t play much of a role either. For example, some people believe that moving cannot possibly have the same effect on a child as losing a parent. But that’s not how grief works. “It all depends on the child’s entire cumulative life experience up to that point, […]
More unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children could soon head to Florida. On December 3, the state will end many of the vaccination mandates required to enroll in public school. The state’s surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, announced the planimplemented in partnership with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in September 2025. Vaccines that protect against hepatitis B, chickenpox and […]
This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler by The 19thand republished via Newsgroup rewiring‘s partnership with The 19th News Network. Decades of progress in HIV treatment and prevention in the United States is being derailed by the Trump administration, public health experts say — and if course is not reversed, the damage will be […]
Introduction: sex toys and research The The global sex toy market continues to riseas a result of the increased openness, accessibility and normalization of pleasure-related products. Sex toys can enhance or enhance pleasure for many people, and research consistently shows that users report positive results, including increased sexual pleasure, less pain during sexual activity, and […]
“We know that survival rates for pancreatic cancer are very low, and people are diagnosed at a very late stage,” Elliott said. “It’s an underfunded cancer, so there’s less accessibility. There are fewer and fewer pancreatic specialists, so people, I think, come with this diagnosis and they’re already dealing with what feels like the worst […]
