A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis ...

Women remain disproportionately affected by HIV worldwide. According to UNAIDS, in Sub-Saharan Africa, women and girls account for 62 per cent of new HIV infections.

Feminine hygiene products, like douches and scented pads, can disrupt vaginal health, increasing infection risks. Proper ...

A recent study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University found that ...

Uncover the surprising ways menopause impacts sexual wellness and get expert tips for managing symptoms and maintaining intimate health.

It’s no secret that your sex life can shift drastically amid all the hormonal and other changes of menopause. As estrogen levels dip, the vaginal pH rises, which can change the environment of the ...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health concern, with roughly 40% of women in the United States experiencing one at ...

Vaginal orgasms are a real thing. However, not everyone has this type of orgasm—and that's completely normal, too. In fact, research continues to find evidence that different types of female orgasm ...

These infections can be vaginal, penile, or oral. They're most commonly spread through vaginal sex but can be spread in other ways. Here's what you should know about how yeast infections spread ...

Until recently, the woman was taking daily oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) tablets to protect herself from HIV infection, but she's now switching to the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DPV-VR ...

New HIV infections have dropped by 75%, from about 1 463 a day in 2000 to roughly 370 daily infections now. In a quarter of a century, our understanding of HIV science has evolved - and along with it ...

If it were possible to tell the signs your body is fighting a bacterial infection from those of a viral infection, it would be easier to pinpoint the treatment you need if your symptoms aren't getting ...