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Early trial suggests rectal microbicide is safe, could significantly reduce HIV transmission

(Medical Xpress) -- A topically applied microbicide gel containing a potent anti-HIV drug has been found to significantly reduce infection when applied to rectal tissue that was subsequently exposed to HIV in the laboratory, ...

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Cervical vaccine also protects against anal cancer risk

A vaccine routinely used to shield against cervical cancer caused by the human papillomavirus also reduces women's risk of anal cancer, a study published by the journal The Lancet Oncology on Tuesday says.

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Promising HIV prevention microbicide tenofovir gel being tested for safety of rectal use

Tenofovir gel, a vaginal microbicide that has shown promise for preventing HIV through vaginal sex, is being tested in a new trial looking at its safety and acceptability when used rectally. The results of the study, being ...

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For protection against cancers, both boys and girls benefit from getting HPV vaccine

On Oct. 25, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all adolescent boys be immunized against the human papilloma virus, which causes several types of cancer in both sexes. We strongly support ...

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created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Researchers pilot new acute hepatitis C screening strategy for HIV-infected patients

Researchers at The Miriam Hospital demonstrated a practical strategy for regularly screening HIV-infected patients for acute hepatitis C virus infection (HCV), a "silent epidemic" that is rising undetected in this population ...

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New study finds gay and bisexual men have varied sexual repertoires

A new study by researchers at Indiana University and George Mason University found the sexual repertoire of gay men surprisingly diverse, suggesting that a broader, less disease-focused perspective might be warranted by public ...

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created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The 30 Years War: AIDS, a tale of tragedy and hope

On June 5 1981, American epidemiologists reported a baffling event: five young gay men in Los Angeles, all previously healthy, had fallen ill with pneumonia. Two had died.

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created May 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Sex in Australian prisons: the facts

We all know what goes on in prison. Or do we? A study examining sexual behaviour and sexual culture in jails in NSW and Queensland suggests that popular beliefs about prison sex are largely myths.

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created Apr 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

US teens, young adults 'doing it' less, study says

Fewer teens and young adults are having sex, a government survey shows, and theories abound for why they're doing it less. Experts say this generation may be more cautious than their predecessors, more aware of sexually spread ...

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created Mar 03, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (10) | comments 22

Study examines effect of water-based and silicon-based lubricant

A new study by sexual health researchers at Indiana University found that women who used lubricant during sex reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure.

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created Dec 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New survey on sex in US, biggest since 1994

(AP) -- The male-female orgasm gap. The sex lives of 14-year-olds. An intriguing breakdown of condom usage rates, by age and ethnicity, with teens emerging as more safe-sex-conscious than boomers.

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created Oct 04, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Certain psychiatric disorders linked with risky sexual behavior in teens

Although research has shown that teens with mental health disorders are more likely to engage in high risk sexual behaviors, like unprotected sex, a new study from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center suggests there ...

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created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Anti-HIV drugs slash risk of virus transmission by 92 percent

People with HIV reduced the risk of handing on the AIDS virus by an astonishing 92 percent while they were taking antiretroviral drugs, according to a trial reported on Thursday.

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