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The Pill is Turning 50: Has it Lived Up to its Reputation?

Written by Nina Jacinto on March 18, 2010 - 9:59am

We can all agree that the pill has changed the course of reproductive justice, but Laura Eldridge

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Gonorrhea Advocacy Sheet

Written by Christine Jeffries on March 17, 2010 - 7:42pm

Like many of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), gonorrhea often presents no symptoms, so many infected with it do not know, especially women.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Who is More at Risk? Teens or Adults over 50?

Written by Judith Davis on March 17, 2010 - 1:18pm

The last time we visited this subject, we found that younger people were not the only one who were subject to sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs.

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Sexual Desire, Satisfaction Don't Diminish During Pregnancy

March 17, 2010 - 12:11pm

WEDNESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- Although women have less sex as their pregnancy progresses, they don't enjoy the experience any less, new research shows.

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Technology Beyond the Mouse: Track Pad and Texting Can Strain and Pain Too

Written by Kellen Wilson on March 17, 2010 - 8:30am

Repetitive motion strains muscles and creates pain. Holding the computer mouse with the arm elevated and in motion for long periods of time affects the hand, forearm, shoulder and sometimes the back.

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All About Hepatitis B

Written by Shaina Gaul on March 16, 2010 - 6:11pm

Approximately one third of the world’s population has been infected with hepatitis B, and it is most common in China, Africa and Asia. It is a DNA virus primarily transmitted through bodily fluids and can be diagnosed by taking a blood or serum sample.

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Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection

March 16, 2010 - 10:58am

TUESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) -- A natural chemical in bananas may help protect women against sexual transmission of HIV, U.S.

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Vajazzling and Sexual Health

Written by Nina Jacinto on March 15, 2010 - 1:25pm

I've caved on this fine Monday afternoon to write about something that has emerged in various media outlets recently: vajazzling. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, it's actually exactly what it sounds like--Bedazzling meets your vagina.

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Genital Warts Advocacy Sheet

Written by Christine Jeffries on March 15, 2010 - 12:48pm

Genital warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and can be an early indication of types of HPV that can cause cancer (for example, cervical cancer) in women. There are more than 70 types of HPV. It often can be a symptom-free condition, so it’s a good idea to get your doctor’s help if you notice genital warts.

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The Pill Won't Shorten Your Life Study Says

March 12, 2010 - 7:11am

FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Good news for women who have used birth control pills: A long-term study finds that those who took oral contraceptives at some point in their lives have a lower risk of death than women who never took the "Pill".

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