Diseased male livers undergo sex-change

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Diseased male livers undergo sex-change: The livers of men diagnosed with hepatic diseases change sex as part of a potential self-protective mechanism, according to University of Queensland research. Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) lead researcher, Associate Professor Frederic Gachon said the surprise discovery was made during an investigation into why disruption of the body’s circadian clock is associated with […]

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The Calmer Sutra: Iconic sex guide reinvented for menopausal women

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The Calmer Sutra: Iconic sex guide reinvented for menopausal women: Iconic sex guide The Kama Sutra has been reinvented for menopausal women by Menopause Experts Group to highlight the positions that could reduce joint pain and encourage body confidence. Many of the positions in the ancient Indian text require flexibility, athleticism and body confidence, and […]

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Festivals fun and first aid

Festivals – The ultimate survival guide to having fun and staying safe: Whether you are a first-time festival goer or a seasoned pro following these guidelines to staying safe at festivals will allow you and your friends to get the most out of your festival experience. Get your bearings Festivals can be on sprawling sites […]

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“Baby Bust”: The Impact of COVID-19 on Declining Fertility Rates

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Digital event: “Baby Bust”: The Impact of COVID-19 on Declining Fertility Rates: Thursday June 10, 2021 9:00am – 10:30am ET RSVP U.S. and global fertility rates have been in decline for years and the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this trend—possibly with lasting consequences, particularly for women. Decreasing fertility rates and lower desire to have children can have serious […]

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Love during lockdown study

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Love goes on in lockdown, but is less physical for some: study. Sexual activity and dating app use declined among Australian adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, although chatting on dating apps increased, University of Melbourne research has found. Published in BMJ journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, the national online survey looked at the impact of lockdown restrictions on […]

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Partner selection occurs in female reproductive tract

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Partner selection ultimately happens in the woman’s reproductive tract: The female reproductive tract has the final say in human mate choice, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. Achieving pregnancy has been shown to be more likely between partners who carry dissimilar human leucocyte antigen (HLA) immune genes. Accordingly, humans are expected […]

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Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust report Covid-19 screening challenges

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Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust report that although many women would feel ‘relieved’ to be able to attend cervical screening, a high number are now less likely to attend. New research has found that delayed and cancelled cervical screening appointments have left many women feeling worried (39%). Yet, while 40% would feel relieved to be able […]

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Let’s Talk About Sex

As the Government pulls back from planned online porn controls, Priory psychiatrist says parents need to be prepared to talk to their children about explicit content · Priory adolescent psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg offers tips to parents on how to have conversations with children · New online porn controls would not have stopped some […]

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The strange world of sleep disorders

Dr Neil Stanley is one of the UK’s foremost sleep experts and author of How to Sleep Well. Over the last 37 years, he has helped diagnose thousands of people with sleep problems who have been referred to his sleep laboratory at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. Because of his extensive experience with […]

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The wonder of female genitalia

It wasn’t that long ago that any mention of the vagina was considered taboo. Today, there have been plays extolling it, and national newspapers devote breathless pages to the subject, but there is still a squeamishness which surrounds female genitalia. It would be a great step forward if women themselves were better acquainted with female […]

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